No ‘increasing threat’ from sales of fentanyl precursors via India and China, RCMP says

The company in Moradabad, a city in the Indian state of Uttar Pradesh, about 150 kilometres east of New Delhi, describes itself as a “leading manufacturer of premium singing bowls,” which are... Read more »

In the trades, apprentices are increasing, but not enough are making it to certification

This time next year, Joellah Fletcher plans to be prepping or taking her final exams to become a certified Red Seal carpenter. The determined, level 2 carpentry apprentice from outside Stratford, Ont.,... Read more »

Air Canada court battle and the sky high price of RAM: CBC’s Marketplace cheat sheet

Miss something this week? Don’t panic. CBC’s Marketplace rounds up the consumer and health news you need. Want this in your inbox? Get the Marketplace newsletter every Friday. Happy holidays! We’ll be back in 2026 As... Read more »

It’s nearly Christmas, but Filipino Canadians have been celebrating the season for months

Open this photo in gallery: Hilda Baybay, second from left with her family, begins celebrating Christmas in September.Supplied By the time Christmas Day arrives, Hilda Baybay will have been celebrating the holiday... Read more »

Black Bear: Trina Moyles on coming of age in Alberta

My dad was known as “the bear guy” in Peace River. He often got the call to advise on what to do with “problem bears” reported by the public. Now and then... Read more »

Kirsten Hillman is leaving Washington. Here’s what she’s learned about Trump’s America

If you ask Canada’s Ambassador to the U.S. Kirsten Hillman how to get Trump-era Republicans on Canada’s side, she’ll tell you a story about a stuffed bison head. Hillman first came to... Read more »

Pests reported at federal buildings hundreds of times amid push to return in office

Open this photo in gallery: A government spokesperson said the pests included – but were ‘not limited to’ – bedbugs (pictured), bats, birds, rodents and other insects.Carolyn Kaster/The Associated Press Insects, bats,... Read more »

Canada promised new parks and nature protection. Has that shifted with Carney in power?

In 2022, Canada hosted a pivotal UN nature summit in Montreal, where the Liberal government led a diplomatic push for a global deal on protecting ecosystems. Countries agreed to conserve 30 per... Read more »

How The Narwhal’s journalism made an impact in 2025

When Carol Linnitt and Emma Gilchrist founded The Narwhal, seven years ago, they made a (some would say quite risky!) bet. Canada’s non-profit news sector was essentially non-existent, and they took that... Read more »

Military espionage case started with claims that Postmedia journalist is linked to Russia: sources

A Canadian military counter-intelligence operative, who stands accused of passing sensitive information to Ukraine, was involved in an investigation into allegations that a leading Canadian defence journalist was a longtime Russian asset.... Read more »