Contentious day centre, supervised injection site opens in Montreal neighbourhood
Measures to appease the fears of Saint-Henri residents, who have been vocal surrounding the supervised injection site, were visible on its first day of opening.
Health
Apr 15
U.S. couple likely dead after yacht hijacked by fugitives in Caribbean
Kathy Brendle and Ralph Hendry of Virginia have not been seen for over a week, and their boat was discovered abandoned on a St. Vincent beach.
World
Feb 26
Plaza St-Hubert will be Montreal’s newest pedestrian zone this summer
This year, city officials say over nine kilometers of Montreal streets will be pedestrianized across the city and 2,100 businesses will be accessible by foot.
Economy
Apr 10
Kingston, Ont. tourism businesses change plans with causeway shuttered
Since the LaSalle Causeway was shuttered indefinitely, local tourism-reliant businesses have been scrambling to make contingency plans if the closure goes through the summer
Canada
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Total solar eclipse: How to enjoy totality in Kingston
The city has said it is expecting as many as 500,000 visitors for the eclipse, which means it won't be business as usual in Kingston on Monday.
Canada
Apr 5
Eastern Canada cities and towns to visit to view the solar eclipse
Major tourist destinations such as Montreal and Niagara Falls are expecting visitors from across the country, but eclipse chasers have a number of cities and towns to choose from.
Canada
Apr 1
London Knights select three players on first night of 2024 OHL Priority Selection
Four local players were selected and the London Knights made their first three picks on the opening night of the 2024 OHL Priority Selection.
Sports
Apr 12
‘I’m up to $520’: Parking tickets during school drop-off rile Vancouver parents
Parents whose kids attend Henry Hudson Elementary School in Kitsilano told Global News that nearby construction of a new school has cut the drop-off zone by more than half.
Education
Mar 12
London Knights beat Kitchener 5-1 at Budweiser Gardens to take 2-0 series lead
The London Knights have held the Kitchener Rangers to an 0-for-10 on the power play through the first two games of their second round series.
Sports
Apr 13
After decades of cheap rent, some Montreal artists being priced out of their studios
As rents rise and former industrial neighbourhoods are redeveloped, some artists are being priced out or evicted as the community searches for creative solutions.
Economy
Feb 11
Castaways rescued from deserted island by writing ‘HELP’ in palm leaves
The three men, all experienced sailors, spent a week on a deserted island when their boat was damaged in the Pacific.
Trending
Apr 11
Haiti sets up transitional council to choose next PM in bid to quell crisis
The formation of the council was expected to soon trigger the resignation of Prime Minister Ariel Henry, but a new provision said he would step down when a new premier is chosen.
World
Apr 12
‘There is much more to do’: B.C. marks eight years of toxic-drug health emergency
Eight years after B.C. declared a public health emergency, Premier David Eby says the toxic drug crisis has had a "catastrophic impact" on communities.
Health
Apr 14
United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M
Led by campaign cabinet chair Jim Hendry, the 2023 Community Campaign raised $1.4 million, up eight per cent of last year's efforts. The United Way supports 20 community agencies.
Economy
Apr 12
Province finally announces long-promised Olympic Village school in Vancouver
Education Minister Rachna Singh announced the new elementary school on Friday, outlining a four-storey facility with a capacity of 630 students.
Education
Apr 5
‘What could go wrong?’ joked OceanGate CEO before Titan sub disaster
The comment from OceanGate Exploration's late CEO Stockton Rush was featured in a new documentary entitled 'Minute by Minute: The Titan Sub Disaster.'
Trending
Mar 7
Gilgeous-Alexander a slam dunk choice for Golden Horseshoe Athlete of the Year
Hamilton's Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has won his second Bill Sturrup Award as the top athlete in the Hamilton-Burlington area.
Sports
Feb 29
Dan Philip, civil rights champion and builder of bridges, passes away
Dan Philip was well known for advocating for the rights of the Black community and often spoke out against racism and discrimination.
Canada
Apr 1
Daniel Sedin lifts Canucks over Sens in OT
The Vancouver Canucks are starting to look like contenders again as they continue to rebound from a disastrous 2013-14 season.
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Controversial Saint-Henri safe drug consumption site set to open
A transitional housing project and safe drug consumption site will open near a school in the Saint-Henri borough. While officials welcome the project, residents are resisting it.
Canada
Apr 11