The National

Dr. Ronald Bayne was one of Canada's first geriatricians and an advocate for seniors throughout his career. Thanks in part to his own advocacy, he was able to choose a medically assisted death. He spoke to CBC just hours before he passed.

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A now-unclassified U.S. intelligence report blames Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman for approving the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi at the Saudi Embassy in Istanbul in 2018. The Biden administration says that's unacceptable and won't be tolerated, signalling a shift in the relationship between the U.S. and Saudi Arabia.

Doctors answer questions about the latest COVID-19 vaccine news including whether Canadians will be able to choose which one they get.

Prince Harry's interview with comedian James Corden is being criticized by some as being tone-deaf, coming while his grandfather Prince Philip is in hospital and as the Queen encourages Britons to get their COVID-19 vaccinations.

Toronto nanny Jillian Mendoza is being hailed a hero for risking herself to save the children in her care. Now, as she deals with serious injuries, thousands of people are offering her support.

The British Columbia government announced today its controversial Site C dam project will move forward, despite the new price tag of $16 billion — nearly double what was initially projected. The West Moberly First Nations says it will file a lawsuit to stop the project.

Cindy Gladue was killed 10 years ago in an Edmonton hotel. The man responsible was convicted just last week. Her family finally has justice, but now they're looking for a proper burial. And the same controversial treatment Gladue received by the courts is complicating even that simple request.

Important details about the newly approved Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine for COVID-19, like how well it works and what we've learned from other countries already using it.

Health Canada's approval of the Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine has firmed up the government's stated goal of shots for everyone who wants them by the end of September. We break down the three sources of this vaccine, and what's expected in the shorter term.

[Warning: Video contains graphic content] The rise in anti-Asian racism linked to the pandemic is spreading fear across Canada that the sentiment is here to stay. One Vancouver woman was inspired to take action after she was assaulted on the street.

The Alberta government's latest budget is far from the "fiscal reckoning" Premier Jason Kenney had long promised. Instead, there are very few cuts and lots of debt — a situation the province blames on the pandemic and shrinking oil revenue.

The United States targeted facilities used by Iran-backed militia groups during airstrikes in Syria near the Iraqi border on Thursday. The first military action undertaken by U.S. President Joe Biden’s administration was said to be in retaliation for a rocket attack on U.S. personnel in Iraq earlier this month.

A decision to send a B.C. teen home from school because of her outfit — a long thin-strapped, lace-trim dress with a turtleneck underneath — has sparked outrage in the community.

Canada's new defence chief Admiral Art McDonald steps aside amid misconduct investigation, COVID-19 vaccinations ramp up in hard-hit Quebec, and growing concern about a new variant spreading in New York City.

The CEO of Paramount Fine Foods, Mohamad Fakih, hopes to deliver 15,000 free meals to front line staff in long-term care homes over the next few months to say thanks for the work they have done during the pandemic.

A new coronavirus variant, B1526, now spreading in New York City first emerged in November, and some of its characteristics give it the potential to reduce the efficacy of COVID-19 vaccines.

Canada’s newly appointed Chief of the Defence Staff Admiral Art McDonald has stepped aside from the post over an allegation of sexual misconduct. McDonald had been in the post a month replacing Gen. Jonathan Vance, who faces allegations of inappropriate conduct.

Chief Medical Officer Dr. David Williams told Ontario’s Long-Term Care COVID-19 Commission that he was initially reluctant to restrict workers to a single home early in the pandemic because care home positions "didn't pay a large amount."

Quebec has started rolling out COVID-19 vaccines to the general population with people over 85. But despite the relief, there is concern about accessibility for an older, vulnerable population.

The At Issue panel discusses the political consequences of Admiral Art McDonald stepping aside as chief of the defence staff in light of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct. Plus, the panellists unpack the first virtual meeting between Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden.

Former Liberal MP Celina Caesar-Chavannes talks to Andrew Chang about her expletive-laced discussion with the prime minister and how she felt tokenized during her time in politics.

Canada's dairy producers are under fire after foodies claimed butter has become harder and put the blame on palm oil. Dairy farmers say adding palm products to cattle feed has become common, but critics say it violates a ‘moral contract’ about the purity of Canadian butter.

A global shortage of semiconductor microchips, caused in part by people buying more technology during the pandemic, has impacted everything from the supply of new video game consoles to the production of new vehicles.

A former employee says she felt ostracized and ignored at Rideau Hall because of her race, new details about provincial vaccine rollout plans, and what’s up with Canadian butter?