School boards are taking it upon themselves to decrease the education achievement and cultural gap between Aboriginal and non-Aboriginal students by increasing the engagement of all students in Aboriginal culture.

As governments withdraw and industry potential heats up in space, real thought needs to go into who will legislate on Mars. 

Say good-bye to scripted talking points. Stephen Harper's Twitter is now giving followers a glimpse into the more personal side of politics.  

As Canada faces a potential shortfall of more than 25,000 truck drivers by 2020, Capital News Online looks at the effect a driver shortage would have on the country's economic growth.

A Liberal MP introduces a private member's bill that would give Canadians discounts on bus, plane and train tickets to encourage cross-Canada travel.

The 2012 federal budget introduced five key changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Advocates hope the user-friendly changes will increase the number of disabled Canadians and their families who use the plan.

The 2012 federal budget introduced five key changes to the Registered Disability Savings Plan. Advocates hope the user-friendly changes will increase the number of disabled Canadians and their families who use the plan.

Jeffrey Delisle sold Canadian secrets to the Russians for five years. How did he get away with it? We find out what it takes to be a successful spy.

Water experts say Canada needs to exert sovereignty over its fresh water to prevent it from being sold for profit. A recently defeated private member's bill indicates Parliament is not ready to take these steps.

Some say the subtleties of romance can’t be taught, but Saskatoon’s Global Gathering Place begs to differ. This immigrant and refugee service centre now offers an info session on the “do’s” and “dont's” of Canadian dating.

In the aftermath of the arrival of the Tamil boat people, the Conservative government wants to stop human smuggling to Canada.  Refugee advocates say the proposed law will only punish those desperate to escape conflict and persecution.

The Terry Fox Run is a popular annual fixture in schools and communities across Canada. But it's no longer just a Canadian event. Today, Fox's inspirational story is motivating people in more than 30 countries to hold runs in support of cancer research.

Mystery surrounds Canada's decision to deny a top Russian senator a diplomatic visa.  Is the government targetting former Cold Warriors?

Birthright citizenship for foreign babies born in Canada could soon come to an end. After receiving complaints from the medical community about foreign nationals giving birth in the country without paying the bill, Immigration Minister Jason Kenney says he wants to stop people taking advanatge of the Canadian immigration system.

Hours after the 9-11 attacks, Canadian officials handed him over to U.S. authorities in the middle of the night. He spent the next five years in American custody where he says he was tortured. Now, Benamar Benatta wants answers, and he wants them from the Canadian government.

Water experts say Canada needs to exert sovereignty over its fresh water to prevent it from being sold for profit. A recently defeated private member's bill indicates Parliament is not ready to take these steps.

When Rick Hansen set out on his Man in Motion World Tour, his goal was simply to raise awareness for spinal cord injury. Twenty five years later, the legacy of his marathon continues. 

The face of the Anglican Church of Canada is changing, and its future is the rapping, blogging, globetrotting Rev. Kyle Wagner