Air quality poor in parts of B.C. as more than 200 wildfires burn across province

Air quality alerts remain in place for several areas in B.C.'s southern Interior on Tuesday as more than 200 wildfires continue to burn through hundreds of square kilometres of the province.


Actions of racist nurse during childbirth contributed to son's brain injuries, Nisga'a woman says

Kristy White has filed a complaint with the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal, alleging a nurse made racist remarks and refused to give her medication that would have induced labour, against the doctor's orders.


Coronavirus: What's happening in Canada and around the world on Tuesday

U.S. President Joe Biden issued a plea to Americans on the day following Independence day to get vaccinated to increase chances for the U.S. continue to open up following 16 months of the COVID-19 pandemic.


Catholic Church raised nearly $300M for buildings since promising residential school survivors $25M in 2005

In 2015, Catholic officials argued in court they could only fundraise a total of $3.9 million for residential school survivors, but efforts for Catholic cathedrals and other buildings across Canada reached nearly $300 million since November 2005, according to data gathered by CBC News.


Manitoba municipality declares state of agricultural disaster due to drought, record-breaking heat

While people have been able to get some reprieve indoors from record-breaking temperatures, there is no let up for farmers. They say their crops are being ruined and a lack of water for cattle is forcing some to sell their animals.


Restaurateur breaks into his own business to reopen after being evicted

A Halifax restaurateur who was locked out of his restaurant by his landlord is now back inside. He's not sure what's ahead.


Mother of Canadian woman detained in Syrian camp wants answers after another woman freed

The apparent ease with which a former U.S. diplomat convinced the Syrian Kurds to investigate and release a Canadian woman he helped — with no clear evidence that other detainees were being offered the same — has fuelled concern among those who say Canada is abandoning its obligations under humanitarian law to family members of ISIS militants.


Turning 'anger into something good,' this Mi'kmaw boy is walking 200 km for residential school survivors

When Landyn Toney, 12, laces up his shoes for the last day of his walk, the Mi'kmaw boy will have already covered 180 kilometres — pushing himself through each step with the reminder that his ancestors were forced to walk through their pain. He hopes to raise money and awareness for residential school survivors.


Cannes 2021: A Canadian guide to the world's most prestigious film festival

The 74th edition of the Cannes Festival kicks off on July 6, with a number of Canadian films screening across several programs. CBC News gives a rundown of this year's titles produced and set in Canada.


It's hard to maintain cultural identity when you move out of the family home

Until she moved out of her parents' home, Neha Chollangi writes, she never understood how much she relied on her family to reinforce her cultural identity.