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High winds from Subtropical Storm Josephine nix N.S.-P.E.I. ferry crossingsEnvironment Canada says winds from the north are gusting at 65 kilometres per hour and are expected to diminish to 45 kilometres per hour by midnight.WeatherOct 23
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Wainwright fire burned for hours as volatile weather closed in: analysisTraining continued at CFB Wainwright on Saturday even though a fire had been burning on the base since noon and forecasts warned of high winds and an approaching cold front.InvestigationsOct 20
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Manitoba grieves with CFB Wainwright after deadly fireSeveral Manitoba politicians are offering their condolences to those who were killed and seriously injured at Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright on Saturday.CanadaOct 19
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Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memoThe training was to prepare the soldiers for deployment to Latvia in April and May to bolster the brigade there.CanadaOct 18
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At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: SourcesAt least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.FireOct 17
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Hurricane Isaias could nudge fuel prices higher if refineries lose powerHurricane Isaias is forecast to miss the biggest hubs along the Gulf Coast but could still nudge fuel prices higher if it triggers power outages that shut down refineries.WeatherOct 9
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4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospitalFour men, based at the Edmonton Garrison who were from Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, died in the fire at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen others were sent to hospital.CanadaOct 18
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Military safety rules urged early-morning training before deadly Wainwright fireMilitary safety rules identify October as high-risk for grass fires at CFB Wainwright and recommend early-morning live-fire exercises, a document obtained by Global News shows.InvestigationsOct 20
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Tourists rescued from Oregon beach after spelling ‘SOS’ with driftwoodThe Netarts-Oceanside Fire District shared photos of the visitors who became stranded on Lost Boy Beach in a post on Facebook, showing the SOS sign.U.S. NewsSep 22
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Nor’easter floods parts of U.S. northeast, leaves over 130K without powerThe worst of the remaining rainfall was expected Sunday from northern New Jersey through New York City and Long Island into southern New England.WeatherSep 27
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Hurricane Polo: Mexico’s Baja California braces for life-threatening floodsAs swirling clouds and strong winds marked the region, the national coordinator of Mexico’s Civil Protection Agency reported that Polo would make landfall later in the afternoon.WeatherSep 28
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Cleanup continues after destructive Ontario thunderstorms, hailThe number of southern Ontario homes and businesses remaining in the dark is much lower today as crews worked to restore power after destructive thunderstorms this week.CanadaSep 4
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Elks close to playoff spot after five-year droughtRiding the high of a three-game win streak and first place in the CFL West Division, the Edmonton Elks are on the verge of going where the team hasn't been in six years — the playoffs.SportsSep 11
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Everything confirmed so far about CFB Wainwright fire and how it unfoldedAt least four members of the Canadian Armed Forces have died and dozens are injured after a scheduled training exercise on Saturday at a base near Wainwright, Alberta.CanadaOct 19
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Woman injured in bear attack while hiking with friend, 3 dogs in AlaskaHigh winds and inclement weather conditions at the time of the encounter may have increased the chance that the bear was surprised by the hikers and their dogs, authorities said.U.S. NewsJul 23
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9 people found clinging to capsized vessel rescued near Port Credit MarinaNine people were rescued Saturday after they were found clinging to a capsized vessel near the Port Credit Marina in Mississauga, Ont., Peel Regional Police say.CanadaAug 17
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens complete a perfect four-for-four road trip in DallasThe Montreal Canadiens are rising to the occasion without Nick Suzuki. The Canadiens posted a 5-2 win in Dallas to win a fourth straight game without their captain.SportsOct 30
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Call of the Wilde: Montreal Canadiens make it five straight wins edging the Pittsburgh PenguinsThe Canadiens were flying on offence against a Penguins team that didn't find a body they wanted to hit.SportsNov 1
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New information challenges military’s account of deadly Wainwright fireWeather records, satellite observations and expert analysis suggest the deadly CFB Wainwright fire was growing for hours before it overran soldiers.InvestigationsOct 31
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Brush fires spark in Southern California, prompting evacuation ordersFirefighters worked to contain two other fires that had sparked Thursday and triggered evacuation orders in the city of Azusa, north of LA, and Camp Pendleton, near San Diego.U.S. NewsOct 16