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How to stay consistent with New Year resolutions
A new year brings new opportunities to hit those resolutions in health, finances or education.
03 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Jeremy Renner in critical but stable condition after snow-plowing accident
em>The Avengers star Jeremy Renner is being treated for serious injuries that happened while he was plowing snow, the actor’s representative said.
02 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Quebecers are listening to less local music, musicians hope federal streaming bill will help
Quebecers are increasingly streaming music online but listening less often to francophone artists, a trend members of the province’s music industry hope will be rev…
02 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Saskatoon police found the missing person they were looking for
Saskatoon Police has found the missing person that they had requested assistance for.
02 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Canada looking at ‘variety of options’ for planned firearm buyback program: Mendicino
The federal government is “looking at a variety of options” to carry out a planned buyback of banned firearms — including enlisting outside help, Public Safety Mini…
02 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Kathy Hochul sworn in as elected New York governor: ‘Some fights we have to take on’
New York Governor Kathy Hochul was sworn in for her first elected term on Sunday, making history as the first woman elected to the position in the state.
02 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Preparations for ice fishing village underway in Lockport, Man.
Ice fishing enthusiasts in Manitoba will soon have the perfect spot to drop their lines as preparations for a new ice fishing village are underway in Lockport.
02 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Political scientists weigh in on how Alberta’s upcoming provincial election may shape up
It’s a new year and Albertans can expect more fireworks when it comes to provincial politics.
02 Jan 2023 | Politics -
Lucchini scores 1st, Senators end Sabres’ 6-game win streak
OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Jacob Lucchini’s first NHL goal was the eventual winner as the Ottawa Senators beat Buffalo 3-1 Sunday night and snapped the Sabres’ six-game…
02 Jan 2023 | Sports -
Will 2023 be the year COVID-19 becomes endemic in Canada? Experts weigh in
As Canadians close the door to 2022 and look ahead to the new year, many may be hopeful they can also look forward to good news when it comes to COVID-19.
01 Jan 2023 | Health -
Could prefab homes solve Canada’s housing crisis? ‘It’s like an orchestra’
Canada is facing a housing crisis — the number of homes needed in the country keeps growing but not the number of people needed to build those homes. As homebuilder…
01 Jan 2023 | Canada -
Canada’s ban on foreign homebuyers comes into effect on Jan. 1. Here’s what to know
As the New Year rolls around, so too will a promised ban on foreign homebuyers by the federal government amid growing pressure to make housing more affordable for C…
01 Jan 2023 | Economy -
Saskatchewan’s top five stories of 2022
There were plenty of news stories to choose from in 2022 as Global News counts down the top five Saskatchewan stories of the year. Here they are:
01 Jan 2023 | Canada -
At least nine people killed during New Year’s stampede in Uganda
A stampede during New Year’s celebrations at a popular mall in Uganda’s capital, Kampala, left at least nine people dead, including children, police said Sunday.
01 Jan 2023 | World -
Conservative leader calls for stricter bail policies after Ontario police officer killed
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is calling on the federal government to reverse bail policies included in Bill C-75 after another police officer was killed in …
31 Dec 2022 | Politics -
WHO urges China to share more COVID info amid viral surge, transparency concerns
The World Health Organization is urging Chinese health officials to share more detailed and timely information on the COVID-19 situation in the country amid concern…
31 Dec 2022 | Health -
Want to make First Nations policing an essential service? Fund it, advocate says
The head of the First Nations Chiefs of Police Association says he hopes a federal bill in the works that aims to make Indigenous policing an essential service will…
30 Dec 2022 | Politics -
People are ‘hurting,’ Poilievre says as O’Toole slams ‘F Trudeau’ flags
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre doesn’t like “rage,” and he doesn’t like profanity-laden flags about Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, he told reporters on Friday.
30 Dec 2022 | Politics -
‘Miserable service’: Poilievre calls on feds to step up on air passenger rights
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says Ottawa must do more to hold airlines accountable for “breaking their word” to passengers and leaving them stranded in airp…
30 Dec 2022 | Politics -
Fog advisories continue for good chunk of central Alberta
Fog advisories were issued in parts of central Alberta on Thursday night, with Environment and Climate Change Canada warning that “near zero visibility in fog is ex…
30 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Red Wings host the Senators after Dominik’s 2-goal game
Ottawa Senators (16-16-3, seventh in the Atlantic Division) vs. Detroit Red Wings (15-12-7, fourth in the Atlantic Division)
30 Dec 2022 | Sports -
Canada housing market outlook 2023: Here’s what buyers and sellers can expect
After years of frenzy in Canada’s housing market during the COVID-19 pandemic, 2022 saw a reversal across much of the industry as the Bank of Canada’s interest rate…
30 Dec 2022 | Economy -
1 dead after crash on Highway 401 in Pickering involving wrong-way driver: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say one person is dead following a three-vehicle crash on Highway 401 in Pickering that involved a wrong-way driver.
30 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Alberta set for 2023 election: Smith just got the job, Notley wants it back
Premier Danielle Smith’s wood-panelled third-floor legislature office is bereft of bric-a-brac.
29 Dec 2022 | Politics -
New tech gadgets are making it harder to escape domestic abuse: advocates
A phone, a smart home, a digitally connected car — these are the tools of digital domestic abuse that anti-violence experts say is on the rise.
28 Dec 2022 | Health -
China to resume issuing passports, visas for travel abroad despite COVID-19 surge
China says it will resume issuing passports for tourism in another big step away from anti-virus controls that isolated the country for almost three years, setting …
28 Dec 2022 | Health -
Ukraine war, ‘Freedom Convoy’ among top news stories of 2022 for Canadians: poll
The war in Ukraine and the “Freedom Convoy” protests were overwhelmingly chosen by Canadians as the top news stories of 2022, a new poll suggests, with economic con…
28 Dec 2022 | Ukraine -
Maple Leafs bring win streak into game against the Coyotes
Toronto Maple Leafs (21-7-6, second in the Atlantic Division) vs. Arizona Coyotes (11-16-5, seventh in the Central Division)
28 Dec 2022 | Sports -
OPP expected to announce charges into fatal shooting of officer
HAGERSVILLE, Ont. — Charges are expected to be announced today regarding a police investigation into a shooting that left an Ontario Provincial Police officer dead …
28 Dec 2022 | Canada -
$1.4M provided to improve training of Saskatchewan caregivers treating substance abuse
Prairie Harm Reduction, Saskatchewan Polytechnic, and Saskatchewan Association for Safe Workplaces and Health (SASWH) have partnered to address stigma, discriminati…
27 Dec 2022 | Health -
Beijing, Shanghai residents back to work as COVID outbreak continues in China
Mask-wearing Beijing and Shanghai commuters crowded subway trains on Monday as China’s two biggest cities edged closer to living with COVID-19 even as frontline med…
27 Dec 2022 | Health -
Pope Francis pleas for end to ‘icy winds of war’ in Ukraine in Christmas message
Pope Francis used his Christmas message Sunday to lament the “icy winds of war” buffeting humanity and to make an impassioned plea for an immediate end to the fight…
26 Dec 2022 | World -
As recession fears grow for 2023, Trudeau warns: ‘It’s going to be a tough year’
As indications grow that Canada could be headed for a recession, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has a warning for Canadians: next year will be “tough.”
26 Dec 2022 | Ukraine -
Near half of Canadians want a 2023 election, says Ipsos poll. But should Trudeau run?
Nearly half of Canadians want there to be a federal election in 2023, according to a new poll from Ipsos.
26 Dec 2022 | Politics -
‘That’s So Raven’ actor Orlando Brown pleads not guilty to assault charges
Former child star Orlando Brown has pleaded not guilty to misdemeanor assault charges stemming from an alleged altercation in Lima, Ohio.
25 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Sitiveni Rabuka elected prime minister of Fiji by lawmakers
Sitiveni Rabuka became Fiji‘s prime minister on Saturday after a coalition of parties voted to install him, signaling an end to Frank Bainimarama’s 16 years in powe…
24 Dec 2022 | Politics -
B.C. warned of ‘considerable’ avalanche risk in midst of winter storm
A non-profit organization dedicated to public avalanche safety is warning British Columbians of “considerable” risk on Friday due to the winter storm.
23 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Concerned neighbour calls police over ‘Cousin Eddie’ Christmas display
A Kentucky family caused quite the commotion this week with their “Cousin Eddie” Christmas display, prompting a police response after a concerned neighbour called i…
23 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Regina businesses buzzing as last-minute shopping blitz underway
It was the week before Christmas, and all through Regina, malls and shops were buzzing.
23 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Poilievre defends safe supply criticisms, says programs ‘perpetuating’ addiction
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is defending his criticism of programs that offer what experts call a safer supply of drugs to Canadians with addictions as a t…
22 Dec 2022 | Health -
Scar-free healing? University of Calgary researchers say reindeer could hold key to success
Reindeer could hold the key to regenerative healing in humans and animals, says research led by the faculty of veterinary medicine at the University of Calgary.
21 Dec 2022 | Health -
Environment Canada urges London-Middlesex residents to ‘alter holiday plans’ ahead of storm
Environment Canada continues to warn most parts of southern Ontario ahead of a major winter storm expected to blow into the holiday weekend, urging London-Middlesex…
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Saskatchewan’s population reaches 1.2 million for first time
Saskatchewan’s population has reached 1.2 million for the first time ever.
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Longtime Dream Lottery supporter from Petrolia, Ont. wins grand prize
A longtime supporter of the Dream Lottery has finally drawn a lucky ticket after being crowned the contest’s grand prize winner.
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
City of Barrie looking for public feedback on community safety
The City of Barrie is looking for the community’s perspective on public safety through a new online survey.
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
82-year-old Walmart worker can now retire thanks to generous GoFundMe campaign
For the third time in recent weeks, kind-hearted and generous social media users have helped a senior Walmart employee get closer to retirement by donating their ha…
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Charges laid in 2021 seizure of firearms and drugs, say West Kelowna RCMP
It took 15 months, but West Kelowna RCMP say charges have been approved after 10 firearms and two kilograms of drugs were seized from a suspicious vehicle in Septem…
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
‘Meaningful good faith’ increase in hourly rate for Alberta legal aid lawyers Jan. 1
The Alberta government is hiking the amount of money it will pay for lawyers providing legal aid.
21 Dec 2022 | Canada -
Taliban orders Afghan universities to ban women in latest blow to rights
Women are banned from private and public universities in Afghanistan with immediate effect and until further notice, a Taliban government spokesman said Tuesday.
20 Dec 2022 | Politics -
Veterans Affairs agent at centre of assisted dying cases ‘no longer employed’
The Veterans Affairs Canada employee who discussed medical assistance in dying (MAID) with at least four veterans is no longer employed at the department, Global Ne…
20 Dec 2022 | Health