Bill C-332 aims to protect against intimate partner violence
A new bill wants to criminalize ‘coercive’ conduct in Canada. Rosanna Adams, a lawyer with Rise Women’s Legal Centre, talks about what it is, how it affects relationships, and how the legislation will help grow awareness around domestic abuse.
Global News Morning BC
Feb 24
Justice minister says Bill C-63 targets ‘worst of what we see online’
After tabling Bill C-63, the Online Harms Act, on Monday, Justice Minister Arif Virani said in Ottawa that the bill “targets the worst of what we see online.” He added that his message was that “profit cannot be prioritized over safety” for online platforms and said that failure to abide by regulations will mean “significant...
Canada
Feb 26
Green Party demands Liberals ‘fix’ Environmental Assessment Act
Speaking during question period on Thursday, Green Party Leader Elizabeth May demanded the Liberals “fix” the Environmental Assessment Act by consulting the environmental expert panel for guidance. Environment minister Steven Guilbeault responded by saying that changes have been already made based on Supreme Court recommendations, adding that regulations such as zero emission vehicle standards and...
Canada
May 2
Arrest made in connection to killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjarm
Arrests have been made in connection to the June 2023 killing of Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjarm outside of a Surrey gurdwara. The prime minister linked his shooting death to “agents of the Indian government,” touching off a major diplomatic dispute. Andrea Macpherson has details.
Global News at Noon BC
May 3
Three men arrested and charged in B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s killing
Three men have been arrested and charged with the first degree murder of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar outside of a Surrey Gurdwara last June. Kristen Robinson reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 3
Hardeep Singh Nijjar killing: RCMP make arrests in B.C. Sikh leader murder case
The RCMP made arrests in connection to the killing of B.C. Sikh activist Hardeep Singh Nijjar on Friday. The RCMP took the Indian nationals into custody almost a year after Nijjar was gunned down at the Guru Nanak Sikh Temple in Surrey, B.C.
Canada
May 3
Maskwacis, Alta. Chiefs recognize Bill C-92 ruling
Alberta first nation groups cheered on a Supreme Court of Canada decision. The top court unanimously ruled First Nations, Métis and Inuit people have sole authority over child welfare. As Kabi Moulitharan reports, leaders in Maskwacis call it a victory.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Feb 10
N.B. delays forced addiction treatment bill
New Brunswick’s provincial government has decided to delay the implementation of its forced rehab legislation – saying it will take more time to get it right. As Silas Brown reports, that means a bill is unlikely to land before the provincial election in October.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
May 3
8 in 10 Canadian households seeing grocery bill increases: IPSOS poll
The latest IPSOS polling for Global News shows 83 per cent of people across Canada reporting higher weekly grocery bills. Anne Gaviola has more on what this exclusive look at affordability reveals about Canadian households.
Economy
Apr 26
Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 Indigenous women
Jeremy Skibicki, who’s charged with murdering four Indigenous women in Winnipeg in 2022, has now admitted to killing them, but says he is not criminally responsible. Melissa Ridgen explains what this means for Skibicki’s trial, and the reaction from victims’ families.
Global National
May 6
Local Group Planning 3,000 New Housing Units In Bible Hill
We check in with Evan Price from Five Corners Properties, to learn more about plans to build 3000 new housing units in Bible Hill. Price says this is the largest community development project for any single developer outside of HRM.
Global News Morning Halifax
Apr 3
‘We will never surrender!’: Georgians protest after ‘foreign agents’ bill passes 2nd reading
Thousands of demonstrators blocked a key intersection in Georgia’s capital of Tbilisi on Thursday, as protests against a law on “foreign agents” in the country continue. On Wednesday, Georgia’s parliament approved the second reading of the bill on “foreign agents,” which has been criticized as Kremlin-inspired. The Georgian parliament is expected to consider the bill...
Politics
May 2
2 teens among 3 killed in Fredericton car crash
Two teens are among the dead in a single vehicle crash that happened early Sunday morning – and incident the chief of police is calling a tragedy. Silas Brown reports.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
May 6
Pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill in 2nd week
The pro-Palestinian encampment at McGill University has entered its second week. While calls to dismantle the camp continue to stack up. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.
Canada
May 6
Catching up with Bill Welychka from 96.3 BIG F.M.
Our good friend, Bill Welychka tells us what he’s been up to this past week. He also tee’s up a special guest that he will be speaking with live on the air! Can you guess who it is?
Global News Morning Kingston
Apr 11
Winnipeg man admits to killing 4 women but says he’s not criminally responsible
A man has admitted in court that he killed four women in Winnipeg, but his lawyers are asking he be found not criminally responsible because of mental illness. Teagan Rasche reports.
May 6
Lawyers for man accused of killing 4 women to argue he’s not criminally responsible
Lawyers for a Winnipeg man accused of killing four women say they plan to argue he is not criminally responsible because he is mentally ill.
Crime
May 1
Jury selected for Winnipeg trial of man accused of killing 4 women
The jury was selected Thursday for the trial of a Winnipeg man accused of killing four women. Teagan Rasche reports.
Crime
Apr 25
Protecting and revitalizing Indigenous languages
Funding for the federal government’s legislation supporting, protecting and revitalizing Indigenous languages could expire this year without any extension or renewal of Bill C-91. Tracey Herbert, CEO of the First Peoples’ Cultural Council, and BC Assembly of First Nations Regional Chief Terry Teegee join Jennifer Palma with more.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 24
Pro-Palestinian encampment enters day 7 at McGill University
The pro-Palestinian encampment on the campus of McGill University is now in its seventh day. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines has been following this story for us and has the latest.
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May 3