How technology is changing working from home and child care on snow days
While children get snow days, that’s no longer the reality for many office workers. Snow days for them are a lot less common in the dawn of new technology,.
Tech
Jan 18
Man charged with first-degree murder of Jenique Dalcourt, 10 years after her death
A murder case that turned cold and stumped police detectives for almost a decade has now led to an arrest and a first-degree murder charge. Michael Mcduff-Jalbert was charged in a Longueuil court in connection with the death of Jenique Dalcourt. The 23-year-old woman was killed in 2014 on a bike path on her way...
May 15
How can you flood-proof your home?
With many municipalities across Canada dealing with or preparing for the threat of floods, experts say you can take simple steps to protect your home from the worse effects of spring flood damage
Environment
May 8
Global Okanagan News at 5: April 25, 2024
A man displaced from his home by work on Kelowna’s UBCO tower has died, Princeton’s boil water notice could be rescinded soon, and a Vernon man plans to run a marathon a day to raise money for cancer care.
Apr 25
Global National: May 8
Two of the men accused of killing Hardeep Singh Nijjar, a Sikh activist living in B.C., came to Canada from India on study permits, with one taking just “days” to obtain. How the revelation has piled intense scrutiny on Canada’s student visa system. U.S. President Joe Biden has now said he won’t continue to supply...
Global National
May 8
Concerns over funding for survivor supports in rural Manitoba
Coral Kendel from Survivor’s Hope Crisis Centre explains the extensive work the organization does in rural communities, and the concerns over a lack of funding.
Apr 17
How to Manage Pets while Working at Home
Productivity CATalyst, Clare Kumar shares some tips on how to manage our furry friends while working from home.
Lifestyle
Feb 21
Global National: April 25
Disgraced Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein’s 2020 rape conviction has been overturned by the New York Court of Appeals, which ruled he did not receive a fair trial. What led to the decision, why it doesn’t make Weinstein a free man, and how this has stunned the women who broke their silence to accuse the ex-movie...
Global National
Apr 25
Toronto vows to fix vacant home tax after billing ‘fiasco’
Toronto’s mayor is telling tens of thousands of residents who got incorrect vacant home tax bills to not pay the late fee as the city works to fix the issue. The budget chief says staff will be directed to learn from the complaints to ensure a repeat of the issues doesn’t occur. Matthew Bingley reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 5
Calgary city councilors debate new rules limiting remote work time
A City of Calgary committee has approved new rules for city councilors who work from home. As Adam MacVicar reports, the new rules look to limit the amount of meetings councilors can attend remotely.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Feb 13
Edmonton invention addresses chronic elbow pain
An Edmonton inventor is showing off his new creation, hoping to help those suffering from chronic elbow pain. Quinn Ohler has more on how it works and the steps it’s taken to get here.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 21
Nearly 900K Canadians had gig work as main job at end of 2022: StatCan
Almost 900,000 Canadians had gig work as their main job in the final three months of 2022, according to a new report from Statistics Canada. Gig work is defined as short-term jobs or tasks delivered that often don’t come with guaranteed steady work. As Sean Previl reports, at least one expert says such a large...
Canada
Mar 4
Video shows shots fired at Markham, Ont. home in broad daylight
Footage released by York Regional Police appears to show someone firing a gun at a home in Markham during the day in late-February. Officers say they are appealing for help from the public finding the suspect.
Canada
Mar 5
Global News at 5:30 Toronto: Mar. 4, 2024
GTA protests trigger police investigation in Toronto and York Region. Victim impact statements against the man who murdered two Toronto woman more than 40 years ago. And, moving trucks from highway 401 onto the 407 – the new opposition idea tonight coming out of Queen’s Park.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Mar 4
Global National: Feb. 15
The Ontario Medical Association (OMA) is warning the entire business model of family medicine is failing, with many physicians resorting to own bank accounts to keep their practices afloat. Why some family doctors are giving up, and what one advocate says needs to be done to fix the worsening problem. Ontario-based BTNX received a significant...
Global National
Feb 15
Runway to Everyday: Hottest hair trends expected from New York Fashion Week
Head straight into the glam of New York Fashion Week as hair expert Aaron O’Bryan looks ahead to the hottest hair trends expected to hit the runway. From sleek wet looks to chic buns with ribbons and stylish barrettes, Aaron unveils easy-to-achieve styles perfect for bringing high fashion to your home.
The Morning Show
Feb 9
2 people found dead in Richmond Hill home, homicide unit investigating
Two people were found dead in a Richmond Hill home, prompting an investigation from York police’s homicide unit. Kayla McLean reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Feb 6
Alberta wildfire shows off winter fires still burning, warns 2024 could be worse than last year
It may be the dead of winter, but an unprecedented number of wildfires from 2023 carried over, burning and smouldering underground. As Sarah Ryan explains, with little snowfall and low moisture expected in the coming months, there’s a lot of fears going into spring that we’ll see an even worse fire season in 2024.
Global News at Noon Edmonton
Feb 7
Global National: Feb. 8
BCE Inc. has made another sweeping round of layoffs at Bell Media, eliminating about 4,800 jobs and multiple CTV News programs, while also selling off 45 regional radio stations. How Bell is justifying the decision, the harsh criticism it’s facing, and the fears for Canadian journalism. Federal politicians and police officers gathered in Ottawa for...
Global National
Feb 8
Northvolt tree cutting halted pending court hearing
Tree cutting has come to an abrupt halt at the future site of a factory for electric car batteries south of Montreal. Northvolt had begun preparatory work on the gigantic lot dotted with thousands of trees, after getting the green light from Quebec and municipal authorities. Now, an impending legal challenge from environmentalists has stopped...
Canada
Jan 19