Canada is unlocking its maple syrup vault. Here's what it looks like

Welcome to the world's only maple syrup emergency reserve where, for 21 years, Quebec producers have been stockpiling gallons of the so-called "liquid gold."
Ontario to announce new COVID-19 measures for proof of vaccination Friday

Ontario is dropping its tentative plan to end its vaccine passport program in mid-January and will require all proof of vaccination certificates to include QR codes, CBC News has learned.
Grey Cup primer: Our head says Winnipeg but our heart says Hamilton
In a reversal of their roles from the last CFL title game, the Blue Bombers are the best team but the Tiger-Cats are the sentimental favourites for Sunday's rematch.
U.S. appeals court rejects Trump effort to shield documents from Jan. 6 investigation

A U.S. federal appeals court ruled Thursday against an effort by former president Donald Trump to shield documents from the House committee investigating the Jan. 6 insurrection at the Capitol.
Raptors president, vice-chairman Masai Ujiri tests positive for COVID-19

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri said he tested positive for COVID-19 after his Giants of Africa organization held an in-person event on Sunday, in which some of the guests also returned positive tests.
How to catch the Geminids, the strongest meteor shower of the year

We're in the midst of the "best and most reliable" meteor shower of the year. Here's where and when to look for the Geminids, and why the annual event still puzzles astronomers.
Quebec teacher removed from classroom for wearing hijab under law banning religious symbols

An elementary school teacher in Chelsea, Que., says she was told she could no longer teach in class because she wears a hijab, which is not allowed under Bill 21, a Quebec law banning religious symbols.
Federal privacy watchdog warns of growing dangers of 'surveillance capitalism'

The federal privacy watchdog is warning Canadians about the growing threat of "surveillance capitalism" — the use of personal information by large corporations.
Why building more roads has environmental effects and won't ease gridlock in the long run

In this week's issue of our environment newsletter, we explore why building more highways has an adverse effect on the environment and how the N.W.T. is falling short in protecting its vast peatlands.