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Footage captured by an Uber driver in Houston shows two police officers who were in pursuit of a suspect hopping into his vehicle briefly. An officer jumped into the car and spurred Anthony Baines to follow the suspect fleeing on foot, picking up a second officer along the way. Baines said he was late picking...

An Uber driver was caught off guard early Saturday, when two Houston Police Department (HPD) officers briefly used his vehicle to continue their pursuit of a suspect fleeing on foot.

Montreal tennis fans are experiencing a bit of a tennis hang over tonight, following a new attendance record set at the National Bank Open. More than 300,000 people turned out for the 13-day event. As Tim Sargeant reports, tournament officials are now turning their eyes to the future, where new plans to expand are serving...

Transit fares are finally going digital across the city. After years of testing and delays, OPUS cards can now be added to smartphones. As Brayden Jagger Haines reports, while the new tap-to-access feature has been a long time coming, some users will have to wait a little longer before taking advantage of it.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is rolling out a new feature that will alert parents if their child is discussing suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot. Jacqueline Hansen has that story and more in Business Matters for July 17, 2026.

When Kingston’s consumption and treatment site closes this fall, people who use drugs could be left to use alone or in public, while grassroots groups say the city’s $350,000 response may not reach the front lines.

Some Hydro Quebec customers could end up paying more for electricity if the utility gets it way. Officials now have a proposal to hike rates for households consuming the most power. As Phil Carpenter reports, some clients have expressed concern, but the utility claims it might not be as bad as it seems.

17-year-old Tori Kyrychenko has developed a parking tracker called Spotzen, which notifies users when a pass for Buntzen Lake becomes available on the BC Hydro website. Global’s Safeeya Pirani speaks to the teen about how it works, and how she’s hoping it can take some of the stress out of planning a trip to the...

It’s been a week since Manitoba’s first safe consumption site opened its doors, and the community is still split on whether it will be effective at tackling the drug crisis. The province says it’s working as intended and will keep people safe, while others believe the harm reduction approach is only prolonging the pain for...

In response to calls from many of its users, Spotify – the music streaming giant – will soon label AI-generated artist profiles with distinct ‘AI Persona’ tags to allow listeners to easily distinguish between authentic and synthetic music. Additionally, the platform will no longer include computer-generated artists in personalized recommendations.

After years of construction, early testing is getting set to begin on Metrolinx’s new line connecting Brampton to Mississauga. But on the first day, barriers remained up and some transit users aren’t as confident as government officials that lessons have actually been learned following other rocky transit launches. Matthew Bingley reports.

German company Uniper and B.C.’s Ksi Lisims signed what they called a landmark long-term LNG agreement on Wednesday morning. The agreement took place in Düsseldorf, Germany, and represents the first major long-term LNG supply agreement between Canada and Germany. Erin Ubels reports.

Cycling advocates are calling for more to be done to keep the roads safe for all users after the tragic loss of a Dalhousie University professor. Tributes are pouring in, and as Angela Capobianco reports, Halifax Regional Police are still investigating the incident.

Drivers in Metro Vancouver can expect to pay more at the pump as gas prices go up again. Erin Ubels has the details.

B.C. officials provided a wildfire update on Tuesday morning. Erin Ubels has the latest on how many hectares have burned and why the next 48 hours are critical.

Months after Australia’s landmark social media ban went into effect for youth under age 16, it’s being called toothless. The country has struggled to implement age-checks on users across most major platforms, a new report finds. Touria Izri explains.

Halifax bus users will have to wait an extra three months before they’ll see tap-to-pay services on public transit. This comes after municipal staff informed council they cannot meet the initial deadline of mid-September for the program roll out. Angela Capobianco reports.

The popularity of electric bycicles, scooters and electric dirtbikes is prompting a rise in calls to the city to lodge complaints. As Elissa Carpenter found out, while some pathway users describe it as “the wild west”, there are rules, and fines for those who don’t follow them.

People living in Capilano, Gold Bar and Fulton Place in Edmonton’s east end say a proposed bike lane project lacked proper consultation, with many learning of the project just a week ago. Shauna Dowson said she “didn’t sleep for the first three nights” after learning the news. Alan Mclaughlin, a cyclist who also lives along...

Rescue officials have suspended the search for six people missing after a charter boat sank near Roberts Bank late Sunday morning. RCMP officials say ten people were on board when it began taking on water. As of this writing, four of the 10 people have been rescued and taken to hospital for medical treatment. The...