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That the Liberal government’s carbon tax will feature in the next election, whenever it happens, is a safe prediction. But it would be more accurate to say the next election will be a climate change election — because every election is a climate change election now. It's a safe bet …

Toronto’s mayor is appealing for calm and calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas conflict Friday as Toronto police’s hate crime unit investigates a vandalism incident at a downtown Indigo store. Olivia Chow says she knows some Torontonians are grieving, feel afraid Toronto's mayor is appealing for calm and calling …

An 11-year-old boy shot to death Thursday along with his father near a southeast Edmonton gas station was killed with intent in what police are calling a troubling escalation of gang violence in the city. 11-year-old's father, who was also killed, had been targeted in previous shooting An 11-year-old boy …

A 28-year-old hockey coach has been charged with over 15 offences, including sexual assault, sexual exploitation and luring, in connection with a player she once coached, Winnipeg police say. Woman charged with 15 offences, including luring, sexual interference, possessing child pornography WARNING: This article contains details of abuse. A 28-year-old …

Police will not say what phrase was allegedly used by Cooley, but according to a statement from the group that organized the protest, he was charged for uttering the phrase “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.” Charge welcomed by Jewish group but experts wary A Calgary …

Marketplace documented three passengers who each took different modes of transit and encountered multiple barriers, which led to increased travel time, discomfort and sometimes outright danger. Marketplace documented service refusals, missing accessibility features Michelle Weger relies on her service dog, Quinn, to get her through the day. The Ottawa resident …

After the worst wildfire season in Alberta's history, the province has signed a five-year contract for a nighttime helicopter. Province has signed a 5-year contract after trying out the helicopter in 2022 Alberta Wildfire is using a new tool that it hopes will give it an upper hand when fighting …

The first comprehensive, in-depth history of Canada's war in Afghanistan was quietly published last summer by a federal government printer. Canadians will have a hard time getting their hands on a copy, however. Author says he experienced pushback from the military and government over his unvarnished account of the war …

Marketplace documented three passengers who each took different modes of transit and encountered multiple barriers, which led to increased travel time, discomfort and sometimes outright danger. Marketplace documented service refusals, missing accessibility features Michelle Weger relies on her service dog, Quinn, to get her through the day. The Ottawa resident …

There will be roughly 100,000 people in Hamilton and some 4.4 million people in Ontario without a family doctor in 2026 if the provincial health-care system doesn’t improve, according to the Ontario College of Family Physicians. Ontario College of Family Physicians says province needs more health teams and less paperwork …