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Health officials in British Columbia say the province is now experiencing a surge of COVID-19 cases in young people who are unvaccinated or have one dose and urged residents to get their shots one day after walk-in clinics opened throughout B.C.

One of psychology’s trailblazing social scientists started his life of learning on a farm in Mundare, Alta., before going on to redefine the world’s understanding of factors that influence how we learn.

Ontario Provincial Police investigators have interviewed a residential school survivor over an alleged rape he says he suffered as a child while attending one of the country’s most notorious institutions: St. Anne's residential school. 

Many golfers will spend their lifetime chasing that elusive hole-in-one, but Charlie Stewart has done it at just nine years old. That makes Charlie the youngest person to sink an ace at Oakfield Golf and Country Club in Oakfield, N.S., the club's general manager says.

Many golfers will spend their lifetime chasing that elusive hole-in-one, but Charlie Stewart has done it at just nine years old. That makes Charlie the youngest person to sink an ace at Oakfield Golf and Country Club in Oakfield, N.S., the club's general manager says.

Masai Ujiri has reportedly signed a deal to become the vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors. A video released by the team on social media Thursday has Ujiri saying he is "here to stay" with the team.

Masai Ujiri has reportedly signed a deal to become the vice-chairman and president of the Toronto Raptors. A video released by the team on social media Thursday has Ujiri saying he is "here to stay" with the team.

Rain is expected in some parts of northwestern Ontario, including this weekend, offering hope to crews fighting forest fires that have plagued the region for weeks.

Barcelona said Thursday that Lionel Messi will not stay with the club. A new contract had been reached, but financial "obstacles" made it impossible for the player to remain with the club.

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we look at why Canada geese seem so abundant these days and we gather some of your photos for the Nature Conservancy of Canada's recent Big Backyard BioBlitz.

The leader of Ontario's New Democrats changed her mind Thursday after facing criticism for her opposition to mandatory COVID-19 vaccinations for education workers, a view similar to the one held by Progressive Conservative Premier Doug Ford.

In spite of widespread concerns about a variant-driven fourth pandemic wave taking place during an anticipated federal election, Canada's top doctor says in-person voting can be done safely.

In spite of widespread concerns about a variant-driven fourth pandemic wave taking place during an anticipated federal election, Canada's top doctor says in-person voting can be done safely.

Belarusian Olympic sprinter Krystsina Tsimanouskaya, fearing reprisals back home after publicly criticizing her coaches at Tokyo 2020, used her phone to translate a plea for help at an airport in Japan as she tried to avoid being forced onto a plane and eventually fled to Poland.

The lead drinking water advisory for residents of the rural Hamilton community of Lynden has been lifted after nearly a decade. But not everyone is ready to turn on the tap and drink what comes out of it.

The lead drinking water advisory for residents of Lynden, Ont. has been lifted after nearly a decade. But that doesn't mean people are ready to turn on the tap and drink what comes out.

Federal Health Minister Patty Hajdu has sent a letter to her Alberta counterpart saying she shares concerns about the province's plan to lift all of its COVID-19 health restrictions.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said today he has asked the clerk of the Privy Council to explore making vaccines mandatory for federal employees and is pleading with hesitant Canadians to get their shots.

After 648 days, Forge FC fans watched the team play at Tim Hortons Field in Hamilton — and they loved it. Other local sports teams are also returning to action after the pandemic forced closures.

Saskatchewan's ombudsman says private nursing home operator Extendicare was "woefully unprepared" for the November 2020 outbreak at its Parkside home in Regina and is calling on the company to apologize to the families of dead residents.

Dayna Pidhoresky, a Tecumseh, Ont., native living in Vancouver, will be one of three Canadians in the women's marathon at Tokyo 2020 on Friday, after spending two weeks in quarantine because someone on her flight tested positive for COVID-19.

The Supreme Court of Canada has dismissed a request to keep some information barred from public view in the Toronto van attack case.

Canada's trade surplus swung to its widest point since 2008 in June as exports of products like oil surged while the country's imports shrank.

Quebec will implement a vaccine passport regime in the coming weeks, Premier François Legault announced today.

Quebec will implement a vaccine passport system in the coming weeks, Premier François Legault announced Thursday, saying rising case numbers in the province and the prospect of more hospitalizations and deaths have made the system necessary.

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Quebec Premier François Legault make an announcement on child care.

Scientists are finalizing a long-awaited UN report updating the scientific consensus on climate change and the increasing risks it poses across the world. Here's what to look for when it comes out on Monday.

Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Minister Marco Mendicino discusses the arrival of Afghans who helped Canada's military.

A growing mystery around some of B.C.'s most endangered killer whales may have been solved, but experts say changes in the animals' behaviour still concern them.

Ahmed Nasser was looking forward to a visit to Canada’s Wonderland with his niece, but when he was denied access to all the rides because he is a paraplegic, he felt "belittled" and discriminated against. In a statement, Canada's Wonderland says the safety of guests is its "highest priority."

A woman from Gatineau, Que., is warning Amazon customers to beware of a third-party seller after she received a butterfly-shaped urn necklace containing what appeared to be the cremated remains of a human or animal.

Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Catholic Church's charitable status to be suspended over its response to the residential school file.

CBC News has analyzed government initiatives to address anti-Black racism over the past year. While Ottawa has made some progress on some measures, critics say they won’t lead to transformative change.

A 26-year-old case involving a John Doe in Saskatchewan has finally been solved with DNA evidence. The Fifth Estate has learned that the victim, hit by a CP train in Regina on July 28, 1995, is a man from Winnipeg.

Do Olympic athletes get any financial compensation for winning a medal? What are they made of? Why are Russian athletes competing but not Russia? And why the name change for synchronized swimming? CBC News provides some answers to those burning questions sparked after weeks of Olympic viewing.

The drought on the Prairies is forcing cattle producers to make tough decisions. They're selling off cattle they simply can't afford to feed — but losing huge chunks of their herds will have long-term consequences for the industry.

An overloaded van carrying 29 migrants has crashed on a remote South Texas highway, killing at least 10 people, including the driver, and injuring 20 others, authorities say.

Australia's government on Thursday pledged the equivalent of $1 billion Cdn to address what is called Indigenous disadvantage, including compensation to thousands of mixed-race children who were taken from their families over decades.

A year after Beirut’s deadly port explosion, Lebanon’s economy is in freefall and protesters have hit the streets. Journalist Rebecca Collard gives us the backstory.

In Japan, mascots can be found everywhere from airports to the streets and even inside prisons. They’re used not only to build brand awareness for companies, but also to bring a sense of comfort in everyday life.

Experts say they’re not sure why orca whales haven’t been seen along the coastline of Vancouver Island this year. There are two theories floating around: a lack of Chinook salmon and a change in whale leadership.

Quebec provincial police will join a special Montreal police squad to fight gun violence, days after a shooting left three people dead in the city’s east end. Community members say the action doesn’t go far enough in addressing the root causes of gun violence in Montreal.

The Biden administration’s new ban on evictions only applies in areas of the U.S. where COVID-19 cases are surging, leaving millions of Americans unable to pay rent at risk of losing their homes.

COVID-19 case counts are hitting new highs in Tokyo, and they’re having an impact on Olympic athletes as well. Canadian marathoner Dayna Pidhoresky was forced to self-isolate after a case was reported on her flight.

The National for Wednesday, August 4 — Andre De Grasse wins Olympic gold in the 200m race, while setting a Canadian record. Plus, a look inside Japan’s mascot culture.

A lawyer for Meng Wanzhou says the United States has abused the "good faith" baked into the extradition process by misleading Canada and its judicial system about the strength of criminal allegations against the Huawei executive.

Dr. Chika Stacy Oriuwa remembers dressing up her Barbies as doctors, poets and performers when she was a young girl, but none of the dolls looked quite like the woman she aspired to be. Now she has a Barbie made in her image to show for it.

The first Afghan interpreters to be resettled by the federal government have arrived in Canada.

A group of Afghan interpreters and others who assisted the Canadian military have arrived in Canada.

A government flight carrying dozens of Afghan workers who assisted the Canadian military during the war in Afghanistan has landed in Toronto, the federal government said Wednesday evening.