‘I’m gonna push’: First-time B.C. mother delivers her own baby on way to hospital
Vanessa was in labour as they made their way from their Steveston home to B.C. Children's Hospital but they had not gone far when Vanessa realized they would not make it.
Features
May 6
Calgary businesses hope push to boycott Loblaw will divert shoppers their way
Small, local retailers hope a movement to boycott Loblaw stores will mean more business for them in the short-term and in the long run.
Consumer
May 1
More ServiceOntario locations potentially moving to retail stores after Staples deal
The Ministry of Public and Business Service Delivery has posted a request for qualifications looking for 'retailers of all sizes' that might want to host ServiceOntario locations.
Canada
May 16
Costco open to grocery code of conduct, but says it must apply to all
'This code of conduct is not an issue for us,' Pierre Riel, executive vice-president of Costco Wholesale International and Canada, told MPs on Tuesday.
Canada
Feb 13
Loblaw agrees to sign grocery code of conduct. Why it took so long
After six months of negotiations, Loblaw president and CEO Per Bank said the retailer is now ready to sign as long as other industry players do too.
Canada
May 16
What’s open and closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday in Regina?
Easter long weekend hours for Regina's city services, leisure centres, public libraries, transit services and malls.
Canada
Mar 29
What’s open and closed on Good Friday, Easter Monday in Saskatoon?
Operating hours for Saskatoon malls, city services, leisure centres, public libraries and other activities on Good Friday and Easter Monday.
Canada
Mar 29
Inmate who briefly escaped from New Brunswick prison was violent career criminal
The inmate attracted national attention in 2008 when he managed to slip out of double-locked leg irons and flee from the back of a corrections van.
Crime
Apr 18
United Way Peterborough and District’s 2023 Community Campaign tops $1.4M
Led by campaign cabinet chair Jim Hendry, the 2023 Community Campaign raised $1.4 million, up eight per cent of last year's efforts. The United Way supports 20 community agencies.
Economy
Apr 12
Victoria Day long weekend: What’s open and closed in Peterborough
A number of businesses and municipal services in Peterborough will be closed over the Victoria Day long weekend.
Consumer
11 hours
What’s open and closed on Easter long weekend in Kingston
Retail and city services affected by holiday hours.
Canada
Mar 28
Total solar eclipse: How to enjoy totality in Kingston
The city has said it is expecting as many as 500,000 visitors for the eclipse, which means it won't be business as usual in Kingston on Monday.
Canada
Apr 5
‘It just needs to stop’: Carbon price protesters slow traffic on Trans-Canada Highway
Hundreds of protesters, many waving Canadian and Alberta flags and holding "axe the tax" signs, blocked the major highway down to a single lane.
Canada
Apr 1
Loblaw testing grocery receipt scanners. Can customers refuse?
Canadian grocery giant Loblaw confirmed to Global News that it is testing receipt scanners at four of its stores in Ontario as part of a pilot project to stop retail theft.
Canada
Mar 13
Kelowna, B.C. resident launches petition against local fruit-packing plant
“We have very high-priced horses and we're a little concerned about the damage they're doing to the water table and possibly what the horses are ingesting,” said John Wright.
Canada
Mar 19
SUV ends up on side following collision in Costco parking lot in Peterborough, Ont.
Several witnesses in the parking lot told Global News Peterborough that a vehicle had reversed over a median and backed into the SUV, causing it to flip.
Traffic
Jan 29
‘Try to save’: Non-profits and food co-ops offer grocery deals, discounts
In some cities, non-profits and food co-ops are giving people alternative options as they look to change their shopping habits and cut down on their bills.
Canada
Mar 31
Good Friday and Easter 2024 in Peterborough: What’s open and closed
The City of Peterborough notes curbside collection of garbage and green bins and recyling collection on Good Friday all will move to Monday, April 1.
Consumer
Mar 28
After Nashville plane crash kills 5 Canadians, consular officials working with U.S.
Global Affairs Canada says it is aware of reports of the deaths of five Canadians in Tennessee but would not disclose any details due to privacy considerations.
Canada
Mar 6
Man who played role in Beaumont mother’s death will not serve jail time
Joseph Donald Skelly, 69, received a two-year conditional sentence for his role in the 2023 death of Treasa Lynn Oberly.
Crime
Mar 7
