Warning issued after scammers posing as cops defraud New Westminster senior
New Westminster police are warning the public about a group of criminals posing as cops as a part of a credit card scam.
Crime
Apr 11
As fake Botox cases prompt alert in U.S., Canada says no new issues reported
A total of 22 people in the U.S. reported adverse effects after receiving Botox injections from unlicensed or untrained individuals, or in non-healthcare settings, the CDC said.
Health
Apr 23
Ground officially breaks on new Guelph Lake Nature Centre
The new one-storey building replaces a small house on the property that had served as the nature centre for 42 years.
Canada
Apr 24
Peterborough County takes new approach to family doctor recruitment
The Ontario College of Physicians released a report in late February that estimates there are more than 32,000 people without a family doctor in the Peterborough area.
Health
Apr 16
Alberta to pilot new social studies curriculum after facing blowback
Alberta's government says a new draft social studies curriculum for elementary schools is ready to be tested in classrooms this fall.
Education
Apr 26
7 face charges after New Brunswick cannabis dispensary raids
Seven people have been arrested and are facing charges after three cannabis dispensary busts across New Brunswick earlier this month.
Cannabis
Apr 18
Bursting at the seams: New school in Halifax region already facing overcrowding
Families at Bedford West School, which has classes from pre-primary to Grade 8, are surprised to hear that the newly-built school is already looking to install modular classrooms.
Education
Apr 18
Shuswap man with history of assaulting sex trade workers faces new, unrelated charges
Court records indicate that Curtis Sagmoen, 43, is facing two counts of possessing ammunition after an incident in Kamloops April 18. he will return to court May 9.
Crime
Apr 22
Montreal school is making sure solar eclipse glasses get new lives
More than 250 students, staff and families gathered on the grounds of a Montreal-area school on Monday to take in the total solar eclipse together.
Canada
Apr 9
B.C. announces new rules around short-term rentals to take effect May 1
Short-term rental hosts will need to have a valid business licence number on display where local governments require a licence, the province said in a release.
Canada
Apr 18
Central Okanagan students become ‘firefighters for a day’
One day might be all it takes to ignite a new career path.
Lifestyle
Apr 24
Canada’s new grads face an active job market. How can you stand out?
Business consulting firm Robert Half found 64 per cent of companies surveyed say they intend to hire entry-level professionals in the first half of 2024.
Canada
Apr 5
Ontario faces crew shortages, aircraft issues in fight against wildfires
As Ontario's forest fire season gets underway, Global News can reveal that one in five crews are unstaffed across the north. The program also faces issues with its aircraft.
Fire
Apr 28
A look at ALS and how it affects British Columbians
Global News Morning BC is taking a closer look at British Columbians who are living with ALS and how the disease has changed their lives and the lives of those around them.
Health
Apr 22
Ontario reaches ‘new deal’ with City of Ottawa to take over certain costs
Ontario has reached a so-called "new deal" with the City of Ottawa that sees the province take over certain major costs, the provincial government said Thursday.
Politics
Mar 28
Metrolinx resumes body-worn cameras plan after government ‘pauses’ program
Communications obtained by Global News show the Ministry of Transportation told Metrolinx to "pause" its plan to equip fare inspectors with body worn cameras.
Politics
Apr 15
Federal funding to make new Guelph central library more environmentally friendly
Some $13.5 million for Guelph's new central library is coming from the federal Green and Inclusive Community Building program.
Canada
Mar 26
New contentious community safety by-law coming into effect in May in Kingston
Public safety is the main topic of concern for a new community standards by-law set to take effect in Kingston at the start of May.
Canada
Apr 27
Alberta distillery takes home best new spirit prize at World Whiskies Awards
Anohka Distillery just took home a huge title at the World Whiskies Awards in London, England, beating out submissions from Scotland, Ireland, Japan and the U.S.
Consumer
Mar 28
Innocent bystander: Doctor shot in the face in downtown Vancouver
Global News has learned that the victim of a shooting in downtown Vancouver last week was an innocent bystander. The victim was a doctor, who was shot in the face.
Crime
Apr 11