The West Block Transcript – Episode 25, Season 13
Remembering former prime minister Brian Mulroney: his wins, his losses, and his impact on our country. He was known as Canada’s great deal maker at a tumultuous time in history.
Politics
Mar 3
Voting opens on controversial Elm Plaza real estate project
On the table is a new project with a four storey complex containing 117 residential units as well as a two-storey structure for 13 townhouses.
Canada
May 7
AstraZeneca says it’s withdrawing COVID vaccine amid low demand
AstraZeneca says a surplus of other available COVID-19 vaccines and declining demand are the reasons behind why it's withdrawing Vaxzevria.
Health
May 8
Wrong remains sent to ‘exhausted’ Canadian family after death on Cuba vacation
Faraj Allah Jarjour of Laval, Que. died suddenly in Cuba on a family trip, and his children say the wrong remains were sent back to Canada from Cuba.
Canada
Apr 22
Quebec judge orders bus driver to stand trial for daycare crash deaths
Quebec court Judge François Landry is presiding over the preliminary inquiry, which heard from 13 witnesses over four days this week.
Canada
Mar 28
Preliminary hearing begins for Quebec man charged with murder in daycare bus crash
The 52-year-old former city bus driver faces two counts of first-degree murder as well as seven other charges, including attempted murder and aggravated assault.
Crime
Mar 25
Dan Schneider, ex-Nickelodeon producer, apologizes for on-set behaviour
Many of the complaints against Dan Schneider — both by ex-child stars and fans of his work — are to do with seemingly sexualized jokes acted out by minors in his TV shows.
Entertainment
Mar 20
Life-saving program front and centre at free forum in Kelowna, B.C.
SAVE BC was started by two physicians in the Lower Mainland who felt there was a gap in catching the disease based on family history.
Canada
Apr 12
Abortion is set to be a key U.S. election issue. Which side has momentum?
Mounting stories of the impact from a growing number of bans and limits on abortion are galvanizing voters, advocates and experts say.
U.S. News
May 6
Ultra-processed food tied to higher risk of early death, study finds. What to avoid
Ultra-processed foods, such as processed meat, fizzy drinks, ice cream and sugary cereals are linked to a higher risk of early death, according to a recent study.
Health
May 8
Province unveils plan to protect Albertans from power price swings — but not until 2025
The Alberta government is proposing measures, to take effect in January 2025, that aim to protect power consumers from wild price swings under the Regulated Rate Option.
Consumer
Apr 18
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
The lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing Ottawa over 'Havana syndrome' criticized a report on the symptoms that have been reported by American and Canadian diplomats.
Canada
Mar 19
Dutch court sentences man convicted in Amanda Todd case to 6 years
A Dutch man convicted in British Columbia of charges including extortion and harassment in the Amanda Todd case has had his sentence cut by an Amsterdam court from 13 years to six.
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
‘I’m good with this,’ Amanda Todd’s mom says of 6-year Dutch sentence
Carol Todd says she's pleased a Dutch court has handed six more years in prison to the man who harassed and sexually extorted her daughter prior to her 2012 suicide.
Crime
Dec 21, 2023
Judge orders mental health assessment for Manitoba man accused of killing family
A judge has ordered a Manitoba man accused of killing five family members to undergo a mental health assessment to determine if he is fit to stand trial.
Crime
Feb 26
Canada’s car thefts show no signs of slowing. What costs can owners face?
Insurance experts told Global News Canadians can face rising insurance premiums and car payments even if they're not behind the wheel.
Canada
Mar 3
3 passengers sue Alaska Airlines, Boeing for $1B over mid-flight door blowout
The lawsuit says passengers 'suffered severe mental, emotional, and psychological injuries, including post-traumatic stress and physical injuries' as a result of the incident.
U.S. News
Mar 5
Drake Bell says he was sexually abused as a Nickelodeon child star
The four-part documentary series 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' will see Drake Bell discuss his allegations against Brian Peck, a convicted sex offender.
Entertainment
Mar 6
Manitoba man accused of killing family to ask for mental health assessment
The Manitoba man accused of killing five family members, including his three young children, is expected to make a court appearance in Winnipeg Friday.
Crime
Feb 23
Alberta government announces funding for 13 school projects in Edmonton. Here’s where they are.
Thirteen of the school projects that will receive funding, according to the latest budget, are in Edmonton.
Education
Mar 1