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Police conduct Christmas road safety blitz in TorontoWith the holiday season in full swing, officers are hitting the roads to crack down on drunk driving. As Megan King reports, OPP have already laid nearly 950 impaired driving charges since the start of their festive RIDE campaign last month.Global News at 6 TorontoDec 24, 2024
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South Carolina drunk driver who killed bride on her wedding night faces 25 years in prisonA South Carolina woman who admitted to driving drunk and speeding faces 25 years in prison, after pleading guilty in the death of a bride on her wedding night. The groom wept as he spoke about his new wife’s last moments in court on Monday.CrimeDec 3, 2024
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MADD Saskatoon urges drivers to plan a safe ride home during holiday seasonWATCH: MADD Saskatoon president Bonny Stevenson speaks from personal experience that impaired driving has a lifelong impact on families, after losing her son at 17 years old to a drunk driver.Dec 11, 2024
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Gaudreau brothers to be honoured as Flames host Blue JacketsThe Calgary Flames are hosting the Columbus Blue Jackets for the first time since the death of Johnny Gaudreau. He was a fan-favourite of both teams before he and his brother Matthew were killed by an alleged drunk driver in New Jersey in August. Heather Yourex-West looks at the new tributes to the Gaudreau brothers.Global NationalDec 3, 2024
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Major crash on Vancouver Island highway sends three to hospitalThree people were sent to hospital overnight after a major crash on northern Vancouver Island. As Angela Jung reports, the crash came when a suspected drunk driver went the wrong way on a divided section of Island Highway.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 3, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Nov. 3What impact could the U.S. election have on British Columiba? A homeless encampment at Abbotsford City Hall forces the legion to alter its Remembrance Day plans. An audit questions the value taxpayers get for the $440 million they pay for the Vancouver Police Department. BC municipalities report they are struggling to reach provincial housing targets....Global BCNov 3, 2024
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BTS member Suga questioned by police for drunk driving on e-scooterK-pop star Suga appeared before the police on Friday for questioning over a drunk driving incident involving an electric scooter. Earlier this month, Suga was reportedly fined and had his license revoked for the offense.EntertainmentAug 23, 2024
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Justin Timberlake pleads guilty to impaired driving, urges cautionPop star Justin Timberlake pleaded guilty to a charge of driving while impaired in a New York state court on Friday, which is a lesser charge than drunk driving. “As you may know, I try to hold myself to a very high standard for myself, and this was not that,” Timberlake said after the hearing....CrimeSep 13, 2024
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Memorial for Matthew and Johnny Gaudreau removed from Scotiabank SaddledomeThe memorial for Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew has been removed from in front of the Scotiabank Saddledome following a period of 13 days. Elissa Carpenter has more on what the Calgary Flames are doing with all the messages and items left to honour the two men killed by a suspected drunk driver.Global News Hour at 6 CalgarySep 16, 2024
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‘He was everything’: Gaudreau brothers tearfully mourned at funeralFriends, family, and teammates gathered in Pennsylvania for the funeral of NHL athlete Johnny Gadreau and his brother Matthew, who were killed in August when they were hit by an alleged drunk driver while out for a bike ride. As Heather Yourex-West reports, the Gaudreau brothers are being remembered as loving fathers and husbands who...Global NationalSep 9, 2024
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Sentencing begins in fatal wrong way collision on Highway 401A drunk driver who sped down Highway 401 the wrong way killing one man and injuring another in December 2022 is about to be sentenced. The Crown is asking for an eight-year sentence for Shamar Gilkes who pleaded guilty to dangerous driving causing death, impaired driving causing death and impaired driving causing bodily harm. Catherine...Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoSep 4, 2024
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Global National: Sept. 4The next Canadian federal election could come sooner than expected, after NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said he “ripped up” the supply-and-confidence agreement with the Liberals, which kept Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s minority government in power. How Singh is justifying his decision, and how it puts more pressure on Trudeau. The Bank of Canada has slashed...Global NationalSep 4, 2024
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Police warn against impaired driving over long weekendThe hockey world is in shock following the tragic deaths of Johnny Gaudreau and his brother, Matthew. They were killed by an alleged drunk driver on Thursday. Canadian authorities are urging the public to exercise caution and responsibility before getting behind the wheel this long weekend. Global’s Gates Guarin reports.CanadaSep 1, 2024
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Gaudreau family GoFundMe raises over $300,000 in donationsHundreds of fans gathered at the Saddledome to pay respects to former Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who tragically lost their lives in a crash caused by an alleged drunk driver. Johnny’s wife Meredith expressed gratitude for the best years of her life with her husband, while a GoFundMe has been set...Aug 31, 2024
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Calgary Flames fans mourn Johnny GaudreauThe Calgary Flames family is mourning the loss of Johnny Gaudreau. The former member was killed, along with his brother, in New Jersey after being struck by a suspected drunk driver while bike riding. Michael King reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryAug 30, 2024
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Global National: Aug. 31Hundreds of fans gathered at the Saddledome to pay respects to former Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew, who tragically lost their lives in a crash caused by an alleged drunk driver. Meanwhile, plans to reform health care in Alberta have raised concerns about potential reduced access to services such as abortion, medical...Global NationalAug 31, 2024
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Hockey fans mourn ex-Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau’s deathA tragedy has gripped the world of hockey — former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed on Thursday night after being hit by alleged drunk driver. It happened just hours before the brothers were set to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. Instead of celebrating, their tight-knit family is...CanadaAug 30, 2024
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Johnny Gaudreau death: Sportsnet broadcaster Ryan Leslie remembers ex-Calgary Flames starA tragedy has gripped the world of hockey — former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed last night after being hit by alleged drunk driver. It happened just hours before the brothers were set to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. Instead of celebrating, their tight-knit family is in...CanadaAug 30, 2024
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Global National: Aug. 30A tragedy has gripped the world of hockey — former Calgary Flames star Johnny Gaudreau and his brother Matthew were tragically killed on Thursday night after being hit by alleged drunk driver. It happened just hours before the brothers were set to be groomsmen in their sister’s wedding. Instead of celebrating, their tight-knit family is...Aug 30, 2024
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RCMP renew warnings over illegal ride-hailing appsA registered sex offender and convicted drunk drivers were among the people caught up in a crackdown on illegal ride-hailing apps by Richmond RCMP. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 15, 2024