Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story... more
A lot of Canada is on fire right now – fires are burning in nearly every province and territory and... more
Canadians have been dealing with high inflation for two years now. But, as consumers, we keep spending. However, the picture... more
The Toronto District School Board – the largest school board in the country – recently reported that more than 300... more
The six biggest banks in Canada – RBC, Scotiabank, BMO, CIBC, TD, and National Bank recently reported their second-quarter earnings.... more
After months of relative quiet in Kyiv, the city has been under attack this week by Russian drones and missiles.... more
Alberta is a province with a long history of conservative rule. And on Monday, Danielle Smith and the UCP added... more
Throughout the pandemic, Canadians were warned about the potential collapse of emergency rooms. ERs were stretched to the limit, as... more
Avian influenza is getting more serious each year, as an unprecedented number of birds either succumb to the virus or... more
With a cost-of-living crisis and rampant inflation, there’s a lot on the line for Turkey in the runoff election on... more
Seasonal allergies are getting worse all across North America, in large part due to changes in pollen driven by climate... more
Former governor general David Johnston has ruled out a public inquiry into foreign interference in Canada’s elections, despite ongoing calls... more
Whether you like it or not, AI is everywhere. It unlocks your phone through facial recognition, it manages spam emails... more
Experts are anticipating another chaotic season of air travel in the coming months. Along with ongoing labour disputes, Canadian airlines... more
Two hundred and fifty kilometres above the Arctic Circle is a greenhouse that provides fresh local produce to its community.... more
Wildfires are raging across Alberta with early-season fires forcing thousands to evacuate their homes. Firefighters from across the country and... more
China is Canada’s second-largest trading partner, but tensions continue to rise between the two countries over allegations of foreign interference... more
On May 5th the World Health Organization declared the end of the COVID-19 emergency. But what does that mean for... more
BlackBerry changed our lives when it created the world’s first commercially successful smartphone. But its dominance was disrupted and the... more
On Tuesday, the Chinese Foreign Ministry strongly condemned Canada’s expulsion of Chinese diplomat, Zhao Wei for allegations of foreign interference.... more
On May 8, Canada expelled Chinese diplomat Zhao Wei in response to China’s interference in Canadian politics. The extraordinary move... more
In 2019, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau promised to help millennials hoping to buy a first home with a new program,... more
Economic predictions can be incredibly important for companies and governments trying to plan for the months and year ahead –... more
On Saturday, King Charles III will be crowned in a ceremony at Buckingham Palace in London. This is the first... more
When Ontario Place first opened in 1971, it was a jewel on Toronto’s waterfront showcasing modern architecture and Ontario culture.... more
In 2021, the federal government began a project to plant two billion trees by 2031. The goal of this project... more
The Online Streaming Act is officially law. Now, online streaming services such as Netflix and Spotify have to promote and... more
The Alberta election starts today – and one group in particular is ready for it. It’s called Take Back Alberta... more
Back in September, we told you about some Afghans trying to flee the Taliban in 2021 who had been given... more
School food programs in Canada are struggling to make ends meet right now. With the high price of food, it’s... more
Vietnam is in the midst of a dramatic shift caused by climate change. Some of the country’s most fertile land... more
Sudan is on the brink of civil war, after fighting broke out between the country’s military and a paramilitary group,... more
Since the pandemic, confidence in childhood vaccines has decreased around the world, according to a new report by UNICEF. Before... more
The federal government has restored its funding to Hockey Canada after removing it following the revelation that it settled a... more
The largest public sector union in Canada went on strike on Wednesday after talks broke down with the government over... more
Last month, Tennessee became the first state to pass-anti drag law and thirteen other U.S. states also have bills looking... more
The Pierre Elliott Trudeau Foundation has been coming under fire in the past few weeks over a controversial donation it... more
What happens when a Canadian company is accused of wrongdoing abroad? Well, in 2018, Ottawa announced the creation of a... more
Since 1951, 24 Sussex Drive has been the Prime Minister’s official residence. Recently, It’s been making international headlines, but for... more
Canadian officials have been warning since the war in Ukraine began of potential cyber attacks from Russia as retribution for... more
For months now, Canada’s unemployment rate has been hovering around 5 per cent – a near historic low. It’s a... more
On April 4, the body of Linda Mary Beardy, a woman from Lake St. Martin First Nation, was discovered at... more
Adrial and Adiah Nadarajah are the youngest twins ever born to survive to their first birthday – they were born... more
The smart city movement — driven by the idea that we can leverage data and technology to optimize life in... more
Insomnia, dizziness, hallucinations – these are just a few of the life-changing symptoms that dozens of people have reported having... more
On Tuesday, Donald Trump became the first former U.S. president to be indicted on criminal charges. He faces 34 felony... more
About two years after the merger was proposed, Rogers and Shaw are becoming one company. To ensure that this deal... more
The inquiry into Canada’s worst mass shooting has ended with the release of its final report. The 3,000 page document... more
The change came swiftly. A few hours after being announced by Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and U.S. President Joe Biden,... more
As Canada races to compete in the clean tech sector as countries work toward their net zero climate goals, investors... more
The Canadian federal government unveiled its 2023 budget on Tuesday, which sets the economic strategy and tone for the next... more
The price of concert tickets has risen dramatically – with some tickets costing thousands of dollars. Ticketmaster, which controls a... more
Collagen supplements are marketed as a holy grail anti-aging product. Bovine collagen is made from cattle hides, and a new... more
In 2022, the number of people moving to Alberta hit its highest level in almost a decade. At the same... more
Haiti is in crisis, after months of cholera outbreaks, a fuel and energy crisis, and violence. The UN estimates that... more
Canada has committed to going net-zero by 2050 and a big part of making that goal a reality is by... more
Allegations of academic misconduct at Canadian universities have risen sharply in the 2020 to 2021 school year as more and... more
The Globe and Mail has been reporting extensively on China’s interference in Canadian elections. This information came to light, in... more
As revelations about China’s interference continue, so do calls for a foreign agent registry. The U.S. and Australia have registries... more
Oversized pucks clanging as they’re shot across the ice, the constant tapping of hockey sticks as players weave through oversized... more
The collapse of Silicon Valley Bank came swiftly after a panicked run on deposits. Despite the U.S. government enacting safeguards,... more
Since the Bank of Canada started hiking its benchmark interest rate just over a year ago, there’s a growing number... more
We often think of health as an individual action – drink more water, exercise, eat well. During the pandemic, we... more
Could the rising price of groceries be chalked up to corporate greed? That was the question at a House of... more
Netflix is facing a backlash after announcing it’s cracking down on password sharing in Canada, among other countries. The company... more
British Columbia revealed its 2023 budget on Feb. 28. It introduced a host of new spending measures including a first... more
After weeks of resisting pressure from all sides, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has ordered two probes into Chinese election interference.... more
The ground and water near Athabasca Chipewyan First Nation in northern Alberta has become a toxic mess. A nearby oil... more
Right now, one in 25 Canadians who use Google can’t find some news sites through its search bar. That’s because... more
For years, a diagnosis of cystic fibrosis has often meant an early death for patients. This week, Cystic Fibrosis Canada... more
Canada has a high rate of police killings compared to similar countries like England, Germany and Japan. Officers are rarely... more
We often think of health as an individual action – drink more water, exercise, eat well. During the pandemic, we thought more... more