[ Society ] Making the Mosaic: Multiculturalism in Canada
In 1971, Canada became the first country in the world to declare multiculturalism as official state policy. The bold step charted the path to a vibrant and evolving cultural mosaic premised on mutual respect for Canadians of all backgrounds and ancestry. Yet the roots of multiculturalism in Canada can be seen in the country's earliest beginnings, as three founding cultures — aboriginal, British and French — were soon joined by many more from around the globe. Today, multiculturalism is a touchstone of Canadian national identity and a point of pride for Canadians from coast to coast to coast. In celebration of Canadian Multiculturalism Day on June 27, the CBC Digital Archives recalls some of the struggles and triumphs along the way.

Tommy Hilfiger sold for $3B US
Tommy Hilfiger Inc. will be bought for $3 billion US in a cash and stock deal to create one of the world's largest clothing companies.

[ Environment ] Avalanche!
The side of a mountain suddenly collapses, transforming a pristine white blanket into a raging wall of destruction and death. An avalanche used to be considered an unpredictable, and rarely survivable, force of nature. But with each tragedy experts have learned more about why avalanches happen, how their impact can be minimized and what people can do to survive their terrible force.

Actor Peter Graves dies
Peter Graves, who starred in the Mission: Impossible television series, died Sunday of an apparent heart attack.

Revelstoke avalanche investigation continues
Police and experts will be back on Boulder Mountain near Revelstoke, B.C., on Monday to wrap up their search and investigation into a weekend avalanche that killed two Alberta men on Saturday.