5 years ago, B.C. was trapped under a heat dome. Here’s how it all played out
It was June 21, 2021. Nicole Link was working in her textile fibre mill in Kamloops, B.C. An experienced yarn spinner, she was used to the humidity in the mill,…
Test your Canadian economic knowledge in a year of turmoil
For anyone who’s been following the news, 2026 feels as if it’s already lasted for 2,026 months. For Canada Day, The Globe and Mail put together a quiz featuring some…
Iran attacks Bahrain and Kuwait following US strikes, threatens to end negotiations
Open this photo in gallery: U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio, left, and Bahrain’s King Hamad bin Isa Al Khalifa share a word after their meeting, at Al-Sakhir Palace near…
Some families live with dementia in silence. A Hamilton group is trying to change that
At 96 years old, Joyce Agnes King is thriving in Hamilton. She gardens. She knits. She solves crossword puzzles. She takes walks around her neighbourhood and keeps busy with friends…
Outgoing Telus CEO presents sunny view of his tenure, despite stock price challenges
Open this photo in gallery: Over his tenure as the CEO of Telus, Darren Entwistle grew the company from a regional Canadian phone carrier to an international technology powerhouse.Sarah Espedido/The…
Changes are coming to auto insurance policies in Ontario. Here’s what you need to know
Auto insurance premiums could go down this summer — but at the cost of many people’s coverage. As of Monday, Ontario is changing what is considered mandatory under accident benefits…
What the rupee’s recent swings mean for the Canada-India trade pact talks
Open this photo in gallery: An employee counts Indian rupee currency notes inside a private money exchange office in New Delhi.Adnan Abidi/Reuters India’s rupee is gyrating like a Bollywood dancer…
A glacial lake in B.C. is at risk of bursting — again. How climate change has raised this risk
The threat of a glacial lake overflowing and potentially sending a torrent of meltwater and debris rushing toward homes has become an annual fear for people living near British Columbia’s…
Is high-speed rail the best way to spend $90-billion?
Open this photo in gallery: A rendering of the Alto high-speed rail project.Supplied On Monday, federal Transportation Minister Steven MacKinnon announced that he’d like to see a change in the…
Canada’s inflation rate rose to 3.2% in May, driven — again — by high gas prices
Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. Mispronunciations can occur. We are working with our partners to continually review…