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Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highwaysRoad safety advocacy groups say the province’s highways are built for higher speeds, but better education and enforcement of all road rules is needed to protect drivers.TrafficJun 25
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Lewvan-Dewdney intersection gets green light for safety improvementsThe most accident-prone intersection in Regina is getting some safety upgrades. 'We began the planning process many, many years ago for this project.'TrafficMay 17
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Surveys say: Some recent studies about music and music fansMusic and the listening habits of music fans are frequently studied in an effort to discover important facts, insights and trends. What do the latest surveys reveal?EntertainmentMay 24
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Britney Spears charged with driving under influence of alcohol, drugsThe singer was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said.EntertainmentApr 30
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Alberta increases fines for distracted driving, other traffic offences by up to 50%Starting March 13 in Alberta, fines for a slew of traffic offences ranging from speeding to distracted driving will increase by anywhere from 30 to 50 per cent.TrafficMar 13
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Human error or brake failure? Closing arguments at trial for Mississauga bus driverA Brampton judge heard competing claims over brake failure and driver distraction in a deadly MiWay bus crash. A ruling is expected in July.CanadaApr 23
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Tesla driver charged with manslaughter over crash into Texas homeMichael David Butler, 44, was arrested by the Harris County Sheriff's Office vehicular crimes division and charged with manslaughter in connection with the woman's death.Crime27 mins
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Family of woman killed after Tesla crashes into her home sues company, driverThe National Highway Traffic Safety Administration told Global News that it has launched a special investigation into a crash that killed 76-year-old Martha Avila.U.S. NewsJun 24
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Woman dead after Tesla in autopilot mode crashes into Texas homeInvestigators said the driver was driving a Tesla Model 3 when he failed to 'maintain a single lane, left the roadway and crashed into the residence.'U.S. NewsJun 22
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Calgary families cut out of school bus service for upcoming yearA number of students and parents in the Calgary Catholic School District will have to find new ways to get to and from class next year.EducationJun 16
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Explosive growth of Brunswick Creek fire triggers air quality warningIt has forced evacuations of 155 properties in the North Bend and Fishblue Lake areas of the Fraser Valley Regional District, as well as from the Boothroyd Indian Band.Fire2 hours
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Rising threat of ‘distraction’ auto thefts ‘can pop up anywhere,’ says CAAA rising number of auto thefts in Canada see threat actors using 'distraction' tactics to help them steal cars from their owners, according to CAA.CrimeMay 27
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Copper thieves target rural Nova Scotia railway crossings: RCMPRCMP are investigating multiple reports of copper theft at railway crossings in rural Nova Scotia, which police say could cause a 'significant public safety risk.'CanadaJun 29
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Jewelry distraction thefts in Winnipeg lead to arrest of Toronto pairA pair from Toronto are facing charges including theft and conspiracy to commit fraud after a string of distraction thefts on Canada Day, Winnipeg police said.Crime4 hours
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U.S. judge disciplined for sex in chambers apologizes for ‘offensive conduct’U.S. District Judge Eleanor Ross in Atlanta was reprimanded for appearing at a political event and for having sex with a police officer with within earshot of her law clerks.U.S. NewsJun 16
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Moncton child dies after medical distress call, RCMP investigatingA Moncton child has died after being found in medical distress at a home, as RCMP investigate whether criminality played a role in the death.CanadaJun 4
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Kelowna company uses AI to map evacuation routes ahead of wildfire seasonA Kelowna, B.C., technology company is working to help emergency officials better understand the condition of back roads that could become critical escape routes during a disaster.CanadaJun 15
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North Vancouver housing project sent back for revisionsSeymour River Place in the Maplewood Village neighbourhood would bring 40 apartments to the area, including seven below-market rental units.EconomyJun 4
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Several people, including child, attacked by loose dog in BarrieBarrie police say they are on the lookout for a dog that attacked several people including a child in southwest Barrie Monday morning.CanadaJun 8
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2 more suspects arrested in alleged plot to attack White House UFC eventOne of the suspects arrested said the goal of the conspirators was to cause enough chaos to bring about the overthrow of the U.S. government, the U.S. Department of Justice said.U.S. NewsJun 23