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1 in 3 children are now nearsighted globally. What’s behind the rise?The study said the increase was 'notable' after the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, pointing to lockdowns that sent many children to learn online indoors.CanadaSep 26
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Manitoba-based drone training program helping veterans transition to post-military lifeA Manitoba-based drone training program for veterans is helping them "take off" with life after serving our country. It's fun and engaging, but also deeply impactful.FeaturesNov 8
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Ontario education minister meets with YouTube on classroom distractionsIn the spring, the government announced that, instead of participating in a lawsuit against social media companies, it would meet with executives at the companies instead.EducationNov 19
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Call of the Wilde: Seattle Kraken trounce Habs 8-2 in embarrassing home ice matchupThe Montreal Canadiens were back on home ice Tuesday night to face off against the Seattle Kraken. Brian Wilde shares his take in the latest Call of the Wilde.SportsOct 29
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Aaliyah Edwards inspires young athletes at basketball camp in Kingston, Ont.Washington Mystics’ Aaliyah Edwards hosted her annual basketball camp this weekend in Kingston, encouraging young players to dream big and grow women’s basketball in Canada.SportsNov 11
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Call of the Wilde: Canadiens fall to New Jersey 5-3, but Montreal’s rebuild continuesHeading into New Jersey on Thursday night, the Montreal Canadiens had won only four of their first 13 games. It isn’t just the losses that are discouraging. Montreal has the worst differential in the league, allowing 18 more goals than they have scored. They added to that total with a 5-3 loss to the Devils....SportsNov 7
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Trucking group buying tickets for Ford fundraiser to raise issues with ‘minister directly’The Ford government has been on the defensive after Global News revealed that cabinet ministers were given fundraising targets for the remainder of 2024.PoliticsNov 20
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Public invited to sign book of condolences for former B.C. premier John HorganHorgan died at age 65 on Tuesday, following a thyroid cancer diagnosis in June. It was his third bout with cancer.PoliticsNov 14
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14 viral kids’ toys that will make their holiday magicalEndless fun and entertainment awaits!The CuratorNov 13
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McDavid further cements legacy by reaching 1,000-point mark in Oilers’ winPlaying in his 659th game, McDavid became just the 99th player in NHL history to hit the magical 1,000 points plateau for his career.SportsNov 15
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Calgary’s ‘living wage’ hit by soaring cost of food and housingA new report says the living wage (the cost of paying for all neccesities) in Calgary is 63 per cent higher than the province's minimum wage.EconomyNov 18
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Metro marks end of ‘transition year’ with small profit dipThe company behind Metro grocery stores and Jean Coutu drugstores said the earnings were slightly down from $222.2 million in the fourth quarter last year.CanadaNov 20
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‘Safely and swiftly’: TTC to increase service on Taylor Swift show nightsThe TTC says it is adding in extra buses, subway trains and streetcars on the nights Taylor Swift is performing her six Eras Tour concerts in Toronto.CanadaOct 28
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Hardy Cup semifinals ahead for USask Huskies riding four-game win streakCanada West playoffs have arrived for the University of Saskatchewan Huskies football team, riding a four-game win streak into their semi-final test against the UBC Thunderbirds.SportsOct 31
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Walmart’s promise of low prices lured shoppers in 3rd quarterWalmart ratcheted up sales and profits again in the third quarter with its comparatively low prices proving a powerful draw for shoppers seeking to cut spending where they could.U.S. NewsNov 19
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Confidence high for Saskatoon Blades despite few wins on season-long B.C. road tripDespite winning just one of their five games out west in British Columbia, the Saskatoon Blades believe there was more good than bad from their season-long road swing.SportsNov 14
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Raptors return to Toronto on losing skidIt's even becoming tough for the usually sunny Darko Rajakovic to put a positive light on the Toronto Raptors' season.SportsNov 14
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Scheifele’s hat trick propels Winnipeg Jets to 6-3 win over PanthersMark Scheifele netted his ninth career hat trick while Morgan Barron had a pair as the Jets improved to 16-3 on the season.SportsNov 19
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Call of the Wilde: Slumping Montreal Canadiens no match for Toronto Maple LeafsThe Montreal Canadiens have now only four wins in their first 15 games after losing to the Toronto Maple Leafs on Saturday night.SportsNov 10
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ISIS arrests are spiking in Canada and youths are driving the resurgenceWhy terror plots linked to the Islamic State are increasing.CanadaNov 18