B.C. Phase 2 reopening allows recreational travel, gatherings up to 50 people
Recreational travel within the province and outdoor gatherings with up to 50 people are now allowed in B.C., as it…
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Dr. Tam doesn't expect high demand for J&J vaccine
Canada’s Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Theresa Tam doesn’t expect a high demand for the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine…
Alberta, Manitoba announce vaccine lotteries to encourage immunization
The governments of Alberta and Manitoba have announced cash prizes to encourage COVID-19 vaccination. Alberta’s lottery has three prizes of…
New study reveals lack of Muslim representation in film and TV
Muslim artists such as Oscar-nominated actor Riz Ahmed are calling for better representation in the film and television industry. A…
Biden-Putin wrap first in-person summit
U.S. President Joe Biden and Russian President Vladimir Putin concluded their summit in Geneva. Andrey Kortunov, Director General of the…
U.S. Congress votes to recognize Juneteenth as national holiday
The United States will soon have a new federal holiday commemorating the end of slavery. The House voted 415-14 Wednesday…
Homicide suspect Eric Wildman spotted near Manitoba's Whiteshell Provincial Park
Eric Wildman, wanted in connection with the disappearance and presumed death of Clifford Joseph of St. Clements, Man., was seen…
Conservatives put forward motion to censure defence minister
Members of Parliament discuss an Opposition motion that, if passed, would censure Defence Minister Harjit Sajjan over his handling of…
COVID-19 continues to surge in provincial prisons as vaccinations lag
Prisoners in Canada have contracted COVID-19 at a rate much higher than the general population. Yet a CBC News analysis…
Biden warns Putin: U.S. will respond to cyberattacks
“The United States has to be prepared simultaneously to deal with a nuclear standoff with both Russia and China,” said…