Ashleigh Stewart

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• ‘This raises red flags’: Feds quiet on Trump stake in Canadian minerals company

  The federal government won’t say if it is reviewing the Trump administration’s deal with Canadian-based Lithium Americas, despite sensitivities around the critical minerals sector.

  Economy

  Oct 2
• New name, old ties: Federal funds for Indigenous youth linked to company previously cut off

  The founder of youth treatment centres cut off from Jordan's Principle funding has launched a new company to treat Indigenous teens, a Global News investigation has found.

  Investigations

  Sep 3
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• Promise of healing became sexual abuse in homes linked to teen facility, girls allege

  Venture Academy has faced years of sexual abuse and assault allegations over its host parents, according to court and child welfare documents, and interviews with former residents.

  Investigations

  Aug 18
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• ‘Not what you think they are’: Inside a teen facility facing years of red flags, mistreatment claims

  Venture Academy markets itself as therapeutic care for struggling teens. But a six-month Global News investigation found dozens of allegations of psychological and emotional harm.

  Investigations

  Aug 7
• Venture Academy’s statement on Global News’ investigation

  Global News submitted an 18-page letter of questions to Venture Academy. The company instead responded with a statement outlining their program, ethos and operations.

  Investigations

  Aug 7
• Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto: Pato O’Ward wins first Canadian title

  Mexico's Pato O'Ward finally won the Ontario Honda Dealers Indy Toronto on Sunday, giving the the seven-year veteran his first victory in Canada.

  Canada

  Jul 20
• Inmate, 26, dies following assault at Donnacona prison in Quebec

  Correctional Service Canada says an inmate has died after an assault by other inmates at Donnacona Institution in Quebec. The man had been convicted of murder in April.

  Crime

  Jul 20
• Astronomer CEO Andy Byron resigns after Coldplay ‘kiss cam’ video

  The company posted a statement on its social media channels on Saturday, saying its chief executive, Andy Byron, had tendered his resignation.

  Entertainment

  Jul 19
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• Authorities investigating death of Canadian woman at Belgian music fest

  A 35-year-old Canadian woman fell ill at the Tomorrowland music festival in Belgium on Friday and later died in hospital. Local authorities are investigating.

  World

  Jul 19
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• ‘It’s almost like a mania’: How Trump won Carney the federal election

  A modest crowd celebrated with Mark Carney late into the night at Liberal party headquarters in Ottawa, but U.S. President Donald Trump was never far from anyone's mind.

  Canada

  Apr 28
• ‘People have almost died’: Soaring N.S. lobster fishing tensions revealed

  Communication released to Global News under the Freedom of Information Act provides a rare glimpse into how far the situation deteriorated for fishery officers in Nova Scotia.

  Canada

  Apr 23
• Funeral held for Antonine Maillet, renowned Acadian author who died in February

  A funeral was held Saturday for Antonine Maillet, with songs and theatrical performances highlighting a celebration of the life of the renowned Acadian playwright and author.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Quebec teen, 15, dies after falling into silo at closed factory in Shawinigan, Que

  Quebec provincial police say a 15-year-old girl has died after a fall at the site of a shuttered factory in Shawinigan, northeast of Montreal.

  Canada

  Apr 12
• Trump administration says it will exclude some electronics from reciprocal tariffs

  The Trump administration will exclude electronics like smartphones and laptops from reciprocal tariffs, which could keep prices down for popular consumer electronics in the U.S.

  World

  Apr 12
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• Dropped charges, police overreach: How the ‘Indigo 11’ case fell apart

  A large-scale investigation into the Indigo bookstore vandalism, involving more than 70 police officers and 10 nighttime raids, is unlikely to achieve a single criminal conviction.

  Canada

  Mar 29
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• Great White Nothing: How Harper’s naval station became an Arctic white elephant

  The Nanisivik Naval Facility still languishes unfinished more than a decade past its completion date, amid a flurry of Arctic announcements from the Liberal government.

  Canada

  Mar 14
• Tariffs ‘could go up,’ Trump says while allaying recession fears

  Donald Trump said in an interview with Fox News he paused some U.S. tariffs because he 'wanted to help Mexico and Canada to a certain extent,' but added tariffs could also go up.

  Politics

  Mar 9
• Premier hopes identification of remains found at landfill helps family move on

  Manitoba's premier says he has spoken with the family of a 39-year-old Indigenous woman Morgan Harris, after her remains were found in the Prairie Green landfill.

  Crime

  Mar 9
• Liberal leader may call election within weeks: former deputy PM Sheila Copps

  Former deputy prime minister Sheila Copps says the chaos resulting from U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs has bolstered support for presumed new Liberal leader Mark Carney.

  Canada

  Mar 9
• What’s behind Trump’s many grievances with Canada?

  Theories abound, from the plausible to the personal to the neo-colonial -- to even the perverse.

  Canada

  Mar 6
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• Trump’s plan for ‘hemispheric control’: Steve Bannon on why tariffs may only be the start

  Steve Bannon and others in Trump's orbit weigh in on the U.S. president's recent actions and what it could mean for Canada's future.

  Politics

  Feb 6
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• Which provinces are pulling U.S. alcohol off shelves over Trump’s tariffs?

  As Canada hits back against U.S. President Donald Trump‘s tariffs, American liquor and wine may be one of the first things to disappear from shelves.

  Canada

  Feb 2
• Canada releases first round of U.S. tariffs, announces relief program

  The Canadian government has released a list of the goods it will target first in its retaliation against U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariffs.

  Politics

  Feb 2
• Ford tells LCBO to pull U.S. booze from shelves

  Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he's told the LCBO to pull U.S. booze from its shelves after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on Canada.

  Consumer

  Feb 2
• D.C. plane crash victims include young figure skaters: ‘Horrific’

  Two young figure skaters, their mothers and coaches were among those killed in the deadly plane crash near Washington, D.C. after their flight collided with a military helicopter.

  U.S. News

  Jan 30