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Blair announces plans to send Ukraine 80K unarmed small rocketsDefence Minister Bill Blair announced on Friday Canada’s plans to send 80,840 surplus small unarmed air-to-surface rockets to Ukraine, as well as 1,300 warheads in the coming months.CanadaSep 6
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Birmingham Mass Shooting: FBI offering $50K reward as 12 victims released from hospitalBirmingham, Al., police say 12 of those injured in Saturday night’s shooting have been released from hospital and that they are sifting through a number of tips they’ve received about possible suspect or suspects. Carlton Peeples, special agent in charge for FBI Birmingham, announced that the FBI is offering a reward up to $50,000 “for...Crime3 hours
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Russia-Ukraine: U.S.’ Blinken, U.K.’s Lammy visit KyivAs Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy pushes for permission to use long-range missiles to strike deep inside Russia, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and British Foreign Secretary David Lammy visited Kyiv together. Redmond Shannon looks at what the pair announced, and how long-range missiles could change the war in Ukraine.Global NationalSep 11
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Quebec man who imported 26K fake toonies gets jail timeA Quebec man is behind bars after trying to smuggle 26,000 fake toonies into the country, in one of Canada’s largest counterfeit schemes of its kind. Global News has learned the suspect will spend less than a year in prison, despite a long history of crime. Touria Izri reports.CanadaSep 6
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U.K. bans some arms sales to Israel over risk of breaking international lawAs Israel’s war on Hamas in Gaza approaches its 11th month, the United Kingdom is now suspending 30 of its 150 arms export licences to Israel. Redmond Shannon reports on how Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is blasting the decision, how the British government is defending it, and whether Canada will follow suit.Global NationalSep 3
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‘Extra nail in the coffin’: Grenfell Tower fire survivors, families demand justice after U.K. reportThe long-awaited final report of a public inquiry into the devastating 2017 London Grenfell Tower blaze that killed 72 people was released on Wednesday, laying responsibility for the disaster on the companies involved. Hisam Choucair, a relative of one of the victims, described the inquiry as being “forced” on the families and said that they...FireSep 4
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Manitoba Premier announces $774K for Winnipeg’s Retail Theft Initiative to help cut down crimeManitoba Premier Wab Kinew announced $774,000 worth of funding for Winnipeg’s Retail Theft Initiative on Thursday, committing further resources to helping cut down crime in the city. This comes after a local 7-Eleven in Winnipeg’s West End was robbed six times in one day last Saturday.CrimeAug 29
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Canadians warned about travel to U.K. amid riotsCanada is still warning travellers to exercise a high degree of caution in the U.K. amid ongoing demonstrations. Kayla Preston, sociologist from the University of Toronto, joins Candace Daniel to discuss the evolution of those violent clashes between protestors and police.CanadaAug 15
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Toronto Police and Crime Stoppers offer up to $5K reward for auto theft tipsIn a joint press conference on Tuesday, Toronto Police Service (TPS) and Crime Stoppers officials announced that they will be joining forces on a new auto theft awareness campaign, as vehicle thefts and carjackings remain a concern among Torontonians. As incentive for people with knowledge of related crimes to call in with anonymous tips, Crime...CrimeAug 20
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Manitoba, feds provide $986K to community resource in Tina Fontaine’s memoryThe Manitoba government announced Friday that $986,000 in funding is going toward the Ndinawemaaganag Endaawaad organization to support programming at Tina’s Safe Haven, a 24-hour drop-in centre named for Tina Fontaine. Daisy Woelk reports.Global News at 6 WinnipegAug 16
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Calgary Minor Football Charity Jamboree reaches $500K total mark for RMCH AlbertaCalgary Minor Football Charity Jamboree reaches a fundraising milestone, crossing the $500,000 total for Ronald McDonald House Charities Alberta.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryAug 19
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Violent protests continue in the U.K. after spread of misinformationGlobal Affairs Canada has issued a travel advisory for the U.K. as on-going violent protests continue across the country. It comes after a man went on a stabbing spree at a children’s dance class, killing three young girls. A University of Toronto Sociologist says a big part of the problem is the spread of misinformation.Aug 10
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Transit police bust shoplifting ring, recover $100K worth of stolen lululemon merchandiseMetro Vancouver transit police have busted a shoplifting ring and recovered nearly $100,000 of stolen lululemon merchandise.Global News at Noon BCAug 15
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Canadian Olympian Eric Lamaze owes nearly $800K in damages following latest court rulingOne of Canada’s top Olympic equestrians is facing more legal trouble. A court ruling that raises questions whether Eric Lamaze lied about having terminal brain cancer, while being sued for thousands of dollars. Nathaniel Dove reports.CanadaAug 16
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BC United promise to eliminate provincial income tax on first $50K earnedIt’s mid-August. The weather is a little cooler — the leaves are starting to turn — and leaders of the provincial parties are ramping up their campaign ahead of this fall’s election. BC United leader Kevin Falcon laid out a significant policy announcement Tuesday, promising to cut income tax. But as Richard Zussman reports, the...Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 13
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U.K. protests: Police pelted with fireworks during riots, bodycam footage showsBodycam footage released on Thursday showed U.K. police officers being pelted with fireworks, as riots erupted across the U.K. last weekend. Demonstrators in Belfast gathered outside the city hall on Friday to counter an anti-immigration protest and show their solidarity with migrants, while British Prime Minister Keir Starmer warned that police officers must remain on...WorldAug 9
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Manitoba RCMP seize $30K in cash, $77K in crack cocaine during weekend raidManitoba RCMP say they seized more than $30,000 in cash and $77,000 worth of crack cocaine during a raid over the weekend at a home in Kinosao Sipi Cree Nation.CrimeJul 29
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Canadian Blood Services says over 50K blood donations needed by SeptemberThe call for donors to roll up their sleeves is something Canadian Blood Services is asking people to think about, as the need for blood often spikes after a long weekend. As Health reporter Katherine Ward explains, that need will continue throughout August, as the agency is looking to fill tens of thousands of appointments...HealthAug 4
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U.K. stabbing: 3rd girl dies following rampage, victims are identifiedWARNING: This video contains disturbing details. Viewer discretion is advised. Grief and anger are sweeping through the U.K. after a stabbing rampage at a Taylor Swift-themed dance and yoga class killed at least three young girls and left seven other people critically injured. Redmond Shannon reports on the children who died in the attack, and...Global NationalJul 30
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U.K. stabbings: Southport mosque runs prayers as normal after violent clashesPrayers ran as normal for Southport’s Muslim community on Friday, following violent clashes in the U.K. town earlier this week after three children were killed in a knife attack. The violence across England erupted in reaction to false information that spread rapidly on social media — which claimed the suspect in the stabbings was a...WorldAug 2