With cocaine and its metabolite, benzoylecgonine, being detected in waterways across the globe, Canadian researcher Erin McCallum and her team set out to understand the impact of these illicit drugs on fish in Sweden. Read More
Bell fires employees it claims falsified attendance records, but some deny it
In an internal note obtained by CBC News, Bell said it investigated and terminated an undisclosed number of employees for “misrepresenting their presence in the workplace." But several fired employees, and the lawyer representing them, say they believe the employees were actually fired for economic reasons, rather than misconduct. Read More
A Toronto man could become the 1st Canadian cured of HIV thanks to rare bone marrow treatment
A man known as the "Toronto patient" could become the first Canadian cured of HIV. Medical experts say it's a miraculous achievement even if only a small group of people are eligible for the treatment. Read More
Keyera closes $5.3B Plains acquisition despite challenge by federal competition regulator
Keyera Corp. has closed its deal to buy the Canadian natural gas liquids business of U.S. firm Plains All American Pipeline LP despite a challenge launched by the federal competition regulator. The company says it completed the acquisition Tuesday for $5.3 billion including closing adjustments. Read More
Sobeys, Loblaw under fire for maple washing, as Sobeys ditches maple leaf symbol in stores
More than a year after the Buy Canadian movement took root, grocery giants Loblaw and Sobeys are facing increased scrutiny over "maple washing" — the practice of promoting imported goods as homegrown. Read More
Canadian mining company Sherritt signs preliminary deal to sell majority stake to Gillon Capital
Sherritt suspended direct participation in its joint venture in Cuba earlier this month amid ramped up pressure by the U.S. on the island nation. Read More
Banff grizzly cub struck by train in ‘heartbreaking’ loss for sensitive species
A grizzly bear cub has been struck and killed by a train in Banff National Park, where Parks Canada has recorded 19 grizzly deaths on tracks since 2005. Read More
Robots are reshaping how wars are fought
Unmanned drones and robots are changing how wars are fought, including on the battlefield in Ukraine. For The National, CBC’s Murray Brewster goes to Latvia where soldiers are training to take on the new enemy. Read More
Canada Post records Q1 loss of $205 million amid major restructuring
The loss comes amid an ongoing labour dispute with workers that the Crown corporation attributed in part to the downturn in its parcel business. Read More
Canada tells U.S., Mexico it wants CUSMA renewed
Canada has given the U.S. and Mexico official notice that it wants the free trade deal between the three countries to be renewed. Read More