Articles

Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

Why do so many celebrities have Lyme disease?

Celebrity claims are fuelling confusion about the risks of Lyme disease. For The National, CBC’s senior health reporter Christine Birak investigates what’s really behind the boom in high-profile cases and uncovers a big-money industry profiting off chronic illness.

Read More »
Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier's India visit

Trade trumps diplomatic tensions in B.C. premier’s India visit

Before landing in India for a six-day trade mission, B.C. Premier David Eby’s main objective was to pack in as many meetings and garner as much interest in his province’s resources as possible. Less than a year ago, that would have seemed virtually impossible to achieve in a country that was deep into a tense diplomatic rift with Canada.

Read More »
Air Canada passengers repeatedly overcharged for baggage, but airline faces no fines
Star

June 2, 2024

Air Canada passengers repeatedly overcharged for baggage, but airline faces no fines

Rob Eedson of Ottawa figured he’d spring for a small…

Read More >

These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn't let it on board
Star

June 2, 2024

These musicians bought a seat for a cello worth $4.5M. Air Canada wouldn’t let it on board

A pair of classical musicians, including famed British cellist Sheku…

Read More >

MPs question airline CEOs on carry-on baggage fees
Star

June 2, 2024

MPs question airline CEOs on carry-on baggage fees

Four airline CEOs will face questions about carry-on baggage fees when…

Read More >

WestJet tried to silence couple fighting for compensation after airline cancelled their flight
Star

May 5, 2024

WestJet tried to silence couple fighting for compensation after airline cancelled their flight

Anna and Russell Gurney knew something was wrong when their phones pinged…

Read More >

Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio
Star

April 22, 2024

Cities are overheating. How do we cool them down? | CBC Radio

Quirks and Quarks54:00Overheated – a Quirks & Quarks special about…

Read More >

Rooftop solar power is good for the environment, but it might not save you money | CBC News
Star

April 22, 2024

Rooftop solar power is good for the environment, but it might not save you money | CBC News

The cost of solar panels has plunged in the past…

Read More >

Trump says Zelenskyy wants to sign minerals deal in U.S., as reports suggest draft agreement reached
Star

April 11, 2024

Trump says Zelenskyy wants to sign minerals deal in U.S., as reports suggest draft agreement reached

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that Ukrainian President…

Read More >

Sending troops to Ukraine 'on the table' to enforce a peace deal, says Trudeau in Kyiv
Star

April 11, 2024

Sending troops to Ukraine ‘on the table’ to enforce a peace deal, says Trudeau in Kyiv

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau paid a surprise visit to Kyiv…

Read More >

Ukrainians in Kherson survived Russia's occupation. Now, they're being hunted by drones
Star

April 11, 2024

Ukrainians in Kherson survived Russia’s occupation. Now, they’re being hunted by drones

When Dmytro stepped out into the morning sun last October…

Read More >