Vancouver Island MLA Mitzi Dean withdrawing from upcoming B.C. election
September 2, 2024
British Columbia's Minister of State for Child Care Mitzi Dean says she won't be running in the provincial election in October.
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Critic of school pronoun policy is one of two new Alberta senators
September 2, 2024
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced Saturday that Gov.-Gen. Mary Simon has named Daryl Fridhandler and Kristopher Wells to fill vacancies in the Senate from Alberta.
NewsAlert: De Grasse coach has credentials pulled
August 6, 2024
The Canadian Olympic Committee says it has revoked Olympic accreditation from sprinting coach Rana Reider.
The COC says "new information" has come to light about the appropriateness of accrediting Reider, who coaches six-time Canadian Olympic medallis...
The COC says "new information" has come to light about the appropriateness of accrediting Reider, who coaches six-time Canadian Olympic medallis...
From tragedy to flowers: How a B.C. family is healing and helping others
August 6, 2024
In 2021, 17-year-old Grace Haines nearly died after being hit near Keith Road East and St Andrews, while out for a run. The driver was eventually caught and pleaded guilty.
Basking shark spotted off B.C. coast, expert says sighting is like seeing a ‘unicorn’
August 6, 2024
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans says basking sharks were abundant in many areas off B.C. but over the years their numbers in the area have declined.
Shots fired at Surrey business but motive remains unclear
August 6, 2024
Crime scene tape was up at Sukh Hair and Beauty Salon on Monday with dozens of officers canvassing the area. Four large bullet holes could be seen in the glass.
Alberta storm results in flooding, power outages in Edson
August 6, 2024
At one point, wind gusts reached 107 km/h.
Amber Alert cancelled for teenage girl in Ontario
August 6, 2024
Waterloo Regional Police requested an Amber Alert for the girl around 7:15 p.m. Monday but cancelled it shortly after. This story has been updated to reflect that.
Calgary bike race and street festival a celebration of Bowness’ resiliency
August 6, 2024
About 120 vendors set up shop while more than 200 cyclists participated in the road race.
Storm damage forces Edmonton Heritage Festival to close its gates Monday
August 6, 2024
The popular celebration of multiculturalism attracts tens of thousands of people.
147 lightning strikes and more expected in the Kamloops Fire Centre
August 6, 2024
Some of the fires sparked have already garnered a response from fire crews, though its the days ahead where the full situation should be known.
Thousands storm fences at free weekend Billy Talent concert in Port Colborne, Ont.
August 6, 2024
Municipal officials say the venue at H. H. Knoll Park had reached capacity just before 9:30 p.m., at which point police decided to close the surrounding fences.
Nanaimo residents concerned after video catches suspected arson
July 30, 2024
A resident shared video showing surveillance video of a man walking in the Wisteria area. The video shows him stopping in the alley and then seconds later smoke can be seen.
‘Shaken to my core’: Mother considers leaving Vancouver after verbal attack by stranger
July 30, 2024
A Vancouver woman says she was verbally attacked and followed by a stranger while walking her baby along the seawall in Yaleton over the weekend.
‘Confidence booster’: Merritt marks flood recovery milestones for bridge and dike
July 30, 2024
The first steel beams of the new Middlesboro Bridge were lifted into position Monday and the city has broken ground on a new dike installation following the November 2021 floods.
B.C. motorist’s dashcam captures brewery van running red light
July 30, 2024
As traffic started moving forward and the cross-traffic stopped, a van from the House of Funk Brewing Co. could be seen driving into the intersection in front of the traffic.
‘Can’t take it anymore’: Interior Health ER closures prompt call for internal audit
July 30, 2024
The mayor of Williams Lake is calling on Interior Health to conduct an internal audit after Cariboo Memorial Hospital was temporarily closed 10 times in July.
Olympic bronze medal fencer has roots in Calgary
July 30, 2024
For the first time ever, a Canadian has won an Olympic medal in fencing. Eleanor Harvey captured bronze on the second day of the games in Paris.
Cigarette believed to be cause of Deer Run duplex fire: Calgary Fire officials
July 30, 2024
A representative with Calgary Fire tells Global News that they believe the Deer Run Drive fire on July 21st may have been started by a cigarette in a planter pot.
Manitoba experts say waits for car repairs ‘a problem,’ hope for resolve
July 30, 2024
Autobody shops are at a disadvantage right now when it comes to getting car repairs done quickly, with staffing, parts and a changing auto landscape all contributing.
‘Disheartening’ thefts from Summerland municipal garden beds on the rise this season
July 30, 2024
Dozens of plants have been disappearing from municipal garden beds in Summerland this season.
Shopping options dwindling in Saskatoon’s Riversdale community
July 30, 2024
People in Saskatoon's Riversdale neighbourhood will need to travel farther for groceries as another store has closed up shop.
How 9th century flaming rats led to the birth of rock ‘n’ roll
July 21, 2024
The history of rock 'n' roll is so deep that if you pull on enough threads, you'll be led back to wartime barrages of flaming rats. And I do mean actual rats that were on fire.
Break-in suspect fakes medical issue, assaults officer: Winnipeg police
July 21, 2024
The officer was uninjured as a result of the assault, which police allege happened Friday evening.
Heat warnings, wildfire smoke impact Saskatchewan
July 21, 2024
Environment Canada says the combination between the heat and smoke increases health risks.
‘I totally cried’: Condolences after Calgary polar bear’s sudden death
July 21, 2024
According to the zoo, the incident occurred when two polar bears were seen sparring – which is described as normal behaviour by the zoo – before Baffin went under the water.
Finally! Hamilton Ticats beat Argos for first win of CFL season
July 21, 2024
After starting the season 0-5 the Hamilton Tiger-Cats won their first game of the year in the CFL by beating the Toronto Argonauts.
‘We must take action’: Ontario storm spurs calls to better equip cities for extreme weather
July 21, 2024
On Tuesday, Toronto and the surrounding area were bombarded by a historic rainstorm that lashed near-record water levels upon the city.
Lower Blueberry Creek blaze in Shuswap considered held: B.C. Wildfire
July 21, 2024
The fire was discovered on July 17 and is believed to have been started by lightning.
Alberta wildfires prompt more evacuations, Edmonton offers masks for smoke
July 21, 2024
Special statements from Environment and Climate Change Canada on Saturday warned of very poor air quality for some areas.
Neighbours say they tried to rescue woman who died in Calgary apartment explosion
July 21, 2024
An explosion rocked the King Tower on 6 Street S.E. Friday afternoon at around 3:45. The force destroyed the wall off a nearby suite.
Rogers’ grand slam gives Tigers 7-3 win over Jays
July 21, 2024
In what may have been his final appearance as a Toronto Blue Jay, nothing went right for lefty Yusei Kikuchi in the sixth inning on Saturday.
Veterinarians euthanize 3rd horse following Calgary Stampede injuries
July 15, 2024
A horse participating in the Calgary Stampede was euthanized Saturday night after it suffered a fracture during the eighth heat of a chuckwagon race.
Penticton RCMP recover multiple stolen vehicles in operation
July 15, 2024
The Penticton RCMP Crime Reduction Unit and Intergrated Municipal Provincial Auto Crime Team conducted a joint operation which recovered multiple stolen vehicles.
‘I was literally piggybacking them out’: N.S. mother calls for solution to frequent flooding
July 15, 2024
Alicia Hennessey's street in Windsor, N.S., has had three major overflows in three years. The municipality says it would take millions to overhaul the storm drainage system.
LCBO scraps plan for limited store openings as strike persists
July 15, 2024
The LCBO says it is scrapping plans for limited store openings later this week as a strike by some 9,000 workers enters continues to persist.
Top bike athletes set to compete in Crankworx Summer Series
July 15, 2024
More than 35 of the world's top riders are confirmed for the Crankworx Summer Series at SilverStar Bike Park. The festival returns Aug. 2-5
June was a tough month for motorcycle deaths in Edmonton, EPS says
July 15, 2024
Recent figures from the Edmonton Police Service show there have been five motorcyclist deaths in 2024 — all of them within the month of June.