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Last year saw highest rate of gang related homicides in 16...

A report from Statistics Canada shows the national homicide rate has increased for a third consecutive year and nearly one-quarter of killings in 2021...

StatCan: Eight million people, 27 per cent of Canadians, have at...

The number of Canadians with at least one disability has doubled in ten years, a reality that should push governments to help reduce barriers...

Journalist to premier: The political journey of Alberta Premier Danielle Smith

The political story of Danielle Smith is one of triumph then defeat, followed by betrayal, banishment and redemption. The 52-year-old led her United Conservative Party...

iSAFF 2023 Unveils “Pathbreakers” as Theme for Upcoming Film Festival to...

The vibrant world of South Asian cinema is set to take center stage at the upcoming International South Asian Film Festival (iSAFF), which runs...

New stats suggest Canadians already kicking some plastic habits as national...

By Mia Rabson The Canadian Press Ottawa: Canadians appear to be slowly cutting back on their use of plastic straws and grocery bags ahead of a...

Walmart Canada CEO says retailer not trying to profit from inflation

Ottawa: Walmart Canada is not trying to profit from food inflation, president and CEOGonzalo Gebara told a parliamentary committee studying food inflation Monday evening. Gebara...

B.C. improving community resilience through climate adaptation

To better protect people and improve community defences against climate change, the Province is providing funding to communities across British Columbia for disaster risk...

Parents worried about new supervised drug use site near Montreal elementary...

Montreal: Worried parents say they were blindsided by a decision to open Montreal's first supervised drug-inhalation facility less than 100 metres from their children's...

Climate change affecting Christmas tree farms across Canada, expert say

Vancouver: The effects of climate change are taking a toll on Christmas tree farms across Canada, with one forestry expert and the head of...

Alberta premier rejects suggestion she erred with bill giving her sweeping...

Edmonton: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is rejecting suggestions she made a mistake when she introduced a bill that would give her cabinet sweeping powers...