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An annual review of how well the government interacts with Canadians as they access federal benefits suggests more people would turn to online channels, if there was a human around to help them out.

This month, Calgary-based speed skater Ivanie Blondin won gold in five straight races — the 1,500, 3,000 and 5,000 metres. 

Canada's politicians have to listen to one another to address economic rifts that could hinder national unity, Stephen McNeil says, as he adds his voice to calls for changes to the federal government's fiscal stabilization program.

The Taliban said Sunday they have agreed to a temporary ceasefire in Afghanistan, providing a window during which a peace agreement with the United States could be signed.

Quebec police are investigating after a fire broke out in the Villa des Basques seniors' residence in Trois-Pistoles Sunday morning.

Quebec police are investigating after a fire broke out in the Villa des Basques seniors residence in Trois-Pistoles Sunday morning.

Alexis Lafreniè​​​​​​​re's knee injury will keep him out of Canada's next game at the world junior hockey championship, but the star winger hasn't been ruled out for the rest of the tournament.

Ottawa police say the force is investigating an online threat made against public places in the city, including transit and police facilities.

Ukrainian forces and Russia-backed rebels in eastern Ukraine began exchanging scores of prisoners Sunday in a move aimed at ending their five-year-long war.

A big chunk of Ontario remains under a series of Environment Canada's freezing rain warnings.

Environment Canada is warning that a weather system headed for Ontario will bring a messy mix of rain, freezing rain, ice pellets and blowing snow to large parts of the province.

The construction of a $40-billion LNG Canada export facility and work camp in northwestern B.C. is creating new opportunities, but it's also creating challenges for small businesses and local governments attempting to keep up.

The construction of a $40-billion LNG Canada export facility and work camp in northwestern B.C. is creating new opportunities, but it's also creating challenges for small businesses and local governments attempting to keep up.

The National looks back on some of the biggest news stories that shaped our world in 2019

The National looks back on some of the notable names we said goodbye to in 2019

The Tyne Valley Community Sports Centre has been destroyed by fire, according to the community's fire chief.

The Tyne Valley Community Sports Centre has been destroyed by fire, according to the community's fire chief.

A National Farmers Union report released this month says old-fashioned mixed farming combined with new technology can reduce greenhouse gases. It's work already underway in Alberta as more farmers look to adapt to a climate changing around them.

Every year, our readers deliver incredible photos from around the North, and 2019 was no exception. From Northern lights to northern life, here's a look at the best of the year: your top 10, plus 20 honourable mentions.

Montreal pet owners are scrambling to get their pets to the vet on time for the city's new bylaw.

A suspect is in custody after a man stabbed and wounded five people as they gathered at a rabbi's home north of New York City to celebrate Hanukkah.

A suspect is in custody after a man stabbed and wounded five people as they gathered at a rabbi's home north of New York City to celebrate Hanukkah.

A man attacked a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi's home north of New York City late Saturday, stabbing and wounding five people before fleeing in a vehicle, police said.

A man attacked a Hanukkah celebration at a rabbi's home north of New York City late Saturday, stabbing and wounding five people before fleeing in a vehicle, police said.

At least 50 people have died in Bangladesh as cold weather continues to sweep across the country, officials said.

Peel Region is expected to decide early next month whether to save one of the last vestiges of a Victorian-era village.

Two homegrown films are finding success in Hollywood on their own terms — by putting Canadian stories and settings front and centre.

Two homegrown films are finding success in Hollywood on their own terms — by putting Canadian stories and settings front and centre.

Mining lithium for batteries, plus the power source they're charged from, affects an EV’s impact on the environment.

As millions of citizens concerned about climate change poured into the streets of cities and towns during strikes and marches, Ontario's PCs fought the carbon tax, set a less ambitious emissions target and stalled on the push toward it.

Pipeline protests, nuclear energy, climate policy and an enormous oilsands mine are some of the key issues for Canada's oilpatch in 2020.

In 2019, Canadians sent more women to the House of Commons than ever before. But the 98 women elected as MPs occupy just 29 per cent of the seats in the chamber — meaning the House of Commons still doesn't reflect the electorate it was chosen to serve.

The chief minister of India's Uttar Pradesh state has rebuffed accusations from rights groups of police abuses during protests against a new citizenship law, crediting his tough stand with restoring calm to the streets.

North Korea has opened a high-profile political conference to discuss how to overcome "harsh trials and difficulties," state media reported Sunday, days before a year-end deadline set by Pyongyang for Washington to make concessions in nuclear negotiations.

Canada's captain Barrett Hayton has apologized after angering his opponents by keeping his helmet on during the playing of the Russian national anthem following Canada's 6-0 defeat Saturday at the world junior hockey championship.

The British government accidentally published online the addresses of the New Year's Honours 2020 recipients, including people such as Sam Mendes and Olivia Newton-John, it said on Saturday.