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In Tofino, B.C., two different reactions to the tsunami advisory news
The tsunami advisory for parts of the B.C. coast on Tuesday came as another good exercise for locals who know the procedure, but frightening for visitors experiencing a scare for the first time.
Worried about 'wasting' sunny days during the summer? Sunshine guilt isn't uncommon
Psychologists say it’s not uncommon to feel pressure to spend as much time outside as possible during the fleeting summer months. They say the feeling is especially acute in Canada, where it seems like there are only so many "nice" days in a year.
HOCKEY CANADA TRIAL
Court worked as it's designed to in the Hockey Canada case. That's the problem, survivors and lawyers say
Survivors, advocates and lawyers say the criminal trial against five ex-world junior hockey players is another example of the flaws of the traditional Canadian court system, the central avenue in the pursuit of justice. They argue it's fundamentally ill equipped to settle sex assault cases in a way that balances the rights of the accused while preserving the dignity of complainants.
Fire destroys main stage of Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival before event
A huge fire on Wednesday at Belgium's Tomorrowland music festival site has “severely damaged” the main stage two days before the event was due to start, organizers said.
What is Canada's digital services tax — and why does Trump dislike it so much?
Here's what you need to know about the tax, which has been a thorn in the side of the Canada-U.S. relationship for years.
Politicians, neighbours rattled after explosion damages B.C. cabinet minister's office
An email to MLAs and constituency assistants said the device detonated and caused damage to the North Vancouver office, but no one was hurt.
CBC IN L.A.
In L.A., some of those most connected to anti-immigration raids are on the protest sidelines
Tens of thousands of people packed the streets of downtown Los Angeles on Saturday to protest U.S. President Donald Trump and his administration's policies, especially its most recent immigration crackdown. But some of those with the deepest understanding of immigration raids hung far back from the tension and the cameras.
CBC in L.A.
Trump can keep control of National Guard in Los Angeles for now, U.S. appeals court rules
A U.S. appeals court on Thursday allowed U.S. President Donald Trump to maintain his deployment of National Guard troops in Los Angeles amid protests over stepped-up immigration enforcement, temporarily pausing a lower court's ruling that had ordered control of the troops should be returned to the state.
CBC in L.A.
After days of raids, Los Angeles day labourers set aside their fear to support their families
Day labourers who wait outside Home Depots in the Los Angeles area looking for work have returned to the stores just days after they were targeted by Immigration and Customs Enforcement raids. They know their freedom is at risk, but say they have no choice if they want to provide for the people they love.
CBC in L.A.
As curfew takes effect in L.A., protesters — and the governor — say the military isn't needed at all
Hundreds of U.S. marines joined National Guard troops in Los Angeles Tuesday at the direction of U.S. President Donald Trump as protests against his immigration policies continued. Their arrival was swiftly condemned by state and city officials, while protesters told CBC News they believed it was an attempt to antagonize an otherwise lawful, manageable demonstration.