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10 years later, Egyptians grapple with lessons of…
It's been one cruel decade since Egyptians dared to disrupt the status quo of living in a suffocating police state. The first month of 2011 was marked by the early days of Egypt's uprising, part…
60% of COVID-19 long-haulers say government is absolutely…
Susie Goulding said she feels like she's living with a "broken brain." Some days, she can't remember her dog's name. Other days, she can't remember how to make a phone call from her car. "It's…
Commander of reserve unit being probed for far-right…
The commander of a troubled military reserve unit at the centre of an army investigation into far-right extremist activity is being replaced, CBC News has learned. Lt.-Col. Russ Meades, who leads the 4th Canadian Ranger…
Teens feeling disconnected, hopeless due to COVID-19 raises…
Ten months into the coronavirus pandemic, Toronto teen Serena Sri is sorely missing all the "amazing" things about adolescent life, from spirit days, intramural sports and learning in-person at her high school in the city's…
Its time to let Keystone XL go, ambassador…
Canada's ambassador to the United States says there's no chance of President Joe Biden walking back his decision to kill the Keystone XL pipeline — so she's turning her attention to other pressing bilateral issues. "It's…
Pandemic online shopping boom has generated bumper crop…
Prior to the pandemic, Deb Pepler had never made a purchase online. "My concerns initially were privacy and security, the fact that I really want to see something, touch it, feel it, before I buy…
Biden pledged to work with Canada on Buy…
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke with newly inaugurated U.S. President Joe Biden by phone Friday — the first opportunity for the two leaders to chart a fresh course for the Canada-U.S. relationship after four tumultuous years with…
Trump impeachment trial to begin week of Feb.…
Opening arguments in the second Senate impeachment trial of former U.S. president Donald Trump will begin the week of Feb. 8. Trump is charged with incitement of insurrection in relation to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot,…