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Halifax Regional Council voted down bylaw changes to ride-sharing regulations in the municipality. Instead, they voted to support a motion brought forward by Mayor Andy Fillmore to look at what has worked in other municipalities. Council is also looking to create e a committee for more stakeholder feedback. Angela Capobianco reports.

The largest city in the Maritimes is pondering whether it should become the latest Canadian municipality to tighten up regulations on ride-share drivers for companies like Uber. Halifax city council will soon debate a proposed bylaw imposing new licensing requirements. As Heidi Petracek explains, there’s been both opposition and support for the idea.

A Calgary couple say an Uber driver recently charged them nearly double the normal rate as the metre kept running even after they had left the vehicle. Uber says the trip wasn’t ended correctly at the drop-off point and that the customer has since been refunded.

As frustration among REM riders continues to grow, train manufacturer Alstom is promising equipment improvements that will increase the reliability of the service. Brayden Jagger Haines reports.

Metrolinx’s CEO said Friday that snow and ice buildup on the Finch LRT tracks is behind some of its delays, as they work on mitigation efforts. But some transit riders question why the line wasn’t designed for a regular Canadian winter. Noor Ra’fat has the story.

A paraplegic engineer from Germany has made history as the first wheelchair user to travel to space. Michaela Benthaus blasted off from West Texas aboard a Blue Origin rocket, seven years after a mountain biking accident left her seriously injured.

The loved ones of Beaumont mother Treasa Lynn Oberly are expressing relief after her common-law partner Kenneth Skelly was found guilty of second-degree murder in the July 2023 domestic homicide. Sarah Komadina spoke with them.

The second-degree murder trial is underway for Beaumont man Kenneth Skelly, accused of killing his partner Treasa Lynn Oberly, in July 2023. Sarah Komadina has the details from Day 2 of the trial at the Wetaskiwin courthouse.

Global’s Daniel Moss speaks to Scott Templeton from the Manitoba Lego Users Group about his love for the hobby.

The second-degree murder trial is underway for Kenneth Skelly, accused of killing the mother of his child that he was in a relationship, Beaumont woman Treasa Lynn Oberly, in July 2023. Sarah Komadina has the details from the Wetaskiwin courthouse.

American tech giants Meta and YouTube will soon be in court to fight a lawsuit alleging their products are engineered to be addictive, especially to young users. Jillian Piper explains which social media platforms have already reached to a settlement to avoid the trial, and how the case could set a legal precedent.

Canada’s privacy commissioner is expanding an investigation into Elon Musk’s Grok after the AI chatbot has allowed some users to create sexualized images without consent. Mona Lam-Deslippe, founder of Mosaic.Global joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss the growing concerns.

Ontario Premier Doug Ford slammed the electric vehicle (EV) deal Prime Minister Mark Carney’s struck with China on Friday. It will see 49,000 Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs) imported each year. “Don’t use Ontario and the auto workers here as a pawn. Everyone got something except Ontario — all we got was a massive threat of...

Could Casino Nova Scotia be moving from downtown Halifax to another part of HRM? Social media users have been buzzing about that very idea. Kendra Gannon reports.

Smartphones are now so ubiquitous, many people don’t think twice about dropping more than $1000 dollars for the latest model when it comes out. But forty years ago, the technology was brand-new. And even though the primative phones were heavy, pricey and not particularly user-friendly, the market for them in B.C. was already heating up.

Toronto YouTubers Slushy Noobz brought their community together for a festive holiday food drive, where fans donated non-perishable food items in exchange for exclusive merch. The event also supported Nourish East End’s “Cash for Cans” campaign, with the duo matching every cash donation dollar for dollar. Members Martin and Hamzah join Liem Vu to reflect...

Frequent transit users will begin to see new savings passed onto them in late 2026 when fare-capping begins. At first, the program will cap fares once a transit user taps 47 times, similar to a metro pass, but in 2027 the mayor says the cap will be lowered to a 40-trip threshold. Matthew Bingley reports.

A man accused in a domestic violence killing is arguing it was a case of manslaughter and not murder. The defence for Beaumont man Kenneth Skelly wrapped up its case in the 2023 death of Treasa Lynn Oberly on Monday, preparing to send the matter to the jury. Sarah Komadina has more.

The Alberta government uses legislation to override the federal gun buyback program. Beaumont man Kenneth Skelly is on trial for second-degree murder, accused of killing his partner Treasa Oberly in 2023. The Edmonton Police Service will be the first in the world to test new facial recognition body cameras. A cancer survivor launches a first-of-its-kind...

Whether we like it or not, social media plays a significant role in the lives of most teenagers. In a few weeks, Australia will take a bold step by implementing a ban on social media for users under the age of 16. Tech companies will be legally required to prevent children from accessing their platforms,...