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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...

Poor air quality warnings issued in three provinces as number of...

Ottawa: Smoky, dangerous air is settling over parts of western Quebec and eastern Ontario this morning and the number of forest fires burning across...

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his cabinet begin three day retreat...

Hamilton: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his ministers are gathering at a Hamilton hotel today to begin a three-day cabinet retreat. The strategy session comes during...

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...

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...

Thousands remain in the dark days after fierce storms knocked out...

Thousands of Canadians are spending another day in the cold and dark, as hydro crews continue working to restore electricity to those affected by...

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...

Canada, China had better relationship at time of Trudeau ...

Ottawa: The level of caution Canadian institutions must now take when dealing with China was not top of mind when the Pierre Elliott Trudeau...

Time in Canada to debate whether notwithstanding clause should exist, says...

Ottawa: A Liberal MP from Montreal says it is time for the country to debate whether the notwithstanding clause should be on the books. Sameer...

Health Canada lifts years-long mad cow blood donation ban in Quebec

Quebec's blood supply agency says Health Canada has lifted a longstanding ban on blood donations in the province that stemmed from fear of mad...