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• Canadian deported from U.S. after admitting to drone spying at Florida Space Force base

  A man told U.S. agents he flew his drone to record the beauty of Florida nature, sunrises and cruise ships. Federal agents found photos and videos of classified Space Force sites.

  Canada

  Aug 28
• CSIS told RCMP about suspected anti-government militia in Quebec: court documents

  A Quebec judge unsealed search warrants in the case on Thursday after a joint application by major Canadian news outlets, including Global News, Quebecor Media, CBC and La Presse.

  Investigations

  Aug 21
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• SIU probes use of anti-riot weapons during Gananoque incident involving OPP

  Gananoque police, assisted by OPP officers, used anti-riot weapons to apprehend a man who was barricaded in a house Friday night. The SIU is now investigating the circumstances.

  Canada

  Aug 17
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• First responders confirm drowning, locate body at Harrison Hot Springs

  Police and rescue workers recovered the body of a drowning victim Saturday at Harrison Lake, a popular resort in B.C.'s Fraser Valley. The man went missing on Friday night.

  Canada

  Aug 17
• Carney welcomes European leaders joining Ukraine’s Zelenskyy for Trump meeting

  European and NATO leaders will join Zelenskyy in Washington Monday for talks with Trump on ending the war in Ukraine, with NATO-style security guarantees on the table.

  World

  Aug 17
• Quebec senior dies in beach landslide in the Gaspé Peninsula region

  The Town of New Richmond said in a Facebook post that Henderson Beach is closed until further notice while an investigation is underway.

  Canada

  Aug 16
• Prime Minister Carney praises Trump as ministers jet to Sweden to talk defence deals

  In a brief statement Saturday, Carney said: 'The leadership of President Trump and the United States is creating the opportunity to end Russia's illegal war in Ukraine.'

  Canada

  Aug 16
• Canada’s vaccine injury program declared her dead. But she’s not

  Asked about being declared deceased while battling a life-altering condition that left her partially disabled, a B.C. woman choked up: 'It really didn't feel good, you know?'

  Investigations

  Aug 15
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• ‘I am on it’: Health minister accelerates audit of vaccine injury program

  "I cannot add any comment more for now, but I am on it," Health Minister Marjorie Michel stated when a reporter pressed for more information about the accelerated audit.

  Investigations

  Jul 23
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• Health Minister: Ottawa will try to improve Vaccine Injury Support Program

  'We are tracking it. It's unacceptable what we heard about this ... We will try to improve,' Health Minister Marjorie Michel said in brief remarks about the VISP program.

  Investigations

  Jul 21
• Tory MPs, health group call for investigation and overhaul of vaccine support program

  'The Liberals handed out tens of millions of dollars to high priced consultants while the very Canadians this program was intended to help have been neglected,' the Tory MPs said.

  Investigations

  Jul 18
• VISP aimed to curb vaccine injury lawsuits. Now, people are suing in 3 provinces

  An Alberta woman alleges the Vaccine Injury Support Program exacerbated her physical and psychological suffering while shortchanging her on financial support. VISP won't comment.

  Investigations

  Jul 17
• Quebec terrorism suspects didn’t get guns and ammo from us: Canadian Forces

  Three of four suspects arrested were ordered held until a full bail hearing next week. The Crown opposes their release. A fourth suspect will be granted bail in the coming days.

  Investigations

  Jul 14
• RCMP arrests stun small towns near Quebec City where 2 suspects live

  Residents of two rural communities near Quebec City were stunned by the dawn RCMP tactical squad arrests amid allegations that militiamen with weapons and ammo lived among them.

  Canada

  Jul 9
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• RCMP charge multiple men in ‘anti-government militia’ plot in Quebec

  According to authorities, all four men were also allegedly involved in activities intending to forcibly take possession of land in the Quebec City area. 

  Crime

  Jul 8
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• Federal auditors target vaccine injury program amid surprise Oxaro office visit

  PHAC officials will continue to visit Oxaro's VISP offices “on short notice and in-person to ensure that performance standards are met,”a confidential source told Global News.

  Investigations

  Jul 3
• ‘Nothing was ready’: Inside Canada’s Vaccine Injury Support Program

  Former VISP workers described a culture that was more play than work. 'I felt like I was there to kind of hang out and socialize,' one said. 'It was kind of like school in a way.'

  Investigations

  Jul 3
• Is VISP an independent administrator? Here’s what some documents say

  A government communications strategy reveals PHAC and Oxaro consult each other about replies when journalists or MPs ask questions about the program.

  Investigations

  Jul 3
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  Canada set up a $50M vaccine injury program. Those harmed say it’s failing them

  A Global News investigation uncovered allegations that Canada's vaccine injury program has failed to fully deliver on its promise of 'fair and timely' access to financial support.

  Investigations

  Jul 2
• Vaccine injury programs elsewhere also face challenges, criticism

  Some Britons have also criticized their program as too slow to assess injury cases, while setting thresholds too high to qualify, and payouts made too low for those who get them.

  Investigations

  Jul 2
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• Oxaro statement: Consulting firm ‘continues to adapt’ approach to VISP

  Global News submitted a 15-page letter of questions to Oxaro, which offered partial responses. Here is a collated version of them.

  Investigations

  Jul 2
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• Public Health Agency of Canada reviewing ‘the VISP experience,’ including users’ concerns

  PHAC is actively reviewing VISP concerns raised by claimants and beneficiaries and is studying similar programs abroad to learn best practices.

  Investigations

  Jul 2
• Residents on evacuation standby as wildfire blazes northeast of Edmonton

  Sturgeon County officials declared a state of emergency Sunday, May 4, as three aerial firefighting helicopters, backed by ground crews, battled an out-of-control wildfire.

  Canada

  May 4
• Durham Region police reveal first homicide of 2025, launch probe

  According to the Durham Regional Police Service, a 47-year-old man was found dead inside his car on April 30 during a wellness check. The coroner ruled the death a homicide.

  Canada

  May 4
• Toronto police arrest, charge teenager with April double homicide in GTA

  Toronto police released photos of shooting victims Quentin Caza and Jeremy McNeil during the investigation. A youth was arrested on May 3 and faces charges of 1st degree murder.

  Crime

  May 4