As Tim Hortons tests plastic-free lids, how eco-friendly are alternatives?
According to Paul Yang, the company's senior director of sustainability and packaging, the trial is part of finding a guest-friendly alternative to plastic lids.
Canada
Apr 15
One City Peterborough defends ‘discreet area’ at drop-in centre for drug use
One City Peterborough says it has an area at the Trinity Community Centre where it allows individuals to use drugs, but says overdoses have declined in the last several months.
Health
Apr 11
Life-saving program front and centre at free forum in Kelowna, B.C.
SAVE BC was started by two physicians in the Lower Mainland who felt there was a gap in catching the disease based on family history.
Canada
Apr 12
Saskatchewan elm tree pruning ban begins April 1
A pruning ban on elm trees in Saskatchewan begins on April 1 and runs through to August in an attempt to prevent the spread of Dutch elm disease.
Canada
Mar 15
Sask.’s sole community legal clinic sees ‘detrimental’ defunding from government
Saskatchewan government funding has been pulled from the province's sole community legal clinic.
Canada
Apr 3
Modular cabins for homeless in Peterborough, Ont. to cost $1.9M annually: report
A city report says the modular cabins project cost $2.4 million for construction and setup costs and will cost $1.9 million yearly to operate.
Canada
Mar 8
These 9 top-rated robot vacuums are up to 50% off
We understand that these handy household gadgets can add up, so we've rounded up some of the best deals during Amazon's Big Spring Sale.
The Curator
Mar 22
‘It brought closure’: Sask. First Nation moving forward after killing inquest rests
RCMP Assistant Commissioner Rhonda Blackmore said the RCMP will review the recommendations provided to them by the jury.
Canada
Feb 29
Peterborough County mulls options for countywide organics program
Peterborough County councillors were presented with three possible options for a countywide organics program. The goal is to extend the life of the Bensfort Road landfill site.
Environment
Feb 22
Haiti extends state of emergency as health care nears ‘collapse’
Haiti's government on Thursday said it would extend a state of emergency around Port-au-Prince for another month following a wave of gang violence.
World
Mar 7
City of Edmonton aims to cut $60M from budget while re-allocating another $240M
Edmonton city council is looking at ways to cut $60 million in costs and re-allocate another $240 million towards housing, climate change, public transit and core services.
Politics
Feb 21
How Canadian grocery stores decide what gets donated or dumped
For grocers, selling perishable items means making continual choices about every item on display — especially the ones nearing the end of their shelf life.
Consumer
Feb 16
Multiple baby walkers recalled in Canada despite ban on sale of products
Health Canada has recalled 16 models of baby walkers from the Olmitos, Kikkaboo and Plastimyr brands. The agency says owners should disable the walkers and dispose of them.
Canada
Feb 9
Edmonton junk removal company launches ‘freecycle’ furniture program
Just Junk in Edmonton is embracing the 'freecycling movement' by offering furniture it collects from customers for free every Monday night to people who need it.
Consumer
Feb 6
Exclusive: Ukrainian general wants Canada’s 83,000 decommissioned rockets
Ukraine is asking the Canadian government for 83,000 mothballed CRV7 attack rockets to meet urgent military needs. Ottawa is concerned the rockets may be unsafe to ship.
Canada
Feb 5
In Canada’s capital, an opioid epidemic and housing crisis collide
Global News accompanied an Ottawa police officer during a patrol of the city's downtown, an area where the opioid epidemic and housing crisis are colliding.
Canada
Jan 20
Fire department in La Ronge, Sask., reports more needle pick ups, cooking fires in 2023
La Ronge firefighters saw an increase in calls for cooking incidents gone wrong and sharp object pick-ups in the community. Calls to bush fires, however, decreased last year.
Canada
Jan 7
CEBA loan repayment deadline coming, potentially ‘crippling’ businesses
The deadline for Canada's small businesses to repay CEBA loans is fast approaching. But for some recipients, the clock has already run out.
Canada
Jan 3
City of Regina hosting treecycle program for local residents
The City of Regina's treecycle program returns for another year where local residents are encouraged to drop off their real Christmas trees at the yard waste depot.
Environment
Dec 28, 2023
Day parole granted to B.C. senior who used crowbar to murder extended family member
Grace Robotti claimed Louie threatened her with a crowbar, but that she grabbed it and used it in self-defence. Louie was struck at least 26 times.
Crime
Dec 21, 2023