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B.C.’s vaping crisis in schools is a ‘huge’ concern, official saysIn 2022, one in 10 Canadians aged 20 to 24 and one in 15 youth aged 15 to 19 vaped daily compared with one in 50 Canadians aged 25 and older.HealthApr 16
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Teen vaping should be addressed like any substance use disorder, B.C. doctor saysDr. Milan Khara, who specializes in smoking and vaping cessation, said it's best to lead with empathy, compassion and approach vaping just like any other substance use disorder.HealthApr 17
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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
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Russell Brand admits sex was one of the main reasons he pursued fameRussell Brand made the remarks days after being charged with with rape and sexual assault of four women.CrimeApr 9
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Russell Brand responds to rape, sexual assault chargesThe charges stem from an investigation, which began in September 2023, when several alleged victims came forward.CrimeApr 4
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Andrew Tate accusations — rape, assault, murder threats — detailed in UK court docsTate is currently embroiled in numerous legal battles concerning a slew of criminal accusations, including in the U.K., the U.S. and Romania.TrendingApr 10
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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
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Over $3.5M in magic mushrooms, DMT seized in major Ontario drug bustPolice close 'Project Magic' investigation with $3.5M in drugs seized, including magic mushrooms and DMT. 15 individuals have been charged with two wanted in U.K and Egypt.CrimeApr 17
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Poilievre promises to cut red tape, set up support for veteransConservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is announcing a plan to improve supports for military veterans during a visit his main rival's turf today on the federal election trail.PoliticsApr 12
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Carney, Poilievre focus on trades and red tape as Singh tackles health careFederal party leaders are starting the second full weekend of the federal election campaign at opposite ends of the country, with stops in B.C., Atlantic Canada and Ontario.CanadaApr 5
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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
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‘A monster that used me’: Man who abducted, raped Alberta teen gets 50 years behind barsNoah Madrano will be in his 90s by time he is able to be released from prison, after he kidnapped and smuggled girl from Edmonton across the U.S. border and sexually abused her.CrimeApr 8
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Mouth taping for better sleep: Gimmick or game-changer?Everything you need to know before trying this buzzy sleep hack.The CuratorFeb 15
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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
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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