Elizabeth Palmieri

Republican Senator Jeff Flake delivered a scathing speech in Washington this week, warning about the threats that Donald Trump’s politics pose to American democracy and decency. Here are his seven most powerful points.

Wonder what it’s like to balance university life and swim competitions? Let record-setting Olympic swimmer Kylie Masse explain.

"He put passion into everything he did." Tragically Hip fans pay tribute to fallen frontman and Canadian musical icon Gord Downie in his hometown Kingston, Ont.

Watch Justin Trudeau’s heartfelt statement about the death of Tragically Hip frontman Gord Downie. The prime minister says he has drawn “inspiration and strength” from Downie’s devotion to making Canada a better place.

Watch Justin Trudeau try to keep a straight face during Donald Trump’s theatrical statements on the potential dissolve of NAFTA, nuclear arsenals, and fake news.

Maddy, Senior Toy Correspondent for Maclean’s, explains the five reasons why Toys "R" Us is filing for bankruptcy.

Climatologist David Phillips explains how hurricanes can trigger more natural disasters, which make recovery that much more difficult for devastated areas.

David Johnston speaks with Paul Wells about the rise of distrust in Canada, the future of the monarchy, and what he plans to do next.

Automobile production has already come up as a key issue in NAFTA talks. With Trump entertaining an American-made quota, what’s at stake for Canada’s auto industry?

Watch NASA’s striking footage from outer space of the devastating Category 4 hurricane that consumed the central Texas coast on August 24.