Alberta referendum a notable chapter in long history of grievance with Ottawa
While the majority of Albertans opted to stay in Canada, the referendum highlighted grievances towards the federal government that go back nearly a century.
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McGill law students petition for convicted murderer to return to studies
Some McGill law students are calling on the university to allow a convicted murderer on day parole to return to his studies amid a growing campus controversy.
Montreal man faces massive medical bills after emergency spinal surgery
A Montreal man from the Philippines says he could face more than $1 million in medical bills after undergoing emergency spinal surgery without provincial health coverage.
Alberta referendum voters reject separatism, choose to stay in Canada
Most of the province of Alberta has rejected a formal referendum on separatism and would rather remain part of Canada.
B.C. soldier who died at CFB Wainwright ‘loved his army family’, mom says
His mother told Global News that her son wouldn't want anyone to dwell on his death, but to pray for his fellow wounded soldiers.
Alberta voting locations extend hours after late openings, delaying referendum results
Elections Alberta says that for various reasons some locations opened late, so it cannot release unofficial results until 10 p.m. when the last polling station closes.
Canada’s 2-year measles outbreak officially over: PHAC
The measles outbreak started in October 2024 and has continued for about two years, with more than 6,400 cases reported during that time.
Bombers can secure CFL playoff spot with victory
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers enter the final week of the CFL regular season controlling their playoff fate.
Proposed remedy for workers affected by Bill 148 could cost N.S. $470 million
The Nova Scotia government says it has agreed to pay public sector employees an estimated $470 million in compensation over legislation introduced in 2015 to restrict their wages.
‘Just not acceptable’: Backlash grows over Nova Scotia AI data centre project
Criticism of Nova Scotia's move to build a large-scale AI data centre is growing, as both opposition parties are calling for an emergency sitting of the Legislature to debate it.
Harness racer dies in multi-horse collision at South Okanagan race course
The Desert Park Raceway in Osoyoos said a horse lost its step during a race and fell on the track, colliding with multiple trailing horses and drivers.
Digital issues will stay sticking point in U.S. trade talks: former negotiator
Steve Verheul said the United States won’t simply drop issues like the Online News Act and digital sovereignty that it has identified as trade irritants.
How Albertans voted on each referendum question
Alberta voters are heading to the polls Monday to cast their ballots in a historic referendum that asks, among its 10 questions, whether to hold a second referendum on separating.
Everything confirmed so far about CFB Wainwright fire and how it unfolded
At least four members of the Canadian Armed Forces have died and dozens are injured after a scheduled training exercise on Saturday at a base near Wainwright, Alberta.
Stiles unavailable to canvas for Chow as Toronto election enters final week
Marit Stiles's unavailability to support Chow on the ground comes at a moment when the incumbent Toronto mayor is locked in a tight race with opponent Brad Bradford.
News publishers launch copyright suit against AI company Anthropic in Ontario
A coalition of news publishers that includes Canada’s largest newspapers is suing the artificial intelligence company Anthropic in an Ontario court.
Trial for man accused in Pearson gold heist hears more from key figure in case
A man who received a prison sentence for his role in the Toronto Pearson airport gold heist says on the day of the theft, he communicated with the man currently on trial.
Pamela Wallin resigns Senate seat 2 years before mandatory retirement
Pamela Wallin, a former broadcaster, was embroiled in the expense scandal that rocked the Senate in 2013, but was never criminally charged.
Inquest into death of Regis Korchinski-Paquet hears from police
A coroner's inquest into the death of a Toronto woman who fell from a 24th-floor balcony while police were in her home is hearing from one of the officers called to the incident.
Stellantis workers vote overwhelmingly in favour of strike mandate
Unifor said Monday that 97.3 per cent of members who participated in a vote over the weekend are in favour of authorizing a strike if needed.
Peel police break up ‘violent criminal network’ behind luxury car thefts
Peel Regional Police say they’ve broken up a “violent criminal network” that was linked to carjackings and luxury vehicle thefts.
Teams scrambling after two Winnipeg arenas shut down
Winnipeg junior and minor hockey teams lost hundreds of ice time after two arenas were shut down for repairs as the season gets underway.
One dead, four injured after police chase ends with two crashes in N.S.
One person is dead and four others are injured after a car involved in a police chase went off the road in western Nova Scotia.
Canada ‘united in grief’ for CFB Wainwright fire victims, Carney says
Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.
Beluga rescued from closed Ontario park dies in California
A California aquarium says a beluga rescued from Marineland in Ontario has died, adding to the number of deaths of animals relocated over the summer from the now-closed facility.
Gas prices drove inflation up to 3.1% in September, says StatCan
The annual pace of inflation rose to 3.1 per cent in September as war in the Middle East continued to drive up gas prices, Statistics Canada said Monday.
CFB Wainwright training ‘as real as it can be,’ says retired major-general
Training at CFB Wainwright in Alberta is “as real as it can be” to prepare soldiers for combat operations, says a retired Canadian Armed Forces major-general.
Alberta Referendum: Live results and how to vote
The Alberta referendum polls are open from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., after which Global News will have in-depth results coverage and analysis online and on air.
Canadians step up to give blood after fatal fire at Alberta military base
Some are rolling up their sleeves to give blood as the military town of Wainwright, Alta., mourns the four soldiers killed in a weekend training exercise gone fatally wrong.
How community organizations are trying to fight voter apathy in this Toronto election
Music blasted through speakers as people chatted enthusiastically outside a Toronto venue, moving between tents, a hotdog cart and an ice cream truck on a sunny October day.
New Brunswick data centre debate highlights cross-country tension over AI facilities
Chris Watson says he was very concerned when he reviewed a New Brunswick business development agency's recent correspondence about data centres.
Manitoba grieves with CFB Wainwright after deadly fire
Several Manitoba politicians are offering their condolences to those who were killed and seriously injured at Canadian Forces Base in Wainwright on Saturday.
Fire risk was low before sudden wind shift sparked deadly base fire: CAF memo
The training was to prepare the soldiers for deployment to Latvia in April and May to bolster the brigade there.
4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital
Four men, based at the Edmonton Garrison who were from Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, died in the fire at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen others were sent to hospital.
1.3M votes cast in referendum advance polls: Elections Alberta
A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.
CFB Wainwright: Latest on deadly explosion, fire at Alberta military base
As of Sunday afternoon in hospitals across Alberta, 19 patients were in critical condition, eight were stable, and 12 were being treated as outpatients.
Fire at CFB Wainwright wasn’t a concern — until a rapid ‘uncommon’ shift in wind
Four men based at the Edmonton Garrison died in the training exercise at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen were sent to hospital — 19 of whom are clinging to life.
King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster victims
'We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.
At least 7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright: Sources
At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the Canadian Forces Base Wainwright, according to multiple military sources.
Expert says bus model involved in deadly Calgary crash considered ‘extremely safe’
A chain-reaction crash happened when a transit bus hit several vehicles before rear-ending a parked bus, igniting an explosion that left three dead and more than a dozen injured.
2 seriously hurt, 11 others injured in B.C. crash that shut down Highway 99
Surrey police initially reported no serious injuries in the crash, but said late Friday night that two among the injured were seriously hurt and one was airlifted to a hospital.
Quebec author abandons effort to document novel’s origins amid AI allegations
Quebec author Thélyson Orélien has abandoned efforts to compile evidence supporting his denial that artificial intelligence was used to write his novel, his publisher confirmed.
Backstreet Boys’ 12-show Toronto run offers millennials a ticket to simpler times
Nearly three decades after their commercial peak, the Backstreet Boys have booked a staggering 12 shows at Toronto’s Rogers Centre in 2027, citing “overwhelming demand.”
Stellantis workers begin voting on strike mandate as talks remain stalled
Stellantis workers in Canada begin voting today on whether to give their union a strike mandate as collective bargaining negotiations remain stalled.
How Canada’s fractured immigration consensus is starting to show up at ballot boxes
It's no secret the long-held Canadian consensus on immigration has fractured — pulled apart by a rapid increase in new arrivals post-pandemic and growing affordability challenges.
Millions in funding put toward Manitoba First Nations Police, safety officers
Manitoba First Nations police and safety officers will receive $163.5 million from the provincial and federal government, but some First Nation leaders say it's not enough.
A federal IVF program will harmonize ‘patchwork’ approach, experts say
Data collected by Ipsos for Fertility Matters Canada (FMC) found that 46 per cent of Canadians with an opinion on it support the proposed federal IVF funding program.
Cause of fiery Calgary bus crash that killed 3 passengers, injured 16 under investigation
Calgary police are working to determine the cause of a fiery city bus crash that killed three passengers and injured 16 others, including a police officer who helped save a child.
Nackawic mill workers and union push for government action as shutdown looms
The Nackawic mill is set to temporarily idle on Nov. 4. The company attributed the decision to "prevailing market conditions" and other challenges.
Police identify suspect van after caregiver, 60, left to die on side of road in Vaughan
The woman from Richmond Hill was travelling to her job as a live-in caregiver when she was hit. Her body laid on the side of the road for two days before a passerby spotted it.
Toronto 18 ringleader no longer shows signs of extremism, granted full parole: board
The board’s decision comes two decades after the dismantling of the homegrown plot that shocked the country and shifted public discourse around terrorism.
As Alberta referendum nears, seeds to dispute results planted online: report
McGill’s Media Ecosystem Observatory has been keeping tabs on the occasionally fraught online discourse surrounding the Alberta referendum.
What France’s spiking bond yields, rising debt mean for Canadian borrowers
Canadian borrowers may wind up paying more for some mortgages and other loans as government bond yields continue to rise worldwide, including in France.
Environment Canada issues overnight frost advisory for Toronto
The agency issued a yellow warning Friday morning and said “freezing temperatures are expected tonight into Saturday morning.”
Carney wraps up pro-Canada barnstorming tour in hometown of Edmonton
Prime Minister Mark Carney, standing with Alberta's premier and other politicians, channelled author Charles Dickens in saying the referendum comes at the best and worst of times.
‘Albertans are not quitters’: Poilievre pushes referendum vote to stay in Canada
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre says he understands the disillusionment with the state of affairs in Canada, but quitting is the easy way out and Albertans are not quitters.
Stelco layoff legal challenge timeline is in ‘days,’ Joly says
Approximately 90 workers received notices last week, and the first layoffs took effect Sunday, the president of United Steelworkers local 1005 previously told Global News.
Hitachi announces $479M plan to build transformer insulation factory in London, Ont.
The 21,000-square-metre facility would be the first in Canada to produce pressboard — a material made from paper pulp that's key to keeping transformers cool.
Court documents show FSIN knew ISC audit decision months before informing members
Documents show the FSIN applied for a judicial review in August, alleging procedural unfairness following ISC’s decision that the organization owes $12.4 million.
France to decide next month on extradition of ex-Manitoba law dean in fraud case
A former law dean at the University of Manitoba wanted on a fraud charge is expected to learn next month if he will be extradited from France.
Youth found guilty in Ottawa 2023 terror plot to kill Jewish people
A judge has found a youth guilty of two terrorism-related charges stemming from an alleged 2023 plan to kill Jewish people in Ottawa.
4 in 10 women don’t know where to seek support for menopause: report
Around four in 10 (40 per cent) Canadian women reported that they do not know where to seek menopause care, a report by health care and insurance organization GreenShield said.
EverWind announces $10B investment in N.S. data centre campus, wind projects
EverWind has announced plans for $10 billion in private investment in a data centre campus at its existing Point Tupper site near Port Hawkesbury, N.S.
Tesla says its newly unveiled Roadster 2 vehicle ‘can fly’
Tesla just unveiled its latest vehicle, the Roadster 2, which it says will be available with performance options that will allow it to 'fly.'
RCMP end dangerous person alert for Red Earth Cree Nation area
Saskatchewan RCMP ended a dangerous person alert Thursday night, saying it no longer believes there’s an imminent public safety risk.
Guelph homecoming drew up to 15,000 people, generated $91K in policing costs
A University of Guelph homecoming party that became unruly last month drew up to 15,000 people and resulted in roughly $91,000 in policing costs, a new report indicates.
What Albertans need to know about voting in the referendum
Get familiar with the ballot questions ahead of time, which are on the Elections Alberta website. Officials say it will help avoid confusion and delays.
Snowbirds to perform final air show demonstration
The Royal Canadian Air Force's Snowbirds will perform their final air show with the Tutor jets in Moose Jaw, Sask., Friday, before the iconic aircraft are retired for good.
Waymo to launch robotaxis in Toronto under pilot program for self-driving vehicles
Self-driving taxi operator Waymo says it will launch a test phase in Toronto in the coming days, with the goal of carrying its first passengers in 2028.
Quebec sovereigntists see fundamental rift with Alberta separatists
With just days before Alberta’s vote on an independence referendum, longtime Quebec sovereigntists are distancing themselves from the western province's separatists.
‘Call them out’: AI data centres becoming an Ontario municipal election issue
Stop the Datacentre, a grassroots advocacy group, is looking for more signatories before the municipal elections are held later this month.
Montreal man fights charges after rescuing baby raccoon ‘Pepper’ that bonded to him
Montreal's Louka Berman found the seven-month-old raccoon, which he named Pepper, injured by a crossbow bolt at a construction site in May and nursed the baby back to health.
Alberta NDP proposes 3-part plan over custody releases in Edmonton’s Chinatown
The provincial government says it is already taking steps to better connect people leaving custody with housing and other supports.
The poll-ar bear results are in, Winnipeg zoo reveals cub’s new name
After a record-setting number of votes, the Assiniboine Park Zoo said it has determined its new polar bear cub's name. His name is an homage to where he was found, Churchill, Man.
Canada’s EV sales are growing, but not fast enough: expert
Electric vehicle sales grew substantially in Q3 but one expert says they still are not on pace to reach the federal government’s updated EV and emissions targets.
RCMP won’t reveal toxicology results in crash that killed 2, including Roughrider captain
The Saskatchewan RCMP has concluded its collision reconstruction investigation into a crash outside of Regina that killed a 22-year-old man and a Roughriders linebacker.
Property crime a key issue for Winnipeggers in upcoming election
Property crime is a key issue many Winnipeggers say they want to see the next mayor and council take action on.
‘A show of confidence’: Ottawa invests $100M in Nova Scotia offshore wind
It was a blustery day on the Dartmouth, N.S. waterfront as the federal government announced a $100 million investment to advance offshore wind development in Nova Scotia.
Stelco negotiations still on the table, Joly says amid layoffs
Joly said she is still reviewing a letter from the company that was sent in response to her own letter, dated Oct. 5, in which she gave Stelco five days to respond to an ultimatum.
Why Trump is reviving 51st state rhetoric with midterms in less than 3 weeks
During a campaign rally in Arizona on Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump revived his rhetoric on wanting Canada to be '51st state' of the United States.
Calgary Stampeders need help to reach CFL playoffs
The Calgary Stampeders will be playing for much more than the season series with the B.C. Lions on Saturday night.
Flintstones vitamins, Aleve and Claritin tablets hit in new recall
Bottles of Flintstones Complete Multivitamins and Minerals tablets and 10 mg Claritin Allergy Tablets have been recalled due to distribution errors.
Nova Scotia premier defends changing his stance on welcoming data centre proposals
Nova Scotia Premier Tim Houston is defending his decision to change his stance on when data centres might be considered for approval to operate in the province.
Northbound DVP closing overnight as building ravaged by fire to be demolished
Crews arrived and found a "fully involved" fire that was quickly upgraded to a three-alarm blaze, said Fire Capt. Bill Papakonstantinou.
Fisheries sector fund gets $300 million extension from Ottawa, Atlantic provinces
Ottawa and the four Atlantic provinces are extending a multimillion-dollar fund aimed at supporting the region's fish and seafood sector amid global economic headwinds.
Competition Bureau says Quebec real estate board violated abuse of dominance rules
The Competition Bureau says it has reached a settlement with Quebec's real estate industry association to loosen data-sharing restrictions that violated the Competition Act.
As bond yields rise, how to pick between a variable or fixed rate mortgage?
Canada is currently in the midst of the largest wave of mortgage renewals, with more than a million households either renewing or close to renewing their mortgages this year.
Carney says he expects nations, including U.S., to stay out of Alberta vote
Prime Minister Mark Carney says Ottawa has made it 'absolutely clear' to foreign governments, including U.S., not to meddle in domestic votes.
Second Harvest theft: Arrest made as Toronto police seek second suspect
Toronto police say a man has been arrested in connection with the theft of catalytic converters from seven Second Harvest trucks.
Saskatchewan seeks higher immunization rates with campaign launch
The Saskatchewan government has launched its 2026-27 immunization campaign for free influenza and COVID-19 vaccines.
‘We’re ready to expand’: RCMP Heritage Centre pushes for national museum status
There are nine official national museums across the country, seven in the Ottawa area, the Immigration Museum at Pier 21 in Halifax and the Human Rights Museum in Winnipeg.
Saskatoon youth group delivers food, supplies after Prairie Harm Recovery closure
The Red Bear Party is making noise around the city by getting involved in their community and calling for a change. Every Thursday they hand out essentials to those that need them
AI stocks are taking a beating amid inflation, interest rate worries
A sell-off for artificial-intelligence stocks is hitting Wall Street again after whipping around the world on worries about how much longer the AI frenzy will last.
Fry and Sim face off in Vancouver, but other mayoral candidates reject spoiler label
Interest in the Vancouver race appears high. The City of Vancouver says more than 103,000 people have voted in advance, up 60 per cent from roughly 65,000 voters in 2022.
Burnaby school district says cyberattack may have leaked student, parent info
The Burnaby School District says in a notice that the ransomware attack it suffered on Sept. 21 affected school websites and portals, internal network services and phone lines.
‘Hardly surprising’ many Alberta business leaders staying mum on separation: expert
The silence from many Alberta business leaders on the upcoming provincial referendum comes as no surprise to one corporate leadership expert.
U.S. watching for Canadian ‘interference’ in midterms, Hoekstra says
During an interview on a podcast, Hoekstra said political ads run by the province of Ontario last year could be interpreted as political interference.
Supreme Court hears challenge of law clearing path for Ontario Place redevelopment
The Supreme Court of Canada plans to hear arguments from a coalition challenging the constitutionality of legislation that smooths the way for major changes at Ontario Place.
Kenora residents applaud ‘fantastic’ move to permanent daylight time
The provincial government announced Tuesday that northwestern Ontario communities west of the 90th meridian would stop the twice-annual clock changes.
FSIN launches legal action over Ottawa’s $12.4M audit claim
The FSIN says it rejects Indigenous Services Canada’s final forensic audit decision and has launched legal action over $12.4 million in disputed spending.