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California health officials set new rules on Friday that would allow Disneyland and other theme parks, stadiums and outdoor entertainment venues to reopen as early as April 1, after a closure of nearly a year due to the coronavirus pandemic.

Bonnie O'Reilly, mother of NHL player Ryan O'Reilly and AHL star Cal O'Reilly, has donated one of her kidneys to the man who gave her boys extra ice time at the Seaforth, Ont., arena when they were young.

Acting chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre says elements of Canada's military culture "need, must and will change," as two of the country's former military leaders face misconduct allegations.

Acting chief of the defence staff Lt.-Gen. Wayne Eyre says elements of Canada's military culture "need, must and will change," as two of the country's former military leaders face misconduct allegations.

Thousands of Indian farmers blocked a massive expressway on the edges of New Delhi on Saturday to mark the 100th day of protests against agricultural laws they say will devastate their income.

A formal farewell to Walter Gretzky, the famed Canadian hockey patriarch, focused on his faith, his family and his love of the game during a pandemic-adjusted funeral service held in his hometown of Brantford, Ont., on Saturday afternoon.

A formal farewell to Walter Gretzky, the famed Canadian hockey patriarch, focused on his faith, his family and his love of the game during a pandemic-adjusted funeral service held in his hometown of Brantford, Ont., on Saturday afternoon.

The funeral for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's father, Walter, will take place today in his hometown of Brantford, Ont.

The funeral for hockey legend Wayne Gretzky's father, Walter, is underway in his hometown of Brantford, Ont., on Saturday afternoon.

A Vancouver woman who lost her phone in Harrison Lake in September is shocked and surprised that not only has it been recovered from the lake bottom, but that it still works.

Canada's Charles Hamelin secured the 1,500m world title at  at the ISU world short track speed skating championships Saturday in Dordrecht, Netherlands. 

Pope Francis and Iraq's top Shia cleric delivered a powerful message of peaceful coexistence Saturday, urging Muslims in the war-weary Arab nation to embrace Iraq's long-beleaguered Christian minority during an historic meeting in the holy city of Najaf.

With the average home price in London, Ont., pegged at more than $600,000, Juliana Aguero knew she was going to have a tough time buying a home after separating from her husband. It was the kindness of a seller who accepted the lowest bid that made it happen.

Linguists usually think about language evolution, not language invention. But not every language mysteriously sparks and evolves over thousands of years. Jamin Johnson, a man living in Halifax, has nimbly invented over nine languages.

Bob Rae says the international community must support the democratic movement in Myanmar as protesters there continue to risk their lives to protest against last month's military coup.

Bitcoin’s flirtation with mainstream acceptance and gravity-defying climb in price have made headlines around the world. Underneath the mania is a potential sea change in the world of finance that observers say was made possible by a global pandemic. And what’s at stake is nothing less than a war for the future of money.

Equipment such as masks, gowns and surgical drills that has been previously used can be a safer choice than single-use, disposable options, doctors say. Here’s why more hospitals are shifting to reusable PPE and medical supplies, and how they’re finding ways to recycle previously unrecyclable medical supplies, such as IV bags.

Canada is the only country in the world delaying second doses of COVID-19 vaccines from three weeks after the first dose to four months, but critics say we are venturing into uncharted scientific waters that may lead to complications down the road.

Data provided by the Canadian Anti-Fraud Centre shows there were more than 8,500 cases of identity theft related to CERB reported across the country by the end of January. But that number is likely to rise now that Canadians are doing their taxes.

The premiers' call for a massive boost in the federal contribution to health care isn't going anywhere for the time being — but there's room for a working compromise, once the pandemic has subsided.

Businesses and institutions are learning how to best deliver onsite rapid tests as part of efforts to make them more widely available.

News that Dr. Seuss Enterprises will stop publishing six books by the children's lit icon is forcing people to reexamine what may have been childhood favourites with a new lens. Many are pondering just what to do: get rid of problematic books? Skip certain pages? Keep them around and try to explain? 

Working from makeshift setups with non-ergonomic chairs and unorthodox workspaces has caused some physical strain. And collaborating with colleagues remotely for so long has only worsened a COVID-era ailment of another kind: Zoom fatigue. Experts offer tips for staying healthy in your home office.

Canada is the only country in the world delaying second doses of COVID-19 vaccines from three weeks after the first dose to four months, but critics say we are venturing into uncharted scientific waters that may lead to complications down the road.

Canada’s COVID-19 vaccine rollout gets a boost with faster timelines and approval of Johnson & Johnson’s single-shot offering. A CBC News investigation looks at the healthcare inmates receive in Canada’s prisons. Plus, three trans women of colour share how they’re dealing with social isolation during the pandemic.

Pope Francis is on a historic visit to Iraq despite the global pandemic. After a year of laying low in Vatican City, he's resumed his travels with a message of unity for a country ravaged by religious violence.

California is tangling a multibillion dollar carrot in an effort to lure its teachers back into the classroom, while Oregon's governor on Friday said all K-12 public schools will soon be required to provide in-person leaning; marking the latest efforts by U.S. states to get schools back to normal amid the pandemic.  

Garrie Garrell is suing the federal government for $12 million. He alleges the care he received from medical staff during a recent two-year stint behind bars, primarily at Beaver Creek federal prison in Gravenhurst, Ont., is the reason he's dying.