Watchdog finds RCMP discriminated, mishandled Colten Boushie case
The RCMP’s watchdog says Canada’s national police force racially discriminated against the mother of Colten Boushie during its investigation of…
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Rogers-Shaw merger will drive up prices in 3 years, expert predicts
Rogers Communications announced plans to acquire Shaw for $20.4 billion on Monday. Technology expert Graham Williams says this possible merger…
Trial of Michael Kovrig concludes with verdict to come later, Chinese court says
The trial of Canadian Michael Kovrig, who has been held in China for more than two years on espionage charges,…
U.S. trial shows AstraZeneca vaccine safe, effective
AstraZeneca’s COVID-19 vaccine provided strong protection against disease in a U.S. study. Scientists found no increased risk of clots among…
Asian American community calls attacks in Georgia a hate crime
Georgia state Rep. Bee Nguyen says the Asian American community has been increasingly targeted during the coronavirus pandemic. On Tuesday…
A career coach shares tips for pandemic job-hunting
Toronto career coach Sarah Vermunt says although Canada added 259000 jobs in February, women are getting jobs back at half…
Mi’kmaw couple helps actors on TV show Vikings speak language
Nova Scotia couple Carol Anne and Tom Johnson talk about their experience as vocal coaches for the History Channel’s Vikings…
What's on the table for Persian New Year?
The haft-sin table is the centrepiece of Nowruz celebrations for the Persian community. B.C. designer Jaleh Fotoohi shares the symbolism…
Racial trauma counsellor sees spike in patients after increase of anti-Asian attacks
Racial identity counsellor Linda Lin says she’s seen an increase in patients with racial trauma this past year since the…
Alberta has lost almost 2,000 people to COVID-19 in the last year
Alberta saw its first COVID-19 death exactly one year ago, on March 18, 2020, and since then, almost 2000 people…