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'Heaven's like West Edmonton Mall': Collecting stories from elders

Author Richard Van Camp knew he wanted to dedicate his life to telling stories after an Elder shared her experience with the afterlife. Van Camp says stories are the “soul fire” we need right now – in the pandemic and onward.

Tapestry August 6

Bernardine Evaristo on Black British identity and her Booker-winning novel, Girl, Woman, Other

The British author spoke with Eleanor Wachtel about amplifying the voices of marginalized people through literature.

Writers & Company August 6

Considering the role of vaccine mandates at a COVID-19 crossroad

Maxwell Smith, a bioethicist and assistant professor at Western University in London, Ont., explains what mandatory vaccination can and can't do. He says we must keep fairness at the core as we negotiate this phase of the pandemic.

The Sunday Magazine August 8

U.S. Supreme Court decision on Arizona election rules 'guts' Voting Rights Act, says journalist

A recent U.S. Supreme Court decision will provide states more freedom to impose restrictions on voting. Elie Mystal, justice correspondent for The Nation, says the court’s decision will make it harder for Black Americans to vote.

Indigenous fashion: The politics of ribbon skirts, runways and resilience

Unreserved August 3

Barbra Streisand revisits her past on new album Release Me 2

CBC SPORTS IN TOKYO

Canadian Olympians proved glory can come from anywhere

Sports Olympics Summer Sports August 8

Canadian book editor Lennie Goodings looks back at 3 famous writers she published over her illustrious career

The Next Chapter August 6

West Virginia's 'Quiet Zone' has no cell service — but don't expect to fully disconnect, says author

Why your empathy can't 'scale up' to save the world

Canada loosening more travel restrictions for fully vaccinated travellers on Monday

News Business August 8

16 books for Canadian kids and young adults to read in summer 2021

The House: Water worries go beyond boil water advisories, Indigenous leaders say

Christian Paas-Lang

The House August 7

As some Australians enter 6th lockdown, comedian wonders how she'll pay the rent

As It Happens August 6

Retired soccer star Diana Matheson felt 'happiness and joy' watching her teammates win gold

As It Happens August 6

Do you feel lucky? A biologist explains we exist because of 'A Series of Fortunate Events'

Quirks & Quarks July 30

Chris Nikic smashes record — and stigma — as 1st person with Down syndrome to finish Ironman triathlon

The Current August 6

Canada's gold medal in women's soccer is a chance to grow the sport at home, says Andrea Neil

The Current August 6

Sprinting champion Angela Bailey's brother takes comfort in her incredible legacy

As It Happens August 6

Wondering why your glasses are so pricey? One company controls almost everything about them

Cost of Living September 20, 2020

Superstar artist Olafur Eliasson engages with the natural world in his thought-provoking installations

Writers & Company July 30

'Confusion, fear or anger' over Alberta's COVID-19 restriction rollback

Front Burner August 6

Damian Warner's partner 'can't wait to celebrate' his gold medal with him

As It Happens August 6

Canadian hip-hop legend Michie Mee writing memoir to be published in 2023

Richer countries should forgo some booster shots to share vaccines globally, say experts

The Current August 5

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