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Carbon emissions in Canada in 2022 were the lowest they have been in 25 years, excluding the first two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, according to new federal data. Ottawa boasts its climate policies are working, so Mackenzie Gray has a reality check on whether Canada is actually on track to meet its emission reduction...

The campaign to boycott Loblaw stores has officially kicked off, but will Canadians stop shopping at the grocery giant’s various banners — including the Real Canadian Superstore, Shoppers Drug Mart, No Frills, T&T, Zehrs, Provigo, and Dominion? Anne Gaviola explains what’s prompted the boycott, and whether it will have a meaningful impact.

Maple syrup is a Canadian staple, but unseasonably warm winters have led to a five-year low in production of the sugary condiment, according to Statistics Canada. Manitoba could help, though. Melissa Ridgen visits the town of McCreary to explain how the province could give Canada’s maple syrup industry a much-needed boost.

Federal Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault laid out the country’s National Inventory Report on greenhouse gas emissions for 2022 on Thursday. Though emissions are now the lowest they’ve been in 25 years, according to the report, the same report also shows Canada added 708 million tonnes of greenhouse gases in 2022.

The pursuit for the Professional Women’s Hockey League’s ultimate prize – the Walter Cup – is heating up. Three teams are chasing the final two playoff positions this weekend. But throughout the entire inaugural season, two Canadian players have gone above and beyond to grow the game. Mike Drolet explains.

Canada’s Competition Bureau is investigating Lululemon over concerns the company is misleading consumers about its environmental impacts, after an advocacy group filed a complaint with the federal watchdog alleging “greenwashing.” In a statement to Global News, a Competition Bureau spokesperson confirmed the Bureau “has commenced an investigation under the Competition Act into the alleged deceptive...

The debate on the opioid crisis in Canada continued in the House of Commons on Tuesday with Conservative Party of Canada Leader Pierre Poilievre asking Prime Minister Justin Trudeau whether Toronto would be next to decriminalize possession of hard drugs after the city of Vancouver took the measure. Conservative MP Kerry Findlay followed up the...

If you’re looking for an escape to nature over the May long weekend, Marie-Hélène Brisson from Parks Canada joins Ross Hull to discuss some hidden gems at Canada’s National Parks.

Energy is a major topic around the world and educating our youth is essential to building a sustainable future. Mila Mezei with Inside Education along with teachers Julie Arsenault and Amanda Green joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about a grant that helps fund teacher energy initiatives.

The federal government revealed billions of dollars in new spending in Budget 2024, including funding to boost Canada’s productivity, which is in serious trouble. Abigail Bimman explains how Ottawa plans to address the problem, and why the measure could backfire.

On Parliament Hill, there is worry about the safety of federal politicians. Increasingly intense political rhetoric, division on the streets and online is causing some politicians to step away altogether. Mackenize Gray reports.

While many 23-year-olds in Canada are just getting their sea legs when it comes to drinking. Max Brayer is sailing toward a decorated career as a sommelier

April jobs numbers are out, and camping is on the rise thanks to soaring hotel costs. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.

Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Tuesday, while in Saskatoon, Sask., that the federal government will offer up to $5 billion in loan guarantees to support Indigenous communities seeking ownership stakes in natural resources and energy projects.

We check in with Kelly Higginson, Restaurants Canada CEO, to talk about their call to the Nova Scotia government to provide financial aid to restaurants struggling with minimum wage increases.

May 1 marks the beginning of a grassroots movement to boycott the Loblaw chain for a month over the rising price of groceries. But will it work? Kristen Robinson reports.

The Dyslexia Canada Educational Excellence Award winners have been announced and a teacher from Montreal is a recipient for her innovative literacy work. Full-time elementary resource teacher Melanie Brethour joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about what the award means to her and why she is such a passionate advocate for dyslexia...

As Canada’s child-care plan continues to make progress towards $10-a-day service for families nationally, affordability targets have been surpassed — but a new report shows parents and caregivers are having difficulty finding care, depending on where they live. As Sean Previl reports, parents are feeling “left in limbo” as some can’t go back to work...

Shortly after Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, Canada issued a slew of sanctions, freezing the assets of alleged Russian oligarchs. Nine people have since been removed from the list, and billionaire Igor Makarov is also trying to get dropped. But as Jeff Semple reports, Makarov’s plan may have backfired.