Groups echo call for public inquiry into racism within Quebec police, send letter to premier

A coalition of groups have sent a letter to Premier Christine Fréchette, reiterating the call for the province to hold a public inquiry into racism and racial profiling within Montreal police. This demand is in connection with the allegations of racism that led to the police force investigating 16 officers at a police station in the city's Montréal-Nord borough.
Families crumble, debts build, kids go without therapy. Stories from Alberta’s waitlist for disability support

An estimated 20,000 Alberta kids are on a waitlist for the Family Support for Children with Disabilities program. In the meantime, parents are losing their jobs or are unable to find work because children are being banned from daycare. They are taking on debt to fund therapy. They report stress to the point of burnout.
Nearly all serious adverse reactions among plasma donors in past decade involved for-profit sites, data shows

Data obtained by CBC News reveals multiple people were left in life-threatening condition, hospitalized or requiring other medical intervention after donating plasma over the past decade.
This couple’s car was stolen with their dog inside. They took matters into their own hands

Maggi MacDonald and Peter LeBlanc had just spotted their stolen vehicle driving right in front of them and prayed their dog Tim was still inside. What happened next was a dramatic roadside showdown as MacDonald and LeBlanc confronted three people in an attempt to recover their car — and their dog.
Scallop scarcity: Some P.E.I. restaurants removing the dish from menus as prices soar

Pan-seared scallops have been a top-selling menu item at New Glasgow Lobster Suppers — second only to lobster.
Canadian sniper rifles openly flaunted in Yemen, Sudan, Libya — despite arms sanctions

CBC's visual investigation team reveals Canadian-made Sterling Cross rifles can be seen in the hands of armed groups in Sudan and Libya, and advertised openly online in Yemen.
Ticket resale sites for World Cup, concerts face surge of complaints, demands for refunds

After weeks of calls, emails and chats with virtual assistants, Kelly Mongillo of Barrie, Ont., ended up becoming another disenchanted fan facing the perils of buying tickets to high-demand events from resale sites.
Trump routinely trashes the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement. How is his deal different?

The memorandum of understanding signed by U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday to end the war on Iran has sparked comparisons to the 2015 deal signed by the Obama administration and other nations.
Celebrations. Lineups. Ticket struggles. Is the FIFA Fan Festival worth it?

For some, the fan fest is nothing but joy. It's a special celebration that Toronto has the opportunity to host, bringing together global food, fandom and music. But other fans say the event has its issues.
