Helicopter pilot rescued from Arctic ice floe tells tale of survival

IQALUIT, Nunavut — A Russian helicopter pilot who spent more than 30 hours on an ice floe after ditching his small helicopter into frigid Arctic waters...

Colleagues appear to bailout finance minister from testifying on Canada’s books

OTTAWA — A Conservative-dominated parliamentary committee voted against a process Monday that would have likely called on Finance Minister Joe Oliver to testify in public about...

Alberta government warns consumers about ride-sharing services such as Uber

EDMONTON — The Alberta government says people are taking a risk if they use ride-sharing services such as Uber. The office of the Superintendent of Insurance...

Large band of storms hit Saskatchewan and Manitoba, damage reported

A large band of severe weather has spawned funnel clouds and produced heavy rain and damaging hail in parts of southern Saskatchewan and Manitoba. Dozens of...

PM announces appointment to the Supreme Court of Canada

Ottawa, Ontario — Prime Minister Stephen Harper today announced the appointment of Mr. Justice Russell Brown to the Supreme Court of Canada. Mr. Justice Brown will fill...

Passionate advocate for homegrown food helms Food Day Canada

TORONTO — A uniquely Canadian meal for 7,000 people is just one of the events being hosted as part of the country’s largest culinary party. Chef...

Team Canada’s record medal count caps a great success story

The outstanding performance of Canadian athletes has topped off the most successful Pan Am Games ever. View image | gettyimages.com   Team Canada won a record...

Federal Gas Tax Fund Delivers for Thornhill, Markham, and Vaughan

The first installment of the annual $2 billion federal transfer is now available for municipal infrastructure. Thornhill — The Honourable Peter Kent, MP for Thornhill, on...

Statement by the Prime Minister of Canada marking the closing of the 2015 Pan American Games

Mohamed Fahmy, Canadian journalist detained in Egypt, braces for verdict

View image | gettyimages.com Mohamed Fahmy’s long-running legal battle is about to hit its climax. A Cairo court is expected to deliver a verdict Thursday for...