A senior Bank of Canada official says while the country's poised to reap economic benefits from technological progress -- it must prepare for painful "side effects" like job losses and greater income inequality.
Canada's envoy to Washington has shot back at criticism by U.S. President Donald Trump and U.S. milk producers, saying the facts don't support a charge that the Canadian dairy industry is to blame for the woes of some American farmers.
A police officer in Georgia found a stun gun disguised as a package of cigarettes during a traffic stop.
A man is facing a mischief charge after allegedly throwing a bag containing suspicious items towards the Peace Tower on Parliament Hill in Ottawa and running away.
If your retirement nest egg isn’t quite as large as you suspect it should be, fear not. According to the financial website Investopedia, it’s possible to retire on as little as $260,000 in savings… so long as you’re willing to move abroad, that is.
A small forest bird found across North America sings differently in response to traffic noise, which could affect the species’ ability to attract mates and defend territory, according to a new study.
The Greater Toronto Area may be the focus of federal Finance Minister Bill Morneau’s meeting with his provincial counterpart and Mayor John Tory on Tuesday, but a city more than 4,000 kilometres away could be top of mind, according to a leading financial expert.
Charles and Camilla, the Prince of Wales and Duchess of Cornwall, will be coming to Canada to celebrate the country’s 150th birthday.
You may have never heard of the small, rural community of Marquette, Man. but you’ve probably heard of its latest visitor. Hollywood movie star Keanu Reeves is in town shooting his latest film “Siberia.”
The recall of flour in Canada has now expanded to include 16 products over concerns the flour could be contaminated with E. coli. So how does flour get contaminated with the bacteria, and how can it make you sick?
Meet Quebec’s modern-day scarecrow: Yvon Berthiaume is one of nearly 100 people hired to scare birds away from farmland in Quebec.
A man is dead after being crushed by a truck he may have jumped from as the vehicle was pursued by Montreal police early Tuesday.
The man who randomly killed a Cleveland retiree and posted video of the crime on Facebook shot himself to death in his car Tuesday during a police chase in Pennsylvania, ending a multistate manhunt less than 48 hours after it began.
The suspect in the random killing of a retiree posted on Facebook made his living mentoring teens in Cleveland, but his life appeared to be unraveling under the weight of gambling debts and trouble with his girlfriend.
Five things to know: Britain’s prime minister seeks early election; all three levels of government meet to discuss Toronto’s hot housing market; the federal government says it’s marijuana bill will not include amnesty for those with past convictions; U.S. Vice-President Pence visits Japan; and a Canadian-made satellite is launched to the International Space Station.
Prince William has brought Lady Gaga on board with in his efforts to persuade people to be more open about their mental health and crush the stigma associated with the issue.
Delivering the latest jolt in Britain's year of political shocks, Prime Minister Theresa May called Tuesday for a snap June 8 general election, seeking to strengthen her hand in European Union exit talks and tighten her grip on a fractious Conservative Party.
In a shock announcement, Prime Minister Theresa May on Tuesday called for an early general election to be held June 8 to seek a strong mandate as she negotiates Britain's exit from the European Union.
The U.S. will not relent until it achieves its objective of ensuring the Korean Peninsula is free of nuclear weapons, Vice-President Mike Pence said Tuesday while visiting Japan.
There is growing concern over the number of recalls of hernia mesh in Canada, as patients speak out about complications they believe are linked to the surgical device.
The White House says U.S. President Donald Trump has called Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan to congratulate him on his country's referendum expanding presidential powers.
Nova Scotia’s Mahone Bay is a picture-perfect place, with its Church Row long being one of the province’s most photographed vistas. Now, rarely seen photos of this coastal community are also getting attention thanks to a local museum.
Landlords are expressing concern about the federal government’s plan to legalize the growing of marijuana in homes, saying it presents a safety risk, may bother other tenants and could damage their properties.
Health officials are urging people in British Columbia's Interior to stay clear of a shoreline along Kootenay Lake after a ferry spilled about 400 litres of oil into the water.
A group of Alberta university students is approaching the final countdown to launch a satellite project that could chart weather in space.