Former Canadian judge accused of killing wife pleads guilty to manslaughter
Quebec's Jacques Delisle is believed to be the first Canadian judge to ever stand trial for murder. He was convicted in 2012 of fatally shooting his wife Marie Nicole Rainville.
Crime
Mar 14
Ontario to give free counselling to families of first responders killed on duty
Ontario will provide two years of free bereavement counselling to families of first responders who have died in the line of duty and those who died by suicide.
Canada
Apr 5
Gérard Depardieu in police custody over latest sexual assault allegations
Gérard Depardieu, 75, has faced sexual assault allegations from more than a dozen women, blighting his reputation as one of France's most well-known actors.
Entertainment
Apr 29
Social cost of alcohol addiction in Canada outweighs government revenue by billions annually: report
A recent study shows that net government revenue from alcohol sales was $13 billion in 2020 while the net social costs from alcohol use were $19 billion that year.
Consumer
Apr 28
Canada is unblocking aid to Afghanistan but delay is ‘extremely frustrating’: advocate
Ottawa has plans to finally stop blocking Canadian development aid to Afghanistan this year, but some are concerned about the time it will take to develop the system.
World
Apr 27
Thompson leads Buffalo Sabres to 4-1 win over Calgary Flames
The Buffalo Sabres salvaged a road trip and kept their faint playoff hopes alive with Sunday's 4-1 win over the host Calgary Flames.
Sports
Mar 25
Ottawa has used AI in nearly 300 projects and initiatives: research
Canada's federal government has used artificial intelligence in nearly 300 projects and initiatives, new research has found — including to help predict the outcome of tax cases.
Canada
Apr 11
Man tried to storm Alaska Airlines cockpit repeatedly during flight, complaint says
According to an affidavit, Nathan Jones tried to enter the cockpit of Alaska Airlines Flight 322 three times while the plane was in the air.
Trending
Mar 13
Olivia Rodrigo fans given contraceptives, morning-after pills at her Missouri show
The condoms and morning-after pills were distributed by The Missouri Abortion Fund as part of a package, using Olivia Rodrigo's branding.
Entertainment
Mar 14
‘I just love pro wrestling’: The divine nature of Ontario’s independent scene
On a snowy Friday in March, a gathering of worshippers at a church in Cambridge, Ont., took centre stage. But they weren't there for a high power, they were there for wrestling.
Sports
Apr 21
Harmony for Healing in Peterborough raises awareness, funds for suicide prevention
Phillip Jolicoeur created the concert in memory of his mother, who died by suicide in 2022. Funds raised will support the CMHA's Assertive Outreach Suicide Program.
Canada
Feb 23
Ohio considers using nitrogen gas for executions after Alabama case
Three states — Alabama, Mississippi and Oklahoma — have already authorized nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method, and many more are looking for new ways to execute people.
Crime
Jan 30
‘It brought closure’: Sask. First Nation moving forward after killing inquest rests
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said the RCMP will review the recommendations provided to them by the jury.
Canada
Feb 29
Poilievre vows no MAID mental illness expansion if he wins next election
The Liberals have delayed expanding medical assistance in dying for mental illness until after the next election. But if Pierre Poilievre wins, he says he will scrap the plan.
Canada
Feb 8
MAiD expansion delay to allow ‘deeper conversation’ on assisted dying: Holland
Last week, Health Minister Mark Holland tabled legislation to delay expanding access to medically assisted death for people whose sole underlying condition is mental illness.
Canada
Feb 6
People with polycystic ovary syndrome may be at higher risk of suicide: study
"Polycystic ovaries is a really bad diagnosis," Diane Francoeur, CEO of the Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada (SOGC), told Global News.
Health
Feb 6
Veterans take aim at long delays, frequent denials for lump sum injury benefit
Veterans trying to access Canada's critical injury benefit say they're being delayed and denied. Some say they've waited more than a year to have their applications processed.
Canada
Feb 13
Ontario woman accused of aiding suicide following Peterborough police probe
Police say the death of a 73-year-old woman in May 2023 has been linked to a 76-year-old Keswick, Ont., woman.
Crime
Dec 6, 2023
Celebrating Galentine’s Day? How this unofficial holiday can boost your health
Galentine's Day originated in 2011 from the television show Parks and Recreation and since the episode aired over a decade ago it's grown in popularity.
Health
Feb 13
Doctors say Alberta premier’s policy changes around trans youth could be harmful
Doctors are criticizing Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her medically "false" statements about transgender youth care and gender reassignment surgery.
Canada
Feb 2