Landmark smoking ban that would phase out sales passes U.K. parliament
The bill, a key policy announced by Sunak last year, would make it illegal to sell tobacco products to anyone born after January 1, 2009.
World
2 hours
M. Emmet Walsh, who starred in ‘Blade Runner,’ ‘Blood Simple,’ dies at 88
M. Emmet Walsh brought his unmistakable face and unsettling presence to the many of the classic films he starred in.
Entertainment
Mar 21
U.S. limits ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. What about Canada?
Canada should swiftly adopt enforceable limits on 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water, experts say, as the United States imposed strict new regulations.
Health
Apr 12
‘I enjoy being the first’: Maestro Fresh Wes doesn’t mind breaking hip-hop barriers
Canadian rapper Maestro Fresh Wes will officially become the first hip-hop artist inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame at the Juno Awards.
Entertainment
Mar 17
Elks’ Jones, Redblacks’ Burke open to talking about their early 2024 CFL draft picks
Chris Jones, the Edmonton Elks head coach/GM, currently holds the top selection of the April 30 draft.
Canada
Mar 12
Edmonton Oilers clinch playoff spot
The Edmonton Oilers clinched a playoff spot with a 6-2 win over the Colorado Avalanche Friday night at Rogers Place. “I liked all four lines,” Oilers head coach Kris Knoblauch said. “I thought they contributed. Our six defencemen played well and, obviously, Skins has always been very solid for us. But getting depth scoring has...
Sports
Apr 6
Air Canada’s Hong Kong jet maintenance deal amid China discord raises security concerns
The maintenance company, HAECO, unveiled its major Air Canada deal with fanfare on Feb. 28, 2024, replacing ST Aerospace company.
Investigations
Apr 1
Case of former Quebec judge accused of killing wife to end with guilty plea
Crown prosecutor François Godin made the announcement in a hearing Wednesday at the courthouse in Quebec City, but he did not disclose what charge Jacques Delisle would admit to.
Canada
Mar 13
University of Alberta Golden Bears volleyball team captures 2nd national title in 3 seasons
The University of Alberta Golden Bears were crowned U Sports champions on Sunday.
Canada
Mar 18
CFL officials to evaluate 84 prospects at league’s national combine in Winnipeg
They're the glamour events of any football combine but neither the bench press nor the 40-yard dash are major points of emphasis in Chris Jones's evaluation of a pro prospect.
Sports
Mar 20
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
From a massive lottery win to a kitty cloning success, here are five positive B.C. news stories to bring a bright spot into your weekend.
Canada
Mar 22
Man receives 13-year sentence in 2020 death of Billie Johnson
The man found guilty of manslaughter in the 2020 death of mother-of-two Billie Johnson has been handed a 13-year prison sentence.
Crime
Feb 9
State of the Union: Here are the key takeaways from Biden’s fiery address
President Joe Biden delivered a defiant argument for a second term in his State of the Union speech Thursday night, lacing into GOP front-runner Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Mar 8
The West Block – Episode 30, Season 13
Declassified summaries of top secret intelligence documents, attempts to funnel $250 thousand and what was said about the two Michaels.
Politics
Apr 7
Brian Mulroney’s political ‘destiny’ remembered at state funeral
Brian Mulroney was honoured at a state funeral in Montreal Saturday. "To dad, everyone mattered," his daughter Caroline said in his eulogy.
Canada
Mar 23
Man arrested in theft, destruction of iconic Jackie Robinson statue
The bronze Jackie Robinson statue, which was once a symbol of inspiration for young baseball players in Wichita, Kansas, was severed at the ankles, leaving only Robinson's shoes.
Trending
Feb 14
Biden ‘continues to be fit for duty,’ his doctor says after annual physical
The assessment from Biden's physician comes amid reservations about Biden seeking a second term during this fall's election due to his age and concerns about his mental fitness.
U.S. News
Feb 28
More than 50 countries go to the polls this year. What will democracy look like?
More than 50 countries are due to hold national elections in 2024, but the number of citizens exercising the right to vote is not unalloyed good news.
World
Jan 11
U.S. Senate Republicans vote to reject bipartisan border deal they asked for
The bipartisan group of senators who negotiated the deal said the vote was a missed opportunity to try and address one of the most intractable issues in American politics.
U.S. News
Feb 7
As Canada’s foreign interference inquiry begins, what to expect this week
The judicial inquiry into foreign interference in Canada’s politics is under a tight timeline to produce ways to harden the country’s defences.
Canada
Jan 29
