Work begins to wrap Arc de Triomphe for Christo-designed art installation

Visitors to Paris were surprised on Sunday when strolling on the Champs-Élysées as dozens of workers began enveloping in a shimmering wrapper a posthumous installation by artist Christo at the Arc de Triomphe monument.


Maverick Party looks to Bloc Québécois as inspiration to ensure western interests

The Maverick Party, formerly known as Wexit Canada, advocates for constitutional change to benefit the West or the independence of Western Canada.


Trudeau says he has not been contacted by RCMP on SNC-Lavalin

Liberal Leader Justin Trudeau says he has not been contacted by RCMP regarding SNC-Lavalin, after Jody Wilson-Raybould alleged the police force was still considering whether to investigate his government.


Afghanistan's universities now officially segregated by sex

Women in Afghanistan will be allowed to study in universities as the country seeks to rebuild after decades of war — but segregation by sex and a dress code will be mandatory, the Taliban's new higher education minister said on Sunday.


China fines Canada Goose over parka claims; Salad kits recalled: CBC's Marketplace Cheat Sheet

CBC's Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need from the week.


Physio grads, professionals question validity of national licensing exam after latest glitches

The virtual clinical exams to certify physiotherapy graduates in Canada, except Quebec, experienced difficulties again this week, leaving many applicants unable to finish the test.


This plant medicine teacher is reclaiming Anishinaabe names for species. Why that could be good for the planet

Some conservationists and climate scientists believe the key to protecting endangered plants and animals may lie in efforts to preserve Indigenous languages. Joe Pitawanakwat is doing his part by learning — and teaching — about Indigenous plant medicine.


Niagara police officer shot 10 times by fellow officer goes on trial on Monday

A Niagara Region police officer charged with assault with a weapon is scheduled to go on trial on Monday — despite being shot by a fellow officer in the altercation.


Mocking the royals: How far can the satire go?

When HBO launched a cartoon show mocking eight-year-old Prince George this summer, it was only the latest instalment in a long history of royal satire. But reaction to The Prince may point to an evolving public distaste for any kind of parody that puts a young or vulnerable royal at its core.


Leaders find ways to make voters laugh and smile in a gloomy campaign

Although there have been some bleak moments in 2021 federal election campaign, they haven't stopped leaders from cracking jokes and having a laugh at their own blunders.