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Pension reform strikes in France shed light on new retirement realities: Canadian experts
Protests erupted in France this week against plans to raise the retirement age, with experts saying that people don’t want to defer their retirement any longer.
21 Jan 2023 | Canada -
COVID-19 in China: Expert says 80% of population have been infected
The possibility of a big COVID-19 rebound in China over the next two or three months is remote as 80% of people have been infected, a prominent government scientist…
21 Jan 2023 | Health -
Alberta’s Snyder first Canadian named to Bull Riding Hall of Fame
It’s been nearly 30 years since Cody Snyder rode his final bull in Fort Worth, Texas.
21 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Building boom continues in Vernon, B.C.
It seems Vernon, B.C.’s building boom is going strong.
21 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Drug poisoning deaths down in Alberta compared to 2021, proportion of opioid deaths up
Drug poisoning deaths in Alberta have once again surpassed the 1,300 mark for a third year in a row.
21 Jan 2023 | Health -
‘Very traumatizing’: Myles Gray’s family unsure they’ll attend April inquest
The family of a man killed during an altercation with Vancouver police seven years ago say they’re doubtful they will attend a coroner’s inquest into his death.
21 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Jarry makes 46 saves in return, Penguins top Senators 4-1
PITTSBURGH (AP) — The Pittsburgh Penguins have spent much of the last month fending off injuries and erratic and occasionally uninspired play.
21 Jan 2023 | Sports -
ABC defends axing Vancouver Renter Office, citing ‘duplication of service’
In a move condemned by Vancouver’s two Green councillors and single OneCity councillor, the reigning ABC party has voted to close down the city’s ‘Renter Office’ du…
21 Jan 2023 | Politics -
‘One last letter of thank you’: Gino Odjick and friend deliver final message
Former Vancouver Canuck and fan favourite Gino Odjick has left a final goodbye for the community he loved.
21 Jan 2023 | Sports -
London Knights blow out Owen Sound 9-1
George Diaco had a goal and three assists as the London Knights blasted the Owen Sound Attack 9-1 at Budweiser Gardens on Friday night.
21 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Manitobans to have say on budget through town halls, community meetings
Manitobans will get to share their two cents on how the government spends money in the upcoming budget.
21 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Third period rally lifts Guelph Storm past Peterborough Petes
A wild third period allowed the Guelph Storm to come out on top in their game against the Peterborough Petes.
21 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Bank of Canada not ready to hit the brakes on rate hikes yet, economists say
Economists don’t believe the Bank of Canada is ready to hit the brakes on its interest rate-hiking cycle just yet, even as signs grow that inflation is easing and t…
20 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Woman seriously hurt after hit-and-run in Vaughan
York Regional Police say a woman has serious injuries after she was hit by a vehicle that fled the scene on Thursday night.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Google laying off 12,000 workers as tech sector job cuts expand
Google is laying off 12,000 workers, becoming the latest tech company to trim staff as the economic boom that the industry rode during the COVID-19 pandemic ebbs.
20 Jan 2023 | Economy -
March for Life returns to Washington with focus on Roe v. Wade
One year ago, the annual March for Life protest against legal abortion took place in Washington amid a mood of undisguised triumph. With a fresh conservative majori…
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
WHO says China making ‘enormous progress’ on vaccinating against COVID-19
The World Health Organization’s immunization director praised China on Friday for making quick progress on vaccinating older people with COVID-19 shots and boosters…
20 Jan 2023 | World -
Hugh Jackman, Laura Dern talk ‘The Son’ and the importance of mental health
As parents themselves, Hugh Jackman and Laura Dern know just how difficult it can be to raise a child today.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
XBB.1.5 variant cases continue to spread in Canada, country’s top doctor says
Detections of the highly-transmissible new COVID-19 variant XBB.1.5 have continued to rise in Canada, but so far it does not appear these infections are leading to …
20 Jan 2023 | Health -
Second person found and charged in fatal August 2021 assault
Toronto police say they have arrested a second outstanding suspect in connection with a fatal assault of a 77-year-old man in August 2021.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Stabbing in Verdun sends one man to hospital
A 22-year-old man is recovering in hospital after a violent stabbing inside a Verdun apartment just after midnight Friday.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Call of the Wilde: Florida Panthers derail Montreal Canadiens with 6-2 trouncing
The injuries are piling up, yet the Montreal Canadiens played one of their best games of the season on Tuesday night, handling the powerhouse Winnipeg Jets with eas…
20 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Vancouver’s last 2 homeless camps cost the city $6M, the cost of 2 more has yet to be calculated
A pair of longstanding homeless encampments in the City of Vancouver have cost taxpayers more than $6 million since 2018, data obtained by Global News shows.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
B.C. promises $50M to harvest wildfire-damaged wood
British Columbia Premier David Eby is promising $50 million from the upcoming budget to help transfer fire-damaged wood from remote areas to pulp mills.
20 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Connor Hellebuyck voted to NHL All-Star Game for Jets
Josh Morrissey will have some company at this year’s NHL All-Star Game.
20 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Edmonton Oilers strike Lightning for 5th straight win: ‘We’ve got some grit to us now’
The Edmonton Oilers extended their winning streak to five games with a 5-3 triumph over the Tampa Bay Lightning Thursday night at Rogers Place.
20 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Vancouver Police Chief Adam Palmer’s contract extended until 2025
The Chief of the Vancouver Police Department will be on the job for a few more years.
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
2 instances of gun violence on Edmonton transit has union calling for more enforcement supports
On the same day last week in Edmonton, guns were used twice to threaten people on Edmonton Transit Service buses — frightening incidents that police say thankfully,…
20 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Celtics take on the Raptors, look for 9th straight victory
Boston Celtics (34-12, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Toronto Raptors (20-26, 11th in the Eastern Conference)
20 Jan 2023 | Sports -
No answers yet on battle tanks for Ukraine as defence ministers weigh risks
Allied defence ministers have yet to reach a breakthrough on the question of whether to supply battle tanks for Ukraine on Friday as Kyiv says the tanks will be vit…
20 Jan 2023 | Ukraine -
Young girl’s family fights to widen access to walking-assistance tool in Quebec
Mila Goolab, a seven-year-old girl with a neurological condition that affects her mobility, isn’t able to walk on her own — but a specialized new device gives her m…
20 Jan 2023 | Health -
Anand meets with defence allies in Germany as Ukraine presses West for tanks
Defence Minister Anita Anand is meeting with dozens of allies at the United States’ Ramstein Air Base in Germany on Friday, where a wave of new military aid for Ukr…
20 Jan 2023 | Ukraine -
ANALYSIS: Fund to fight gun crime a political opportunity for federal Liberals
Across the country, Liberal MPs have spent the week handing out millions of dollars to municipalities to fight gun crime and remind voters about their intention to …
20 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Ex-Reform leader Preston Manning picked to chair review of Alberta’s COVID-19 response
Premier Danielle Smith has struck a committee to investigate how the Alberta government responded to the COVID-19 pandemic, and has appointed former Reform Party le…
20 Jan 2023 | Health -
Singh says no pharmacare bill this year could break NDP’s deal with Liberals
New Democrat Leader Jagmeet Singh says if the Liberal government does not introduce and pass a pharmacare bill in the House of Commons this year, he will consider i…
20 Jan 2023 | Health -
Candidates to replace New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern to begin making their bids
Candidates to replace Jacinda Ardern as New Zealand‘s prime minister after her shock resignation are expected to emerge on Friday ahead of a leadership vote on Sund…
20 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Hussen’s office gave $93k in PR work to senior staffer’s sister’s foodie firm
Housing Minister Ahmed Hussen’s office admitted Thursday night that his senior staffer is the sister of the director of a foodie communications firm that received $…
20 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Ford government to allow out-of-province nurses to start work immediately in Ontario
In a bid to shore up staffing in Ontario’s hospitals, the Ford government is planning new legislation to allow health-care workers from other Canadian provinces imm…
19 Jan 2023 | Health -
Ottawa’s appeal of CAF sexual misconduct class action extension ‘troubling’: law firms
Ottawa’s decision to appeal a recent Federal Court ruling that would extend the deadline for submitting claims in a military sexual misconduct class action settleme…
19 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Elon Musk portrayed as a liar, visionary in Tesla trial over 2018 tweets
Elon Musk was depicted Wednesday as either a liar who callously jeopardized the savings of “regular people” or a well-intentioned visionary as attorneys delivered o…
19 Jan 2023 | World -
Players can decide what causes to support after Provorov opts out of Pride night: NHL
An executive with an LGBTQ advocacy group says he doesn’t want the actions of Ivan Provorov to overshadow all the good that’s happening in hockey.
19 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Minnesota and Toronto meet in non-conference showdown
Toronto Raptors (20-25, 11th in the Eastern Conference) vs. Minnesota Timberwolves (22-24, 10th in the Western Conference)
19 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Police seek 2 suspects after armed robbery at Newmarket, Ont. pharmacy
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in identifying two suspects after an armed robbery was reported at a pharmacy in Newmarket, Ont.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Retail author says Zellers needs more than nostalgia to succeed in today’s market
After a decade-long hiatus, an iconic Canadian retail chain is making a comeback, and Winnipeg will be home to one of 25 locations across the country.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
London, Ont. police seize $100,000 in drugs
Police in London, Ont., charged two women and one man Tuesday with multiple trafficking offences after drugs valued at more than $100,000 were discovered.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Hong Kongers seeking work in Canada could face hurdles as permit program set to expire
For Hong Kong resident Anthony Yip, his road to applying for permanent residency in Canada has been bumpy.
18 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Local advocates excited for ‘bold new approach’ to London, Ont. homeless plan
Local advocates are excited and hopeful about the City of London’s plans to establish a “permanent and sustainable system” for addressing homelessness.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Former London, Ont. teacher skips sex crimes sentencing, police concerned for welfare
London, Ont., police are looking for a former teacher who pleaded guilty to four criminal charges, including possession of child pornography, following sexual invol…
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Kitchener Centre MPP Laura Mae Lindo resigns, joining staff at University of Waterloo
Kitchener Centre MPP Laura Mae Lindo has announced that she is resigning her seat in an open letter posted to Twitter on Wednesday afternoon.
18 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Housing program receives smoke alarms donated to London Fire Department
A housing stability program in London, Ont., is receiving a fresh batch of combination smoke and carbon monoxide alarms thanks to a recent donation from Enbridge Ga…
18 Jan 2023 | Canada