Man in hospital after struck by train in Port Moody
A pedestrian has been taken to hospital after he was struck by a train in Port Moody. Police said the man was hit around 10 a.m. Saturday morning on the train tracks near Klahanie Drive and Murray Street.
Canada
Apr 20
Winnipeg man faces sexual abuse, child porn, and luring charges in ICE investigation
A Winnipeg man is facing a long list of charges related to sexual abuse and child pornography after an investigation by the Internet Child Exploitation unit, police say.
Mar 13
Man drives car into Port Moody’s Burrard Inlet
Port Moody police were called to the boat launch on Monday night after a man intentionally drove his car into the water. Everyone got out safely but a witness at the scene told Global News the man was paid by an online streamer. Andrea Macpherson reports.
Global News at Noon BC
Mar 5
Man was ‘intentionally dismembered,’ Toronto police say after body parts found
A man was “intentionally dismembered” before parts of his body were found in Lake Ontario, Toronto police said as they appealed for information in the case. Toronto police revealed disturbing details Tuesday regarding the investigation, which dates back to October. Catherine McDonald reports.
Crime
Mar 5
Global National: May 14
Dozens of wildfires are raging from B.C. to Manitoba, with many communities under threat. The rising anxiety among evacuees, the new evacuation orders, the local states of emergency declared, and the hopes the weather could provide a much-needed reprieve. Correctional Service Canada (CSC) instructed staff to keep quiet over murderer Luka Magnotta’s August 2022 transfer...
Global National
May 14
Is recent rain in Saskatchewan dousing wildfire and drought concerns?
Rain is hitting several parts of Saskatchewan, but is it enough to start helping with the drier-than-normal conditions seen in many parts of the province?
Global News at 5 Regina
May 6
Weather causing problems at start of B.C. long weekend travel
Many British Columbians are hitting the road as we head into the long weekend. As Troy Charles reports, one of the wild cards for some will be the weather with wind and even snow in the forecast for parts of the province.
Global News at Noon BC
May 17
Fans press new Saskatchewan Roughriders coach Mace, team brass at State of the Nation
WATCH: New Saskatchewan Roughriders head coach Corey Mace was the centre of many questions from fans on Saturday at SMF Field in Saskatoon as part of the team’s annual State of the Nation event.
Sports
7 hours
B.C. government warning of increased fire risk in northeastern region this weekend
In a May 9, 2024 news conference, Minister of Emergency Management Bowinn Ma said with many parts of the province experiencing warmer than seasonal weather coupled with drought conditions, there is already an increased risk for wildfires, especially in the northeastern region of B.C.
Canada
May 9
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 9
The province is preparing for a potentially active wildfire season, with many parts of B.C. in drought conditions. Another high-profile cyberattack in B.C., this time on the provincial government’s network. And the province hopes to curb deadly gang violence with the creation of a new investigation team.
Global BC
May 9
Man arrested twice in 1 hour for thefts in Port Moody
Port Moody police arrested the same man twice in an hour, during a shoplifting bust Tuesday evening. Police say the man was arrested for allegedly stealing food from a grocery store and was released with a court date. He was then caught an hour later allegedly stealing from a liquor store.
Crime
Feb 14
Gaza crisis: Could Marwan Barghouti bring peace to Middle East?
There’s a lot of uncertainty around the post-conflict political future of the Middle East. Many people believe only Palestinian leader Marwan Barghouti is capable of unifying Palestinian factions. Daniele Hamamdjian explains who Barghouti is, how he’s been locked in an Israeli prison for years, and why he could be the key player for peace.
Global National
May 6
Fire rips through apartment in Bobcaygeon, Ont.
No injuries were reported but up to 30 tenants have been displaced following an apartment building fire in Bobcaygeon on May 2. Emergency crews responded around 4 p.m. to the building located at the corner of Prince and Main streets. The cause of the fire has yet to be released. (Part of video via Carley...
May 3
Haiti’s medical system nears collapse
Life-saving medication and equipment is dwindling or completely gone at hospitals and clinics across Haiti’s capital, as brutal gangs tighten their grip on Port-au-Prince and beyond. They have blocked roads, forced the closure of the main international airport since early March, and paralyzed operations at the country’s largest seaport. Katherine Ward has this story and...
Health Matters
Apr 23
Gaza protests: USC cancels graduation ceremony following pro-Palestinian demonstrations
There’s new fallout over the pro-Palestinian protests that continue to spread on post-secondary school campuses across the United States. The University of Southern California (USC) has cancelled its main stage graduation ceremony.
U.S. News
Apr 26
Montreal port conveniently located for car theft criminals: experts
Police say Port of Montreal’s strategic location and its large container volume are the main reasons why it has become a hub for exporting stolen cars.
Canada
Apr 15
Queen’s Grad club weathering financial storm
Following a post on Kingston’s reddit forum, many eyes turned to the grad club as it weathers a storm including financial troubles and its board leaving.
Apr 18
Wet heavy snow in Sask. part of ‘volatile’ April weather, Environment Canada
Just when it seems like winter was gone for good in Saskatchewan, many parts of the province woke up to snow covering the ground.
Global News at 5 Regina
Apr 17
Both sides of debate after Oregon abandons its drug decriminalization program
With the controversy growing over B.C.’s drug decriminalization pilot program, Paul Johnson reports in part two of his story from Oregon. He finds out that despite the fact they’ve abandoned their program there are still many people in the U.S. state on both sides of the debate.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 19
Global News at 6 Montreal: April 13
As commemorations for the 30th anniversary of the genocide in Rwanda continue, many survivors are reliving some of the trauma they experienced. Plus, union members representing more than 80,000 health care workers in Quebec have decisively rejected a tentative collective agreement with the province that was endorsed by the labour group’s leadership. Finally, the rural...
Global News at 6 Montreal
Apr 13