BookTok's novel approach to books is helping Canadian authors, retailers attract new audiences

BookTok is an online community and hashtag on TikTok where readers post videos of book recommendations, talk about writing novels and make reading-related jokes. With more than 18 billion views, #BookTok is being credited with reigniting interest in young adult fiction.
American Indigenous boxer fights to raise awareness of Canada's residential school scandal

After Kali Reis won her most recent bout, she took the microphone and spoke to the crowd about the horrors of Canada's residential school system — becoming one of the first American athletes to speak out about the cause.
Canada's Stefan Daniel bursts to Para triathlon bronze in Tokyo

The fourth day of competition at the 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games features Para triathlon, Para swimming, athletics and more. Here's the latest on those events and all the other action happening in Japan.
Brazilian president says he'll be re-elected, arrested or killed

Brazilian far-right President Jair Bolsonaro on Saturday said he sees three alternatives for his future: winning the 2022 presidential elections, death or prison.
Falling rock hits and kills 3-year-old at mini golf course

Mount Washington Resort on Vancouver Island says a three-year-old girl has died after she was hit by a dislodged rock at a mini golf course Friday afternoon.
The pandemic has changed the soundtrack of this election campaign

The COVID-19 pandemic has changed many aspects of campaigning in this federal election, including reducing most campaign songs to a simple instrumental.
More than 50,000 Russians suffering from COVID-19 died in July — a record high

A new report from Russia's state statistics agency shows the country recorded a record number of deaths in July of people infected with coronavirus.
Disease wipes out at least 20 wild bighorn sheep in quick succession in B.C.'s Interior

A disease outbreak is killing bighorn sheep and white-tailed deer near Grand Forks, B.C., and the number of dead is expected to climb.
Arts funding system narrows our imagination and leaves artists feeling helpless

This month was a very important one for hundreds of Canadian artists, as many of us just found out we won't be able to afford food or shelter in the coming months, writes filmmaker Mackenzie Reid Rostad.
