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A protest in Newfoundland and Labrador on Wednesday descended into a chaotic confrontation between mounted police officers and fishers outside the legislature, halting the provincial government’s plans to present its latest budget. Premier Andrew Furey said he hopes the budget will instead be tabled Thursday, and his government secured an injunction against the protesters on...

Provincial authorities have taken over the investigation into the fire at a shrimp processing plant in the town of Matane, Que., on the Gaspé Peninsula., just one week after the factory announced its closure. The local mayor had described the plant’s closure as a ‘catastrophe’ for the local fishing industry and a shock to a...

The price for extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) at the grocery store has skyrocketed in recent months, and experts say are blaming low supply from poor harvests. Sylvain Charlebois, a professor of food distribution at Dalhousie University, told Global News that the price rose 15.2 per cent between January and late March, according to his...

A community in Ajax woke up to the sight of yellow tape and police cruisers early Easter Sunday following the city’s third murder this year. Across the pond, King Charles attended an annual Easter church service in Windsor, England, marking the monarch’s first major public appearance since his cancer diagnosis in February. Plus, the price...

Elvers, or baby eels, weigh only a few grams, but make up a multi-billion dollar industry. Since March 6, 34 people have been arrested and more than six kilograms of the lucrative were fish confiscated after the fishing season on Canada’s east coast was cancelled. As Heidi Petracek reports, licensed fishers say enforcement isn’t keeping...

Newfoundland and Labrador’s government has tabled its budget a day after delaying it due to a large protest of fish harvesters outside the province’s legislature. Heidi Petracek looks at how police officers handled the second day of demonstrations; and how one protester injured the day prior is now waiting for surgery.

Newfoundland and Labrador’s government was unable to unveil its budget after hundreds of furious and frustrated fish harvesters blocked entrances to the province’s Confederation Building in a rowdy protest. Heidi Petracek looks at their longstanding complaints, how their anger has boiled over, and what the protesters are planning next.

Russians united on Sunday for a national day of mourning following Friday’s terror attack at a packed concert hall outside Moscow. Redmond Shannon reports on the aftermath of the attack. Israeli Defense Minister Yoav Gallant is reportedly en route to Washington, D.C., as the U.S. pushes Israel to abandon its planned offensive in the southern...

Newfoundland and Labrador’s government was unable to unveil its budget after hundreds of furious and frustrated fish harvesters blocked entrances to the province’s Confederation Building in a rowdy protest. Their longstanding complaints, how their anger has boiled over, and what the protesters are planning next. Immigration Minister Marc Miller has made a startling assessment of...

Speaking during question period on Tuesday, Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre said that food charity ‘Second Harvest’ predicts there will be an additional 1 million visits to food banks in Canada this year in comparison to last year, and that charities are running out of food for those in need. He also claimed that a Facebook...

On Tuesday, Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew said, “Cutting the gas tax in Manitoba had an impact on inflation, but we’re looking to do more for families with school nutrition programs and support for organizations like Harvest Manitoba.”

Canada makes most of the world’s maple syrup and had a record harvest in 2022. But last year’s weather impacted supply causing a dip in profits. As Heidi Petracek reports, producers are hoping for a much sweeter season this year.

The largest humanitarian organization in Gaza says the situation unfolding in the Strip is deteriorating by the minute, and new numbers by the United Nations (UN) show children are the hardest hit. Some relief arrived overnight — the first shipment to reach Gaza by sea in almost two decades. There’s also a glimmer of hope...

Chef Garrett Thienes, the owner of Harvest Eatery in Shaunavon, won the Saskatoon regional qualifier in November to represent the province at the 2024 Canadian Culinary Championship.

The largest humanitarian organization in Gaza says the situation unfolding in the Strip is deteriorating by the minute, and new numbers by the United Nations (UN) show children are the hardest hit. Some relief arrived overnight — the first shipment to reach Gaza by sea in almost two decades. There’s also a glimmer of hope...

Harvest Manitoba network, advocacy & education coordinator Meagan Erbus said the program has 50 percent more first-time clients who are newcomers to Canada, in addition to a rise in new clients who are employed but are experiencing challenges.

Dozens of Quaker brand granola bars and cereals, as well as Cap’n Crunch treat bars, are being recalled in Canada as they may be contaminated with salmonella. The recall includes dozens of flavours of Harvest Crunch granola cereals, Chewy and Dipps granola bars, and yogurt granola bars. Katherine Ward has this story and more in...

A new study, led in part by researchers at Dalhousie University, is showing an increase in global shark deaths due to fishing over recent years. As Megan King reports, despite an international effort to reduce the harvesting of shark fins, overall mortality is up – and many of the species being killed are endangered.

As Nova Scotians continue to dig their way out of this weekend’s snowstorm, attempts are underway to aid the areas that were the hardest hit. As Megan King reports, the premier has called for assistance from the federal government and neighbouring provinces to help in its efforts.

A Hindu temple in Surrey confirmed its president’s son’s home was the target of a shooting. A food recovery non-profit is at odds with Second Harvest. Politicians react to B.C. Supreme Court’s injunction against public drug use ban.