B.C. puts up $25M for plant to help boost local milk production
The British Columbia government is contributing up to $25 million toward the expansion of a milk production plant aimed at boosting the supply of locally sourced food.
Politics
Apr 23
Sask. invests in mobile skills lab to promote agriculture across the province
The Sask. government invests in $300K to create a mobile skills lab to expand the workforce in agriculture in the province.
Canada
Apr 18
Peterborough Musicfest generates $4.3M annually for region, study shows
Of the 110,000 in attendance during the 2023 Peterborough Musicfest season, the assessment says 63 per cent were considered local (within a 40-kilometre range).
Economy
May 1
Construction workers shortage stands in the way of housing boost: experts
The federal budget tabled Tuesday acknowledged skilled labour shortages contribute to the 'entrenched structural barriers' holding back new housing supply.
Canada
Apr 18
Ontario faces crew shortages, aircraft issues in fight against wildfires
As Ontario's forest fire season gets underway, Global News can reveal that one in five crews are unstaffed across the north. The program also faces issues with its aircraft.
Fire
Apr 28
Cargo companies start to reroute away from Montreal amid fears of port strike
A major transport company has rerouted cargo away from the Port of Montreal over fears of a potential strike, prompting concerns that others may follow in its wake.
Economy
Mar 27
‘Sciatica was gone’: hospital performs robot-assisted spinal surgery in Canadian first
London Health Sciences Centre was home to the first ever robot-assisted direct lateral spinal surgery in Canada. Dave Meyn said when he woke up from surgery, the sciatic was gone.
Health
Apr 25
Canada to donate $3M to Ukraine drone production, buy more ammunition
The U.S. also announced its largest package of military aid to date, valued at US$6 billion, at the latest meeting of the Ukraine Defense Contact Group.
World
Apr 26
Daniel Sedin lifts Canucks over Sens in OT
The Vancouver Canucks are starting to look like contenders again as they continue to rebound from a disastrous 2013-14 season.
Dec 31, 1969
How caregiving impacts a generation of Canadians: ‘Unpaid work does not end’
Some 1.8 million Canadians are in a situation where they're providing unpaid care to multiple people, often a child and an older parent, putting a sizeable burden on caregivers.
Money
May 4
Alberta seeking more control over immigration, more Ukrainian refugees to fill jobs
The Alberta government is asking the federal government for more control over provincial immigration.
Canada
Mar 27
S&P/TSX composite closes lower despite boost to energy and mining stocks
Energy and mining stocks got a boost from rising commodity prices Monday, but Canada's main stock index closed down overall to kick off a short trading week.
Economy
Mar 25
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
2nd grid alert in a week leads to rotating power outages in Alberta. What’s going on?
For the second time this week, the Alberta Electric System Operator issued a grid alert for the province on Friday, when Edmonton briefly faced rotating power outages.
Consumer
Apr 5
Gilgeous-Alexander powers Thunder past Raptors
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander grew up watching "NBA legends" at Toronto's Scotiabank Arena. It's arguable he's on his way to becoming one himself.
Sports
Mar 22
‘We’re turning away revenue’: Outdated VIA Rail cars impacting northern Manitoba tourism
Churchill, Man., has long been a tourist hotspot, but some industry stakeholders are raising the alarm about a lack of functioning rail equipment leading to a decline in visitors.
Canada
Mar 21
Tribunal rejects Montreal port employers’ bid to rule dockworkers as essential
The Canada Industrial Relations Board shut down an attempt by the employers to draw out a back-and-forth over whether port work constitutes essential service, rejecting their case.
Canada
Mar 14
Land, buildings sought as need for Peterborough County child-care spaces surges
As of April, there are 3,700 children in Peterborough city and county on a wait-list for a child-care service.
Canada
Apr 17
After February’s inflation report, economists are firming up their rate cut bets
The annual rate of inflation cooled to 2.8 per cent in February despite rising gas prices, thanks in part to cooling at the grocery store, StatCan said.
Canada
Mar 19
Dual Canadian-U.S. citizen killed in Gaza identified as Joly calls for probe
Israeli airstrikes that killed seven aid workers in Gaza reverberated around the world, as friends and relatives remembered those who worked with World Central Kitchen.
World
Apr 3