Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story... 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
There are few more important habits for human health than the hours we spend asleep every night. Research shows sleep – or... more