-
Saskatchewan government introduces bill to apply sales tax on vaping productsThe Saskatchewan government has introduced legislation that would apply the provincial sales tax of six per cent to vaping products.CanadaMar 25
-
B.C. school installs vape detectors in bathrooms to curb students’ use"We've certainly put a little bit of a bite into it," Alan Stel, principal of Summerland Secondary School told Global News. The school is part of a pilot project.HealthJan 23
-
This U.S. nurse wants to move to B.C. Red tape and the cost of living give him pausePat, a South Carolina nurse, wants to move to B.C., but says red tape and the cost of living are giving him pause.HealthMar 21
-
Lost Beatles demo tape from 1962 found in Vancouver record shopRob Frith doesn't recall when exactly he purchased a tape he assumed was a Beatles bootleg, as it was part of a record collection he bought. It turned out to be a demo tape.EntertainmentMar 20
-
Canadian principals are spending more time managing substance use in schools: studyDr. Emily Jenkins said they found that more principals are spending more time addressing substance use in their schools over the past year compared to the previous year.EducationFeb 26
-
Jay-Z files defamation lawsuit against woman who accused him of rapeJay-Z claims the allegations were 'malevolent efforts to assassinate the impeccable and lifetime-earned character' of his professional life.EntertainmentMar 4
-
Cape Breton police say 1 dead after shots fired at homePolice say patrol officers responded to a single family residence in Whitney Pier, N.S., after a complaint of multiple gun shots fired in the area.CrimeFeb 22
-
Cut red tape faster, family doctors urge, as B.C. legislature resumes sittingsIn Tuesday's speech, the NDP government pointed to efforts to recruit and retain more doctors, while allowing doctors to spend more time with their patients.HealthFeb 19
-
Mouth taping for better sleep: Gimmick or game-changer?Everything you need to know before trying this buzzy sleep hack.The CuratorFeb 15
-
2025 brings new taxes in Alberta, electricity ‘rate of last resort’Alberta’s electricity “rate of last resort” starts on Wednesday, when residents also start paying a tax on vaping products to fall in line with existing federal taxes.ConsumerJan 1
-
Jay-Z rape accuser withdraws lawsuit, rapper calls dismissal ‘victory’'The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed,' Jay-Z said in a statement posted on social media.EntertainmentFeb 18
-
Police investigate fatal shooting on Surrey/Delta border, IHIT called inA large area of the parking lot of the Scott Road Crossing shopping plaza parking lot near Scott Road and 80 Avenue was cordoned off with police tape.CrimeMar 3
-
AIMS software 2nd phase rollout sparks concerns for Saskatchewan health-care workersSEIU-West president Barbara Cape is raising concerns about the new phase rollout for the AIMS payroll system for Saskatchewan health care.HealthFeb 26
-
3 U.S. women found dead in Belize hotel, police investigatingBelize police identified the women as Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El Arar, 26, of Revere, Mass., who were staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort.WorldFeb 26
-
Neil Gaiman’s ex-wife denies rape, human trafficking chargesScarlett Pavlovich, the former family babysitter, alleged Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer violated laws on federal human trafficking, sexual assault and battery.EntertainmentFeb 10
-
Neil Gaiman, wife sued for rape and human trafficking by former nannyScarlett Pavlovich alleges Neil Gaiman and Amanda Palmer violated federal human trafficking prohibitions, and she's seeking at least $7 million in damages.EntertainmentFeb 4
-
Small businesses spend more than 250 hours a year wrapped up in red tape: CFIBThe report found that the time small businesses spent on red tape increased by 35 per cent since 2020 and from 189 hours in 2020 to 256 hours in 2024.EconomyJan 27
-
Canada’s retaliatory tariffs: Here’s the list of targeted itemsPrime Minister Justin Trudeau has announced billions of dollars in new tariffs on U.S. imports to Canada. The affected goods include foods, appliances. jewelry and some clothing.PoliticsFeb 2
-
Diddy files $50M defamation lawsuit against accuser who said he had sex tapes'Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is taking a stand against the malicious falsehoods that have been fabricated and amplified by individuals seeking to profit at his expense,' Combs' lawyer said.EntertainmentJan 23
-
Starbucks reversing open-door policy to ‘prioritize’ paying customersStarbucks said it was reversing a policy that invited everyone into its stores. The new code of conduct will be posted in all company-owned North American stores.ConsumerJan 16