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Step in to stop looming rail shutdown, Western municipalities urge fedsLabour Minister Steve MacKinnon is heading to Montreal and Calgary, as industry groups call on the federal government to use binding arbitration to avoid a looming rail shutdown.CanadaAug 20
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Cost of railway shutdown will be ‘borne by all Canadians,’ Ottawa warnsMore than 9,000 workers at Canada's two major railways could be either on strike or locked out as of Thursday, disrupting supply chains relied upon by many industries.CanadaAug 19
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Trump shooting is latest in ‘very long’ global wave of political violenceThe shooting came after attempted and completed assassinations of politicians in Slovakia, the United Kingdom, Japan, Ecuador, Brazil and other countries over the past few years.WorldJul 25
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‘Can’t hear bicycles’: Visually impaired transit rider concerned about floating bus stopsMary Ellen Gabias, who is blind, told Global News floating bus stops come at the 'expense of pedestrians who don't have the option of driving their own vehicle or a bicycle.'CanadaJun 19
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Don’t have AC? How to stay cool in the looming heat waveWith many parts of Canada entering a 'prolonged heat event' on Monday, many will be asking whether it’s time to invest in an air conditioning unit.CanadaJun 17
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The heat wave will ease by Friday – but not for southern OntarioAn oppressive heat wave continued to blanket Central and Southern Ontario, southern Quebec and much of the Atlantic provinces on Wednesday.WeatherJun 19
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Graduating guide dogs lead the way for visually impaired pet owners in HalifaxA group of hard-working pups celebrated the completion of their guide dog training program at the Canadian National Institute for the Blind on Wednesday.CanadaApr 26
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The West Block – Episode 36, Season 13We’re learning more details about the secretive transfer of one of Canada’s most brutal killers: Luka Magnotta. Why is the prison system so secretive?PoliticsMay 19
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Climate change is affecting how Canadians plan to buy homes, report saysA new BMO report said 39 per cent Canadians say climate-related factors such as wildfires, floods, heatwaves, and storms will affect where they live in the next five years.EnvironmentApr 30
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Prelude to an assassination: India’s ‘incompetent’ campaign against slain B.C. Sikh leaderCanadian investigators believe Hardeep Nijjar's murder was an escalation of India's campaign against Sikh separatists, and its foreign intelligence agency was behind the killing.CanadaMay 3
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Conestoga is a foreign student mecca. Is its climb to riches leading it off a cliff?Financial statements show Conestoga College had a $106-million surplus for the 2022-23 year. That's up from just $2.5 million in 2014-2015.CanadaApr 30
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Peel police chief met Sri Lankan officer a court says ‘participated’ in tortureThe head of one of Peel's police met with a Sri Lankan official who had been found by that country’s highest court to have 'participated in the torture' of an arrested man.CanadaApr 23
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Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passesWith the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.CanadaApr 10
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Canadian groups using interactive tools to help those with low vision enjoy eclipseEclipses have historically been thought of as a visual experience, but multiple groups hope to change that by using tools designed to make the event more accessible.CanadaApr 6
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China ‘likely’ to try to interfere in U.S. elections: MicrosoftA report from Microsoft says Chinese influence and cyber actors are more active and will 'likely' move towards interfering in upcoming elections in the United States and India.CanadaApr 5
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RCMP release progress report on their response to inquiry into 2020 mass shootingThe RCMP are expected to provide an update today on progress they have made in responding to the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting that killed 22 people.CanadaMar 27
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‘Grey divorce’ getting more prevalent in Canada. Why it’s a concernCanadian couples are more open to seeking divorce in later life and some research suggests this can adversely impact women more than men.CanadaFeb 8
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Canada in a ‘bit of a bind’ amid chill in relations with India, China: expertsNext month, Trade Minister Mary Ng is leading a trade mission to Malaysia and Vietnam, with another planned later this year for Indonesia and the Philippines.CanadaFeb 2
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The West Block transcript- Episode 20, Season 13As crucial hearings into foreign interference start Monday, the list of countries accused of medalling in Canada’s democracy rose.PoliticsJan 28
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B.C. study finds users who are prescribed opioids are less likely to die the next weekIn addition to finding those with the prescription were less likely to die, researchers found they were also 55-per cent less likely to overdose the week after having it filled.HealthJan 11