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Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How educators are fighting anti-Asian racism with critical thinking and inclusive social studies
This month's mass shooting in Atlanta comes amid an alarming spike in attacks against people of Asian heritage during the COVID-19 pandemic — prompting Canadian teachers to explore this disturbing t...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Canada's nursing homes have worst record for COVID-19 deaths among wealthy nations: report
Canada has the worst record for COVID-19 deaths in long-term care homes compared with other wealthy countries, according to a new report released by the Canadian Institute for Health Information. ...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Climate change likely to cause more severe hurricanes, report suggests
When it comes to climate change, experts say few things have been as tricky to predict as its impact on hurricanes. However, a new report suggests that many regions affected by hurricanes will likely...

Tue, 30 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Uber's proposed revamp of provincial labour laws would cement the notion that gig workers are not employees
Gig-economy workers have been risking their health to deliver things like meals and groceries during the pandemic, and provinces should recognize their essential work by taking steps to protect them w...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:19:18 EDT
B.C. implements sweeping restrictions on indoor dining, group fitness for 3-week 'circuit breaker'
B.C. is implementing a three-week "circuit breaker"-style lockdown, introducing sweeping new restrictions on indoor dining in restaurants, group fitness and worship services.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 16:24:05 EDT
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on March 29
British Columbia is imposing a three-week "circuit breaker" lockdown in the province that includes restrictions on indoor gathering and dining. The province also became the latest to suspend use of...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 09:48:53 EDT
Police say investigation into North Vancouver stabbings in early stages, no motive established
Police released more details on Monday in their investigation of a stabbing rampage that left a young woman dead and injured six others in and around a library in North Vancouver on Saturday. ...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 21:59:43 EDT
B.C. municipality hands Ogopogo copyright to Syilx First Nation
Last Monday, the Vernon city council voted to give its ownership of the Ogopogo name to the Syilx First Nation, after members of Indigenous communities questioned why the city recently gave permission...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Ottawa blames retired senator, survivors for undermining trust in residential school compensation system
The federal government blames the comments of survivors and public officials, including retired senator Murray Sinclair, who chaired the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, for undermining faith in t...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 14:33:56 EDT
Rogers takeover of Shaw will make it bigger but also better for all, CEO tells lawmakers
Chief executives of Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. told MPs today that they believe every Canadian will benefit from a combination of their two businesses, which need to be bi...

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
What a Legault-Trudeau detente might mean for the Liberals in Quebec
A better relationship between the prime minister and Quebec premier could be good news for the Liberals and bad news for their opponents.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Federal carbon-offset proposal will likely give illusion of progress, even as it increases emissions
Offset credits won't necessarily reflect real reductions in carbon emissions, write Nicholas Rivers, Mark Jaccard and Kathryn Harrison.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 08:17:49 EDT
Dedicated rural transit money to help fund 'innovative' services, says McKenna
Infrastructure Minister Catherine McKenna says new dedicated transit funding for rural communities could be used for on-demand services, not just traditional systems.

Mon, 29 Mar 2021 10:34:54 EDT
Bird strike blamed in fatal crash of Canadian military Snowbird jet
The Canadian air force has released the final report on last year's fatal crash of a Snowbird demonstration jet. The aircraft struck a small bird, which in turn caused an engine compressor failure. Th...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 14:48:50 EDT
Federal government to apologize for treatment of No. 2 Construction Battalion members
The Canadian government plans to formally apologize to members of the No. 2 Construction Battalion — the country's first and only segregated military unit — for the treatment they endured duri...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:30:00 EDT
Andrew Furey, N.L.'s rookie premier, has his mandate. Now what?
While Liberal Premier Andrew Furey might not have won a solid majority, he does have enough seats to tackle a series of formidable problems. "The time for boldness is now, Newfoundland and Labrador," ...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 17:26:57 EDT
Wildfires in southern Alberta contained after village evacuated
Wildfires that forced approximately 275 residents to leave their village in southern Alberta on Sunday have now been contained.

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
'Shock and disbelief' in Hawkesbury, Ont., after doctor charged with murder, but locals have faith in hospital
Although rocked by news that a doctor at their local hospital has been charged with first-degree murder, residents of the small eastern Ontario community of Hawkesbury say it won't deter them from see...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 07:00:00 EDT
Small towns dig deep during pandemic to save their rinks and halls, one cheesecake at a time
Small towns are finding creative ways to raise money that’s desperately needed to secure the future of their rinks, pools, halls, fire trucks and more. They face shrinking populations, rising operat...

Sun, 28 Mar 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Want to know how much added sugar is in your favourite foods? Canadian companies don't have to tell you
Despite having to disclose many details about ingredients, specific allergens, calorie counts and other nutritional information on labels, food manufacturers are not required to include the amount of ...



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