VIDO director discusses research in Saskatchewan having a global impact
The director of VIDO spoke with Global News about some of the work being done at the facility and some of the upgrades being added.
Science
Feb 6
Spring is just around the corner. Should you get an updated COVID shot?
The National Advisory Committee on Immunization issued guidance for updated COVID-19 vaccines in the spring, specifically for Canadians facing elevated risk of severe illness.
Health
Mar 7
Vancouver shooting fits trend of gangs recruiting inexperienced youth: Expert
Shots rang out shortly before 6 p.m. on Saturday near Robson and Richards streets, in an attack that was captured on camera.
Crime
Apr 1
Tennessee lawmakers pass bill allowing armed teachers, angering protesters
If the bill is signed into law, it would be the biggest expansion of gun access in the state since last year's deadly shooting at a private elementary school in Nashville.
U.S. News
Apr 23
Concert attack has sparked jump in army recruitment, Russia claims
Russia says it's seen a significant jump in the number of people signing contracts to join the armed forces since last month's deadly attack on a concert hall near Moscow.
World
Apr 3
Giordano scores for late dad, Leafs top Caps 5-1
Mark Giordano wasn't sure he would get a chance to honour his late father under the NHL's bright lights.
Sports
Mar 28
Alberta RCMP urge drivers to prepare for changing road conditions this Easter long weekend
With the Easter long weekend upon us, coupled with spring break for thousands of students across Alberta, RCMP are asking drivers to be prepared for busy highways.
Traffic
Mar 29
Iceland lava-spewing volcano eruption triggers state of emergency
Hundreds of people were evacuated from the Blue Lagoon thermal spa, one of Iceland’s top tourist attractions, when the volcano eruption began.
Environment
Mar 17
CSIS report on intercepted call about ‘Two Michaels’ released at inquiry
On Tuesday, the inquiry heard Canada’s spy agency recorded a phone call between Dong and China’s consul general in Toronto.
Canada
Apr 2
Indian PM Modi accused of anti-Muslim hate speech. Here’s what to know
Modi’s BJP has previously referred to Muslims as infiltrators and cast them as illegal migrants who crossed into India from Bangladesh and Pakistan.
World
Apr 23
Trudeau briefed on alleged interference in Dong’s riding before 2019 election: document
The document was submitted at Canada’s inquiry into foreign election interference Monday evening.
Canada
Apr 8
Tesla’s net income drops 55% in first quarter amid falling global sales
The Austin, Texas, company said it made US$1.13 billion from January through March compared with US$2.51 billion in the same period a year ago.
Consumer
Apr 23
Matthews scores in OT, Maple Leafs down Sabres 2-1
Ilya Samsonov didn't have a lot to do early.
Sports
Mar 6
Whooping cough warnings continue amid low vaccination rates in rural Alberta
Low rates of childhood vaccinations in Alberta rural communities as whooping cough warning issued
Health
Mar 17
Trudeau not saying if Han Dong will return to Liberal caucus after testimony
The prime minister dismissed testimony by his former Conservative rival Erin O’Toole on Wednesday that Chinese interference cost the Tories as many as nine seats in 2021.
Canada
Apr 3
Trump faces possible fines for ‘flouting’ gag order at hush money trial
Citing 10 posts on his social media account and campaign website that they said breached the order, prosecutors called it a “deliberate flouting” of the court’s prohibition.
Crime
Apr 23
U.S. House Speaker to move ahead on Ukraine, Israel aid, risking his job
House Speaker Mike Johnson is facing calls to resign or risk facing a motion to vacate as he seeks to unite Republicans behind his foreign aid plans.
U.S. News
Apr 16
With budget mostly silent on climate change, critics say Ontario lacks plan to adapt
The Ontario budget's failure to directly address climate change represents a "gross abdication of responsibility" by the government, some critics argue.
Environment
Mar 29
Probe of fired Winnipeg scientists ‘extremely appropriate’: health minister
Records tabled in Parliament late last month say the scientists played down their collaborations with Chinese government agencies.
Canada
Mar 20
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ son accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit
The lawsuit, which accuses Christian 'King' Combs of sexually assaulting a woman onboard a yacht in 2022, also names Sean 'Diddy' Combs as a defendant.
Entertainment
Apr 5