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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...

Canadian MPs of all stripes condemn Punjab crackdown as some receive...

Ottawa: A cross-section of Canadian MPs are calling out an Indian government crackdown in the state of Punjab, and those criticizing internet restrictions are...

Pandemic, remote work changed Canadians’ commuting habits in 2021: StatCan

Ottawa: Statistics Canada says there were 2.8 million fewer commuters in 2021 than in 2016. In a new census release, the federal agency says COVID-19...

Alberta premier says she’s under ethics investigation related to COVID-19 prosecution

Edmonton: Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says she's under investigation by the provincial ethics commissioner into whether she interfered in the administration of justice in...

Trudeau government mum on Japan’s invitation to rejoin global timber treaty

Ottawa: The federal Liberal government has yet to respond to a months-old invitation from Tokyo to have Canada rejoin a global environmental organization that...

Elaine Tanner, 1960s swimming superstar, cherishes rare medal that Canada wanted...

NORTH SAANICH, B.C.: She was once hailed as Canada's best athlete and Elaine Tanner has the accolades to prove it as a teenage swimming...

Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in ‘Away From Her,’ has...

Gordon Pinsent, the adored Canadian actor whose career hit its peak well into his 70s with an award-winning performance as the heartbroken husband in...

Duelling housing messages showcase different Conservative, Liberal strategies

OTTAWA - Every week now for more than a month, cabinet ministers have been appearing in front of cameras on Parliament Hill in an...

How population growth is affecting everything from jobs to housing in...

Ottawa: Rapid population growth is challenging economists' understanding of the economy as they monitor how businesses and consumers are responding to high interest rates. The...

Partnership between MST Nations, Province will help thousands own their first...

Thousands of first-time home buyers will have the opportunity to purchase a home at an initial 40% below market value at the Heather Lands...