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

There is a universal – but uncomfortable – truth about grief: We will all experience it at some point in... more

2023 was a rocky year for Justin Trudeau and his Liberal government. The country was grappling with unaffordable housing and... more

For the holidays, The Decibel is sharing their favourite stories of the year, with the producers taking you behind-the-scenes on... more

For the holidays, The Decibel is sharing their favourite stories of the year, with the producers taking you behind-the-scenes on... more

For the holidays, The Decibel is sharing their favourite stories of the year, with the producers taking you behind-the-scenes on... more

Food and family are often front and centre during the holidays. These two ingredients also help make up our identities... more

Earlier this year, The Globe’s sports editor Jamie Ross got a peculiar package in the mail – a wallet, with... more

The Globe’s Carrie Tait recently went to visit a bowling alley in the small town of Kimberley, British Columbia. It’s... more

A giant squid discovered in Newfoundland in 1873 turned what until then was a mythological creature into the scientifically named... more

Nearly every day, The Globe published an editorial cartoon. Around 8,000 of those cartoons were drawn by Brian Gable. After... more

Earlier this week, a man from Mississauga, Kenneth Law, was charged with 14 counts of second-degree murder. Police allege he... more

One in five Canadians suffer from chronic pain. According to one estimate, in 2019 the direct and indirect costs of... more

There are over a half million public-sector workers on strike in Quebec this week. This comes after an offer from... more

Canada’s oil and gas industry has been facing immense pressure to reduce emissions. Last week, the federal government announced a... more

A recent report from the Canadian Cancer Society underlines a troubling trend: cervical cancer is on the rise and seeing... more

As storms become more frequent and more severe, insurance claims for damage to homes are piling up. Disaster claims in... more

Since Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in February last year, there have been concerns about Ukrainian children, and the efforts... more

Managing personal finances while navigating 2023′s economic landscape is stressful, especially for young people. Is now the time for a... more

After a very public and heated battle with the federal government, Google has come to an agreement to support Canadian... more

Where is the most livable city in Canada? The Globe and Mail ranked more than 400 cities across the country... more

On Tuesday, a walkout and rally at York University’s campus in Toronto saw 200 faculty and staff protesting the administration’s... more

Binance is the world’s largest crypto trading platform and its founder is the most recent crypto leader to be charged... more

Last week, a far-right party and its controversial leader in the Netherlands won a surprising election victory. This comes on... more

The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) numbers revealed what BMO’s chief economist calls the “new villain” of inflation: rent. While... more

As the number of people experiencing homelessness grows in cities across Canada, so too have encampments – groups of people... more

In the span of a week, OpenAI went from being Silicon Valley’s dominant artificial intelligence company, to teetering on the... more

Israel and Hamas are negotiating a four-day ceasefire which could see the release of up to 50 prisoners being held... more

The Alberta government has been announcing several changes coming to the province’s health care – including dismantling the health authority,... more

Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig – known as the two Michaels – were both detained by Chinese authorities on December... more

Health Canada recently approved the sale of Zonnic, a nicotine pouch that you pop into your mouth. Even though its... more

The Carlisle Indian Industrial School in Pennsylvania was the first government-run residential school in North America. Earlier this fall, the... more

Many Afghans waiting to be resettled in Canada have taken refuge in Pakistan since fleeing their homes when the Taliban... more

The Israel-Hamas war is now in its sixth week and fighting is intensifying inside Gaza. On Tuesday, Palestinians trapped inside... more

There is a glacier that sits a kilometer below the highest peak within B.C.’s border, called Combatant Col. Scientists have... more

The reality of Quebec’s law to protect the French language is setting in, especially for the province’s three English language... more

It can be incredibly frustrating trying to get access to historical records in Canada. There are often lengthy delays and... more

A movement which first gained traction in Republican States in the U.S. is taking root in Canada. “Parents’ rights” is... more

Weather in Canada is becoming more erratic thanks to climate change – we’re seeing cold snaps, severe thunder and hail... more

Canadian immigration minister Marc Miller announced the intentions of the government in its new set of targets: while the number... more

There has been turmoil at the Banff Centre for Arts and Creativity, and it recently came to the public’s attention... more

Israeli tanks and troops that entered Gaza on Friday are now focusing on encircling Gaza City – the population hub... more

Last week, Justin Trudeau announced an exemption for the carbon price on home-heating oil. The majority of homes that use... more

Over the weekend, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu announced that Israel was entering the “second stage” of the war with... more

The Supreme Court has been missing a judge ever since Russell Brown resigned in June over allegations of improper conduct.... more

There have been a lot of challenges for Canada’s biggest book retailer, Indigo. There was a massive cyber attack. The... more

Alberta has a controversial idea that is causing a stir with other provinces and the federal government: exiting the Canada... more

Bed bugs are pretty much everywhere. They’re being spotted in major cities like Paris, London and even Toronto now. They’ve... more

The Rafah crossing – the sole entry point between Egypt and Gaza – remains a political, diplomatic and humanitarian tinderbox.... more

French immersion has become a cornerstone in Canadian education. One in 10 Canadian students are now enrolled in the program,... more

As Canada tries to figure out its path forward in combating climate change, the question of which level of government... more

Could your next favourite foods be created by a robot? While artificial intelligence has long been used in the production... more

Hezbollah, the Iran-backed militant group based in Lebanon, is seen as a serious threat to the Israel-Hamas war. There are... more

With inflation still stubbornly high, it seems like interest rates could remain elevated for quite some time. And the stress... more

In Canada, 1 in 8 women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. It’s the second leading cause... more

Warning: this episode contains descriptions of violence Hundreds of thousands of people have fled south in Gaza after Israel told 1.1... more

When Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, the U.S. was among the first nations to firmly side with Israel, pledging... more

In Her Defence, a new podcast series from The Globe and Mail, tells the story of Helen Nasland, in her... more

The RCMP has begun an investigation into allegations of misconduct made by two tech entrepreneurs. Their warnings to senior officials... more

Warning: This episode contains descriptions of violence On Saturday, Hamas, the Palestinian Islamist group, launched one of the largest and deadliest... more

For over a decade now, the rescue pups of PAW Patrol have been an obsession for toddlers around the world.... more

The trial of Lieutenant-General Steven Whelan began in late September. Only a week later, it was over, with the case... more

In less than a decade, Mohammed Majidpour has racked up more than 30 offences in Vancouver. His crimes include theft,... more

Over the past few years, the Buddhist organization Bliss and Wisdom has been buying up several parcels of land in... more

When Russia invaded Ukraine back in February 2022, millions of Ukrainians fled the country. Many went to the neighbouring country... more

A capsule from the NASA spacecraft, Osiris-REx recently landed in a Utah desert after spending seven years in space. Inside... more

Saint Lucia is known for its natural beauty, but the most iconic part of the island is along its southwest... more

The federal government has been facing intense pressure to reduce the cost of food, as food inflation remains much higher... more

A recent report from Canada’s federal housing agency, CMHC says we need 3.45 million new homes built by 2030 in... more

Canada’s judicial system is a bit of a mess right now. Cases are piling up. Staff aren’t showing up to... more

Follow In Her Defence wherever you get your podcasts. The first two episodes drop Tuesday, October 10th. Everyone knew bad things... more

Canada’s relationship with India has been rocky for years, but it’s at a particular low point right now after Prime... more

Ever since Ontario Premier Doug Ford said he would open up parcels of land in the environmentally protected Greenbelt, there’s... more

The murder of Hardeep Singh Nijjar left Canada’s Sikh community with a lot of questions. On Monday, Prime Minister Justin... more

There have been nine coups in seven African countries over the past three years – some analysts have called it... more

Parliament is back for the fall session and it returns with a surprising shift in the political dynamic. Conservative Leader,... more

Hundreds of people are sick and dozens are in the hospital in Calgary, after one of Canada’s worst outbreaks of... more

Enbridge Inc. has become North America’s largest natural gas utility after acquiring three U.S. utilities for US$9.4-billiondollars. It’s a big... more

The COVID-19 fall surge is upon us. But this year it’s different. Cases are rising again in Canada, reversing a... more

Most people in Canada haven’t been able to view or post news content on Facebook or Instagram for over a... more

Tamara Lich and Chris Barber were at the forefront of the convoy protest that rolled into Ottawa on Jan. 29,... more

In 2012, nine out of 10 students at Kitchener’s Conestoga College were domestic. Today, they have more international students than... more

This year’s wildfire season has broken all kinds of records – including on emissions. Canada’s wildfires have doubled previous records... more

It’s back-to-school week for young people across the country. And despite bringing back full in-class learning three years since the... more

Small business owners are, on average, older than the Canadian population. That means that in the next ten years 75%... more

Collagen supplements are marketed as a holy grail anti-aging product. Bovine collagen is made from cattle hides, and a new... more

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has a clear housing goal. He wants to build 1.5 million new homes in 10 years.... more

Moammar Gadhafi, former Libyan dictator, has had billions sitting in Canadian bank accounts for almost 12 years after his death.... more

On Monday, Montreal police said the Old Montreal fire that killed seven people in March 2023 is now being treated... more

Tibet used to be a prominent focus of international attention, but that isn’t the case anymore as less and less... more

There are a lot of serious storms these days, and those storms are causing more and more damage, as residents... more

Back in July, a former RCMP officer was charged with conducting foreign interference on behalf of China. We now know... more

Canada needs a lot of housing – and the Liberal government is making this a priority at their cabinet retreat... more

As wildfires rage on across the country, more than 50,000 people have been forced out of their homes in Yellowknife... more

Fears of a recession have been looming since the worst days of the pandemic. And as inflation continues its slow... more

Journalist Connie Walker has been reporting on Indigenous stories for most of her career. From missing and murdered women to... more

Elective egg freezing is on the rise in Canada. Fertility clinics pitch it as a kind of insurance policy: put... more