With religious attacks incredibly rare in Canada, the country has been left shocked by the mosque murders in Quebec that has left six people dead and another eight wounded. To tell us now about what we know about the alleged gunman we are joined by CBC reporter Sabrina Marandola.

Prime Minister Bill English says it remains unclear whether a US travel ban applies to New Zealanders who also hold a passport from Muslim-majority countries.

Eli Orzessek enjoys 'the king of rooms' at this hotel in a beautiful Canadian city.

Six people have been killed and eight wounded after gunmen opened fire in a Quebec City mosque.

Tess Nichol finds there's plenty to do in Whistler, even when you don't feel like hitting the slopes.

Prime Minister Bill English has a duty to speak out against US President Donald Trump's ban on Muslim travellers, the Green Party says.

Tess Nichol is all the richer for spotting a humpback whale and witnessing swooping bald eagles at an exclusive resort in British Columbia.

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Donald Trump took steps to advance construction of the controversial Keystone XL and Dakota Access oil pipelines.

When the six Canadians and two French nationals reached the border at Saint-Bernard-de-Lacolle, in Quebec, they ran into trouble, writes Amanda Erickson.

A brand new birthday present saved the life of one snowboarder, whose terrifying ride through an avalanche was captured on his helmet cam.

COMMENT: Keep making the resolution, and keep at it every day.

American Apparel, once a high-flying retailer that peaked at more than $600 million in sales, is headed toward liquidation.

In surveillance camera footage, the suspects wore no masks - just bushy tails.

The funeral for the three family members killed in a Flat Bush house fire will be held in Manukau today.

Dogs are considered property and have 'no familial rights', a Canadian judge said when rejecting separated couple's application to sort out pets' living arrangements

Details of a drug operation involving a former porn star, her 23-year-old friend and a luxury cruise ship have been revealed.

Three Canadians arrested in one of Australia's biggest cocaine busts after a lavish world cruise they recorded on Instagram faced court this morning

Some may consider the Canadian police department's punishment cruel and unusual.

Canadian police have uncovered $30,000 worth of stolen Nutella as part of a investigation into a crime syndicate linked to drug trafficking, car theft.

Granola and oatmeal lovers in the U.S. may need to prepare for some sticker shock.

John Key has a new bromance, this time with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau.

COMMENT: The navies of the United States, Australia and Canada are joining New Zealand's earthquake relief effort.

An alleged rape victim who was asked by judge why she didn't just "keep her knees together" is now forced to field questions about suspect's penis size.

Canadian man goes diving for sea cucumbers, stumbles across missing US nuclear weapon.

Prince Harry has spent the last week with new girlfriend Meghan Markle after jetting off to Canada in secret.

A bombshell hit London this week: Mark Carney, the most powerful man in the British economy, will only be in his job until mid-2019.

Prince Harry has scrapped a secret trip to Canada to meet with new love Meghan Markle after details of their alleged six-month relationship emerged.

Vancouver is like Wellington when it comes to quality food - it's absolutely teeming with top quality places to grab a bite to eat.

A year after a surprise election victory, Canada's Prime Minister is still riding a wave of popularity.

The Yukon offers up fascinating culture and abundant wilderness in equal measure.