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Faith in journalism around the world is fragile and wavering. Nearly half of Canadians surveyed in a recent report said they agreed that reporters are purposely trying to mislead by saying things they know are false or gross exaggerations. Here is some of what we're doing to rebuild that trust.

A federal government apology for harms caused by the now-abandoned gold mine would be the first of its kind in northern history.

A federal government apology for harms caused by the now-abandoned gold mine would be the first of its kind in northern history.

More than 100 survivors of sexual exploitation and hundreds of non-governmental organizations are urging Ottawa to pursue a "full criminal investigation" into Pornhub's parent company.

The federal government is in the final stages of talks with airlines on what could turn out to be a $9 billion support package for the pandemic-battered industry, says union representative Jerry Dias.

The International Ice Hockey Federation has confirmed the postponement of the women's world hockey championship in Nova Scotia to May 6-16.

Reigning Olympic and world moguls champion Mikael Kingsbury is urging Quebec Premier François Legault to take urgent action to help return organized sport to schools amid the COVID-19 restrictions.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at how wind and solar power can be stored without batteries and what road salt is doing to rivers in Ottawa.

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has issued three cautions to Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after receiving complaints about her tweets about the pandemic, which it ruled were "irresponsible."

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has issued three cautions to Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after receiving complaints about her tweets about the pandemic, which it ruled were "irresponsible."

The College of Physicians and Surgeons of Ontario has issued three cautions to Dr. Kulvinder Kaur Gill after receiving complaints about her tweets about the pandemic, which it ruled were "irresponsible."

The new rules apply to non-essential travellers, who also still have to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the last 72 hours.

Three Canadian studies will help determine how many teachers may have had COVID-19, Immunity Task Force announces.

The Olymel plant in Red Deer is reopening Thursday after a COVID-19 outbreak linked to more than 500 cases and 3 worker deaths. Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is calling on the province to delay that, and launch a public inquiry into what happened.

The Olymel plant in Red Deer is reopening Thursday after a COVID-19 outbreak linked to more than 500 cases and 3 worker deaths. Alberta NDP Leader Rachel Notley is calling on the province to delay that, and launch a public inquiry into what happened.

The Pentagon is reviewing a police request to keep National Guard troops patrolling the U.S. Capitol for another 60 days following evidence of a "possible plot" by a militia group to storm the building again.

The acting chief of the U.S. Capitol Police appealed to congressional leaders Thursday to use their influence to keep National Guard troops at the Capitol, two months after the law enforcement breakdowns of the deadly Jan. 6 insurrection.

Some Canadian premiers told stories of Canadians caught in personal health care crises today as they pressured the federal government to shoulder a larger share of health care costs.

As the federal government puts together its budget, Canada’s premiers called on Ottawa again today to shoulder a larger share of health care costs.

Life in Cité-de-la-Santé's ICU unit has been rough for staff and COVID-19 patients. CBC Montreal had an exclusive look at what they have been going through.

Life in Cité-de-la-Santé's ICU unit has been rough for staff and COVID-19 patients. CBC Montreal had an exclusive look at what they have been going through.

Maj.-Gen. Dany Fortin, Deputy Chief Public Health Officer Dr. Howard Njoo and Dr. Supriya Sharma, Canada's chief medical adviser, give a technical briefing on Canada's vaccine logistics.

A new UN report estimates 17 per cent of the food produced globally each year is wasted. That represents a big environmental toll. Canadians are more wasteful than Americans, the report found.

The pandemic's job losses have hit women particularly hard, and a new report from RBC says the affects could be potentially long-lasting.

A strong 7.2 magnitude earthquake struck off the east of New Zealand's North Island on Friday, prompting a tsunami warning that was later withdrawn, the Pacific Tsunami Warning Centre (PTWC) said, although residents were asked to stay alert.

Evacuation orders were issued for New Zealanders living in some areas on the east coast on the North Island after a third earthquake struck in the area on Friday.

A shallow, powerful earthquake struck off the northeastern coast of New Zealand on Thursday, with officials warning of a possible tsunami threat. There were no immediate reports of serious damage or casualties.

New Zealand downgraded its tsunami threat level hours after several strong earthquakes, after the National Emergency Management Agency said that the largest waves had passed.

Evacuation orders were issued for New Zealanders living in some areas on the east coast on the North Island after a third earthquake struck in the area on Friday.

A new tsunami advisory was issued for parts of New Zealand on Friday after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck near the Kermadec Islands on the northeast of New Zealand's North Island, just hours after strong tremors rattled much of the country.

Three days before Lionel Desmond left an in-patient psychiatric facility, his wife called his social worker there to say she was worried about him coming home amid his rising paranoia and anger toward her, a fatality inquiry heard Thursday.

U.S. President Joe Biden said on Wednesday decisions to end the required wearing of masks — such as those by the governors of Texas and Mississippi — are the wrong move and that masks "make a difference."

The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday to begin debating President Joe Biden's $1.9-trillion US coronavirus aid bill, setting up what is likely to be a contentious, days-long debate over the merits of the sweeping package.

Periodic outbreaks of COVID-19 may be one of the best clues we have to the scale of the fly-in worker system across the global Arctic.

After being the target of racist remarks since he was eight years old, Matéo Pérusse-Shortte hopes to help hockey players navigate their struggles on and off the ice.

As vaccines become more available in Ontario, there is still no timeline to vaccinate disabled people.

As vaccines become more available in Ontario, there is still no timeline to vaccinate disabled people.

The permanent birth control device Essure has been off the Canadian market for four years — but pain and serious complications linger among some women who are seeking compensation from a manufacturer that says it intends to defend its product "vigorously."

Chrystia Freeland seemed only too happy on Wednesday to mention some recent grumbling about the Liberal government's pandemic spending over last year.

Victoria Ryczak and Kathleen Wallace first started writing letters in 1950 when they were 12 years old. Wallace died on Feb. 22, 2021, after 70 years of a friendship spent two provinces away.

Medical history has shown that when well-meaning people bypass careful science to rush a treatment out before harms are properly understood, it can have disastrous consequences, writes Dr. Mark Sinyor.

Federal Liberal government staffers were worried that a donation of medical-grade masks for Korean War veterans in Canada would send the wrong message as the country grappled with shortages of personal protective equipment (PPE) at the outset of the pandemic.

Despite an judge finding the driver in Toronto's deadly van attack guilty on all 10 counts of first-degree murder, there is concern among the autism community that the trial itself, which saw autism argued as a defence, further stigmatized those with the disorder.

Big-hearted Canadian runner Gabriela DeBues-Stafford has donated $750 US in prize money from Saturday’s win at the Texas Qualifier to Austin Mutual Aid in hopes of providing relief and housing to those on the streets after a recent winter storm.

Five proposed class-action lawsuits have been launched against banks and insurance companies since early 2019 seeking a total of $1.2 billion for vacation pay that's allegedly owed current and former employees.

The painstaking detective work of contact tracing usually starts with an infected person and works forward, asking who has that person seen since they became contagious. But to spot COVID-19 superspreader events quickly, looking backward is key.

Prince Harry's wife Meghan has accused Buckingham Palace of "perpetuating falsehoods" about her and her spouse, saying the royal couple would not be silent in telling their story.

Not since the great Canada Post stamp debate of 2019 have fans of the sweet treat been in such an uproar about the ratio of the layers.

Dr. Seuss Enterprises will no longer publish six of the beloved author’s books because of their racist content and imagery. Philip Nel and Michelle H. Martin, two experts on children’s lit, discuss Dr. Seuss’s legacy, and how to engage with problematic children’s classics.

New changes to Canada's Divorce Act that came into effect Monday more fully recognize the impact of family violence in separation disputes.