U.S. Supreme Court considers Jan. 6 obstruction charges faced by rioters
It wasn’t clear how the justices would rule in a case that could affect hundreds of prosecutions related to the U.S. Capitol attack, as well as a charge against Donald Trump.
U.S. News
Apr 16
Happy Howl-o-ween! Global News readers share their pets’ best costumes
We asked you, Global News readers, to send in photos of your four-legged friends celebrating the season and you certainly delivered!
Lifestyle
Oct 31, 2023
Merritt Mayor plans to withhold tax funds from province amid temporary ER closures
The ER at the Nicola Valley Hospital has been closed more than a dozen times this year, three this month.
Canada
Oct 1, 2023
String of suspicious Nanaimo fires renews public safety concerns
The most recent fire broke out Saturday behind Evergreen Cremation Services on Nicol Street, while recent fires destroyed a dentist's office and damaged a rugby clubhouse.
Fire
Aug 28, 2023
Merritt, B.C. residents rally following another ER closure
"Somebody's going to get in a catastrophe situation and we're not going to have any way to help them. It's not just us, it's people travelling on the highway. It's everybody."
Health
Apr 9, 2023
Doctor denied position at Merritt, B.C. emergency room
Merritt residents say this has become an uphill battle with Interior Health and if a solution is presented, they would at least like it considered.
Health
Mar 29, 2023
Emergency declared for tornado-hit Mississippi after dozens killed
President Joe Biden issued an emergency declaration for Mississippi early Sunday, making federal funding available to the areas hardest hit Friday night by a deadly tornado.
U.S. News
Mar 26, 2023
South Georgian Bay OPP search for Barrie, Ont. man not seen in over 2 weeks
Officers say Dean Thomas Ireland hasn't been seen in Barrie, Ont., since Sept. 4.
Crime
Sep 22, 2021
Olympic officials launch probe into fatal luge crash
Georgian athlete dies following a crash on a training run Friday
Feb 12, 2010
Ga. executes Davis, who drew legions of supporters but found no court to throw out conviction
JACKSON, Ga. - Georgia executed Troy Davis on Wednesday night for the murder of an off-duty police officer, a crime he denied committing right to the end as supporters around the world mourned and declared that an innocent man was put to death.
Sep 21, 2011
Michelle Obama honours top U.S. designers at the White House
WASHINGTON - Michelle Obama teamed up with TV's Tim Gunn on Tuesday to honour the nation's top designers at the White House for innovations ranging from fashion and architecture to the realm of new computer fonts and floor-cleaning products.
Sep 13, 2011
Good buddies Davidson, Akins named BMI songwriters of the year; Bobby Braddock named Icon
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Good friends and songwriting partners Dallas Davidson and Rhett Akins share this year's BMI country songwriter and song of the year awards.
Entertainment
Nov 8, 2011
Earthquake awakened East Coast to unfamiliar threat a year ago, shook up emergency prep plans
MINERAL, Va. - When the "Big One" rocked the East Coast one year ago, the earthquake centred on this rural Virginia town cracked ceiling tiles and damaged two local school buildings so badly that they had to be shuttered for good. Now as the academic year gets under way, students are reciting a new safety mantra: Drop, cover, and hold on.
World
Aug 23, 2012
Venezuelan vice-president says Chavez has suffered new complications, in ‘delicate’ condition
CARACAS, Venezuela - President Hugo Chavez's new complications after cancer surgery prompted his closest allies to call for Venezuelans to pray for him on Monday, presenting an increasingly bleak outlook and prompting growing speculation about whether the ailing leader has much longer to live.
Dec 31, 2012
‘Homeless Cars’ hopes Winnipeggers will donate vehicles to fund local charity
"We're really glad to have this avenue to be able to turn donations of cars into tangible hands on supports for those who need us."
Canada
Dec 14, 2020
Fire crews find source of billowing smoke at West Georgia commercial building
Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services say a massive amount of smoke pouring from the basement of a Coal Harbour commercial building was caused by leaking oil from an electrical room generator that mixed with refrigerant. VFRS got the call at about 8:40 p.m., with reports of smoke billowing from the seven storey structure at 1475...
Canada
Aug 10, 2020
Police lay 130 charges, seize weapons, drugs in north Simcoe County investigation
Police say they've charged six people in connection with an investigation in which weapons and drugs were seized.
Crime
Mar 29, 2021
How Donald Trump is taking a page out of the autocrat playbook
Declaring victory in an election before all the votes are counted is a hallmark of non-democratic regimes, says Natasha Lindstaedt of the University of Essex.
Commentary
Nov 7, 2020
Kingston’s Marine Museum in talks to acquire Titanic-era steamship
The museum is in 'very close talks' to acquire the more than century-old SS Keewatin, an Edwardian passenger steamship, and make it a 'major attraction for Kingston.'
Economy
Nov 18, 2020
Seawheeze half-marathon: full list of road closures
More than 10,000 of runners in downtown Vancouver laced up for the Seawheeze half marathon this morning.
Aug 23, 2014