Liquor store in Wakaw, Sask. fears ‘survival of the fittest’
Country Crossroads is concerned about rumours that new competitors may be setting up shop very close to their business, given the store's proximity to the Hoodoo border.
Canada
Mar 21
Final prosecution from 26 charges in 2021 Halifax housing protest ends in acquittal
The last of 26 charges laid after a 2021 Halifax housing protest has ended with an acquittal, capping a two-and-a-half-year legal saga.
Canada
Mar 1
Babies of immigrant parents at greater risk of stillbirth: Canadian study
A new study in the Canadian Medical Association Journal found that the rate of stillbirth and preterm birth was higher among immigrant parents when compared to native Canadians.
Health
Apr 2
RCMP disputes claim of agreement over Surrey transition in leaked letter to solicitor general
Global News has obtained the letter, dated last Friday, from RCMP’s top brass to B.C.’s solicitor general Mike Farnworth.
Canada
Apr 19
‘Second chance’: B.C. humpbacks, researchers feature in ‘Planet Earth’ episode
Humpback whales on the B.C. coast and the researchers who study them are featured in a new episode of 'Planet Earth III.'
Environment
Apr 22
‘No legal mechanism’ for RCMP to work under municipal Surrey police: memo
In an internal memo the head of the Surrey RCMP detachment says there is no legal mechanism in place for his members to work under Surrey Police Service supervision.
Politics
Apr 12
North Vancouver councillor calls for audit of skyrocketing wastewater plant costs
On Friday, the Metro Vancouver Regional District revealed the project's cost had ballooned to a total of $3.86 billion, and that the project won't be done until 2030.
Politics
Mar 25
‘Rust’ movie armorer sentenced to 18 months for fatal shooting by Alec Baldwin
Hannah Gutierrez-Reed was convicted in March on a charge of involuntary manslaughter in the death of 'Rust' cinematographer Halyna Hutchins.
Entertainment
Apr 15
Think you’re the best at Candy Crush? Prove it to win $1M tournament prize
In the end, the top 10 players who crush the competition (and the most candies) will be invited to battle it out at the live final hosted in Los Angeles.
Trending
Mar 19
Biden welcomes Kishida to Washington as U.S., Japan navigate rare spat
The state visit will spotlight shared concerns about provocative Chinese military action in the Pacific but comes amid disagreement over Nippon Steel's plans to acquire U.S. Steel.
World
Apr 9
Trump faces possible fines for ‘flouting’ gag order at hush money trial
Citing 10 posts on his social media account and campaign website that they said breached the order, prosecutors called it a “deliberate flouting” of the court’s prohibition.
Crime
5 hours
Trump hush money trial: What lawyers argued in opening statements
A 12-person jury in Manhattan is set to hear opening statements in the first of four criminal cases against the presumptive Republican presidential nominee to reach trial.
U.S. News
Apr 22
Ocean temperatures hit record high in February, data shows
Ocean temperatures hit a record high in February, with the average global sea surface temperature at 21.06 degrees Celsius (69.91 degrees Fahrenheit).
World
Mar 7
Reddit seeks US$6.4B valuation in much-awaited IPO
Reddit is aiming for a valuation of up to US$6.4 billion in its U.S. initial public offering, the social media platform said on Monday.
Tech
Mar 11
Which eye lifting serums really work? We put them to the test
I've been on a quest for an effective eye-lifting serum for what feels like ages, so I finally decided to give all the bestsellers a try. Here’s how they worked for me.
The Curator
Apr 2
Significant gaffe could keep Montreal street down to one lane for months
The city says inexperience and not incompetence is behind the mishap. The custom made trapdoor entrance to the sewer system was built one foot to small.
Traffic
Mar 1
‘What Jennifer Did’: Netflix doc explores shocking Ont. murder-for-hire case
Most of Jennifer Pan's entire life was made up of lies. When her parents began to catch on, she decided to bring in hired hitmen.
Entertainment
Apr 10
Hundreds attend rally in Vancouver on 2-year anniversary of Russian invasion
On the second anniversary of the Russian war in Ukraine, hundreds of people gathered at the Vancouver Art Gallery Saturday afternoon for a rally in support of Ukraine.
World
Feb 24
From day to night: Ultimate beauty dupes
From the perfect face-prep headband to a beauty blender dupe that delivers the same performance at half the price – here are some fresh ideas for your day.
The Curator
Apr 2
Algoma Steel says 5 workers sent to hospital after casthouse incident
Algoma Steel Group Inc. says five workers were taken to hospital after an incident on Wednesday night at the north casthouse of its blast furnace complex.
Canada
Feb 9