Toronto man handed life sentence for horrific attack on vulnerable senior
Damien Allred, 43, twisted his long braids, showing no emotion, as he sat in the prisoner's box listening to Superior Court Justice Suhail Akhtar read out his reasons for sentence.
Crime
Feb 15, 2023
COP15: Main points of biodiversity deal adopted in Montreal
Negotiators have adopted a new deal aimed at halting the destruction of nature and beginning to repair the damage. Here are six of the main commitments in the framework.
Canada
Dec 19, 2022
Canada’s single-use plastic ban takes effect on Dec. 20. Here’s what to know
While the ban on the manufacture and import of single-use plastics will come into effect Tuesday, the sale of these items will be prohibited as of December 2023.
Canada
Dec 20, 2022
Looking to avoid the mortgage stress test? What to know about alternative lenders
The mortgage stress test is holding steady heading into 2023. For those boxed out of buying a home, is the alternative market an option? Here's what to know.
Money
Dec 17, 2022
Mother who claimed disabled daughter killed in home invasion guilty of murder
A Toronto mother accused of killing her severely disabled daughter was found guilty of first-degree murder in the girl's death on Sunday.
Crime
Mar 6, 2016
2022 Ontario municipal election: Meet the Waterloo regional councillor candidates
On Oct. 24, voters across Waterloo Region will head to the polls to elect city and regional councillors, mayors and a regional chair.
Politics
Sep 21, 2022
NDP leadership hopeful David Eby pitches ‘flipping’ tax, secondary suite legalization
David Eby's 'flipping' tax would be highest for those who hold properties for the shortest period of time, and would go down to zero the longer the property is held.
Politics
Sep 28, 2022
Hamilton’s housing crisis tops Andrea Horwath’s action plan in mayoral platform
Former Ontario NDP leader Andrea Horwath released her platform for Hamilton's mayoral election Monday, putting the city's housing crisis at the forefront of leadership priorities.
Politics
Sep 12, 2022
End of mandatory census ‘mindless,’ government warned
Canada will pay a huge price for the Harper government's "short-sighted" decision to scrap the mandatory census, say leading U.S. statisticians.
Aug 25, 2010
Double amputee’s kindness may have led to his murder, police say
Homicide detectives say that Richard Clements, a 72-year-old double amputee who lived alone in an Etobicoke apartment, was friendly and generous but that those attributes may have led to his murder.
Jul 10, 2009
Full text: President Barack Obama’s 2nd term inaugural address
U.S. President Barack Obama took the oath of office for the second time
in as many days on Monday, this time before as many as 800,000 jubilant
Americans who cheered as he urged Americans to come together and uphold
cherished U.S. principles of justice and equality. Read Obama's second-term inaugural speech in full below.
Jan 21, 2013
Feds announce funding for renovations to Calgary’s WinSport day lodge
The money will be used to enhance visitor and guest experiences at the Canada Olympic Park day lodge for the next 40 years, WinSport said.
Canada
Aug 29, 2022
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Sep 4, 2008
How many people will it take to destroy Syria’s chemical weapons? About 100, says U.N. chief
The U.N. Security Council, which must authorize the proposed joint mission, is scheduled to discuss the report on Thursday afternoon.
World
Oct 7, 2013
Timeline: Missing Calgary family Nathan O’Brien, Alvin and Kathryn Liknes
A timeline of events in the disappearance of Calgary grandparents Alvin and Kathryn Liknes and their five-year-old grandson, Nathan O'Brien.
Canada
Sep 17, 2014
Liknes lock tampered with and disabled: expert testifies in Douglas Garland triple-murder trial
The lock on the side door of the Liknes home had been tampered with and disabled, according to testimony Thursday from a master locksmith.
Crime
Jan 19, 2017
Douglas Garland triple-murder trial wraps up first week with footwear/footprint expert testimony
A footwear/footprint expert will testify in the fifth day of testimony at Douglas Garland's triple murder trial.
Crime
Jan 20, 2017
‘There’s a lot of nails in the coffin:’ MRU’s David Taras on Olympic vote outcome
"The province was not interested in this, the province turned its back on Calgary," said Mount Royal University's David Taras.
Canada
Nov 14, 2018
Toronto election 2018 cheat sheet: A last-minute guide for voters
Global News has a complete list of resources, including information on candidates, how, where and when to vote, and election results.
Politics
Oct 20, 2018
Toronto election 2018: Get to know your mayoral candidates
Candidates were asked to discuss transportation, affordability, community safety and economic development-related issues.
Politics
Oct 18, 2018