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A Winnipeg woman has been charged with a number of sex offences that are alleged to have occurred when she was a physical education teacher at Collège Béliveau.

“They go uphill and into more residential and commercial areas, and that coincides with their mating season.” If you’re starting to see more wild turkeys in Winnipeg puffing out their feathers, you’re not alone! Assiniboine park’s manager of education Barret Miller explains.

Hundreds of people gathered at the legislature Sunday to rally in support of trans rights. As Jasmine King reports, it comes just days after Premier Danielle Smith announced policy changes regarding transgender youth, gender-affirming care, sex education and parental notification.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school. ‘The West Block’ guest host David Akin speaks with Premier Smith about what prompted her to...

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced a suite of new policy proposals aimed at gender identity and transgender youth, triggering political shockwaves across Canada. Some of the proposed changes impact gender-affirming medical treatments for minors and pronoun changes at school. ‘The West Block’ guest host David Akin speaks with Premier Smith about what prompted her to...

The University of New Brunswick has set up a new food bank on both of its Fredericton and Saint John campuses. As Nathalie Sturgeon reports, the initiative’s goal is to ensure students don’t go hungry amid difficult economic times while reducing the stigma around accessing the supports of food banks.

In tonight’s top story: Some good news for the Royal family after months of woe. On Sunday, King Charles made his first public appearance since his cancer diagnosis in February. And, since Russia’s invasion began two years ago, Canada has welcomed nearly 300,000 Ukrainians seeking to escape the conflict on emergency visas. But Sunday marked...

Wildlife is in constant conflict with humans. More recently, major weather events (driven in part by climate change), have been a huge challenge for wildlife sanctuaries. In part four of our series, Happy Tails: Canadian Animal Rescue Stories, we see how Halifax’s Hope For Wildlife is adapting to these changes, while also helping to educate...

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken has made another trip overseas, in a bid to bolster Israel-Hamas ceasefire talks and reduce the devastation that a potential Israeli operation in Rafah could bring. Ahead of a diplomatic envoy that is set to meet in Washington, D.C., next week, the death toll in Gaza mounts as military...

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland announced Saturday that the Canadian government is reducing its national beer tax, which was set to increase on April 1. Meanwhile, a community vigil was held Saturday in the suburban Ottawa neighbourhood of Barrhaven, after this week’s horrific murder of a family and one of their friends. Plus, the body of...

A proposed plan by the provincial government would see it loan $117 million to Nova Scotia power to reduce rate hikes. The power utility is running a bill it can’t finance – and as Zack Power reports, if the plan is approved, it could mean 10 years of smaller rate increases.

The B.C. government and the province’s post-secondary education industry are waiting to see the effect of new federal government caps on international student permits. Richard Zussman reports on the reasons for the cut.

The Toronto District School Board is considering changes that could see students prohibited from using their mobile phones at school. As Sean O’Shea reports, the province’s education minister is in favour of reducing distractions.

Canada’s annual inflation rate rose to 3.4 per cent in December from 3.1 per cent in November, dashing many hopes that the central bank might cut its benchmark interest rate early this year. In Business Matters for Jan. 16, Anne Gaviola explains what’s driving the cost of living higher and why Canada’s largest grocery retailer...

We talk to Dr. Elaine Leung, founder of ‘Sea Smart’ about her inspiring story as she sheds light on making a lasting difference in ocean education. We talk to her about her initiatives, empowering youth to create positive change and foster a deeper understanding of our oceans.

The federal government’s plans to reduce emissions across the country would see vehicles solely powered by gas no longer be available on the market by 2035. As Jasmine King explains, this has raised questions in Alberta on how practical this mandate is and if we can the province and consumers handle the changes.

This week, on Dec. 11, Lynda Harlos launched her new book “Walk a Mile”. Harlos began educating parents on human trafficking after her daughter fell victim. The hope is that this book can help parents learn about the dangers, especially since Durham Region continues to see a rise in cases.

Global News has learned that Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is set to propose major changes to the way the city’s parks are managed. Sources say whether that means abolishing the body or reducing the scale and scope of its powers will be made clear at a press conference Wednesday.

A national conference is set to begin this week in Halifax, focusing on efforts to reduce homelessness across the country. But residents who have had to look for other housing options are skeptical about whether these talks will translate into tangible action. Ella MacDonald reports.

Seven weeks of consistent military bombardment from the Israeli Defense Forces (IDF) has reduced northern Gaza to rubble — as shown in footage captured by locals this week. A six-day truce between Israel and Palestinian Hamas militants — which is set to expire Thursday morning — has allowed outsiders a closer look at the destruction.