Context is everything. Join us Monday to Friday for a Canadian daily news podcast from The Globe and Mail. Explore a story... 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
On February 8, Indigo’s website went down and customers couldn’t buy products in-store either. After scrambling to launch a new... more
Artificial Intelligence and chatbots are having a mainstream moment. In November, the public was introduced to ChatGPT – a chatbot... more
Documents from Canada’s spy agency CSIS – viewed by The Globe and Mail – show how China was influencing Canada’s... more
In a special bonus episode, The Globe and Mail’s Senior International Correspondent Mark MacKinnon and Europe Correspondent Paul Waldie join... more
Since Russia invaded one year ago, eight million people have left Ukraine. Olena Tsebenko, Sonya and Oliver Hawes and George Fedorov... more
An unofficial border crossing between Southern Quebec and New York state is at the center of a heated political debate.... more
Title fraud happens when someone poses as a homeowner to sell real estate they don’t own to an unsuspecting buyer... more
Just over a year after the federal government invoked the Emergencies Act, an inquiry has found that the Liberals acted... more
Canada’s national women’s soccer team is protesting unequal treatment by the sport’s governing body. The players say Canada Soccer is... more
Investing your money can grow your wealth faster than just saving it— or shrink it, if you put your money... more
On Tuesday, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May and NDP MP Alistair MacGregor held a news conference about medical access to... more
In the span of nine days, we’ve seen the takedown of four flying objects over North America by U.S. fighter... more
Fusion – the act of deriving energy by smashing atoms together – has long been the stuff of science fiction.... more
The federal government has offered to bring some Canadian children being held in detention camps in Syria to Canada –... more
Ottawa announced Tuesday a proposed $46.2-billion injection in new federal health care funding for the provinces and territories. For years, there... more
Canada is facing increasing calls to grow its critical mineral industry as the world pivots toward its net-zero goals and... more
A Canadian sniper, whose codename is Teflon, was set up in an apartment building in the destroyed city of Bakhmut,... more
The federal government’s $30-billion pledge to bring daycare costs down to $10/day and to create 250,000 new spaces by 2026... more
On Wednesday, Dominic Barton appeared before a parliamentary committee looking into the rise in outsourcing contracts awarded to McKinsey &... more
As of this week, possession of 2.5 grams of some drugs in B.C. is decriminalized. The B.C. government says it... more
John de Ruiter, a spiritual leader known for his piercing stare and who calls himself the ‘embodiment of truth’ was... more
On Monday, Rogers Communications Inc., Shaw Communications Inc. and Quebecor Inc. extended a deadline to mid-February that would finalize the... more
The Liberal government brought in Bill C-21 last May that would ban certain firearms. Amendments to the legislation have only... more
A year after tens of thousands of people descended on Ottawa, some in their big-rig trucks, a lot has changed.... more
To cope with the rising interest rates and higher-than-normal inflation in the economy, many tech companies are changing how they... more
The residents of Rouyn-Noranda, QC have known about the arsenic emissions coming from the local smelting plant for years. More... more
Ukraine wants tanks – 300 of them to be precise. President Volodymyr Zelensky believes that western battle tanks could be... more
In Canada, the criminal code allows for physical discipline of children, in certain circumstances. For almost half a century, advocates... more
Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced this week his government is increasing the use of private clinics for procedures like cataracts,... more
Over 7-million Venezuelans have left their homes since 2017, when Nicholas Maduro seized power and the state started to collapse.... more
On Tuesday, Canada’s new guidelines for drinking and health were released from the Canadian Centre on Substance Abuse and Addiction... more
The economic forecast for 2023 is … less than rosy. Inflation is still running high. Central banks may continue to... more
The holiday travel period was incredibly tumultuous – with passengers stranded, bags lost and thousands of flights cancelled. The airlines... more
Israel’s new far-right government is looking to overhaul the country’s justice system – going so far as seeking to create... more
There’s a growing demand for food waste apps from both shoppers and grocers. They’ve been touted as a new way... more
The XBB 1.5 variant of COVID is quickly becoming the dominant strain in the US, and we’re seeing more cases... more
Canada’s facing a stressed health care system, persistent inflation and a fraught geopolitical scene. Globe and Mail columnist Andrew Coyne looks... more
Shopify began this year announcing to its workers that meetings of more than two employees were banned. Slack channels that... more
2022 was a pretty turbulent year financially, with sky-high inflation, interest rates and housing prices. So you might be looking... more
Since China abandoned its COVID-zero policies, the country has seen a dramatic outbreak of infections. But exactly how bad things... more
Ozempic and other semaglutide drugs have been hailed as a very effective treatment for obesity, but shortages, affordability and doctors’... more
Some animals survive harsh winter conditions by completely freezing and thawing in spring, like the wood frog. Researchers are looking... more
What started as a protest against vaccine mandates for cross-border truck drivers turned into a catch-all occupation of pent-up pandemic... more
As part of our picks of the top stories of 2022, we are re-airing this episode about a woman documenting... more
As part of our picks of the top stories of 2022, we are re-airing this episode on the Pope’s visit... more
As part of our picks of the top stories of 2022, we are re-airing this episode on inflation, which originally... more
As part of our picks of the top stories of 2022, we are re-airing this episode about one of the... more
Ranging from childhood phone calls, to serenading strangers, to feasting on the darkest day of the year, we explore how... more
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky arrived in Washington on Wednesday. It’s his first known time outside of Ukraine since Russia invaded... more
Newcomers are turning to YouTube to learn about everyday life in places like Moncton NB, Kamloops B.C. or Swift Current,... more
On Sunday evening, five residents of a high-rise condo building in Vaughan, ON were shot and killed. A 73-year-old gunman... more
In the community of Gaultois, Newfoundland, an upcoming vote will determine whether to keep receiving government services, or take a... more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $800-million in funding for Indigenous-led conservation efforts at COP15, the biodiversity conference happening in Montreal.... more
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, was arrested in the Bahamas on Monday. U.S. prosecutors charged Bankman-Fried... more
Neil Doef was 17 when his life changed. As a promising young hockey player, he was competing at an international... more
With its splashdown in the Pacific Ocean on Sunday, Artemis 1 marked the successful completion of the first step in... more
Myanmar has been in a state of chaos since February 2021 when the military staged a coup following a democratic... more
Healthcare systems across the country are under strain yet again, and this time children seem to be bearing the worst... more
The federal government paid $4.6-billion in COVID-19 benefits to ineligible recipients, and another $27.4-billion of payouts should be investigated to... more
Canadians have already seen the cost of groceries grow by over 10 per cent this year, and costs are expected... more
Two years ago, Helen Naslund was sentenced to eighteen years in prison for killing her husband, Miles, in 2011. They... more
Joseph Boyden. Michelle Latimer. Carrie Bourassa. There has been a growing list of people who are accused of pretending to... more
On Tuesday, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith introduced her sovereignty act, the Alberta Sovereignty Within a United Canada Act, which would... more
The office vacancy rates in two of Canada’s biggest cities – Toronto and Vancouver – have more than doubled since... more
Protesters in China are blaming zero-COVID policies for the deaths of 10 people in an apartment building in the city... more
The federal government plans to bring in 500,000 immigrants per year by 2025 – but only around 200,000 housing units... more
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s five-hour testimony wrapped up the final day of Emergencies Act inquiry. Mr. Trudeau faced questions about his... more
In March, Canada will expand medically assisted dying to people with mental illness as a sole condition. This will make... more
Cancer patients are facing lengthy wait times to see a doctor and get treated in British Columbia. These delays are... more
With World Cup host country Qatar getting bad press for its treatment of migrant workers, its stance on LGBTQ rights... more
Danielle Smith harshly criticized health officials’ response to the pandemic in Alberta during her campaign to become premier – and... more
The year was 2021. And former Bank of Canada governor Mark Carney had a dream. In Glasgow, he announced that... more
Rupi Kaur is one of the most famous poets in the world. When she was just 21, she self-published her... more
As RSV, influenza and COVID circulate, health care systems that were already strained are struggling even more. Children’s hospitals in... more
Two weeks after a peace agreement between Ethiopia and Tigray was reached, humanitarian aid finally started to arrive in the... more
The Globe’s Mark MacKinnon was in Kherson this weekend while residents celebrated Ukraine regaining control of the city from Russia’s... more
Sam Bankman-Fried was seen by many as the golden boy of the cryptocurrency world. He was the CEO of major... more
At the global climate conference COP27, a major discussion is a loss and damage fund. The idea is that wealthier... more
Republicans were expected to dominate the midterm elections, but the anticipated ‘red wave’ did not pan out. Democrats did better... more
In an abrupt reversal, Ontario Premier Doug Ford promised to repeal the legislation that revoked the right to strike for... more
The RCMP are now investigating after a report from human rights organization Safeguard Defenders identified 54 so-called Chinese police “service... more
Florida has brought in several policies recently that critics say target LGBTQ people, like the controversial ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill,... more
The labour dispute between educational workers, represented by the Canadian Union of Public Employees, and Doug Ford’s Progressive Conservative government... more
This week, the Emergencies Act inquiry is hearing from convoy leaders who took over Ottawa’s downtown core earlier this year... more
Neuroscientists are trying to figure out how the COVID virus, SARS-COV-2, is affecting the brain. Many people who have gotten... more
There are a surprising number of Canadians involved in far-right politics in the U.S. Think Jordan Peterson, Steven Crowder, Gavin... more
Electronic monitoring of employees has been going on for years, but it’s seen a serious boost during the pandemic. It... more
New census data from Statistics Canada shows that immigrants now represent 23 per cent of the Canadian population, a new... more
The Bank of Canada announced a 0.5 percentage point rate hike on Wednesday. It’s the sixth consecutive increase in the... more
Indigenous people are over-represented in Canada’s federal prisons. One in three men in federal prisons identify as Indigenous, and the... more
Rishi Sunak is set to become the UK’s next Prime Minister. This comes after Liz Truss resigned from the job... more
It’s been a month since post-tropical storm Fiona slammed into Atlantic Canada, causing huge amounts of devastation. In Prince Edward... more
An anti-loitering noise device under a bridge in the small city of Oshawa, Ontario was put there by municipal officials... more
The public inquiry into whether the use of the Emergencies Act to stop protests in Ottawa this past winter was... more
In the span of two weeks, Russia has launched two major drone attacks on Ukraine. Scores of so-called “kamikaze drones,”... more
Finding a suspect based on their DNA alone used to be almost impossible: police could only search DNA databases of... more
If you’ve bought something online recently, you’ve probably seen a payment option to spread out the purchase in installments. This... more
Next week, China’s ruling Communist Party is expected to announce an unprecedented third term for its leader, Xi Jinping. Mr.... more
There’s an experiment under way on the roadways around the Greater Toronto Area. Loblaw Companies Ltd. has partnered with autonomous... more
On Tuesday, the CEO of Hockey Canada, Scott Smith, left the organization and the entire board of directors resigned. The... more
The company that owns Facebook might be in trouble. Meta’s stock has plunged nearly 60 per cent this year, Facebook... more
Adaptable, smart and invasive. No we’re not talking about humans. We’re talking about wild boars. With their populations growing and... more
In the second quarter of 2022 housing affordability in Canada saw its “worst deterioration” in more than 40 years. At... more
The Ukrainian military has made substantial advancements in two regions of the country in the past few days. Those gains... more
Liz Truss’s ‘mini budget’ didn’t get a mini reaction. The plan, which initially included a cut in personal income tax... more
After a meteoric rise, the value of NFTs plummeted. But here’s the weird thing: that’s when people started stealing them.... more
We wanted to find out from you, our listeners, what you’re thinking about COVID-19 – especially as restrictions are disappearing... more
It’s become something of a rallying cry to move reconciliation forward, repeated from British Columbia to Ontario to New Brunswick.... more
Quebec is the one province where immigration is a ballot-box issue in provincial elections. In 2018, it was one of... more
Russia has one of the largest nuclear arsenals in the world, and Russian President Vladimir Putin and those in his... more
Protests are spreading across Iran – and the world – after the death of 22-year-old Mahsa Amini in police custody.... more
In September 1969, two baby girls were born in a tiny hospital in rural Newfoundland, a few hours apart. A... more
This week, Russian President Vladimir Putin called up 300,000 reservists in a partial mobilization for the war in Ukraine. That... more
Inflation is on the decline for the second straight month. New numbers from Statistics Canada show that inflation slowed to... more
In the final days of a chaotic government effort to rescue people from the Taliban last summer, Senator Marilou McPhedran... more
In March, Ontario became the last jurisdiction in Canada to sign on to the national Early Learning and Child Care... more
On Oct. 1, natural gas bills in the U.K. will go up by 80 per cent. Most households rely on... more
Initially, residents of James Smith Cree Nation did not want to welcome the reporters into their community following the mass... more
After months of fighting the Russian invasion, Ukraine has gained significant ground in Kharkiv Oblast, a province in the northeast... more
There seem to be a lot of serious storms these days, and those storms are causing more and more damage.... more
While Canada’s overall inflation is ticking down, the cost of food continues to rise. Inflation for groceries rose in July... more
In case you missed it: listen to Menaka’s conversation with columnists Robyn Urback and John Ibbitson about the Conservative Party’s... more
Plasma is a critical part of some medicines but Canada currently only gets 15 per cent of its supply from... more
The Conservative Party of Canada will announce a new leader on Saturday evening. This comes after more than half a... more
Queen Elizabeth II died on Thursday at the age of 96. She was on the throne for 70 years, making... more
A federal law banning single-sports betting was reversed last year through Bill C-218, leading to a proliferation of sports betting... more
Two days after a stabbing rampage in Saskatchewan, police are still looking for Myles Sanderson, who, along with his brother... more
As of Aug. 15, nearly 170,000 study permit applications were pending with Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada. Although plans have... more
If we want great cities, people from all walks of life need to be able to live in them. But... more
If you have three or more alcoholic drinks in a week, you’re putting your health at risk. That’s according to... more
Kelp has traditionally been harvested for food, but we’re discovering other new ways we could be using kelp as well... more
As of Sept. 1, sugar sweetened beverages like pops, iced teas and energy drinks in Newfoundland and Labrador will be... more
An explosion rocked downtown Wheatley, Ontario last year, injuring 20 people, destroying property and terrifying residents and shaking buildings kilometres... more
Your boss wants you back in the office, but after two years of remote work, you’re not sure you want... more
In April, the federal government announced that it would expand Canada’s Temporary Foreign Worker Program to allow employers to hire... more
When Hudson’s Bay Company announced last week that it’s bringing back the discount store Zellers, people flocked to social media... more
Germany’s energy crisis could worsen as temperatures dip and Russia threatens to cut off the pipeline delivering natural gas to... more
Dr. Alika Lafontaine is the Canadian Medical Association’s new president, and an anesthesiologist. He takes on the job at a... more
Most people buy homes with their partners or by themselves. But others are ditching the traditional paradigm. Today, we’re talking... more
A study from the University of Copenhagen looked at billions of records taken from sleep-tracking wristbands across 68 countries suggests... more
Recent visits to Taiwan by U.S. House Rep. Nancy Pelosi and a delegation of five U.S. lawmakers earlier this week... more
You’re never far from a parasite, no matter where you are. They’re responsible for illnesses like malaria that cause death... more
The CEOs of the 100 largest Canadian companies listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange saw their compensation go up 23... more
Today we're bringing you an episode of City Space, a Globe and Mail podcast about how to make our cities... more
With so many ups and downs in headlines and our personal lives, what often brings us together is food. Food... more
Potatoes! They’re affordable, accessible, ultra-versatile, and most importantly, delicious. But a case of potato warts found on two farms in... more
In the past two years alone, the number of severely food insecure people doubled to 276 million, according to the... more
As the global demand for octopus meat rises, a company in Spain is set to open the world’s first ever... more
With e-commerce largely replacing brick-and-mortar stores, how we shop is having real, physical effects on how our cities work. So... more
Monkeypox cases are climbing worldwide. In July, the World Health Organization declared the virus a “Public Health Emergency of International... more
New GDP numbers in the U.S. have set off the latest set of worries about whether we’re heading for a... more
This year alone, rent for a one-bedroom apartment in Canada went up almost 14 per cent on average – and... more
Today we're bringing you an episode of Stress Test, a Globe and Mail podcast about personal finance, hosted by Rob Carrick... more
Hockey Canada told federal hearings Wednesday that it has paid $8.9 million since 1989 to settle 21 cases of alleged... more
Canada is getting heat for granting a Montreal company an exemption from Russian sanctions. The company fixes turbines used in... more
The bond market moves three times as much money as the stock market. But it’s boring. The “sure thing” with... more
It is largely anticipated that Pope Francis will deliver another apology to Indigenous people while in Canada this week. But... more
Today we're bringing you an episode of Stress Test, a Globe and Mail podcast about personal finance, hosted by Rob Carrick... more
The January 6 Committee hearings have shared several surprising revelations and explosive testimony over the last few months. To make... more
On Friday, B.C.’s Court of Appeal upheld a lower court’s decision that access to medical care should be based on... more
More than two years after Canada’s worst mass shooting, we’ve finally heard from someone who was there at the start.... more
Sri Lanka is in crisis right now. After months of fuel, medicine and food shortages, protestors have taken to the... more
Today we're bringing you an episode of City Space, a Globe and Mail podcast about how to make our cities... more
The Bank of Canada raised the benchmark interest rate by one percentage point on Wednesday. The surprise move is the... more
Things are not going well at airports around the world and Canada has taken a particularly bad turn. On Monday,... more
On Friday, Rogers’ cellphone and Internet surfaced suddenly stopped working, leaving almost 12 million Canadians disconnected. And it wasn’t just... more
Two and a half years into the COVID-19 pandemic, we may be sick of talking about it – but COVID-19... more
Today we're bringing you an episode of City Space, a Globe and Mail podcast about how to make our cities... more
On Tuesday, First Nations chiefs in the Assembly of First Nations voted against continuing the suspension of National Chief RoseAnne... more
Just 10 days after the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting where 22 people were killed, RCMP commissioner Brenda Lucki allegedly... more
It’s often thought of as a disease from a bygone era, but in some parts of Canada, tuberculosis is still... more
Adaptable, smart and invasive. No we’re not talking about humans. We’re talking about wild boars. With their populations growing and... more
Westview Centennial Secondary School in the northwest of Toronto is celebrating the graduating class of 2022. On Thursday, about 180... more
Following the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade on Friday, abortions were immediately outlawed in several states.... more
A woman alleges she was sexually assaulted by eight Canadian Hockey League players in 2018. The public did not hear... more
The superstar K-pop group BTS announced recently that they are taking a temporary break as a group and pursuing individual... more
Today, Pride celebrations in big cities include parades and parties which attract millions of participants around the world. But for... more
Feb. 14, 2022, marked the first time the government has had to invoke the Emergencies Act. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau... more
Monkeypox, an endemic disease for a number of Central and West African countries, is having its largest outbreak outside of... more
British journalist Dom Phillips and Brazilian Indigenous expert Bruno Pereira went missing in the Amazon on June 5. They are... more
For many months now, people have been calling on the federal government to do something about skyrocketing prices. Last week,... more
Mykola Kuleba is the former children’s ombudsman of Ukraine and he’s now the head of an organization called Save Ukraine.... more
Cryptocurrencies have taken another dive this week. And this crash follows seven months of declines, even for the big names... more
They’re the front line in defending British Columbia from flooding – but no one can agree who’s responsible for them.... more
Ontario’s proposed Highway 413 would cut through the habitat of several species at risk in the province. Critics are concerned... more
When it comes to the issue of salary gaps, some experts say one solution is to make salaries more transparent.... more
Siphe November is one of the most talented ballet dancers of his generation. At just 23, he’s the National Ballet... more
Last year, a heat dome in B.C. led to the deaths of 619 people. It’s the deadliest weather event in... more
Boris Johnson has been called the Teflon prime minister, because no scandal seems to stick to him. He has a... more
As we learn more about Canada’s worst mass shooting, the families of the people killed are so frustrated with how... more
You may know Rollie Pemberton by his stage name, Cadence Weapon. He’s the Edmonton-born rapper, who won the Polaris Music... more
Canada abolished the death penalty in 1976. Now, the Supreme Court of Canada has ruled that it is unconstitutional for... more
On Wednesday, a jury sided with actor, Johnny Depp in his defamation case against his ex-wife, Amber Heard. The verdict... more
On May 26, Canada’s Minister of Employment, work force Development and Disability Inclusion, Carla Qualtrough said the Liberal government plans... more
Netflix recently reported their first loss of subscribers in over a decade. In the first quarter of 2022, 200,000 accounts... more
Today we decided to take a bit of a reprieve and head down to a park, very early in the... more
It’s been one year since Tk’emlúps te Secwepemc First Nation announced they had found 215 unmarked graves at the former... more
The United States is grappling with another mass shooting. At least 19 children and two adults were killed at Robb... more
A new report from Human Rights Watch found that some online learning platforms are tracking children in ways they say... more
Journalist Connie Walker has been reporting on Indigenous stories for most of her career. From missing and murdered women to... more
As a bonus episode today, we're bringing you an episode of Stress Test, a podcast about personal finance from The Globe... more
Alberta Premier Jason Kenney says he will resign as leader of the United Conservative Party following the results of his... more
On May 11, a prominent Palestinian-American journalist was shot and killed in the West Bank while reporting for Al Jazeera.... more
As this year’s deadly avian flu spreads from poultry to wild animals, there are reports of birds suffering from neurological... more
Global markets are not doing well. And people are losing a lot of money. Even big technology companies like Netflix... more
Universal health care is a point of pride for many Canadians, but the system has had flaws for decades. One... more
Indigenous women are still being forcibly sterilized in Canada. That’s one thing that Sen. Yvonne Boyer wants Canadians to know.... more
Even 75 years after the Holocaust, anti-Semitic crimes are still happening in Canada. And their presence highlights why education is... more
Several of the atrocities happening in the Ukraine war are being linked to a mercenary organization called the Wagner Group.... more
The podcast turns one year old today! And in our first year, a lot happened: Russia started a war in... more
Canada’s international airports have experienced major delays getting passengers on and off their flights, as people begin returning to air... more
A couple weeks ago, The Globe and Mail’s senior foreign correspondent Mark MacKinnon found out he’s now banned from entering... more
In the wake of the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has drafted a ruling that would reverse Roe v.... more
The Ontario provincial election campaign is officially underway and election day is June 2nd. The campaign promises have been coming... more
One billion dollars was promised towards building electric vehicles in Ontario on Monday – just the latest investment from government... more
Making a career out of holding a camera lens up to the frontlines of conflict, photojournalists can find themselves in... more
Jawed Haqmal risked his life for the Canadian military. Now, he is waiting for the Canadian government to let him... more
New data from the 2021 census has been released. For the first time, the Census has counted Canada’s transgender and... more
Elon Musk has agreed to buy Twitter, the social media platform for US$44-billion on Monday, just a week after the... more
It may be time to dust off your dress shoes and button-down shirts. Canadians are slowly returning to the office... more
The age of private space travel is upon us. For a paltry few tens of millions, you could buy your... more
In the wake of the news that the U.S. Supreme Court has drafted a ruling that would reverse Roe v. Wade, effectively... more