B.C. councillor calls for more changes to agricultural land reserve to remove red tape
A Surrey councillor is speaking out about the need to prioritize farming and agriculture in B.C. as food security becomes a bigger and bigger issue.
Canada
May 13
Saskatchewan receives D- grade in 2024 Poverty Report Card
In the Food Banks Canada 2024 Poverty Report Card, Saskatchewan received an overall grade of D- as poverty and food insecurity worsen in the country.
Canada
May 22
‘There is much to be done’: B.C. gets D+ grade in Food Banks Canada poverty report card
Food Banks Canada has given B.C. a near-failing grade on its 2024 poverty report card, saying much needs to be done to address shortfalls in housing and food security.
Canada
May 22
B.C. boxer carries on the family tradition, going for 1st Canadian title
Buneet Bisla’s rise through the ranks landed him a fight at New York’s Madison Square Garden last year to face the top American prospect in their weight class.
Features
May 9
South Surrey restaurant forced to close after suspicious fire, more criminal acts reported
A number of criminal acts were reported to police at a South Surrey business district, which all took place over the course of a night.
Crime
May 9
Nova Scotia rates of poverty, food insecurity in 2022 worst among all provinces
New data from Statistics Canada shows that Nova Scotia’s rates of poverty and food insecurity in 2022 were the highest of any province.
Canada
Apr 30
More than half of working moms worry about losing job flexibility. Why?
The survey found 68 per cent of working moms said they were worried about losing flexibility at their job this year, with more than half feeling stuck.
Canada
May 11
Documents reveal past of B.C. Sikh leader Hardeep Singh Nijjar’s alleged killer
Amandeep Singh is the fourth suspect accused of killing the B.C. Sikh temple leader.
Canada
May 16
How rate cut bets are changing after April jobs ‘shocker’
Canada's unemployment rate was steady at 6.1 per cent in April as employers collectively added some 90,000 jobs in a surprisingly strong Labour Force Survey.
Economy
May 10
Most Canadians ‘really need’ a vacation, poll shows. But can they afford it?
Financial woes are forcing most Canadians to scale back their summer getaway plans, though a growing number say they are still planning a vacation this year, Ipsos polling shows.
Money
6 hours
Canada Post cracks down on Nunavut loophole to get free Amazon shipping
Amazon's paid subscription service provides free delivery for online shopping across Canada except for remote locations, including most communities in Nunavut.
Canada
May 12
Inflation continues to cool. So is the Bank of Canada ready for rate cuts?
April's inflation report is the final reading the Bank of Canada will get on price pressures ahead of its next interest rate decision on June 5.
Economy
May 21
Edmonton’s 1st alcohol-free cocktail bar opening downtown
SPILT Zero Proof on Jasper Ave will operate as a bottle shop, a bar -- offering tastings and by the glass -- and teaching classes, running private events and catering.
Consumer
May 9
‘Panic mode’: Surrey woman terrified after attempted break-in caught on video
'I looked out my peephole and there was nobody to be found. So, I checked my phone, my video footage, and noticed that there was two men trying to break in my house.'
Crime
Apr 30
Almost half of Quebecers have high levels of financial anxiety: survey
A new survey shows 48 per cent of Quebecers have high levels of financial anxiety, mostly regarding food and housing costs.
Canada
Apr 30
More than 500K expected at Surrey’s annual Vaisakhi parade
It is one of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world, outside of India, with more than 500,000 attending the event in years past.
Canada
Apr 19
Thousands pack Surrey streets for Vaisakhi celebrations
One of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world, outside of India, is underway in Surrey, Saturday morning.
Canada
Apr 20
Do Canadians have an appetite for electric vehicles? Experts are divided
With billions being pumped into EV manufacturing, and more cars poised to hit the market, do Canadians want to buy those cars in the first place?
Consumer
Apr 25
Inflation is cooling. So why are Canadians still feeling financial stress?
New polling shows that 44 per cent of Canadians identified money problem as their biggest stressor, despite recent slowdowns in inflation. Here's how to take back control.
Money
May 23
Is home ownership only for the rich now? 80% say yes in new poll
Canadians are feeling more discouraged about prospects for home ownership than they were last year, Ipsos polling conducted exclusively for Global News shows.
Consumer
Apr 26