Former flight attendant recalls trips that took Indigenous children to residential schools
Until recently, Sharon Gray was unaware of the devastation residential schools caused Indigenous people. Now, she's speaking out about her experience.
Canada loosening more travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers on Monday
On Monday, Canada opens its border to fully vaccinated American travellers. The federal government will also loosen several travel restrictions that apply to Canadians returning home from abroad.
Pandemic-era patios still too often inaccessible, disability advocates say
More than 16 months into the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians with disabilities say bar and restaurant patios that have been expanded onto streets and sidewalks to create more outdoor seating are often inaccessible to them.
CBC Radio's The House: Looking North
On this week’s show: A special episode of The House turns its focus to the North, with Inuit Tapiriit Kanatami president Natan Obed and former TRC commissioner Marie Wilson discussing the role of Canada’s new Inuk governor general. Plus — an examination of efforts to secure clean drinking water in Indigenous communities, a reflection on the legacy of a 100-year-old treaty and a look at the end of masking requirements in Yukon.
Lil Nas X, DaBaby and the question of homophobia in hip hop
Lil Nas X's meteoric rise has firmly granted him popstar status. Now the 22-year-old is challenging hip hop’s relationship with LGBT artists. But instances like fellow rapper DaBaby's homophobic comments have many questioning whether change is happening fast enough.
The House: Water worries go beyond boil water advisories, Indigenous leaders say
Two Indigenous leaders say the problems with water access in their communities go deeper than boil water advisories.
Ottawa reaches tentative deal with border guards days before restrictions ease
Canada's border agents reached a new tentative agreement with the federal government late Friday after a daylong work-to-rule campaign left long lines of semi-trailers and passenger vehicles idling for hours at some of the country's busiest international gateways.
Calls for Ontario to introduce vaccine passports
With COVID-19 cases on the rise in Ontario, there are growing calls for the province to introduce vaccine passports similar to neighbouring Quebec. Premier Doug Ford's government hasn't expressed support for the idea.
Navigating conversations about vaccination status
Conversations around vaccination status can be awkward, but at least one bioethicist says knowing whether someone has been vaccinated against COVID-19 will help others manage their risk.
Ethiopian region vows offensive after Tigray forces enter territory, take UNESCO site
Ethiopia's spreading Tigray conflict faced a dangerous escalation Friday as an Amhara regional official said Amhara forces will launch an offensive on Saturday against Tigray forces who have entered the region and taken control of a town hosting a UNESCO World Heritage Site.