Bare Knuckle MMA debuts in Southern Alberta
Rumble in the Cage is the country’s longest-running mixed martial arts show, and its upcoming match in Lethbridge is the first sanctioned bare knuckle MMA fight in Canada.
Canada
Apr 19
Jays’ Bichette adds Muay Thai to training regimen
An avid mixed martial arts fan, Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette turned to a traditional combat sport for a new training technique in the off-season.
Sports
Mar 14
Canadian ref relishes mixed martial arts journey that has taken him around the world
With nine homegrown fighters on the 12-fight card, Canada is well represented at UFC 297. It's the same for the referees.
Sports
Jan 19
Marchand leads Bruins over Maple Leafs
Brad Marchand had a relatively quiet — at least by his in-your-face standards — start to the Stanley Cup playoffs.
Sports
Apr 24
Total solar eclipse: Canadians soak up once-in-a-lifetime spectacle
Canadians from Ontario to Atlantic Canada witnessed the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8. The experience was described by many as 'moving.'
Canada
Apr 8
‘This will be extraordinary’: Excitement mounts for Montreal’s total solar eclipse
'It will seem as if night has fallen for a few minutes,' experts say about the once-in-a-lifetime occurrence that has the city preparing to welcome thousands of people.
Canada
Mar 27
Eclipse glasses a hot seller in Canada ahead of rare celestial event
Eclipse glasses are a hot commodity in large parts of Eastern Canada, much of which will be in the path of a rare solar eclipse on April 8.
Canada
Mar 15
Winnipeg bantamweight Brad (Superman) Katona comes full circle in return to the UFC
'It's crazy thinking about (how) pretty much a year ago today how unhappy I was. It wasn't for failing and that was the most frustrating part.'
Canada
Jan 19
N.B. schools falling short on support for kids with behavioural issues: advocate
New Brunswick's child and youth advocate is raising concerns over the growing practice of partial day plans to deal with students who have behavioural issues.
Canada
Feb 16
B.C. filmmaker makes waves with ‘Seagrass’
The Vancouver writer-director says she heard from many Japanese Canadians who thanked her for exploring a side of their experience rarely depicted on screen.
Entertainment
Feb 23
Is there a risk? What’s behind a newly certified weedkiller class action lawsuit
A Bayer spokesperson says that leading health regulators in Canada and around the world have repeatedly concluded that glyphosate is not a carcinogen.
Canada
Jan 18
Struggling to repay CEBA, some businesses turn to independent loans
Ottawa paid out close to $49 billion to nearly 900,000 businesses through CEBA. Now, many businesses are trying to refinance CEBA, and essentially taking a loan on a loan.
Canada
Jan 15
Tunnel troubles shut some stations along Ottawa’s beleaguered LRT system — again
The new year brings no fresh start for Ottawa's ill-fated light rail train system, after concrete debris was found on the tracks of an LRT station tunnel.
Canada
Jan 2
10 inspiring books that will motivate you through the year
A carefully curated list of books that will change your perspectives, ignite your passions, and live more fully.
The Curator
Dec 28, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2023
From movie and TV stars to musicians and other notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2023
Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government sues ‘illegal occupants’ for interfering with their treaty rights
The Nisg̱a’a Lisims Government has filed a lawsuit with the Supreme Court of B.C. against people they say are "illegally occupying" Nisg̱a’a Treaty territory.
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
The next ‘Karate Kid’: Jackie Chan, Ralph Macchio launch global casting call
Do you know the next Karate Kid? Nominate them to star in the newest installment of the martial arts franchise.
Entertainment
Nov 21, 2023
MMA fighter charged in police incident in Aldergrove
An out-of-control car plowed into the Aldergrove Community Police Station and witnesses told Global News a woman was being dragged from the driver's side.
Crime
Oct 31, 2023
‘I owe everything to her’: Bombers’ Brady Oliveira credits success to mom Shani
Shani Olveira's pride in Brady is also felt by fans across Manitoba, who will be cheering when the Blue Bombers host the BC Lions in Saturday's West Division final at IG Field.
Sports
Nov 6, 2023
Military sex misconduct survivors push for more change as high-profile cases end
A number of high-profile sexual misconduct cases that sparked a major reckoning in the Canadian Armed Forces have ended in recent months.
Canada
Nov 10, 2023