B.C. industry leaders sound alarm about wide scope of public health accountability act
Greg Wilson, the director of government relations for B.C. for the Retail Council of Canada, told Global News that they support the government's goal of protecting residents.
Canada
Apr 4
Ovechkin scores as Washington Capitals edge Vancouver Canucks 2-1
A plethora of missed shots and disconnected passes turned an early Vancouver Canucks lead into a 2-1 loss to the Washington Capitals on Saturday.
Sports
Mar 17
A look at how some NHLers have taken more ownership over their careers
Tkachuk informed the Flames he didn't intend to re-sign in Calgary, which prompted a July 2022 trade to Florida.
Sports
Mar 13
Ovechkin scores twice as Capitals douse Flames 5-2
Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday.
Sports
Mar 19
20 years since NHL record was set, fighting is down across the league but not going anywhere
It has been 20 years since a fight fest at a game that still holds an NHL record. Now, fighting is rare in the NHL, but certainly not gone.
Sports
Feb 27
2024 Grammy Awards winners list: Taylor Swift makes history, announces new album
Taylor Swift set a major record after winning Album of the Year for 'Midnights' at the 2024 Grammy Awards.
Entertainment
Feb 4
Governor general announces Order of Canada appointees. Who made the list?
The list of new officers of the Order of Canada includes the first Inuit senator in Canada, guitar-maker Linda Manzer, editorial cartoonist Michael de Adder and pollster Nik Nanos.
Canada
Dec 28, 2023
2023 a ‘watershed year’ for Canada-U.S. relations. Could a Trump election change that?
Canada's ambassador to the United States calls 2023 a "watershed year" for Canada-U.S. relations. How would a Donald Trump re-election as president change that?
Canada
Dec 21, 2023
Hwy. 36 near Lindsay closed due to head-on collision
Hwy. 36 is closed between Wilson Road and Cheese Factory Road following a reported head-on collision on Wednesday morning.
Traffic
Aug 30, 2023
Jimmy Buffett, ‘Margaritaville’ singer, dies at age 76
Singer-songwriter Jimmy Buffett, who popularized beach bum soft rock with the Caribbean-flavored song Margaritaville, died peacefully on Sept. 1 at age 76, a statement says.
World
Sep 2, 2023
Want English services in Quebec? Prepare to attest in ‘good faith’ that you qualify
New provisions under Quebec's language law reform are now in effect. But one of the new changes -- and how it's being enforced -- has left many people scratching their heads.
Canada
Jun 3, 2023
‘Big Brother Canada’ Season 11 contestants: Meet the houseguests
This houseguests include a glamourous 911 operator from B.C., a determined investment adviser from Saskatchewan and a charming father and fisherman from Newfoundland.
Entertainment
Mar 1, 2023
Canadian actor Gordon Pinsent, who starred in ‘Away From Her,’ has died at 92
Gordon Pinsent, the adored Canadian actor whose career hit its peak well into his 70s with an award-winning performance as the heartbroken husband in “Away From Her,” has died.
Entertainment
Feb 26, 2023
Canadian MPs unanimously vote to resettle 10,000 displaced Uyghurs
Liberal MP Sameer Zuberi proposed the motion last June, calling on the government to launch a program in 2024 to bring Uyghurs and other Muslims of Turkic origin to Canada.
Canada
Feb 1, 2023
Peterborough Squash Club celebrates 10th anniversary, welcomes back ‘PSB Wilson’ tournament
'It is great for physical fitness and any level can play. We’ve had 50 new members, just since September,' said squash club member, Ray Kerslake.
Sports
Jan 13, 2023
WWE co-CEO Stephanie McMahon resigns as Vince returns as executive chairman
Vince McMahon said last week that the only way for WWE to fully capitalize on growing demand for content and live entertainment was for him to return as executive chairman.
Sports
Jan 10, 2023
Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2022
From movie and TV stars to musicians and notable personalities, we said goodbye to a lot of familiar, beloved faces this year.
Entertainment
Dec 30, 2022
Christmas: How to find must-see decorated houses in the Hamilton-Halton area
The owner of a parent resource website has an online map of more than 50 'Christmas houses' across Hamilton, Burlington, Oakville, and Milton.
Canada
Dec 19, 2022
France defeats England 2-1 advancing to semifinals at World Cup in Qatar
France will next face Morocco in the semifinals on Wednesday. The Moroccans became the first African team to reach the semifinals at the World Cup by beating Portugal 1-0.
Sports
Dec 10, 2022
‘Keep going’: Activists search for hope after no officers charged in Breonna Taylor’s death
They lost jobs and friends and homes to show up every day because they had hope: that there would be justice for Breonna Taylor, the 26-year-old emergency medical technician shot and killed by police when they burst into her house in the middle of the night in a botched raid.
World
Sep 26, 2020