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Can fully-vaccinated seniors safely get together? What about gathering with unvaccinated grandchildren? Your questions, answered.

The commander in charge of human resources for the Canadian Forces was himself investigated over allegations of inappropriate behaviour with female subordinates in the late 1990s, CBC News has learned.

Piers Morgan has left broadcaster ITV following long-running criticism of Prince Harry's wife Meghan that reached a crescendo after the royal couple's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

Piers Morgan has left broadcaster ITV following long-running criticism of Prince Harry's wife Meghan that reached a crescendo after the royal couple's interview with Oprah Winfrey.

The Saskatchewan government is relaxing the rules for people meeting indoors on the same day it announced that 35 more known cases of COVID-19 in the province have been confirmed to be variants of concern.

The B.C. government has said technical issues resulting from high call volumes were to blame for problems on Monday, while Telus has not commented on the issues. 

The Chinese government's actions in Xinjiang have violated every single act prohibited by the United Nations Genocide Convention, including one that forbids killing members of a group, says a new independent report from dozens of experts in human rights, international law and genocide studies.

A constitutional rights advocacy group is mounting a legal challenge to the Canadian government's quarantine hotel

HuffPost Canada announced Tuesday that it will stop publishing content.

HuffPost Canada will stop publishing content, the outlet announced on its website Tuesday.

The closing of HuffPost Canada and HuffPost Quebec was an abrupt development for the journalists who were in the middle of a workday when the announcement was made by new ownership.

The Weeknd topped the list of nominations for the 50th annual Juno Awards announced Tuesday, getting six nods months after the Grammys snubbed the artist last November.

The Lionel Desmond inquiry heard more Tuesday about the nearly three months in which the Afghanistan veteran went without suitable followup treatment after being released from a residential psychiatric program to treat his severe post-traumatic stress disorder and major depression. 

Scientists have discovered the ultimate case of regeneration: some decapitated sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies.

Scientists have discovered the ultimate case of regeneration: some decapitated sea slugs can regrow hearts and whole new bodies.

The world economy is bouncing back from the pandemic crisis faster than expected, thanks in part to successful coronavirus vaccines and U.S. stimulus efforts, but the improvements are uneven and joblessness remains a big concern, according to a new forecast.

The Northwest Territories is studying whether it should continue using Alberta’s curriculum in its schools, the territorial government says.

Italy surpassed 100,000 dead in the pandemic, a year after it became the first country in Europe to go on lockdown in a bid to stop the spread of COVID-19.

The mid-shore coast guard patrol vessel CCGS G. Peddle is expected back in service by late summer. The ship was forced to tie up in June 2020 after engine failures.

The St. John’s Regional Fire Department’s helicopter rescue team has been out of commission for nearly a year, CBC News has learned, due to delays in equipping the choppers now tasked with the job.

An Ottawa charity focused on the well-being of Black, Indigenous and LGBTQ youth is in disarray after staff quit and speakers pulled out of a recent conference because they believe the group's leader has multiple aliases and a history of taking her enemies to court.

The family of an 87-year-old woman with dementia is suing her long-term care facility in Calgary after it was reported she was sexually assaulted by another resident who is alleged to have crawled into bed with two other women.

A cognitive scientist and an etiquette teacher reflect on the handshake, and whether it will return after pandemic.

The approval of a fourth vaccine should not give Canadians the green light to hold off on getting inoculated and shop for other shots with higher efficacy rates, medical experts say.

Two longtime former employees accused of being among former Canadian fashion mogul Peter Nygard’s “co-conspirators” are denying allegations against them.

B.C.'s top doctor says the day the first British Columbian died of COVID-19 marked a turning point in her outlook on the pandemic.

B.C.'s top doctor says the day the first British Columbian died of COVID-19 marked a turning point in her outlook on the pandemic.

An important shakeup is about to take place at the top of the Canadian military. The deputy commander of the Armed Forces is about to be replaced. Lt-Gen. Mike Rouleau will step aside as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff to make way for the country's first woman deputy commander.

An important shakeup is about to take place at the top of the Canadian military. The deputy commander of the Armed Forces is about to be replaced. Lt-Gen. Mike Rouleau will step aside as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff to make way for the country's first woman deputy commander.

An important shakeup is about to take place at the top of the Canadian military. The deputy commander of the Armed Forces is about to be replaced. Lt-Gen. Mike Rouleau will step aside as Vice Chief of the Defence Staff to make way for the country's first woman deputy commander.

An important shakeup is happening at the top of the Canadian military. The deputy commander of the Armed Forces has been replaced. Lt-Gen. Mike Rouleau will step aside as vice-chief of the defence staff to make way for Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, the country's first woman deputy commander.

An important shakeup is happening at the top of the Canadian military. The deputy commander of the Armed Forces has been replaced. Lt-Gen. Mike Rouleau will step aside as Vice-Chief of the Defence Staff to make way for Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, the country's first woman deputy commander.

An important shakeup is happening at the top of the Canadian military. The deputy commander of the Armed Forces has been replaced. Lt-Gen. Mike Rouleau will step aside as vice-chief of the defence staff to make way for Lt.-Gen. Frances Allen, the country's first woman deputy commander.

After a bombshell interview between Oprah and Meghan Markle watched by millions around the world, culture writer Kovie Biakolo discusses the revelations in the interview, and the issue of racism in the royal family.

From accusations of racism to ignored cries for help — the fallout from Meghan and Harry’s explosive interview. Plus, a glimpse at a post-vaccine life.

A Seattle-based online event ticketing company facing numerous complaints of non-payment — including from some grassroots Canadian artists — has settled a major lawsuit and agreed to fully pay back event organizers and audiences.