Heat wave would have been 'virtually impossible' without climate change, report suggests

The Pacific Northwest's recent heat wave — which overwhelmed communities in both Canada and the U.S. — was at least 150 times more likely to happen because of climate change, new data suggests.


Black hair salons and customers on what reopening feels like

Black hair salon owners and customers discuss the challenges Black women have faced being unable to have their hair professionally cared for while salons were closed under pandemic restrictions, and also reflect on how important hair is to Black women's identity.


Half of COVID-19 patients report symptoms after 12 weeks, health agency review finds

A new review by the Public Health Agency of Canada says more than half of COVID-19 patients might suffer from post-COVID syndrome for more than three months after testing positive.


Ship fire causes large explosion in Dubai, says state media

A container ship anchored at Dubai's huge port caught fire late Wednesday, the emirate's media office reported, causing an explosion that sent tremors across the commercial hub of the United Arab Emirates.


Ottawa launches subsidy for new hires — but advocate warns it leaves some businesses behind

The federal government has opened applications for a new subsidy aimed at helping employers hire or rehire staff as public health measures are eased and more businesses reopen.


G20 set to agree on 'historic' global corporate tax rate, says French finance minister

French Finance Minister Bruno Le Maire says he wants to see a landmark global corporate tax agreement implemented by 2023.


COVID-19 cases increasing in Yukon's urban vulnerable population: officials

Yukon's chief medical officer of health says the territory has "a stretch to go yet" before seeing the end of the current wave of COVID-19.


Trudeau announces money for Calgary transit project after taking shots at rivals in Conservative heartland

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau took to a podium to announce the approval of Calgary's massive Green Line LRT project, minutes after the province scooped the presser by saying it had approved the city's business case for the line and was waiting on Ottawa.


New Yorkers cheer on first responders in giant parade

New York heralded a comeback from the COVID-19 pandemic by honouring first responders, but the CBC's Kris Reyes says not everyone is ready to open things up so fast. (Brendan McDermid/Reuters)


Montreal's Haitian community in shock after president shot dead