If you're planning on shopping on U.S. Web sites and having goods shipped to Canada, don't let hidden costs catch you by surprise. Shipping charges and exchange rates are usually ... Read More

In World War I, Lieutenant-General Arthur Currie, Commander of the Canadian Corps, was reluctant to send Canadian troops into the Battle of Passchendaele. He was horrified at the sight of ... Read More

Elections Canada is making it as easy as possible for Canadians to vote in the upcoming federal election. So even if you're going to be down south on October 14, ... Read More

If you are a Canadian citizen who will be at least 18 years old on election day October 14, 2008 and are living outside Canada temporarily, you may be able ... Read More

In October 1970, two cells of the Front de Libération du Québec (FLQ), a revolutionary organization promoting an independent and socialist Quebec, kidnapped British Trade Commissioner James Cross and Quebec ... Read More

As Canadians start into the third federal election campaign in just over four years, you'll be hearing politicians eagerly claiming historic firsts. Have a look at Canadian Election Firsts to ... Read More

With the death toll at 13 and the number of cases of listeria food poisoning from contaminated meat products still rising, the federal government has announced the terms of reference ... Read More

Most Canadians 65 years old and over are eligible for the Canada Old Age Security Pension. You may even be eligible if you live outside Canada. It's not automatic though ... Read More

A massive 6-week general strike in Winnipeg in 1919 nearly crippled the city. The 30,000 striking workers were generally peaceful and worked to maintain essential services, but authorities reacted aggressively. ... Read More