Edmonton Humane Society shifts to walk-in adoption process to quickly find pets their forever homes
In an effort to find more animals their forever home more quickly, the Edmonton Humane Society is changing the way it adopts out pets.
Canada
Apr 17
Regina Humane Society sends out urgent plea to adopt dogs
According to RHS, dogs are waiting 64 per cent longer to be adopted than the average for dogs in its care, after COVID-19 saw very high adoption rates.
Canada
Apr 25
‘It is the love’: Wally the injured stray dog gets new ‘leash’ on life
Wally, a down on his luck Border Collie cross, has found his 'fur-ever' home after months of care at Calgary's Animal Services.
Features
Apr 17
Innovative nursing education: Mannequins lead the way in Alberta
Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.
Health
Apr 22
Global Okanagan’s Adopt A Pet
Every week, Global Okanagan brings you a pet that's available for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society.
Canada
Feb 1
Incentives could help more Manitobans make the switch to electric vehicles: experts
Incentives from the provincial and federal governments could help Manitoba catch up to other jurisdictions when it comes to electric vehicles, experts say.
Consumer
May 1
City council looking at denser housing in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood
Bill 44, adopted by the Provincial legislature in November 2023, will allow for increased maximum densities for the purpose of creating new “small-scale, multi-unit housing.”
Canada
Apr 18
Ford government questions usefulness of fourplex policies citing low uptake
Housing Minister Paul Calandra claimed those municipalities that have adopted the policy haven't experienced a dramatic increase in construction.
Politics
Apr 15
Guelph Humane Society advises people to stay away from geese
This time of the year is the nesting season for geese who are often protective and start to get agitated when around people.
Environment
May 2
Toronto city councillors vote to make alcohol in parks permanent
On Thursday, Toronto city council voted to make permanent a pilot program that allowed people over the age of 19 to drink in certain parks.
Politics
Apr 18
Climate change is affecting how Canadians plan to buy homes, report says
A new BMO report said 39 per cent Canadians say climate-related factors such as wildfires, floods, heatwaves, and storms will affect where they live in the next five years.
Environment
Apr 30
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, April 5
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, April 5.
Canada
Apr 5
Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study
The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights but it is unclear whether Canada will do the same.
Canada
Apr 13
Missing cat found after 5 years makes 2,000-km journey home
Cindy and Jeff Hall got a phone call out of the blue that their cat, who ran out the door five years ago, was found thanks to a microchip.
Trending
Apr 22
N.B. cabinet minister wants to dissolve education council in gender-identity fight
N.B. Education Minister Bill Hogan says he'll take the unprecedented step of dissolving the Anglophone East District Education Council in the midst of a battle over Policy 713.
Education
12 hours
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
Canada
Apr 24
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10
Emaciated dachshund trapped in pet carrier down Kelowna embankment
When he checked to see if it was empty, he found the emaciated dachshund covered in feces and urine. His collar had been looped through the door of the carrier.
Canada
Apr 24
Gas prices spike in N.S. by nearly 10 cents a litre. Here’s how that compares with last year
The price of gasoline jumped by 9.8 cents in the Halifax-area. The price at the pump in Cape Breton, is slightly higher -- at a minimum price 186.9 cents per litre.
Economy
Apr 19
West Kelowna council sets tax rate increase at 6.85%
The city’s assessment growth of 1.5 per cent last year resulted in additional revenue of $623,455, which was used to reduce the tax burden.
Canada
Apr 10