B.C. finance minister says she won’t run for re-election in the fall
Katrine Conroy has announced she won't be running again in the next provincial election after serving in the legislature for nearly two decades.
Politics
May 11
BC Ferries announces all-gender washrooms, free menstrual supplies for passengers
The organization said in a release it has joined United Way's BC Period Promise to provide no-cost menstrual products on all vessels and at all terminals.
Health
May 14
Former N.S. justice minister says he resigned to maintain confidence in government
Brad Johns said he decided to resign from the justice portfolio on Friday after several organizations that assist women told him about the damage his words had caused.
Canada
Apr 22
Chair of Alberta Energy Regulator says he’s stepping down in September
David Goldie joined the AER in 2019 when the board was given the mandate to reform the organization's governance and make it more streamlined.
Canada
Apr 9
Data mining concerns raised after political organizers join Calgary mayor recall effort
Documents obtained by Global News show a group named Project YYC is helping Landon Johnston with petition efforts.
Politics
Mar 20
Sweden officially joins NATO military alliance
Sweden officially joined the North Atlantic Treaty Organization on Thursday. The military alliance announced the move on Thursday in a statement.
Canada
Mar 7
From high-profile shakeups to legend retirements, a week to remember on curling scene
Teams want to strike before it's too late so they can prepare for the final 18-month push to the Canadian Curling Trials.
Canada
Apr 18
Advocacy groups speak out against domestic violence comments by Nova Scotia minister
Several Nova Scotia groups that assist women are speaking out against comments on domestic violence by Justice Minister Brad Johns, and at least one is calling for his dismissal.
Politics
Apr 19
Football Manitoba Hall of Fame welcomes Class of 2024
Football Manitoba's Hall of Fame class for 2024 will include a pair of multiple-time Grey Cup winners, a longtime CFL official and a pioneer in women's football in the province.
Sports
May 16
‘Amazing’: Fort Nelson evacuee grateful for Fort St. John community
Diane Ens said the people and businesses of Fort St. John have been 'amazing,' offering discounts and freebies to evacuees.
Fire
May 16
Potential for light rain at Fort Nelson wildfire, B.C. officials say
The BC Wildfire Service says cooler temperatures, along with higher humidity, should reduce the chances of intense activity at the Parker Lake wildfire.
Fire
May 15
United Way KFL&A announces new fundraising campaign chair
In a press release on Tuesday, the organization said new campaign chair Joanne Langlois has been a volunteer off and on for the last 30 years.
Canada
Apr 24
N.S. justice minister resigns after saying domestic violence not an epidemic
Brad Johns made the controversial comments while responding to a reporter’s question on the inquiry into the 2020 Nova Scotia mass shooting.
Canada
Apr 19
New school in Saint John’s north-end to come with child-care, community space
A new school in the north end in Saint John is getting a community hub, which will include child-care spaces and after-school programming.
Education
Apr 19
‘We’re here to win’: Pelley backs Leafs brass
The Maple Leafs' key decision makers spoke with the media today for the first time since the team's first-round playoff exit.
Sports
May 10
Saskatoon Berries to sponsor Junior Berries divisions during 2024 baseball season
The Rally Cap divisions will be renamed the U7 Junior Berries and U9 Junior Berries and also include the Zone 5 North and South divisions.
Canada
Apr 29
Winnipeg hosts simulated air-quality emergency ahead of wildfire season
On Tuesday, hundreds gathered at Sergeant Tommy Prince Place on Sinclair Street in Winnipeg for an emergency air quality simulation.
Canada
Apr 30
Wrongfully convicted New Brunswick man dies months after exoneration
The organization that led the legal fight to exonerate Walter Gillespie and his friend Robert Mailman of their 1984 murder convictions, says Gillespie died Friday in his home.
Canada
Apr 20
Edmonton event highlights efforts to improve emergency responses
Saturday's Get Ready in the Park event in Edmonton showed how different services and levels of government work together to respond to extreme weather events and other emergencies.
Canada
May 5
Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West considering leading merged BC United-Conservative party
Sources say business leaders and political organizers have approached Port Coquitlam Mayor Brad West about leading a potentially merged free-enterprise coalition party.
Politics
May 15