Canada must act to support Indigenous governing autonomy and capacity in education and other matters, and also to reform ...

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Need a bit of inspiration before sending in your entry to the CBC Short Story Prize? Maria Reva, Terry Fallis and Tracey Lindberg represent this year's jury — check out the books they think Canadian ...

Think you’ve got a sharp language IQ? It’s time to prove it. This 27-question quiz will put your knowledge of word roots and etymology to the ultimate test.You’ll explore how languages like Latin, ...