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Despite social issues that directly impact them, young Ontarians continue to have the lowest voter turnout of any demographic, raising concerns from experts.

Police in several Ontario communities have recently reported a large number of Toyota Tundra thefts from people's homes — but there are ways to protect your vehicle.

A pullback in the use of photo radar for ticketing traffic offences has led to a $28-million hole in Calgary's police budget. Police officials worry services will suffer.

The lumber industry in B.C., already subject to U.S. duties, is bracing for hard times ahead if U.S. President Donald Trump follows through on threats of further tariffs.

Edmontonians have dealt with Valley Line West construction for years. Now, city council is looking to speed work up along Stony Plain Road — but it comes with some short-term pain.

The B.C. RCMP is deploying a Black Hawk helicopter to bolster its border surveillance and response capabilities. The deployment matches similar moves in other provinces.

Canadian security officials say an "information operation" against Liberal leadership hopeful Chrystia Freeland was traced to a popular WeChat news account linked to China.

Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe is heading to Washington, D.C., for meetings on the value of trade. Afterwards. he heads to Mexico for talks with political and business leaders.

While the current program only includes breakfast, a provincewide pay-what-you-can lunch program is expected in the coming years. 

Officials in Vancouver are weighing a proposal for a new electric ferry to carry foot passengers from the Harbour Green dock in Coal Harbour to Bowen Island and the Sunshine Coast.

The federal government is hosting a summit in Toronto Friday aimed at bolstering the economy in the face of Canada's rapidly changing relationship with its largest trading partner.

A new poll by Ipsos for Global News found that two-thirds of Canadians think less of the U.S. as a country and are turning their backs on American products and travel.

Canada's food service sector is expecting a $1.5-billion boost from the tax 'holiday' and Restaurants Canada is pushing to make the two-month break permanent.

It's not just tariffs on sales to the U.S. that have B.C. farmers worried, they're also concerned about increased costs for importing vital equipment and supplies.

The City of Calgary is being asked to approve an ambitious plan to build more recreational facilities but it could cost up to $250 million per year.

A first-of-its-kind study in Canada has revealed that building new homes in flood and wildfire-prone areas could cost billions and threaten affordability.

The suspected overdose death of a Lethbridge teen whose body was found on a city street on Boxing Day, and his mom's criminal charges, is putting a spotlight on addiction.

With the threat of U.S. tariffs still looming, small businesses in Saskatoon are stocking up, seeking homegrown suppliers and joining the 'buy Canadian' culture shift.

RCMP say the autopsies of four homicide victims found in a home in southern Saskatchewan are underway.

While a good portion of Canadians live within a couple of hours drive of the U.S. border, it is very different than living directly across from our American counterparts.

Industry groups say now is the time for Canada to dismantle some interprovincial trade barriers to blunt the impact of future Trump tariffs.

Although tariffs imposed by the United States have been paused for 30 days, the City of Calgary is looking into how operations could be impacted by the levies and counter-measures.

The city activated a warming tent set up at the rail trail, as well as warming buses stationed throughout Kelowna.