Statistically, someone across our vast home and native land is likely to have less-than-ideal weather for the Canada Day holiday. If it's the turn of your corner of Canada this year, take heart: At ...

In 1847, the first U.S. postage stamps were issued. In 1859, the first intercollegiate baseball game was played in Pittsfield, Mass., and it was a high-scoring contest. Amherst beat Williams, 66-32.

The first day of July is annually dedicated to Canada Day, a commemoration of the Canadian Confederation's establishment. This momentous occasion, central to the nation's past, transpired in 1867 as ...

OTTAWA--Canada's Liberal government formally introduced a parliamentary motion Tuesday to implement a middle-income tax cut, moving quickly to implement its economic agenda. The motion arrived hours ...

July 1, “Canada Day,” had me traveling north to Toronto. I spent the three hours listening to a disc jockey hailing bands as diverse as Celtic-inspired reels from the far-flung Maritime provinces to ...

Prime Minister Mark Carney will meet his pledge to eliminate the country’s internal trade barriers by July 1. But economists say it’s not a substitute for lost U.S. trade. By Ian Austen Reporting from ...