N.L. has a hard bread shortage — but why do we eat it in the first place?

Grocery stores across Newfoundland and Labrador have been struggling to keep hard bread in stock since a fire at the Purity factory in March put a crimp in the company’s baking operations.


Trump's latest push to reshape U.S. history? Signs at the Smithsonian

The Smithsonian's National Museum of American History is at the centre of an effort by the Trump administration that observers say is part of a broader attempt to reshape the stories of the United States as told by the country's cultural institutions.


Adult summer camps offer grown-ups a chance to get away from it all

Interest in summer camps for grown-ups is on the rise. More and more adults are seeking them out because they're nostalgic for the fun-filled summer days of childhood. Campers say they're eager to disconnect from their responsibilities and meet other people.


What lives in the rivers near you? Why scientists want you to know

Scientists are uncovering the creatures that live in our rivers with techniques like electrofishing and DNA sampling. Here's what they're finding, from mottled sculpins to mayfly nymphs, and why they say we need to know our underwater neighbours.


When mom was diagnosed with dementia, we had a blueprint for her care written by her

Crystal MacCormac’s mother was diagnosed with vascular dementia at 65. The guidebook for managing her mother’s care was written by her mom, based on her experience caring for her own mother decades earlier.


'Ringleader' in Manitoba high school hockey hazing complaint loses suspension appeal

A Manitoba high school hockey player implicated in a series of sexualized hazing acts against rookie teammates has lost an appeal of his lengthy suspension from Hockey Canada activities.


Flight to Toronto cancelled over child standing on seat: Porter Airlines

A flight bound for Toronto was cancelled Thursday evening after a young child refused to secure their seatbelt, according to Porter Airlines.


12-year-old girl dies from critical wounds following Thailand shooting

Another victim has died following a mass shooting in Thailand, northwest of Bangkok. The death toll is now at least eight.


Bedford, N.S., emergency alert involves man believed to have been involved in shooting, police say

The subject of an emergency alert over a dangerous man with a firearm in Bedford, N.S., is believed to be involved in an earlier shooting in Annapolis Royal, say police. The alert was expanded to include all of Halifax Regional Municipality on Saturday afternoon.


On America's northern border, the threats are not unidirectional

While U.S. President Donald Trump has accused Canada of allowing illegal drugs and traffickers across the border, the reality on the ground appears very different. CBC News recently spent two days with U.S. Customs and Border Protection in and around Detroit.