Robber scared away from Barrie resident’s home after call to police
A break-in at a Barrie home early Tuesday morning ended almost as quickly as it started after the older resident managed to quickly call for help.
Crime
May 7
Rocky ride: Service disruptions all too common for Halifax ferry passengers
The union that represents Halifax ferry operators is sounding the alarm, saying workers are burnt out and cannot keep up with demand.
Canada
Apr 17
‘Devastating’ blue substance kills thousands of fish at B.C. hatchery
"I got the fateful phone call from one of the guys who came in to clean the tanks," Terry Sawchenko, manager of the Hyde Creek Hatchery told Global News.
Environment
May 1
Toronto officer was not visible to driver when he was run over: crash reconstructionist
Barry Raftery has been called to testify by the defence in the trial of Umar Zameer, who has pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the death of Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup.
Crime
Apr 8
Residents evacuated from Barrie, Ont. street for police investigation
Residents in downtown Barrie had an early morning wake-up call when police evacuated those living on a section of Dunlop Street just after midnight on Thursday morning.
Crime
Apr 4
Man falls off Halifax ferry, taken to hospital: police
Halifax Regional Police said officers are still investigating the circumstances leading up to the man falling off the Halifax Transit Ferry.
Canada
Feb 28
Saskatoon Berries to sponsor Junior Berries divisions during 2024 baseball season
The Rally Cap divisions will be renamed the U7 Junior Berries and U9 Junior Berries and also include the Zone 5 North and South divisions.
Canada
Apr 29
Met Gala 2024: The most daring, dazzling and outrageous red carpet looks
It's a bevy of floral, pastel and vintage pieces for this year's Met Gala red carpet theme, 'The Garden of Time.'
Entertainment
May 6
Boeing’s 1st crewed space launch called off after loud buzz heard in rocket
The issue was traced to an oxygen pressure-relief valve on the upper stage of the Atlas V rocket.
Trending
May 7
Crown seeks life sentence for Sask. Mountie who killed lover
Prosecutor Jennifer Schmidt suggested to the judge on Thursday that Bernie Herman be given a life sentence, the defense suggesting four to six years behind bars.
Canada
Apr 25
Police arrest 2nd suspect in Barrie attempted murder investigation
Police say the 29-year-old of no fixed address was arrested Wednesday afternoon in front of a home on Dunlop near Anne Street after a months-long search.
Crime
May 2
Hiker rescued after falling into Trent River canyon
The man fell roughly 46 metres from the trail above and was taken to hospital with significant injuries.
Canada
Apr 24
A big piece of Saskatoon airline history departing for Lethbridge
An old Canadian Regional aircraft is leaving Saskatoon and making its way to a museum in Alberta.
Canada
Apr 24
North Okanagan Valley Orchestra prepare for spring concert
The newest orchestra in the valley, the North Okanagan Valley Orchestra has collected 35 members since forming last fall.
Lifestyle
May 5
BlackBerry sees revenue hit US$173M, but reports Q4 loss
BlackBerry says its revenue for the quarter ended Feb. 29 was US$173 million compared with US$151 million in the prior year's fourth quarter.
Canada
Apr 3
St. Albert organization that helps LGBTQ2 community ceases operation
An organization in St. Albert that provides community supports for LGBTQ2 individuals has announced it has ceased operations as of May 3, but will have one final event May 26.
Canada
May 4
Feel-good Friday: Global BC’s highlights of the week
An iconic arm-wrestler, Canada's first Filipino immigrant's B.C. roots and an exhibit by a Vancouver graffiti artist are among the good news stories we're sharing this week.
Trending
Apr 12
Rodeo sport barrel racing making a comeback on Vancouver Island
The rodeo sport of barrel racing has seen an explosion in popularity on northern Vancouver Island, thanks in part to the work of one woman.
Sports
Apr 29
‘My hero’: Canadian marathoner honours Terry Fox one last time before he dies
Montreal running legend Eddy Nolan has requested a medically assisted death after a lengthy battle with cancer. The man's hero is none other than the late Terry Fox.
Canada
Apr 10
Mandatory breath samples now required in every Toronto-area traffic stop: OPP
OPP will require a mandatory breath sample from all drivers on every traffic stop in the Greater Toronto Area, regardless of the reason police pulled the vehicle over.
Canada
May 2