5 key things to watch for in the UN climate report
Scientists are finalizing a long-awaited UN report updating the scientific consensus on climate change and the increasing risks it poses across the world. Here's what to look for when it comes out on Monday.
Mystery of the deep: Behaviour of J pod orcas confounds researchers

A growing mystery around some of B.C.'s most endangered killer whales may have been solved, but experts say changes in the animals' behaviour still concern them.
Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Thursday
Seven U.S. states with the lowest COVID-19 vaccination rates account for half of the country's new cases and hospitalizations in the last week, the White House said on Thursday.
Man with disability feels 'belittled' after Canada's Wonderland denies him access to all its rides

Ahmad El Nasser was looking forward to a visit to Canada’s Wonderland with his niece, but when he was denied access to all the rides because he is a paraplegic, he felt "belittled" and discriminated against. In a statement, Canada's Wonderland says the safety of guests is its "highest priority."
John Doe case in Saskatchewan solved with DNA evidence 26 years later

A 26-year-old case involving a John Doe in Saskatchewan has finally been solved with DNA evidence. The Fifth Estate has learned that the victim, hit by a CP train in Regina on July 28, 1995, is a man from Winnipeg.
Petition demands Catholic Church's charitable status be suspended over residential school response
Thousands of people have signed a petition calling for the Catholic Church's charitable status to be suspended over its response to the residential school file.
Desperate Prairie ranchers are selling cattle early amid drought, lack of feed

The drought on the Prairies is forcing cattle producers to make tough decisions. They're selling off cattle they simply can't afford to feed — but losing huge chunks of their herds will have long-term consequences for the industry.
One year after Trudeau took a knee, is his government living up to its anti-racism promises?

CBC News has analyzed government initiatives to address anti-Black racism over the past year. While Ottawa has made some progress on some measures, critics say they won’t lead to transformative change.
Do athletes get money for medals? Why do divers use tiny towels? Your Olympic questions answered

Do Olympic athletes get any financial compensation for winning a medal? What are they made of? Why are Russian athletes competing but not Russia? And why the name change for synchronized swimming? CBC News provides some answers to those burning questions sparked after weeks of Olympic viewing.
Do athletes get money for medals? Why do divers use tiny towels? Your Olympic questions answered

Do Olympic athletes get any financial compensation for winning a medal? What are they made of? Why are Russian athletes competing but not Russia? And why the name change for synchronized swimming? CBC News provides some answers to those burning questions sparked after weeks of Olympic viewing.