Around Canada

When Steven Guilbeault suggested it was "immoral" for the government of Saskatchewan to purposefully defy the federal carbon-pricing law, the allegations of hypocrisy came quick. But there is much more at stake here than whether Guilbeault has the standing to lecture anyone on the rule of law. Those cheering on …

While Canada’s average national vacancy rate sits at a record low of 1.5 per cent, there is one kind of property much more likely to have a “for rent” sign out front: retirement homes. Vacancies at seniors' residences open the doors to options like renting to students Cost of Living8:22Looking …

The "crises" rocking national and international affairs are likely to get worse over the next few years and could have a significant effect on the federal government and Canada's federal police force, says an internal report prepared for the RCMP. Report examined 'shifts in domestic and international environments' that could …

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced on Saturday that a planned increase to the excise tax on alcohol will be scrapped. The alcohol excise tax was set to increase on April 1 by 4.7%, tied to inflation Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland says the federal government will cap the annual alcohol excise …

Pimicikamak Cree Nation in northern Manitoba declared a state of emergency Friday afternoon, owing to a nursing shortage leaders in the community described as a crisis. Northern Manitoba First Nation, also known as Cross Lake, down to just 4 nurses A northern Manitoba First Nation declared a state of emergency …

Then-public safety minister Marco Mendicino's chief of staff was briefed by the head of the Correctional Service of Canada about Paul Bernardo's upcoming prison transfer almost two weeks before it happened — but the minister wasn't told about it until after Bernardo had been moved, says an internal government email. …

Several Canadians will attend the Academy Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday hoping to take home a gold statue and an impressive title: Oscar winner. But after the glitz and glamour of the ceremony is over, what does winning an Oscar really get you? Five Canadians share how it impacted …

When someone suffers cardiac arrest, adrenaline can restart their heart. But scientists say high doses of the drug can also lead to brain damage. Now a massive Canadian study is trying to find out the "sweet spot" to save lives — and thousands of real patients will be the test …

The board of directors for the Nishnawbe Aski Police Service (NAPS), which serves 34 First Nations across northern Ontario, has suspended Chief Roland Morrison over allegations of misconduct. Here's what we know so far about the investigation. NAPS serves 34 First Nations across northern Ontario The board of directors for …

A Canadian class-action lawsuit accusing a popular fertility-tracking app of sending users’ intimate health information — including details about their periods, sex lives and pregnancies — to companies like Facebook without their knowledge has been allowed to go ahead. Claim says Flo shared users' sensitive data, like details around periods …