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Canadians hoping plans for high-frequency rail between Toronto and Quebec City would move forward this year will instead see further delays.

In a statement on X, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith said she had the opportunity to meet U.S. president-elect Donald Trump at his resort and again at his golf club in Florida.

David Frum, a staff writer at The Atlantic, says the fact the incoming U.S. president keeps repeating the idea of taking over Canada means he's eying some kind of aggression.

The next Liberal leader will need to “stick it out for the long term,” former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps says following Justin Trudeau's resignation announcement.

A 40-year-old man and three young children were taken to a Halifax-area hospital after they were rescued from a house fire that broke out Saturday in Lower Sackville.

As interest in more environmentally-friendly burial options grows, one Ontario company is trying to help cemeteries across the county offer affordable and greener alternatives.

The Bedford Road Invitational Tournament (BRIT) finishes with its championship game Saturday night. While it’s been an exciting week for students, preparing for the event by creating team panels is a fun tradition. Watch the video above for more on the panels created every year.  

Paula Gallant, a N.S. school teacher, was killed by her husband 19 years ago. Her sister continues the fight to bring attention to violence against women.

Cindy Taylor said parents in Enfield, N.S., are missing time at work and spending extra cash to ensure their child doesn't miss school.

A Hamilton, Ont. teen says he has been overwhelmed by the accolades since he rushed inside a burning tent to help a man who was trapped inside.

Multiple fires have engulfed communities around Los Angeles, destroying thousands of structures and forcing tens of thousands of people to evacuate to safety.

Vilness added the families have been through enough hardship,  including the ongoing wait for the results of the criminal investigation to be released.

Global News’ Sarah Jones was able to step into one Saskatchewan community who learned to make their own ribbon skirts and have been wearing them with pride.

Multiple childcare centres in Regina are struggling to stay afloat since the $10-a-day-child care program was introduced.

In addition to provinces and territories having to buy COVID-19 vaccines going forward, they will also be responsible for determining the timing of vaccinations.

Respiratory illnesses like RSV and influenza are on the rise throughout Canada, with Saskatchewan also reporting increased levels of sickness.

An increasing number of overdose deaths in Ontario involves the use of more than one drug, with the combination of opioids and stimulants proving to be especially dangerous.

The four-year-old was bitten in the face in the June 2024 incident. Her mother will be testifying at a provincial court hearing to determine what happens to the dog.

Low loonie got you worried? Here's what financial experts say Canadian consumers and investors can do to mitigate the impact of a weaker Canadian dollar.

Toronto is doubling the number of speed cameras on its streets amid concerns over vandalism, which has seen some spray-painted and chopped down.

Full findings from Calgary Airport Rail Connection Study will be made public later this quarter, and will be shared with the Government of Alberta to support its rail plans.

Over the last 30 years, Marcel Hank Charlette has been charged with manslaughter, aggravated assault, uttering threats, carrying a concealed weapon and more.

Cailen Vilness was one of five men killed at a Mission Group construction site when a crane collapsed onto a building in downtown Kelowna.

Kelsey Carignan is only 38 years old. She's a yoga teacher and mom of two young boys and just when she thought she had beat breast cancer she found out it came back.