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Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
UPS shipping bungle keeps oxygen device from family sick with COVID-19
A Calgary woman was out thousands of dollars and sick with worry after trying to ship what she hoped would be a life-saving oxygen device to her family in Mexico who were ill with COVID-19. The packag...

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why Canada's big bets on delaying, mixing doses of COVID-19 vaccines could pay off
Canada's approach of delaying and even mixing different COVID-19 vaccine doses may seem unorthodox on the surface, but multiple experts say they're rooted in decades of science, backed up by emerging ...

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
AI has a racism problem, but fixing it is complicated, say experts
Artificial intelligence is used for translation apps, and other software. The problem is the technology is often unable to differentiate between legitimate terms and ones that might be biased or racis...

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
With summer vacation looming, educators worry about lasting 'fallout' of pandemic schooling
Many Canadian educators say they are behind on their teaching and worried about longer-term impacts on student learning from this unpredictable school year under the COVID-19 pandemic. Nearly 9,500 te...

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Chaotic pace, no senior perks: High school grads end another disrupted year
Canadian Grade 12 students tell CBC News about their struggles adapting to learning differently this year, losing valuable face-time at school and missing the perks of senior year.

Mon, 17 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Hundreds of thousands of Canadian citizenship hopefuls waiting for applications to be processed
Permanent residents and advocates want Ottawa to move faster on pending applications as the COVID-19 pandemic boosts the number of people waiting to take a citizenship test, documents show. Ottawa say...

Sun, 25 Apr 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Not so different: Embracing Black and Indigenous spiritualities
My African and Indigenous Elders have instilled an honour for Creation in all her forms. Knowledge from both cultures weaves together seamlessly in my life.

Sun, 16 May 2021 17:38:49 EDT
Raptors close out shipwrecked year in Tampa with loss to Pacers
The most bizarre season in Toronto Raptors history ended with a 125-113 loss to Indiana on Sunday.

Sun, 16 May 2021 18:08:08 EDT
Israel's Canadian supporters rally, more pro-Palestinian demonstrations held as violence continues in Gaza
A prominent Canadian Jewish advocacy group hosted a virtual event in solidarity with Israel on Sunday, and pro-Palestinian demonstrations continued in Canadian cities, amid ongoing violence between I...

Sun, 16 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Here's the latest on the review of Canada's assisted dying law
Five years after assisted dying was legalized in Canada, lawmakers are preparing to review the system that has permitted thousands of Canadians to choose the time and place of their deaths. Here are...

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:52:36 EDT
Toronto police arrest 3 men following anti-lockdown, pro-Palestinian protests
Toronto police have arrested and charged three people following demonstrations at Queen's Park and Nathan Phillips Square on Saturday.

Sun, 16 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Key decision coming soon in fight over 'crown jewel' of southern Ontario trout streams
Conservation groups and residents fighting a planned sewage plant that they say threatens the "crown jewel" of southern Ontario trout streams are about to find out if the federal government will push ...

Sun, 16 May 2021 12:13:23 EDT
Former Toronto Raptor Chris Bosh among those selected for Basketball Hall of Fame class of 2021
Chris Bosh, Chris Webber and Jay Wright were among the names announced Sunday as this year's Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame enshrinement class, a group that also includes Paul Pierce and WN...

Sun, 16 May 2021 05:00:00 EDT
Pandemic has grounded many flights, but laser strikes haven't gone away
Thousands of planes have been grounded by the pandemic, but even with far fewer flights, laser strikes remain a concern.

Sun, 16 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Is Asian identity even a thing? Who cares, pass the popcorn for K-drama
Alone at home during the pandemic, writer Jan Wong shares why she can’t stop watching Korean Netflix, and what it taught her about being "Asian" in Canada.

Sat, 15 May 2021 11:57:47 EDT
Vancouver police, mayor apologize for wrongly handcuffing and detaining retired Black judge
Vancouver police have apologized after officers wrongly detained and handcuffed an 81-year-old retired Black judge during his morning walk on the seawall while searching for a suspect described as dar...

Sun, 16 May 2021 10:56:43 EDT
Demonstrations held across Canada amid escalating conflict between Israel and Palestinians
Demonstrations were held across Canada on Saturday amid escalating violence in the Middle East, with pro-Palestinian supporters gathering in cities from coast to coast and a pro-Israel virtual eve...

Sun, 16 May 2021 14:07:21 EDT
Embattled doctor steps down after allowing sex offender to mentor survivors at military trauma retreat
Dr. Manuela Joannou is stepping down from her role as the medical director of a trauma program for veterans and first responders in eastern Ontario amid public anger over her decision to place a regis...

Sat, 15 May 2021 23:07:18 EDT
Calgary mayoral candidate who threatened health workers arrested after attending illegal gathering
Kevin J. Johnston, a Calgary mayoral candidate who has threatened to arm himself and go to the homes of health workers, has been arrested after attending an illegal public gathering on Saturday. ...

Sat, 15 May 2021 04:00:00 EDT
Why Canada could soon turn the corner in the pandemic — even if it doesn't feel like it yet
Vaccines are now rolling out across Canada at a rapid pace as supply has finally begun to catch up with demand. While we're still far from returning to normal life, Canadians are more and more protec...



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