Kenney imposes partial moratorium on temporary foreign workers program
Employment Minister Jason Kenney is suspending the food services sector’s access to the controversial Temporary Foreign Workers Program in the face of widespread criticism. Continue reading
Military rocked by allegations of sexual assault in published report
The country’s top military commander has ordered an internal review of programs and policies to combat sexual violence following a published report that says assaults in the Canadian Forces have reached epidemic levels. Continue reading
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11 middle school kids, driver hurt in Southern California school bus crash
Eleven middle school students and their driver were injured when a school bus jumped a curb Thursday and rammed into trees in Southern California, authorities said. Continue reading
Mike Weir continues to struggle to find his game
Mike Weir is Canada’s greatest professional golfer, the one person in the sport that average Canadians recognize. Continue reading
Expect low interest rates for years: Poloz
Canadians can expect to enjoy relatively cheap borrowing costs for some time to come — perhaps years, Bank of Canada Governor Stephen Poloz says. Continue reading
‘Dementia will affect you’: Dawna Friesen shares her family’s struggle
To be the child of parents who are alive but no longer present is bit like being in state of suspended animation. Continue reading
Loaded gun found inside woman’s vagina during cavity search
Police say a 19-year-old woman smuggled a loaded gun into a jail after a cavity search revealed she had been hiding the weapon in her crotch. Continue reading
Unanimous Supreme Court decision ends six-year FOI ordeal
Six years ago today (or 2,191 days) I filed an access-to-information request that set off a long legal battle that ended today at the Supreme Court. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – April 24
Watch the extended broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen for April 24, 2014. Continue reading
U.K. teen Steven Sutton tops charity goal with ‘final thumbs up’ post
In sharing his struggle with social media users around the world, Stephen Sutton has crossed off one very big goal on his “bucket list” and raised millions for a teen cancer charity. Continue reading
WATCH: Scared children undergo pat-down at U.S. airport
A YouTube video of two Transportation Security Administration agents patting down two young children is stirring controversy. Continue reading
Earthquake hits off coast of Port Hardy, B.C.
Residents in Port Hardy said the ground shook for about 35 to 40 seconds during the preliminary earthquake. Continue reading
Suspended senator Pamela Wallin regrets paying back some expenses
Suspended senator Pamela Wallin says she regrets paying back money for expense claims that she still doesn’t see as dubious. Continue reading
Previously undiscovered Andy Warhol art recovered from floppy disks
Newly discovered computer illustrations by artist Andy Warhol show his famous work in a very different light. Continue reading
Shaw partners with streaming music service Rdio
Shaw Communications Inc., parent company of Global News, announced a partnership on Thursday with streaming music service Rdio. Continue reading
Toronto cop charged in shooting death of Sammy Yatim back at work
A Toronto police officer charged with second-degree murder in the shooting death of 18-year-old Sammy Yatim has been allowed to return to work. Continue reading
Canadians agree with ‘common sense’ electoral reform, Poilievre says
Democratic Reform Minister Pierre Poilievre says regular Canadians like what his government is doing with the Fair Elections Act. Continue reading