Cycling deaths in Toronto year-to-date surpass 2023 total
Cycling-related deaths in 2024 have risen beyond the number recorded last year, according to the city of Toronto. Advocates say a plan of action must go beyond new infrastructure.
Canada
Apr 16
Why did the Vancouverite carry a brick to cross the road? Safety campaign is no joke
A tongue-in-cheek campaign in Vancouver is urging pedestrians to carry a realistic brick while using the crosswalk. Why advocates say the road safety initiative is no joke.
Health
Apr 1
Enter at your own risk: New home security camera aims paintballs at intruders
Firing paintballs or tear gas from a home security camera? What could possibly go wrong?
Trending
Apr 18
Vernon, B.C. officials break ground on new $135.9 million Active Living Centre
The Active Living Centre will replace the city’s aging pool, which opened back in 1966. It's scheduled to be open to the public by fall of 2026.
Canada
Apr 8
Honda to build electric vehicles and battery plant in Ontario, sources say
Honda Canada is set to build an electric vehicle battery plant near its auto manufacturing facility in Alliston, Ont., where it also plans to produce fully electric vehicles.
Canada
Apr 22
‘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
Potential $60M spend seeks to add and improve Hamilton’s bike lanes each year ’til 2028
Hamilton's director of transportation planning Brian Hollingworth says the idea is to add to an existing plan seeking 970 kilometres of bike lanes in the city.
Politics
Jan 24
‘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
Pornhub could be blocked in Canada. What’s the bill behind the controversy?
A controversial bill proposing that porn sites should have an age verification requirement is coming up for study from the House of Commons.
Canada
Feb 20
East Village bounces back as private investment returns: CMLC
East Village developer CMLC says after some troubling times, investors are back buying into Calgary’s unique vision of downtown living.
Consumer
Feb 27
East Vancouver tower proposal revised again, this time with 100% rental units
The Broadway Commercial project now proposes towers that are 35, 36 and 39 storeys in height, containing 882 market-rate rentals and 99 below-market rentals.
Politics
Feb 6
Colwood looking to add medical clinic to address family doctor shortage
Currently, Colwood residents do not have access to a family doctor and have to rely on walk-in clinics or the emergency room at the Victoria General Hospital.
Health
Jan 24
Regina Pats help teach blind kids the sport of hockey
For nine-year-old Fletcher Bryant who is partially blind, Wednesday was a chance to hang out with his favourite team, while getting some help on the ice.
Canada
Jan 24
Environment Canada issues snowfall advisory for Hamilton, Niagara Region
Hamilton’s manager of roadway maintenance says its snow removal vehicles are ready to take on the estimated five to 10 centimetres of white stuff anticipated Monday night.
Weather
Dec 18, 2023
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens pull off upset, defeat New Jersey Devils 3-2
It's Jan. 17, and the Canadiens are only four points out of a wild card spot. Brian Wilde has more on what Wednesday night's game against the Devils means for the Habs.
Sports
Jan 17
Polar bear dip 2024: Hundreds of Canadians brave cold for new year ‘reboot’
Canadians plunged into frigid waters from coast to coast on Monday to ring in the new year as part of the annual polar bear dip tradition.
Canada
Jan 1
2023 in review: Premier Danielle Smith sits down for year-end interview with Global News
It was seven months ago that Danielle Smith led the UCP to victory in the provincial election on a platform centred around affordability and improving health care in Alberta.
Politics
Jan 1
Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens handle Chicago Blackhawks
The Montreal Canadiens have been playing their best hockey of the season. The Hawks jumped out to a two-goal lead Friday but the Habs scored five straight leading to a 5-2 win.
Sports
Dec 23, 2023
Best Boxing Day sales for up to 60% off tech
From headphones to dash cams and portable speakers, these 10 finds are deeply discounted for Boxing Day.
The Curator
Dec 25, 2023
Amazon Boxing Day: Echo, Fire TV, Kindle, and more!
Need a last-minute gift idea? Scoop one of these great deals on Amazon devices.
The Curator
Dec 19, 2023