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WestJet ordered by court to give files on alleged flight attendant harassmentWestJet has been ordered by the B.C. Supreme Court to hand over all its files related to alleged flight attendant harassment by pilots for a class action lawsuit.Canada3 hours
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Tofino ‘squatters’ in standoff with Harbour AuthorityThe Tofino Harbour Authority is in a standoff with what it calls ‘squatters’ at its dock. The family living in the float home in question says they’ve been there for years and are now being harassed. Kylie Stanton has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 18, 2024
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Female officer proposed class action lawsuitA proposed class action against several B.C. municipalities is at the centre of a hearing in the B.C. Supreme Court. The suit was filed by six female police officers, alleging they faced gender-based harassment and discrimination on the job. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 2, 2024
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B.C. lawyer resigns from firm after admitting to sexual harassmentStuart Zuckerman will lose his licence at the end of November after admitting to decades of sexual harassment. He will not be allowed to reapply for his licence for five years.Global News at 11 BCOct 2, 2024
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GNM – Sexual Assault and Harassment Research within the RCMPNew research out of the University of Regina is examining the sexual victimization, including sexual assault and harassment, of RCMP members. Lead Author Juliana Khoury joined Brenden Purdy to breakdown some of the findings.Sep 26, 2024
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BC Greens pledge to improve safety on post-secondary campusesThe BC Green Party is pledging to improve safety on post-secondary campuses. If elected, leader Sonia Furstenau says a Green government will introduce “safe night out legislation,” focusing on sexual assault and harassment-prevention training on campuses, eventually expanding to all B.C. bars, pubs and clubs.Global News at Noon BCOct 15, 2024
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Palestinian woman charged with harassment, mischief for incident involving Marc MillerA Palestinian woman, who has been protesting outside Federal Immigration Minister Marc Miller’s Montreal office for months, has been charged with harassment and mischief. The woman and two others were arrested following an incident involving Miller in Verdun last week. She was released conditions but as Global’s Phil Carpenter explains, the case is raising questions...Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 10, 2024
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Lawyer suspended after pleading guilty to sexual harrassmentA Winnipeg lawyer has pleaded guilty to sexually harassing a law student – and has been given a 30 day suspension.Sep 24, 2024
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YouTube megastar ‘Mr. Beast’ facing lawsuitOne of the world’s best- known online personalities faces a massive lawsuit. The suit, which seeks class action status, accuses Mr. Beast’s production company of “chronic mistreatment” and sexual harassment of contestants in an upcoming reality show.CrimeSep 19, 2024
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‘No one party has to have the answers’ to local harassment, advocate saysEmily McIntosh, the founder of The Women of Ontario Say No, is pushing for urgent action from the Ford government to tackle misbehaving councillors. She told Global News she understood some of the government’s concerns but that there is no excuse for continued inaction.Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoAug 22, 2024
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Speeding and noise at northeast Calgary shopping plaza spark safety concernsCalgary police say they’ve seen a sharp increase in speeding, harassment and other crime, particularly in a new shopping plaza in a northeast community. Sarah Offin looks at what’s behind the problem and what the community is doing to evict the unwelcome behavior.Global News Hour at 6 CalgarySep 10, 2024
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Ontario was ‘days away’ from tabling a bill on councillor harassment. So why is it still not law?A law that would address the growing issue of harassment on local councils was promised in 2021, but never came. Documents obtained by Global News show just how close Ontario got. Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the story.Aug 15, 2024
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Ontario NDP blames union contract after unjust termination of staffer involved in harassment complaintOntario NDP Leader Marit Stiles is blaming the party’s collective agreement with its unionized workforce after an employee who filed a sexual harassment complaint against a sitting MPP was terminated by the New Democrats even after the party verified the claim. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Aug 12, 2024
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Growing concerns over ‘brazen’ harassment of women in Surrey’s Ocean ParkThe Ocean Park area of Surrey is on edge, with reports of an alleged recently-released sex offender harassing young girls and women. As Global’s Janet Brown reports, Surrey RCMP say they’re watching the man 24/7 but for now that’s all they can do.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 5, 2024
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2 Alberta men charged for online death threats against TrudeauTwo men in Alberta have been charged in separate cases, accused of threatening to kill federal politicians, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. Mackenzie Gray breaks down the allegations, and the alarming rise of violent threats and harassment against public officials.Global NationalJul 22, 2024
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Global National: July 22U.S. Vice-President Kamala Harris has emerged as the clear frontrunner to be the Democrats’ nominee for the 2024 presidential election, just one day after President Joe Biden dropped out of the race and endorsed her. The growing number of Democrats endorsing Harris, whether any other Democrats have a viable chance of challenging her; the flood...Global NationalJul 22, 2024
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Charge laid in Surrey’s Ocean Park suspicious person caseIt’s been a stressful few weeks for people living in Surrey’s Ocean Park but now some relief after a man accused of harassing multiple young girls and women has been arrested. Global’s Janet Brown has more about the man charged – and the response from area residents.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 8, 2024
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Calgary water main break: Harassment of city workers ‘not acceptable,’ says Mayor GondekMayor Jyoti Gondek chastised some Calgarians who she said have been “harassing” city workers doing water-related work. “This is not acceptable,” she said, adding that any complaints should be logged with 311.CanadaJun 20, 2024
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Calgary official condemns harassment of repair crews ensuring water qualityCalgary Emergency Management Acting Chief Coby Duerr addresses recent reports of harassment towards crews performing critical water repair work.CanadaJun 19, 2024
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Public Safety minister shares ‘frustration’ after parole board member found to have sexually harassed co-workersPublic Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc said in Ottawa on Wednesday that he shares the “understandable sense of frustration” of the parole board’s performance, after an investigation found evidence that parole board member Michael Sanford sexually harassed four employees over eight years. “I’ve directed the public safety department to work with the parole board, to tell...CanadaMay 29, 2024