Alberta and Texas have a lot in common. Both have independent western cultures, great country music, and each lead their... more

Before Nov. 5, many pollsters predicted that there would be a huge gender gap in the U.S. election vote, with... more

Murray Sinclair died last week at the age of 73. As a trail-blazing judge, senator and chair of the Truth... more

Donald Trump’s path to victory hinged on seven swing states. He won five decisively, and is leading in the final... more

The U.S. Surgeon General recently issued a health advisory saying that 48 per cent of parents with kids under 18... more

The United States have never seen an election like this before. It began as a rematch between Joe Biden and... more

The Inflation Reduction Act was passed after a contentious fight in the U.S. Congress, narrowly passing along partisan lines. The... more

For more than a month, the government has not been able to pass any legislation. The House of Commons has... more

Dr. Farouq Samim cried as the Taliban swept back into power in 2021. While he was safe in Ottawa, many... more

In 2019, Nova Scotia’s then-Liberal government passed the Coastal Protection Act — legislation that would have brought in regulations around... more

On October 14, the RCMP shared explosive allegations linking Indian government officials to homicides, extortions and coercion committed against Canadians,... more

The U.S. election is a week away, and tensions are running high. Polls show Harris and Trump as more or... more

On Thursday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a major reduction in the number of permanent residents the country will admit... more

14 years ago, a young woman disappeared in Edmonton... two years later, police released a chilling recording from the final... more

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump has said he will impose 10 to 20 per cent tariffs on everything the U.S.... more

Last week, the Assembly of First Nations voted to reject a $47.8-billion child welfare deal with the federal government. The... more

On October 22, 2014, a man named Michael Zehaf-Bibeau entered Parliament Hill, killing Canadian soldier Nathan Cirillo and catching security... more

Ivan Semeniuk is The Globe’s science reporter and today on the show he takes us on a tour of our... more

The hearings for the public inquiry into foreign interference led by Justice Marie-Josée Hogue wrapped up earlier this week with... more

British Columbia heads to the polls this Saturday, October 19th. It’s been an election campaign full of surprises — from... more

Emergency rooms across Canada are in a dire state. Wait times in many ERs remain stubbornly high. And in some... more

If you were to spend an afternoon wandering around an art museum, you’d see hundreds of pieces, if not thousands.... more

Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she disappeared in Edmonton in August 2010. She was never seen alive again.... more

What does it mean to be connected in the world today? Gen Z – the cohort born between the late... more

At all but a handful of publications, restaurant critics are a relic of bygone days. In their place, the food... more

This is the second part of a two-episode special looking at the rippling effects of a year of war in... more

The Hamas-led attack on Israel on October 7, 2023, killed nearly 1,200 Israelis and saw 250 people kidnapped. It also... more

Justin Trudeau’s poll numbers have been bad for a while. The Liberals have lost two crucial by-elections and are trailing... more

Canada’s Navy has been expanding its presence in the Pacific, as tensions with China rise, leaving vital trade routes in... more

On Tuesday, Iran fired hundreds of missiles into Israel following weeks of increasing Israeli aggression on Hezbollah. This week, Israel... more

The Canada Infrastructure Bank has been around since 2017, and originally it was meant to help build huge infrastructure across... more

Canada has joined three other countries in a legal process to hold the Taliban accountable for discriminating against women by... more

Amber Tuccaro was 20 years old when she left her infant son with a friend at a motel on the... more

Back in June, there was a massive accident at the Eagle gold mine in central Yukon, on traditional Na-Cho Nyak... more

On Wednesday, a Conservative non-confidence motion was voted down by the other parties in the House of Commons. But it’s... more

Last week, days before the British Columbia election was called, Premier David Eby announced a new plan for mental health... more

A set of rivals came to an unexpected agreement recently. Rogers Communications Inc. bought BCE Inc.’s 37.5-per-cent stake in Maple... more

Last week, the Liberal government announced they’re bringing in new mortgage rules to help first-time buyers get into the market.... more

On September 18, the Canadian Medical Association issued an apology to Indigenous peoples. The group represents Canadian doctors and President... more

Back in March of this year, authorities in British Columbia filed an “unexplained wealth order” to seize a safety deposit... more

On Monday, voters in the Winnipeg riding of Elmwood-Transcona and Montreal’s LaSalle-Émard-Verdun went to the polls. The results saw the... more

Drug development has always been a long and arduous process, taking years of research and costing millions of dollars. When... more

Fishing equipment like nets, traps and lines that have been lost or abandoned are a serious problem for marine wildlife.... more

It’s been just over a month since the Ukrainian military launched an incursion into the Russian region of Kursk. It... more

The Liberal Party is in a ‘dire state’. From questions over Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s continued leadership to the collapse... more

Since the 2023 Giller Prize ceremony, Scotiabank, the fiction prize’s lead sponsor, has been the target of protests over its... more

Donald Trump and Kamala Harris are set to face off in what will likely be the only debate between them... more

A new phase in the war in Ukraine began when Ukrainian forces took Russian territory in August. A month later,... more

Police say that it’s the biggest art fraud in world history—and it happened here in Canada. It centres around the... more

Since March 2022, the NDP has been propping up the Liberals in a supply and confidence agreement, that saw both... more

As long as there have been cities, there have been pest problems. Beneath our feet, rats scurry about and feed... more

This week, most kids across the country are headed back to school. That transition can bring a lot of feelings... more

Buying and owning a home in Canada is an endless source of frustration. Many have been priced out, while competition... more

The government has announced that they are cutting down on the numbers of low-wage temporary foreign workers being admitted into... more

Last week, TD Bank released its quarterly earnings. For the first time in 21 years, they reported a quarterly loss... more

Labour negotiations between Canada’s two major railways – CN and CPKC – and the train workers’ union, Teamsters Canada Rail... more

We often think about how food prices and income struggle to keep up with inflation, but what about things like... more

Distance running, once a relatively niche sport, has exploded in popularity. The trend has been ongoing for at least a... more

On June 17, police were called to a shooting in a neighbourhood of Toronto. Three people were killed, two victims... more

Going to the movies is getting more complicated. When you want to pick a showing, you now have a growing... more

By now, most people know how to recognize the signs of a phishing e-mail – poor spelling and grammar, strange... more

A recent report said that condo sales in Toronto are at a 27-year low. Insolvencies amongst condo developers are rising... more

When nature calls, you have to answer, and quickly. The last thing you’d want is to walk several kilometers to... more

A coalition of mayors across Ontario are pleading for help in what they call a “humanitarian crisis” on their streets.... more

Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have become increasingly accessible and popular over the last few years. The high level of efficacy... more

Boblo Island is situated in the Detroit River, on the border of Canada and the U.S., just outside of Windsor.... more

In 2023, more than 6.5 million people across Canada did not have a family doctor. Family doctor deserts are growing... more

Millennial women are feeling burnt out. The responsibilities and pressures of family, work and caregiving are piling up, amidst the lingering... more

Since the war in Gaza broke out in October, Israel and Hezbollah have been engaged in constant military strikes. At... more

Expectations were high for 17-year-old Canadian swimmer Summer McIntosh coming into the Paris Olympic Games. After all the races were... more

Over the last few years, a movement has grown where followers are spending thousands of dollars on rigorous and sometimes... more

We’re taking a peek into the TFSAs of regular Canadians to give you ideas of how to better use yours.... more

For nearly four years, researchers have been using data collected from wastewater samples to determine when and where COVID infections... more

One of the biggest stories of the Paris Olympics has centred on the Canadian women’s soccer team, as the reigning... more

Last week, wildfires tore through the town of Jasper, Alta., and the surrounding national park. Around 30 per cent of... more

Opponents of Donald Trump have been sounding alarms about Project 2025, a policy plan for a conservative presidency put forward... more

Plant-based meat has been touted as a way of having our steak and eating it too. The industry had grand... more

A serial killer in Winnipeg has been convicted in the murders of four Indigenous women – Morgan Harris, Rebecca Contois,... more

In under two days, the narrative around Kamala Harris has completely shifted. It went from questioning her ability to replace... more

The Globe and Mail’s Cathal Kelly has high hopes for the upcoming Olympic Games in Paris. He thinks that 2012... more

After weeks of pressure, speculation and open questions from political leaders about his age and health, U.S. President Joe Biden... more

In late Februrary, Calgary-based discount airline Lynx Air, which launched a mere two years prior, ceased operations. For customers, that... more

When a large drinking water pipe burst in Calgary last month, city residents were subject to water usage restrictions that... more

Paul Krusky is an unassuming tech nerd whose company, EncroChat, was once just one of the world’s many encrypted phone... more

The attempted assassination of Donald Trump in Pennsylvania on Saturday has thrown an already tense election campaign into further chaos.... more

The problems with Canada’s housing market have spread beyond major cities like Toronto and Vancouver to smaller communities across the... more

Where does your seafood come from? And who, along the supply chain, handled it? An investigation from the non-profit investigative... more

This year’s NATO summit comes at a critical moment. Pledges of support for Ukraine drum up questions about why Canada... more

The Myanmar civil war has been raging on for over three years now. Over 50,000 people have been killed, including... more

Dating apps have gained popularity over the past decade as singles strive to meet new people in a digital age.... more

On June 7, the 91-year-old Canadian business magnate Frank Stronach was arrested and charged with sexual assault. On June 26,... more

There’s a conversation happening amongst parents that is drumming up a lot of controversy. It’s around the idea of gentle... more

Last week, the federal government ended a 32-year ban on commercial cod fishing off the coasts of Newfoundland and Labrador.... more

Since October 7th, antisemitic incidents in Canada have been on the rise. Toronto Police Deputy Chief Robert Johnson said that... more

A year after the death of prominent Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar, questions remain about who he really was. His... more

Justin Trudeau and the Liberals appear to be in big trouble. Following a stunning loss in the Toronto-St. Paul’s by-election... more

The U.K.’s Conservative Party is in deep trouble. Britons are heading for a general election on July 4 and polls... more

Over the weekend, the Alberta NDP elected former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi to lead the party into the 2027 provincial... more

For the first time in almost a century, North America’s busiest border crossing – between Detroit and Windsor – is... more

It’s hard making friends as an adult. Time to build new relationships becomes scarce. And despite many ways to keep... more

Introducing ‘Lately’: a new weekly podcast from The Globe and Mail about the intersection of business and technology. Every Friday,... more

Last week, Tesla shareholders voted to approve a huge pay package for CEO Elon Musk that a judge previously struck... more

Artificial Intelligence has been creeping into our lives more and more as tech companies release new chatbots, AI-powered search engines,... more

Point Pelee National Park juts out into Lake Erie like a finger, as every spring thousands of birds touch down... more

Canada’s newest law school is in crisis. After an open-letter called for the Lincoln Alexander School of Law at Toronto... more

Yesterday on The Decibel, The Globe’s senior international correspondent Mark MacKinnon told us about the top commanders and soldiers he’s... more

For the past few years, The Globe’s senior international correspondent Mark MacKinnon has been building relationships with some of the... more

Hospitals across Canada have long been overwhelmed by patient demand and staff shortages. But another category of medical experts, specializing... more

Canada’s ‘green energy’ transition has begun. By 2035, the federal government is aiming to achieve a net-zero electricity grid. But... more

A national watchdog report says some parliamentarians in Canada are ‘semi-witting’ or ‘witting’ participants in foreign efforts to interfere in... more

Canada’s cultural institutions are coming up against serious economic challenges. Theatre companies say they’re facing a crisis as they struggle... more

The Bank of Canada lowered the interest rate to 4.75 per cent on Wednesday – the first rate cut in... more

Last week, former U.S. president Donald Trump was found guilty on 34 felony counts. In speeches and interviews following the... more

It’s been more than a month now since the pro-Palestinian protests started up at campuses across Canada, protesting the war... more

Ontario Premier Doug Ford recently announced that beer and wine will soon be available for purchase in convenience stores and... more

Open banking could eventually be available to Canadians, which would change how we access our personal finances. This style of... more

Social media use among students is a big concern for schools across Canada. Ontario school boards and educators are taking... more

Recently we’ve seen a shift in the national conversation around how to deal with Canada’s ongoing opioid crisis. B.C. all... more

The PWHL is wrapping up a successful inaugural season, with the three Canadian teams boasting big crowds for most games.... more

When nature calls, you have to answer, and quickly. The last thing you’d want is to walk several kilometers to... more

On the first day of the Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, troops occupied Chornobyl. Since the nuclear disaster... more

Gildan t-shirts are everywhere. The ubiquity of their products has turned Gildan into one of the biggest clothing manufacturers and... more

It has been eight years since the infamous Fort McMurray wildfire that levelled several neighbourhoods and businesses. As wildfires are... more

In the last few years, artificial intelligence has gone from a novelty to perhaps the most influential technology we’ve ever... more

The celebrated Canadian author Alice Munro died on May 13. She was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 2013... more

As the U.S. election looms, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s team is getting ready for both possible outcomes: a Biden re-election... more

Hydrogen fuel is sometimes called the fuel of the future, and it’s being used in a number of ways around... more

Canada is in the midst of a primary-care crisis. 6.5 million Canadians don’t have reliable access to a family doctor,... more

The housing affordability problem in Canada continues, and people are desperate for solutions. The federal government is handing out billions... more

After more than a decade, the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion project (TMX) has finally been completed. One of the country’s... more

Tension is ratcheting up in the Gaza Strip as the Israeli military descends on the southern city of Rafah. This... more

TD Bank has been plagued by concerns about its anti-money-laundering capabilities for over a year. In March 2023, they tried... more

175 countries are in the midst of tense discussions around a UN treaty to reduce plastic pollution. The second-last negotiation... more

Campus protests are spreading across Canada including at the University of Toronto and McGill. It comes after high profile demonstrations... more

The public inquiry into foreign interference aimed to provide answers critical to Canada’s democracy: who are the main perpetrators of... more

Diet culture that celebrates thinness, weight loss and supplements, has been around for decades. But the global reach of social... more

Last year, British Columbia’s government began an experiment in drug policy by decriminalizing illicit drug use, up to a certain... more

Distance running, once a relatively niche sport, has exploded in popularity. The trend has been ongoing for at least a... more

Sudan is facing a dire humanitarian crisis. Nearly 9 million people are displaced from their homes and millions face severe... more

By 2030, the federal government is hoping 60 per cent of new car sales will be zero-emission. By 2035, they... more

Canada’s largest Chinatown has been under siege for over a century: first by race riots, then by poverty and most... more

This week, a group of First-Nations leaders called for the Thunder Bay Police Service to be disbanded for the second... more

The government in Hong Kong recently voted to pass a new national security law, referred to as Article 23. It... more

The Israel-Hamas war is continuing in Gaza, but tension extends to another Palestinian territory, the West Bank. Five hundred Palestinians... more

When the federal government released their 2024 budget last week, they changed the capital gains tax for the first time... more

On Wednesday, Kristian Firth became the first person in over a century held in contempt of Parliament and ordered to... more

With nearly one billion eligible voters, India is the world’s biggest democracy. Beginning April 19, with voting staggered over six... more

The 2024 Canadian federal budget has been unveiled, with a particular focus on affordability and housing this year. But the... more

There are an estimated 650,000 cases of dementia in Canada right now. The last 20 years of research into the... more

The Globe and Mail’s City Space podcast takes on the big issues, questions and stories of urban living. What makes... more

After a spate of news stories and immense public pressure, the government of Canada established the Public Inquiry into Foreign... more

Long wait times and the never ending battle to connect with a healthcare professional is a reality most people know... more

Vietnam is having a moment on the world stage. Last month, Canada sent the largest ever “Team Canada” delegation of... more

Where does your seafood come from? And who, along the supply chain, handled it? An investigation from the non-profit investigative... more

In the last few years, there has been an increase in research around using psychedelic drugs, like LSD and magic... more

The deaths of seven World Central Kitchen humanitarian aid workers in Gaza has shone a light on the dangerous conditions... more

Educators across Canada are worried about the use of cellphones – and in particular social media – in classrooms, saying... more

Since 2017, Canada has worked to attract the best artificial intelligence research talent in the world. But it hasn’t been... more

Buying and owning a home in Canada is an endless source of frustration. Many have been priced out, while competition... more

On April 8, the moon will block out the sun giving many Canadians a chance to witness a total solar... more

There are few more important habits for human health than the hours we spend asleep every night. Research shows sleep... more

Aspen, Colorado is a picturesque mountain town often called a snowy “playground for the rich”. Real estate is also one... more

For most workers in Canada, there’s a chunk of money deducted from each paycheck that goes toward the Canada Pension... more

The number of single parents in Canada has been steadily growing since the 1970s. Today, one in five children grow... more

The federal price on carbon is set to increase on April 1. This tax is being criticized by many provinces... more

Russian President Vladimir Putin is one of the longest serving leaders of the country, on track to surpass the rule... more

The man who murdered the parents of a former NHL goalie was recently granted full parole. In 2022, a ruling... more

Private debt funds are one of the hottest commodities in the world of investing. High rates of return and low... more

Canada went through its most destructive wildfire season in 2023. Wildfire services rely on data, forestry photography and mapping as... more

Millennial women are feeling burnt out. The responsibilities and pressures of family, work and caregiving are piling up, amidst the lingering... more

After months of escalating violence, Haiti has descended into chaos. Criminal gangs have largely taken control of the country’s capital... more

The dangerous effects of the opioid crisis could be distilled in a single afternoon in February: the town of Belleville,... more

A new series published by the medical journal, The Lancet says menopause is being “over-medicalized.” It argues that treating aging... more

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced new regulations for renewable power developments that started on March 1st. This comes after the... more

A recent legislative commission in Maine has questioned the 2006 Canadian investigation on the spraying of herbicides that took place... more

In 2015, the Vancouver Art Gallery believed it had made a groundbreaking acquisition. 10 sketches by Group of Seven member... more

Measles cases have been popping up all over the world, including in Canada. This highly contagious virus can be devastating... more

Newly released documents reveal two scientists who worked at a high-security infectious disease lab in Winnipeg provided confidential scientific information... more

The Liberal-NDP supply-and-confidence deal has passed another test. The two parties managed to table a pharmacare bill before the March... more

There are increasing shortages in the skilled trades in Canada, and provinces and territories are desperate to get people to... more

On Monday, Calgary-based discount airline Lynx Air, which launched a mere two years ago, ceased operations. For customers, that means... more

Exclusive deals struck between insurance companies and pharmacies are increasingly drawing scrutiny from patients, pharmacists and cabinet ministers. The arrangements,... more

For the first time ever, a spacecraft built by a private company has landed on the moon. The robotic lander,... more

Since the murder of a Muslim family by a self-described white nationalist in London, Ont. in 2021, debate has raged... more

Two years ago, Russia launched its full-scale invasion of Ukraine. Now, with Russia on the front foot, many towns that... more

The latest poll numbers are looking grim for Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and the Liberals. According to an Abacus poll... more

As health care across Canada struggles with staffing shortages, a Globe investigation has found that provincial use of private nursing... more

Canada’s first federal housing advocate released her first-ever formal review last week: Housing is a human right and that the... more

Worried about total economic collapse because of government mismanagement? Bow Valley Credit Union might be for you. The Alberta credit... more

Back in the fall of 2021, Canadian news headlines were dominated by the story of the Rogers family battling for... more

The Israel-Hamas war has led to a growing humanitarian crisis in Gaza. In January, Canada launched a temporary program for... more

Life has gotten expensive in a number of ways – from groceries to housing. And so too, have the costs... more

A new report about Chinese companies registering in Russia’s Arctic highlights China’s “no limits partnership” with Russia, and its interest... more

The most recent numbers show that inflation in Canada is at 3.4 per cent. Still above the 2-per-cent target, which... more

It’s been a year since B.C. got permission to decriminalize possessing small amounts of some street drugs. At the time,... more

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith unveiled a raft of new policies last week that have healthcare professionals warning of dire consequences... more

In early January, Florida became the first U.S. state to get approval to import wholesale drugs from Canada. The FDA’s... more

For months now, TD Bank has been making headlines. First there was the news they were acquiring U.S.-based First Horizon... more

A U.S. federal indictment is unsealed and within it are explosive allegations. According to court documents released this week, an... more

Five hockey players from Canada’s 2018 world junior hockey team have been charged with sexual assault in connection to an... more

Online petitions. Angry in-person meetings. An ultimatum. These are just a few of the events that lead to a Canadian... more

Myanmar has been embroiled in a bloody civil war for nearly three years, after the military staged a coup in... more

The long-awaited inquiry into foreign interference begins today. The Globe and Mail’s reporting, based on top-secret CSIS documents, of sophisticated... more

Nearly two years on, the federal government’s use of the Emergencies Act against the 2022 convoy protests is still being... more

Cities in Canada pay for most of the services they provide with property taxes. What homeowners are charged in property... more

Companies around the world are trying to harness the power of the tides to create a renewable energy source. Canada’s... more

Cases of Invasive Group A Strep infections are on the rise in Canada. It’s an illness with potentially fatal outcomes... more

On Oct. 23, 2023, five hospitals in southwestern Ontario realized they were under attack. A cybercrime group was hacking them... more

Canada’s birth rate is at an almost 20-year low. People are deciding not to have kids for a variety of... more

Canada is one of the fastest growing countries in the world and in 2023, the population officially reached 40 million... more

The case of Steven Galloway caused a firestorm when it was first made public, and it continues to this day.... more

Ontario’s Ring of Fire has long been believed to contain critical minerals like nickel, copper and chromite, purportedly worth tens... more

Snowy season in many parts of Canada is off to a slow start. At the end of December, fewer than... more

There seems to be a lot of illness going around right now. Hospitals are struggling with what the Canadian Medical... more

On December 29, South Africa submitted an application with the International Court of Justice claiming that Israel’s offensive in Gaza... more

Taiwan, the east Asian country of 24 million people, is ramping up to a pivotal presidential election on January 13.... more

There’s a conversation happening amongst parents that is drumming up a lot of controversy. It’s around the idea of gentle... more

Inflation has been rising, interest rates have accelerated at record pace, and the cost of living has been weighing on... more

Tensions in the Middle East have heightened in the last week, not just because the war in Gaza continues, but... more

Plant-based meat has been touted as a way of having our steak and eating it too. The industry had grand... more