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City officials in Metro Vancouver have described signs advertising a "whites-only" social group for mothers and children as "vile garbage." Signs appear in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam calling for 'proud parents of European children' to join City officials in Metro Vancouver have described signs advertising a "whites-only" social group for mothers …

Children across the country are waiting too long to see a specialist and get treatment, a new report by the Conference Board of Canada says. Severe spinal curvature painful, delays can lead to more complex surgeries with longer hospitalizations Children across the country are waiting too long to see a …

Liberal MP Anthony Rota is stepping down as House of Commons Speaker after inviting a Ukrainian veteran who fought in a Nazi division to Parliament — a dramatic turn of events that will be welcomed by MPs on all sides who said the embarrassing incident was unforgivable. New Speaker to …

The federal government now has the results of a probe it launched into a federal agency tasked with funding early-stage green technology — an agency that has been the target of employee complaints about hundreds of millions of dollars paid to the green tech sector. Ottawa preparing 'action plan' for …

Wildland firefighters put their lives on the line to contain fires and save communities, infrastructure and ecosystems. But if they develop life-threatening illnesses associated with smoke exposure, many aren’t eligible for the same presumptive compensation available to their urban colleagues. Unlike urban firefighters, those who battle wildfires not covered in …

Take-home kits to screen for cervical cancer virus should be offered to reduce disparity, family doctors say in new guidelines. As Pap smears are phased out, HPV self-swabs called a safe, accurate measure Women should be offered take-home kits to screen for cervical cancer, doctors say in new guidelines aiming …

In a statement to CBC Toronto, the company confirmed the Lumberjack ride became stuck upside down with guests onboard at about 10:40 p.m and was brought down by 11:05 p.m. Park confirms two riders were assessed for chest pain before being released Guests at Canada's Wonderland were stuck upside down …

A 'bomb cyclone' is on its way to coastal British Columbia on Sunday, prompting high streamflow advisories and concerns for potential power outages and flooding over the next few days. Winds could gust up to 100 km/h on Vancouver Island A large storm system is on its way to coastal …

In recent years, emerging research has found that newcomer children in Canada are developing chronic adult health conditions because of their circumstances. Researchers at McMaster University are looking to create a program that will help keep them healthy. Cost of healthy food, access to activities can impact newcomers' health Try …

Canada and the United States are in the process of negotiating the future of a unique treaty governing the Columbia River, dams on which provide hundreds of millions of dollars worth of hydroelectric power and key flood controls. Control of hydroelectic dams creating some static during Columbia River Treaty talks …