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Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Central bank tries to scare Canadians about housing market for our own good
As if we needed a longer list of things to worry about. But by outlining financial dangers, especially in housing, the Bank of Canada hopes to help us avoid them.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Ontario family pushes for stronger safety measures for ATV riders after son's death
Despite the recommendations that came from the Horatio McLeod inquest, and despite the hundreds of lives lost in off-road vehicle crashes since the nine-year-old boy died 3½ years ago, there’s no s...

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Decline in donations requires decisive action by charities, government to protect crucial services
Fewer Canadians are donating to charity, and if this trend continues the negative impact on communities could be felt for years to come, writes CanadaHelps CEO Marina Glogovac.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why Canada needs to think about accepting climate change refugees
In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at the growing concern over climate change refugees and how vital solar power has become for families in war-torn Syria.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:18 EDT
Former Canadian ambassador to Israel worked for Black Cube, an Israeli intelligence firm
Vivian Bercovici, Canada’s former ambassador to Israel, worked for the Israeli intelligence firm Black Cube after her diplomatic tenure ended, Radio-Canada has learned.

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How a lack of insurance is a growing threat to the oilsands
The industry is increasingly struggling to obtain adequate coverage amid rising prices and fewer numbers of insurers willing to work with the fossil fuel industry, especially pipeline and oilsands com...

Fri, 21 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Adopted as a baby, I knew little about my Khmer heritage. I'm now trying to fill in those gaps
I did not always know how to navigate being a transracial adoptee, and it will likely always be a work in progress, writes Greg Santos.

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why many Canadians feel stuck in 'limbo' without COVID-19 vaccine 2nd-dose appointments
How will Canadians get their second COVID-19 vaccine doses? Many say there's a lack of information from local health officials and confusion over a patchwork of different booking systems and access po...

Thu, 20 May 2021 15:30:00 EDT
'Stay vigilant': Albertans urged to plan safe weekend, look toward more freedom this summer
Almost 15 months into a pandemic that has turned the world upside down, Alberta's top public-health doctor is asking residents to hold fast just a little longer, to think beyond the coming long weeken...

Thu, 20 May 2021 22:08:05 EDT
Beans, Blood Quantum win big at 4th night of Canadian Screen Awards
A zombie horror movie set on a First Nations reserve took home the most trophies on the final night of the Canadian Screen Awards on Thursday, while the top prize went to a coming-of-age film inspired...

Thu, 20 May 2021 03:06:35 EDT
Canadians who cross border for vaccine must quarantine on return, Ottawa says
Canadians looking to drive across the border to the United States for the sole purpose of getting a COVID-19 vaccine are not exempt from mandatory quarantine upon their return.

Thu, 20 May 2021 21:25:54 EDT
Seasonal workers living in vehicles can park in Canmore, Alta., on a trial basis
Canmore program will allow up to 20 vehicles at a time to register in several public and private lots.

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Quebec's reopening plan brings much-needed hope — and yes, some risks
Quebec has become the first province to release a full-fledged plan with dates to loosen restrictions. The timeline has provided some much-welcomed hope to the public, but experts are sounding a note...

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Family begged to have sister with Down syndrome vaccinated sooner. Now she's on a ventilator with COVID-19
An Ottawa woman's sister with Down syndrome is currently on a ventilator from COVID-19, but she feels all this could have been avoided if her sister and others with Down syndrome had been prioritized ...

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why these parents, teachers want COVID-19 vaccines to be mandatory for school staff
Seven provincial governments told CBC News they will not require school staff to get vaccinated against COVID-19. But many parents — and a majority of educators — think it’s a good idea. ...

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Looking back to look forward: Resources exploring Black Prairie experiences
A list of articles, films, books and more that chronicle everything from 19th-century Black literary works to 21st-century Black collective action.

Thu, 20 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
How urban gardening could be at the forefront of climate change adaptation in Canada's cities
A look at why some experts say urban gardening can help mitigate some of the worst impacts of climate change in cities, such as soil erosion and flooding.

Thu, 20 May 2021 06:00:00 EDT
University of Windsor erred in handling student's sexual assault complaint, court rules
The University of Windsor says it will revisit a student's sexual assault complaint against another student after an Ontario divisional court ruled its actions were unlawful and unreasonable. ...

Wed, 19 May 2021 12:14:17 EDT
Hospital orderly, caught on video mocking Joyce Echaquan before she died, tells inquest she meant no harm
Shortly before she died at a Quebec hospital last September, Joyce Echaquan recorded staff members mocking and insulting her. One of the employees in the video testified Wednesday at a coroner's inque...

Wed, 19 May 2021 17:30:33 EDT
Resilience and faith in Jean Marie River, N.W.T., a week after devastating flood
A week after a flood devastated the community of Jean Marie River, N.W.T., residents have to return to their homes, survey the damage and discuss what's next.



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