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As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: reportMcGill’s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.CanadaOct 16
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‘It’s heartbreaking,’ says Ontario First Nation amid 2nd evacuation this summerNeskantaga First Nation had to be evacuated again after a flood at the community's only nursing station, the northern Ontario community's chief said.CanadaAug 20
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Online predators coercing children to commit violence, Durham police warnIn some cases, the activities can result in violent and/or criminal behaviour, Durham Regional Police said in a social media post.CrimeOct 13
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Saskatchewan seeks higher immunization rates with campaign launchThe Saskatchewan government has launched its 2026-27 immunization campaign for free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.CanadaOct 15
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Westwood Hills residents welcome work on new emergency exit, but want more routesWork will begin on the emergency exit from the community of Westwood Hills in early October, and the municipality is also gathering the public's input on more connector roads.CanadaOct 6
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Guelph student, 13, charged after online shooting threats against high schoolGuelph police said Wednesday officers were made aware of the threats on Tuesday afternoon after messages were posted in an online chat.CrimeOct 7
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Hate-motivated online comments result in charge for Kingston resident: policeKingston police say it began an investigation after receiving a complaint regarding comments posted on a social media platform on Sept. 23.CrimeSep 28
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Vancouver police, school board investigating ‘disturbing online behaviour’Global News has learned that there was talk among students last week that some male Grade 12 students had created AI content of female students.CrimeOct 15
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Okanagan Falls prepares for first ever municipal election“It’s history in the making for this region,” said Okanagan Falls resident David Flater. Residents go to the polls on Oct. 17, 2026.PoliticsOct 6
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Indigenous groups given just 2 months to consult on Pacific Link pipeline designationThe government said it will work over the next year to complete consultations on the project itself, and to secure environmental safeguards, financing and Indigenous partnerships.PerspectivesOct 1
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Bayside Lounge to close after 47 years as costs rise in VancouverThe Bayside Lounge has been a West End staple, supporting local musicians and artists and welcoming visitors from around the world.EconomyOct 9
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Kenora residents applaud ‘fantastic’ move to permanent daylight timeThe provincial government announced Tuesday that northwestern Ontario communities west of the 90th meridian would stop the twice-annual clock changes.CanadaOct 15
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Halifax gets nearly $2M in federal funding to prevent gun, gang violenceThe federal government has announced nearly $2 million in funding for the Halifax area to help prevent gun and gang violence in the community.CanadaSep 29
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Indigenous cultural burn near Osoyoos revives traditional fire stewardshipSmoke rising over the grasslands west of Osoyoos this week is part of a carefully planned burn aimed at doing more than reducing wildfire risk.CanadaOct 8
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AI-driven project to modernize New Brunswick forestry getting $50M boost from OttawaOttawa is offering up to $50 million to help build a digital forestry centre to better manage the province's wood supply, in part with artificial intelligence.EconomyOct 14
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Burnaby school district says cyberattack may have leaked student, parent infoThe Burnaby School District says in a notice that the ransomware attack it suffered on Sept. 21 affected school websites and portals, internal network services and phone lines.PoliticsOct 15
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U.S. suspect allegedly ‘encouraged, sent money’ to Tumbler Ridge shooterJames Cody Bryant is in custody and charged with conspiracy to murder people in a foreign country. That carries a penalty of up to life in prison.CrimeOct 6
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Major projects CEO faces B.C. First Nations’ frustrations over lack of consultationsFirst Nations in B.C. are calling on Ottawa to set national standards for Indigenous consultations on major projects, saying they were given limited time to review the proposal.CanadaOct 14
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‘Very large question mark’: Decision on Kingston Alto rail stop won’t come until 2027Kingston remains “promising” as a potential stop on the Alto high-speed rail corridor, but an official decision may have to wait until spring, the crown corporation said.CanadaOct 8
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B.C. rolling out fall vaccine program as flu cases circulatingIn an update on Wednesday, B.C.'s provincial health officer, Dr. Bonnie Henry, said free vaccines will be available against influenza, COVID-19 and others.HealthOct 7