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The driver involved in a fatal crash, which claimed the life of a Manitoba musician, his partner, and another man, has been arrested.

After a week of backlash over an English-only condolence video following a deadly plane crash, Air Canada’s CEO has announced he will be retiring later this year. Michael Rousseau will stay until the fall until his successor is in place. Felicia Parrillo has more.

Michael Rousseau, the CEO and President of Air Canada, is retiring after nearly two decades with the company. This comes after Rousseau received heavy scrutiny for his English-only condolence message following the crash at LaGuardia last week that claimed the lives of two pilots. He was summoned to Ottawa and faced calls to resign.

After an Air Canada jet carrying 76 passengers collided with a fire truck and killed two pilots at New York’s LaGuardia Airport Sunday, the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) says an investigation into the incident could take “days.”

Canada is set to increase its production of oil by about 140,000 barrels a day in April, as part of the International Energy Agency’s plan to increase crude supply amid a shortage triggered by the war in Iran.

Feb. 10 is Canada’s Agriculture Day, honouring the contributions of farmers, ranchers and producers who dedicate their lives to the nation’s agriculture sector. As Jordan Prentice tells us, one generational ranching family in southern Alberta is holding this year’s celebration especially close to their hearts.

For the first time at the Milano-Cortina 2026 Winter Olympics, Canada has won more than one medal in a single day. Freestyle skier Mikaël Kingsbury, snowboarder Éliot Grondin and short track speedskater Courtney Sarault all added to Canada’s medal tally. Nathaniel Dove has more on Canada’s athletes in the winter games.

Team Canada added to its medal tally and saw some athletes take steps towards reaching the podium on the fourth day of the Milano-Cortina Olympics. Mike Armstrong reports from Milan on how Canada won silver in the short track speed skating mixed team relay, the Canadians advancing to the finals of moguls, and an update...

April 10th is Indigenous Nurses Day, a tradition that started in British Columbia back in 2022 in memory of Canada’s first Indigenous registered nurse. It’s the first time the day is celebrated in Quebec which marks an important milestone. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, one Quebec nurse hopes it will help honour the legacy of Joyce...

The four astronauts of NASA’s Artemis II mission returned to Earth Friday evening after a historic 10-day lunar mission. Aboard the Orion spacecraft, crew members Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Canada’s own Jeremy Hansen splashed in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of San Diego, Calif., at 8:07 p.m. ET.

A powerful part of Canadian history received long-overdue global recognition on this International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination. The history of the Black Loyalists has been officially added to Canada’s Memory of the World Register — a UNESCO program dedicated to preserving the country’s national heritage. Kendra Gannon reports.

If you feel like vehicle headlights are too bright these days and are straining your eyes on the road, Transport Canada wants to hear from you. It’s conducting a survey over headlights that have gotten a lot brighter over the years, with some experts saying they’re causing safety issues on the roads. Jasmine King reports.

Four astronauts, including Canada’s Jeremy Hansen, are now in orbit after the successful launch of the Artemis II mission on the Orion spacecraft. This is NASA’s first crewed mission to the moon since 1972. Mike Armstrong reports from the Canadian Space Agency’s headquarters on the excitement for the start of the 10-day journey around the...

The Artemis II and its crew successfully splashed down in the Pacific Ocean off San Diego, Friday, completing a 10-day mission to the moon. Canadian Space Agency Senior Scientist, Lunar and Planetary Science, Tim Haltigin joined Global News Morning BC to discuss the historic project and Canada’s role in it.

The World Cup kicks off on June 11th with Canada’s first match kicking off the following day. This will be the men’s national team’s third appearance at the biggest sporting event in the world and Canada is co-hosting the tournament which is something our next guest would never have dreamed of as a passionate fan...

Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered remarks Tuesday in Ottawa along with Opposition Leader Pierre Poilievre during a Holocaust Remembrance Day event in Ottawa, saying that Canada stands “with the Jewish community against hate.” Carney says he’s working with Poilievre “to make it a criminal offence to intentionally, wilfully obstruct access to places of worship, schools,...

Defence Minister David McGuinty announced a major investment in Canada’s ability to defend itself. He promised it would help the military of Canada and our allies. The minister also said it would bring more jobs to the country. It was his second visit to a factory that makes military equipment in two days. Nathaniel Dove...

New York’s LaGuardia Airport reopened Monday, one day after a fatal collision involving an Air Canada Jazz flight late Sunday. Both the captain and the first officer on that flight were killed. The entire cockpit of the flight from Montreal was shredded after what appears to have been a head on collision with an airport...

The numbers don’t lie – Super Mario Galaxy achieved several milestones this Easter weekend, delivering this year’s biggest three-day opening not only in North America, but globally as well! Soaring to $190M in the U.S. and $372M Globally. The first Mario Bros. Movie posted a five-day domestic debut of $204M, including a three-day weekend haul...

April 7 marks National Caregiver Day in Canada. It’s estimated one in four Canadians over the age of 15 provide care, often for seniors with long-term conditions. BlueBell is an initiative created to support families and caregivers providing care to people who live with dementia. Its founder, Andrew Karesa, shared more with Global News Morning...