RCMP say 'several charges are expected to be laid later, including homicide,' after officers found human remains in eastern P.E.I. RCMP say charges against 2 people under age of 18 are expected RCMP reflect on recent tragedies after human remains found on P.E.I. 4 hours ago Duration 0:30 'Times like …
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Statistics Canada reports record population growth, more than 430,000 in Q3
Canada's population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population growth in any quarter since 1957. Country sees fastest-paced population growth in any quarter since 1957 Canada's population grew by more than 430,000 during the third quarter, marking the fastest pace of population …
Read More »Internet sleuths looked for the singer of a mystery song for 16 years. They found her in Vancouver
Mysterious messages started appearing in Paula Toledo's inbox on Dec. 8, telling her to brace for an onslaught of people trying to get in touch with her. The messages said internet sleuths had been trying to track down a song she recorded some two decades ago. Paula Toledo's song found …
Read More »No evidence that Sask. consulted about pronoun policy despite premier, education minister claims: documents
Saskatchewan’s Ministry of Education has released copies of 18 letters sent to the province encouraging it to develop a policy addressing pronoun use in schools. Documents released under access to information legislation show 18 letters, but no wider consultation The Saskatchewan government announced its controversial school pronoun policy after receiving …
Read More »Is your new car on a storage compound? Inside Kia’s scheme to deliberately withhold deliveries
Go Public has learned that new Kia cars — orders customers have waited months and months to drive — have arrived in the country but are not being released to dealerships to sell. It’s part of a controversial strategy devised by Kia Canada to game 2023 sales numbers. Kia Canada …
Read More »Social networks are key to good health. That has some doctors seeking strategies to cure loneliness
Loneliness is a global health concern that affects a quarter of the world's population, knows no age or boundaries and can change our physiology. Knowing a patient's social connections called as important as knowing their vital signs At one point, Elaine Dawe's sense of loneliness enveloped her life. "I was …
Read More »What to stream for free over the holidays in Canada
Looking for content to watch this holiday season for free? The CBC News Entertainment team has put together a short watchlist of free shows and films streaming in Canada — including our favourite holiday-themed picks. Here are some of CBC Entertainment’s top picks for free streaming content in Canada If …
Read More »Here’s how people in N.L. feel about a long year of ballooning prices (for just about everything)
From rent to fuel and everything in between, life in Newfoundland and Labrador got a lot pricier in 2023. We asked folks in the street about the impact of inflation From rent to fuel and everything else, life in Newfoundland and Labrador got a lot pricier in 2023. The triple-whammy …
Read More »It’s not just a label for meat: halal investments target Islamic customers
From mutual funds to stock trading, millions of people depend on investments for their financial futures. But for some of the nearly two million Muslims in Canada, faith took those options off the table until markets began to offer religiously compliant investments. Typical Canadian financial products aren't suitable for many …
Read More »Step inside the secretive world of toymakers
Take a tour of a $3-billion toy company based in Toronto — from playtests with kids to the engineers and designers behind the newest toys. Toy industry faces tough year, with three-quarters of Canadians cutting back spending At a $3-billion toy company in downtown Toronto, kindergarteners file in with parents …
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