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Electric utility opens emergency centre as more ugly weather heads for Nova ScotiaNova Scotia Power has issued a statement saying rain and snow overnight will be whipped up by strong winds that will continue to lash the province on Friday.WeatherDec 4, 2025
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Evacuation orders lifted in B.C.’s Comox Valley after floodingEvacuation alerts were cancelled and all evacuation orders rescinded in B.C.’s Comox Valley after flooding conditions improved and safety assessments were completed.WeatherJan 31
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More than 100 cm of snow in N.L. amid relentless storm season in Atlantic CanadaEnvironment Canada has issued blowing snow and winter storm warnings for much of Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island and eastern New Brunswick.WeatherFeb 23
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Powerful nor’easter hits Nova Scotia: flights cancelled, power outages expectedA powerful nor'easter is blowing through Nova Scotia -- cancelling schools, causing travel disruptions and leaving power outages in its wake.WeatherFeb 23
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Comox Valley issues State of Local Emergency due to flooding, 1 person may be missingIn a statement, the regional district says that residents are encouraged to follow the directions of emergency service personnel and obey all road and trail closures.WeatherJan 30
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Manwin Hotel in Winnipeg ‘lost’ after fire erupts overnightThe former Manwin Hotel, which has been vacant for about a year, is the scene of a major fire, though crews say the cause is not yet known.FireJan 14
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Authorities investigate downtown Winnipeg hotel fire, cite past safety issuesA vacant Winnipeg hotel with known safety compliance issues was destroyed by fire, forcing evacuations as the cause remains under investigation.FireJan 15
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Major water main break traps people in vehicles, affects 2K Calgary homesEarly details from City of Calgary indicate 2,000 homes and 100 businesses are impacted by the water main break, which left people trapped in vehicles on Highway 1 as it flooded.CanadaDec 31, 2025
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High winds and heavy rain set to batter Atlantic CanadaMeteorologists are warning Atlantic Canadians to batten down the hatches and look out for possible flooding as high winds and rain are forecast to hit the region.WeatherDec 19, 2025
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18 poultry farms in B.C. dealing with avian flu outbreaksShawn Hall, director of the B.C. Poultry Industry Emergency Operations Centre, told Global News that it is a concerning time for poultry farmers in the province.CanadaNov 6, 2025
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More than 1 in 4 patients leaving Winnipeg ERs without being seen: studyUpdated figures show high numbers of Winnipeg patients leaving emergency departments without being seen, as hospitals continue to report long wait times.HealthFeb 19
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Proposal for massive new data centre in Olds, Alta. has some residents concernedIf approved, it would be the largest data centre in Canada, by far, but a proposal to build the project in the small Alberta town of Olds, has generated some controversy.EconomyFeb 9
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Idylwyld Drive North proposed for new Saskatoon winter warming shelterA new long term Idylwyld drop-in shelter has been proposed to the city, replacing the temporary women's shelter on Avenue C after concerns on the proximity to the Salvation ArmyCanadaFeb 19
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Nova Scotia Budget: $1.2B deficit and ‘tough decisions’ on spending cutsNova Scotia's finance minister has tabled a budget with a $1.2-billion deficit and warns that difficult decisions will need to be made to balance the books.CanadaFeb 23
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Cyberattacks are hitting faster with AI fuelling an 89% jump, data showsIn 2025, AI-enabled adversaries increased attacks by 89 per cent year-over-year, the CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report uncovered.CanadaFeb 24
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Ransomware is a ‘significant’ threat in Canada — and set to worsen: dataThe online attacks are designed by cyber criminals to lock private data from Canadian businesses and individuals until payment demands are met.CanadaJan 29
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No outreach from N.S. minister of addictions, mental health to First Nation in crisisThe minister for addictions and mental health says he has not reached out to the First Nation community that announced this week it would declare a state of emergency.HealthFeb 12
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B.C. government launches selection process for AI, data centre projects to compete for powerA competitive process awarding companies that offer the most economic and environmental benefits is the right path forward, Energy Minister Adrian Dix said.EconomyJan 30
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FedEx suing for refund after Trump’s tariffs ruled illegalFedEx is suing the U.S. government, requesting a full refund on what it paid for tariffs set by President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court ruled that the tariffs are illegal.U.S. NewsFeb 24
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‘I felt like a nobody’: Woman says care denied without reason at Pincher Creek hospitalA Pincher Creek woman says she was turned away from the southern Alberta town's hospital without a reason and without care, despite having a genuine medical need to be there.HealthJan 30