Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story... 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
There is a universal – but uncomfortable – truth about grief: We will all experience it at some point in our lives.... more