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Drag Queen Story Time sparks protest outside Kelowna, B.C. library
The return of drag story time at Kelowna’s downtown library sparked a large protest Saturday morning, with hundreds showing up in support of both sides.
29 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Information session promoting diversity in policing held in Calgary
An information session encouraging immigrant communities to join law enforcement was held on Saturday in hope of spurring more diversity in policing.
29 Jan 2023 | Canada -
A year after the ‘Freedom Convoy,’ Ottawa residents say ‘recovery’ still underway
Sarah Chown’s car now rolls seamlessly through the busy downtown Ottawa intersection that, just one year ago, was made impassible by massive trucks and screaming pr…
28 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Rent control: What tenants should know as rental prices surge across Canada
strong> As inflation and high housing costs continue to bite Canadians, Toronto resident Annie Gibson is concerned and frustrated at the prospect of the rent going …
28 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Ride-hailing available in Vernon, B.C. for the first time
Vernon has its first ride-hailing service.
28 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Vernon, B.C. centenarian who keeps local road clean named Good Citizen of the Year
Vernon, B.C. has a new Good Citizen of the Year.
28 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Natural gas prices down, electricity up in Alberta in February
For a fifth month in a row, natural gas prices in Alberta aren’t high enough to trigger the provincial rebate.
28 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Hospital couldn’t legally hold VPD officer who died by suicide, inquest hears
em>WARNING: This story contains disrobing details that may not be suitable for all readers. Discretion is advised. 28 Jan 2023 | Health
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Dozens turned away after sex, domestic assaults in Winnipeg, jeopardizing criminal cases: nurses
Two nurses who collect evidence after sexual and domestic assaults in Winnipeg say they’ve been forced to turn away dozens of survivors due to staffing shortages si…
28 Jan 2023 | Health -
Police seek suspect after pharmacy robbery reported in Whitby, Ont.
Police are seeking to identify a suspect after a pharmacy was robbed in Whitby, Ont.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival announces upcoming event with new vision and location
The SaskTel Saskatchewan Jazz Festival is back this summer — and this year it has new home.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
129 ‘neglected’ cattle seized from B.C. property where SPCA says dead cows were also found
The SPCA says it has seized 129 cattle from a property in B.C.’s Interior, alleging that they were seriously neglected.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Dozens in Sudbury may have received used needles in exchange program
An organization running a needle exchange program for harm reduction in Sudbury, Ont., says approximately 40 people may have received used needles over the last six…
27 Jan 2023 | Health -
Regina basketball player gets ready for Special Olympics in Berlin, Germany
Berlin, Germany will be hosting the 2023 Special Olympics from June 17 to 25, with 7,000 athletes competing in 24 sports.
27 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Greenbelt is Ontario’s jurisdiction, Ford says after federal minister raises concerns
The Greenbelt is provincial jurisdiction, Ontario Premier Doug Ford said Friday after the federal environment minister indicated he’d consider intervening in Ford’s…
27 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Michael Simpson shuts out Knights as London starts road trip
Londoner Michael Simpson made 35 saves to shut out his hometown team 3-0 at the Peterborough Memorial Centre on Thursday night.
27 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Grim federal report confirms Metro Vancouver has Canada’s toughest rental market
The latest look at Metro Vancouver’s rental market by Canada’s federal housing agency provided a grim outlook that’s likely no surprise to tenants across the region.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Collisions on city streets, Highway 401 spike in Kingston, Ont. region during winter storm
Most area residents started Thursday by digging their vehicles out following a snowstorm that blew through the region Wednesday evening and into Thursday morning.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Province providing rent subsidies for Lions Place residents
After months of residents voicing concerns over the sale of the Lions Place housing complex and potential rent increases, the province is stepping in to try and que…
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens brought down by Detroit Red Wings in 4-3 OT loss
The Montreal Canadiens may be injury-riddled, but they are playing strong competitive hockey despite it all.
27 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Late comeback bid falls short as Jets lose to Sabres 3-2
Turns out, it’s pretty hard to win in the NHL when you’re dominated for the majority of the game.
27 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Suicidal VPD officer released from hospital within 2 hours night before death, inquest hears
strong>WARNING: This story contains disturbing details and may not be suitable for all readers. 27 Jan 2023 | Health
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Polar vortex sweeping across Alberta to trigger plummeting temperatures
Prepare yourself, Alberta — winter weather is returning.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
The Walt Disney Company to mark 100th anniversary with new experiences
The Walt Disney Company was founded in October 1923 by Walt Disney and his brother Roy in Hollywood, Calif.
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Fighting the rise in antisemitism through Holocaust education
On a grey January morning, parked outside a high school in York Region, there is a large bright blue bus with the words “Tour for Humanity.”
27 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Golden State faces Toronto on 4-game home skid
Toronto Raptors (22-27, 12th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Golden State Warriors (23-24, eighth in the Western Conference)
26 Jan 2023 | Sports -
B.C. man frees trapped moose from wire fence
A B.C. man quickly jumped into action to save an entangled animal much larger than him.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Second round of Manitoba inflation aid touted as bigger and more widespread
The Manitoba government is set to announce a second, bigger round of financial aid to help people deal with the rising cost of living.
26 Jan 2023 | Politics -
‘I’m so sorry’: Inquest hears final words of VPD officer who died by suicide
em>WARNING: This story contains details that may be disturbing to some readers. Discretion is advised. 26 Jan 2023 | Canada
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Plunging temperatures forecast with ‘cold spell’ coming for most of B.C.
Break out the parkas, British Columbia, the winter weather is back.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Kelowna, B.C. pilot project aims to keep the homeless warm during cold snaps
The City of Kelowna is taking a page out of Montreal’s book as it tries to find ways to keep homeless people warm during cold snaps.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Family of man found dead in Keremeos, B.C. frustrated with RCMP process
It’s been nearly a year since the body of Luke Durling was found inside a Keremeos, B.C., home, and still his family says they have many unanswered questions surrou…
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Okanagan teams prepare ahead of COHA Swinging with the Stars fundraising event
Dustyn Baulkham of Rebellious Unicorns and performance artist Ella Lamoureux have joined forces to compete in the annual Swinging with the Stars fundraiser for the …
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Collision involving snow plow shuts down Toronto intersection
A major intersection in Toronto was closed Wednesday evening after a snow plow collided with a set of lights.
26 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Global News launches politics channel on Telegram
Global News has launched an official Telegram channel, where you can find the latest political news in Canada.
25 Jan 2023 | Politics -
U.S. to send 31 Abrams tanks to Ukraine as Germany breaks Leopard deadlock
Germany and the United States said Wednesday they will send battle tanks to Ukraine, the first stage of a coordinated effort by the West to provide dozens of the he…
25 Jan 2023 | Ukraine -
Rogers-Shaw deal: Decision will be made ‘in due course,’ says minister amid committee probe
The federal government’s decision whether or not to approve a $26-billion merger of Rogers Communications Inc. and Shaw Communications Inc. will focus on making sur…
25 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Trudeau to hold health-care funding talks with premiers next month, sources say
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Canada’s premiers will meet in Ottawa next month in a bid to find a new funding deal for health care.
25 Jan 2023 | Health -
Alberta musician becomes artisan harpmaker
It takes an incredible amount of precision in this artisan craft, and Jamie Newsom, who makes classical instruments from raw material has the gift.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Surrey RCMP looking for help identifying suspect after woman groped by stranger
RCMP in Surrey, B.C., are releasing an image of a suspect after a woman was sexually assaulted in the Whalley neighborhood Monday morning.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
RCMP probing discovery of man’s body in car after minor Vancouver Island crash
RCMP on Vancouver Island are investigating the discovery of a deceased man under unusual circumstances.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
RCMP ask for tips after discovery of human remains in western Manitoba
RCMP are putting the call out for tips after the discovery of human remains has now turned into a homicide investigation in western Manitoba.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Winnipeg man behind bars after string of East St. Paul, Man. property crimes: RCMP
A 23-year-old Winnipeg man is behind bars in connection with several instances of property crime in East St. Paul, Man.
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Hundreds of deer invade farmer’s yard in Dundurn, Sask., destroying feed, shrubs, fences
A farm in Dundurn, Sask., has become home to hundreds of deer this year, where they pick bits of barley, canola, and peas off the ground scattered amongst grain bin…
25 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Hussen defends contract linked to staffer’s sister, won’t rule out rehiring firm
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen says his constituency office “followed all the rules” when it hired a firm with family ties to a staffer working in his office.
25 Jan 2023 | Politics -
‘Fill-the-gaps’ programs can’t replace Liberal promise of pharmacare, advocates say
As political pressure builds on the federal Liberals’ pledge to usher in Canada’s first ever national drug coverage program, questions are being raised about implem…
24 Jan 2023 | Health -
Pentagon mum on Ukraine tanks amid reports of German, U.S. donations to Kyiv
The Pentagon is not saying whether it’s aware of any decision by allied governments to give battle tanks for Ukraine amid reports suggesting German and American off…
24 Jan 2023 | Ukraine -
Animated short ‘The Flying Sailor’ about Halifax explosion snags Oscar nom
em>The Flying Sailor, an animated short film based on a story about one of the victims in the 1917 Halifax explosion, is the third project Wendy Tilby and Amanda Fo…
24 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Will prices eventually fall in Canada? Why experts say deflation is unlikely
What goes up doesn’t necessarily come down.
23 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Senators play the Jets in a non-conference matchup
Winnipeg Jets (29-16-1, second in the Central Division) vs. Ottawa Senators (20-22-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division)
21 Jan 2023 | Sports