Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story... 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
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
Canada’s relationship with India has been rocky for years, but it’s at a particular low point right now after Prime Minister Justin... more