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Inspired by the character Clark Griswold from National Lampoon's Christmas Vacation, Trevor Allen set out to create an unforgettable Christmas light show. On Tuesday night, he awoke to a big black truck razing part of his creation.

Princess Anne - a no-nonsense, all-business royal - was the unlikely focus of frenzied chatter online and elsewhere Wednesday after a video had some people convinced the Queen’s only daughter had snubbed U.S. President Donald Trump the night before.

Ringed seals in Nunavut are facing changes in their habitats because of climate change, a group of wildlife advisers say.

Canada's Indigenous Services Minister has pledged to financially support suicide prevention strategies for First Nations communities. The Assembly of First Nations plans to draft a national strategy, while First Nations in Saskatchewan say they're ready to roll out an existing strategy once they get money.

A potential return of Major League Baseball to Montreal is on hold until at least 2028 after the mayor of St. Petersburg, Fla., said negotiations to split the Tampa Bay Rays' home dates have ended.

Federal opposition leaders met with their parliamentary caucuses today — and both the Conservative and NDP leaders put Prime Minister Justin Trudeau on notice that he's coming back to a Parliament eager to hold him to account.

A national democratic watchdog wants the RCMP to investigate the firing of Alberta's election commissioner, who was in the midst of an ongoing probe into the province's governing party. 

Pakistani investigators have confirmed at least 629 girls and women from across the country were sold as brides to Chinese men and taken to China — but their work to curtail the trafficking is being thwarted.

Canada's top court will decide Thursday whether to hear an appeal from a 95-year-old ex-Nazi interpreter fighting to retain his Canadian citizenship, a decision that could ultimately lead to Helmut Oberlander's deportation.

Canada's top court will decide Thursday whether to hear an appeal from a 95-year-old ex-Nazi interpreter fighting to retain his Canadian citizenship, a decision that could ultimately lead to Helmut Oberlander's deportation.

We've received a lot of questions from readers and viewers during our special series Vape Fail, which has been examining some of the policy failures that led to the adoption of vaping as a smoking alternative. Today, two experts and The National's co-host Andrew Chang are answering some of them live on Facebook and YouTube.

We received a lot of questions from readers and viewers during our series Vape Fail, which has been examining some of the policy failures that led to the adoption of vaping as a smoking alternative. Today, two experts and The National's co-host Andrew Chang are answering some of them live on Facebook and YouTube.

One woman in Six Nations of the Grand River says there's a severe lack of Indigenous representation in most stock imagery available online, and she's excited to now work for a company that's building its own image library for community use — "it gives people a chance to see who we really are."

Zoe, a yellow Labrador mix, was believed to be dead until a hunter posted a photo on Facebook of a skinny dog foraging for food on his property. Now her owners have renewed hopes of bringing her home.

Another of the aircraft that carry the prime minister on international trips has been grounded — this time because of an issue with its engine.

Ontario’s auditor general says the Ford government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and battle climate change is not supported by sound evidence.

Ontario’s auditor general says the Ford government’s plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and battle climate change is not supported by sound evidence.

It took decades for the massacre to be recognized as a targeted, anti-feminist attack. Montreal is still struggling to understand the violence on Dec. 6, 1989.

The provincial government is boosting the commission percentages for licensed cannabis retailers and banning cannabis vape products in Newfoundland and Labrador for now.

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett said Wednesday that Ottawa is moving forward with proposed legislation on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). 

Crown-Indigenous Relations Minister Carolyn Bennett said Wednesday that Ottawa is moving forward with proposed legislation on the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP). 

President's Choice brand coleslaw has been recalled by Loblaws due to possible salmonella contamination, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency says.

The Bank of Canada has held its benchmark overnight interest rate at 1.75 per cent, as widely expected by analysts.

The Saskatoon police say they have arrested someone after threats to an east side high school were made online. The map, which was originally posted on social media, included information on where shooters would be set up, how they would disguise themselves and where they would be targeting victims.

The average Canadian family will pay up to an extra $487 for food next year, according to an annual report involving Halifax and Ontario university researchers that highlights climate change as a culprit for rising prices, especially in the produce department.

Public high schools across Ontario are shut down today as teachers stage a one-day strike amid tense contract talks with Doug Ford's government. 

Four law school professors gave lessons on American history and presidential politics before the House judiciary committee hearing on Wednesday, with all but one arguing that President Donald Trump's conduct with Ukraine meets the definition of "high crimes and misdemeanours" required in the constitution for impeachable offences.

The U.S. House judiciary committee opens its first impeachment hearing, moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his office for personal political gain and then obstructed Congress's investigation.

The U.S. House judiciary committee opens its first impeachment hearing, moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his office for personal political gain and then obstructed Congress's investigation.

The U.S. House judiciary committee opens its first impeachment hearing, moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his office for personal political gain and then obstructed Congress's investigation.

The U.S. House judiciary committee, which would be responsible for drafting any articles of impeachment concerning President Donald Trump, is holding its first hearings this mornings after the release of a 300-page report by colleagues on the administration's dealings with Ukraine.

The U.S. House judiciary committee, which would be responsible for drafting any articles of impeachment concerning President Donald Trump, is holding its first hearings this mornings after the release of a 300-page report by colleagues on the administration's dealings with Ukraine.

The U.S. House judiciary committee is moving swiftly to weigh findings by fellow lawmakers that President Donald Trump misused the power of his office for personal political gain and then obstructed Congress's investigation as possible grounds for impeachment.

Former Vancouver police constable Dave Dickson said the case brings him some closure. But it also stirs memories of a time when women were disappearing from the streets of the Downtown Eastside, and police were failing to investigate because the women were Indigenous, drugs users, or sex workers.

Hamilton police say at 16-year-old boy has been transported to hospital for examination. The baby girl has serious injuries, but is expected to survive.

Hamilton police say part of Rymal Road is closed to investigate, and a tactical unit and incident commander is on scene. 

Hamilton police say part of Rymal Road is closed to investigate, and a tactical unit and incident commander is on scene. 

Hamilton police say the teen has been transported to hospital for examination. The baby girl has serious injuries, but is expected to survive.

Hundreds of additional RCMP officers and civilian members will join Alberta's ranks over the next four years as part of the province's ongoing offensive to combat rural crime.

The Longueuil police service is investigating the case, and believe there could be other victims from other parts of Canada and the U.S. Anyone with information is being asked to come forward.

A Moncton woman put out a call on social media asking kids to send Christmas cards to military personnel serving overseas during the holidays. In just two weeks, she's collected 600.

Donald Trump called Justin Trudeau "two-faced" this morning, hours after the Canadian prime minister was caught seemingly venting about the U.S. president on camera as the leaders gathered in London for the NATO summit.

It was an unguarded misery-loves-company moment that went viral. It ended with U.S. President Donald Trump taking another personal shot at Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, calling him "two-faced."

After a day of discussions that publicly highlighted some of the divisions within NATO, the leaders of the 29 member states are taking their arguments behind closed doors at a luxury golf course and resort near Watford, on the outskirts of the British capital.

After a day that highlighted some of the divisions within NATO, the leaders of the 29 member states are taking their arguments behind closed doors at a luxury golf course and resort near Watford, on the outskirts of the British capital.

An eyewitness says when he tried to help fight the fire, there was no water available for the fire truck to use.

A family is devastated after their food truck trailer, which was set to open later this month, was stolen. The Woodshed Poutinerie was built on a family dream as a way to honour a loved one that passed.

Despite a $300 million agreement with Ottawa, only 151 new affordable housing units are planned across New Brunswick in the first 3 years of the action plan.

Paramjit Basanti has been married to his wife, Charanjit, for over 20 years. In all that time, they've only been together about 18 months because multiple attempts to sponsor her for Canadian permanent residency have failed. His lawyer says it's a symptom of bigger problems.

As Montreal prepares to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the École Polytechnique massacre, pressure is growing on the Trudeau government to follow through on its campaign commitment for tighter gun control — and go further in cracking down on handguns.