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Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady as Iran energy shock ...

2026-04-29T15:52:02+02:00

Bank of Canada holds interest rate steady as Iran energy shock drags on
Canada’s inflation rate inched higher to 2.4 per cent in March, compared with 1.8 per cent in February, led largely by fuel costs amid the Iran war.
#Canada #Economy #BankofCanada #InterestRates
https://globalnews.ca/news/11821934/bank-of-canada-interest-rate-april-2026/

Advocates urge Quebec to act on intimate partner violence after 9 ...

2026-04-21T22:36:38+02:00

Advocates urge Quebec to act on intimate partner violence after 9 deaths in 4 months
Quebec solidaire co-spokesperson Ruba Ghazal, alongside a coalition of women, called on the province to take action to prevent more femicides in Quebec.
#Canada #IntimatePartnerViolence #Quebecfemicides
https://globalnews.ca/news/11810897/advocates-urge-quebec-act-on-intimate-partner-violence/

FSIN holds first general assembly since asked to repay $28.7 ...

2026-04-16T02:36:04+02:00

FSIN holds first general assembly since asked to repay $28.7 million
The FSIN is holding its first assembly meeting since being asked by Ottawa to repay over $28 million in funding, closing the meeting to media and other advocates.
#Canada #Audit #BobbyCameron #FSIN
https://globalnews.ca/news/11803186/fsin-first-general-assembly-since-asked-to-repay-28-7-million/

First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA: ‘We will not ...

2026-04-10T23:31:22+02:00

First Nations leaders urge B.C. to uphold DRIPA: ‘We will not back down’
'This is an historical moment for First Nations and we will not back down,' Robert Phillips, First Nations Summit Political Executive, said at a press conference on Friday.
#Canada #Politics #DRIPA #FirstNations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11773834/first-nations-leaders-bc-uphold-dripa/

Technical investigations underway on extending Calgary’s Blue ...

2026-04-10T23:31:16+02:00

Technical investigations underway on extending Calgary’s Blue Line LRT in northeast
An extension of Calgary's Blue Line LRT to 88 Avenue N.E. would be required to facilitate a future rail connection to the airport.
#Canada #News #AirportRailCalgary #BlueLineExtensionCalgary
https://globalnews.ca/news/11773457/technical-investigations-underway-calgary-blue-line-lrt/

Experts warn gas price drops in Atlantic Canada may not last long ...

2026-04-10T18:11:17+02:00

Experts warn gas price drops in Atlantic Canada may not last long
Commuters in most Atlantic provinces are finding relief at the pump today after widespread drops in prices set by local utility boards.
#Canada #GasPrices
https://globalnews.ca/news/11773342/gas-prices-atlantic-canada/

N.B. man flown to hospital by air ambulance, sent to take ferry ...

2026-04-10T18:11:10+02:00

N.B. man flown to hospital by air ambulance, sent to take ferry home in slippers
The family of a Grand Manan, N.B., man says he was airlifted to hospital for care but ended up hours later alone and cold in a ferry parking lot trying to find his way back home.
#Canada #HorizonHealth #SaintJohnRegionalHospital
https://globalnews.ca/news/11772093/saint-john-patient-discharge-ferry/

Injecting peptides you bought online? ‘Think twice,’ Health ...

2026-04-10T18:11:04+02:00

Injecting peptides you bought online? ‘Think twice,’ Health Canada warns
Peptides can 'change how your body works,' Health Canada said. They are marketed online and on social media as 'anti-aging' products.
#Canada #Consumer #Health #HealthCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11773226/injecting-peptides-online-health-canada/

‘They’re intense’: Transport Canada seeks feedback on ...

2026-04-07T04:11:04+02:00

‘They’re intense’: Transport Canada seeks feedback on bright vehicle headlights
Transport Canada is asking Canadians how headlight glare affects them, and their experience on the roads at night with bright lights.
#Canada #Consumer #Traffic #brightheadlights
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766829/transport-canada-survey-vehicle-headlights/

Port Alberni harbour residents say noise pollution is affecting ...

2026-04-07T04:02:16+02:00

Port Alberni harbour residents say noise pollution is affecting their way of life
They said the issue is that the Port Alberni Port Authority only has the capacity to power one vessel and currently, the coast guard ship, in refit, is plugged in.
#Canada #BoatHarbour #PortAlberni
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766752/port-alberni-harbour-residents-noise-pollution/

Iranians in Manitoba concerned about loved ones amid escalating ...

2026-04-07T04:02:10+02:00

Iranians in Manitoba concerned about loved ones amid escalating war
There are thousands of miles between Majid Kermani and his family, but they couldn't be closer to top of mind as the war in Iran rages on.
#Canada #Iranwar
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766673/iranians-in-manitoba-concerned-loved-ones/

Late Africville activist Eddie Carvery’s trailer removed, ...

2026-04-07T04:02:04+02:00

Late Africville activist Eddie Carvery’s trailer removed, family wants it back
His family says the removal of his trailer was unfair and there was no correspondence from the Africville Heritage Trust about the decision.
#Canada #Africville #EddieCarvery
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766494/eddie-carvery-trailer-removed-africville/

BC Ferries employees working 7 days a week to maintain vessels: ...

2026-04-07T03:23:17+02:00

BC Ferries employees working 7 days a week to maintain vessels: union says
It has been another frustrating weekend for BC Ferries users, with cancellations and delays after breakdowns and vessels undergoing scheduled maintenance.
#Canada #BCFerries #BCFerriescancellations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766468/bc-ferries-employees-working-7-days-a-week-maintain-vessels-union/

Orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island after mom found ...

2026-04-07T03:23:11+02:00

Orphaned bear cubs rescued on Vancouver Island after mom found dead
Since their arrival, the North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre says the two cubs have grown "leaps and bounds" from just 1.5 kilograms to almost 5.5 kilograms.
#Canada #Environment #BearCubs #BlackBear
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766564/bc-vancouver-island-abandoned-bear-cubs/

Advance voting in 3 federal byelections comes to a close Monday ...

2026-04-07T03:23:05+02:00

Advance voting in 3 federal byelections comes to a close Monday
The Toronto ridings are considered to be safe seats for the Liberals, while Terrebonne was held by a Bloc Québécois MP before the last federal election.
#Canada #Politics #Byelection #MarkCarney
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766516/federal-byelections-advance-voting-ends/

Prank prompts backlash from Squamish First Nation, climbing ...

2026-04-07T03:21:27+02:00

Prank prompts backlash from Squamish First Nation, climbing community
Along the Sea to Sky Highway, hanging from the rockface of The Papoose near Shannon Falls, a hollowed-out red Volkswagen Beetle is hanging on the cliff face.
#Canada #Prank #squamish
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766400/prank-backlash-squamish-first-nation-climbing-community/

Trump dropped bid to annex Canada over respect for King Charles: ...

2026-04-07T03:21:21+02:00

Trump dropped bid to annex Canada over respect for King Charles: author
Trump acknowledged he wouldn't be able to easily annex Canada as he has repeatedly threatened, according to a British Royal biographer who interviewed Trump last December.
#Canada #USNews #Canada51stState #DonaldTrump
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766263/trump-canada-annexation-king-charles-author/

Aircraft runway incursions rise in Canada, but one key metric ...

2026-04-07T03:21:14+02:00

Aircraft runway incursions rise in Canada, but one key metric levels off
So-called runway incursions — when a plane, vehicle or person winds up on or near a runway when they shouldn’t be — hit a record in Canada in 2024.
#Canada #AirSafety #AirTravel #runways
https://globalnews.ca/news/11766386/aircraft-runway-incursions/

A look at Easter celebrations in Saskatoon Global News followed ...

2026-04-06T02:06:17+02:00

A look at Easter celebrations in Saskatoon
Global News followed the Easter Bunny across Saskatoon this holiday weekend, capturing memorable moments as families celebrated the special day together.
#Canada #CrossmountCiderCompany #Easter #OptimistHill
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760897/easter-celebrations-saskatoon-2026/

Strong winds forecast for much of B.C. starting Monday: ...

2026-04-06T02:06:10+02:00

Strong winds forecast for much of B.C. starting Monday: Environment Canada
The statement covers communities including Metro Vancouver, Greater Victoria and east Vancouver Island as well as the Southern Gulf Island.
#Canada #Weather #BCweather #StrongWinds
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760322/bc-strong-winds-forecast-environment-canada/

After repairs, B.C. ferry lasts 40 minutes before breaking down ...

2026-04-06T02:06:03+02:00

After repairs, B.C. ferry lasts 40 minutes before breaking down again
Several trips on the Queen of Surrey had to be cancelled Easter Sunday after the ship broke down just 40 minutes after returning to service, and more sailings are at risk.
#Canada #BCFerries #BCFerriescancellations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760267/bc-ferries-queen-of-surrey-trips-cancelled/

Montreal returns to NHL playoffs, 1st Canadian team to clinch ...

2026-04-06T00:01:08+02:00

Montreal returns to NHL playoffs, 1st Canadian team to clinch playoff spot this year
After a three-year drought, the Montreal Canadiens have clinched their second playoff spot in a row, punching its ticket with six games to spare in the regular season.
#Canada #Sports #MontrealCanadiens #StanleyCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760251/montreal-canadiens-nhl-playoffs-2026/

Artemis astronauts take more final frontier questions from ...

2026-04-05T22:04:06+02:00

Artemis astronauts take more final frontier questions from Canadian kids
Jeremy Hansen, along with two U.S. astronauts, took part in a live question-and-answer session from aboard NASA's Orion spacecraft to answer questions submitted by Canadian kids.
#Canada #Science #JeremyHansen #NASA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760232/jeremy-hansen-artemis-ii-kids-question-answer/

No injuries after transport truck collides with SUV on Highway ...

2026-04-05T19:16:13+02:00

No injuries after transport truck collides with SUV on Highway 403: ‘Truly a miracle’
OPP say Highway 403 between Highway 53 and Middle Townline Road will be closed for about six to eight more hours following a collision between a transport truck and an SUV.
#Canada #Traffic #Crash #highwayclosure
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760151/opp-highway-403-crash-no-injuries/

Montreal Port Authority’s Julie Gascon out as CEO after less ...

2026-04-05T19:16:07+02:00

Montreal Port Authority’s Julie Gascon out as CEO after less than 2 years
Her departure comes as port management has been stressing the urgency of a major expansion project, even as cargo volumes have declined in recent years.
#Canada #MontrealPortAuthority #PortofMontreal
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760170/montreal-port-authority-ceo-leaves/

‘Goosebumps’: Taber, Alta. celebrates $250K win in Kraft ...

2026-04-05T18:20:13+02:00

‘Goosebumps’: Taber, Alta. celebrates $250K win in Kraft Hockeyville contest
Taber, Alta., and Tumbler Ridge, B.C., faced off as the 2026 Kraft Hockeyville finalists. Taber won the $250,000 grand prize in a public vote. Tumbler Ridge takes home $100,000.
#Canada #Sports #Hockeyville #Taber
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759984/kraft-hockeyville-2026-taber-winner/

Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran Burdett Sisler dead at ...

2026-04-05T18:20:07+02:00

Canada’s oldest Second World War veteran Burdett Sisler dead at 110
A statement from Gov. Gen. Mary Simon's office says she and her husband were saddened to learn of Burdett Sisler's death and are sending condolences to his friends and family.
#Canada #BurdSisler #BurdettSisler #Veteran
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760141/canada-oldest-veteran-burdett-sisler-death/

N.S. premier calls First Nations protests that blocked highways ...

2026-04-05T18:00:08+02:00

N.S. premier calls First Nations protests that blocked highways unacceptable
Potlotek First Nation says it rejects the RCMP's description of earlier protests as an "illegal blockade" — but didn't give specific legal rationale in a news release Saturday.
#Canada #Cannabis #FirstNation #NovaScotiaHighways
https://globalnews.ca/news/11760133/nova-scotia-tim-houstin-first-nations-highway-protests/

Patient stabbed in Edmonton ER waiting room as dozens witness ...

2026-04-05T00:51:09+02:00

Patient stabbed in Edmonton ER waiting room as dozens witness attack
A man is in life-threatening condition after a stabbing inside an Edmonton emergency room, as politicians and officials raise concerns about hospital safety.
#Canada #Health #Edmontoncrime #edmontonER
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759513/patient-stabbed-edmonton-er/

From ‘bird leg syndrome’ to solar storms: Roberta Bondar ...

2026-04-05T00:00:05+02:00

From ‘bird leg syndrome’ to solar storms: Roberta Bondar breaks down Artemis II mission
Canada’s first female astronaut Roberta Bondar shares insight on the Artemis II mission as astronauts prepare for a historic lunar flyby.
#Canada #Trending #USNews #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759457/canada-astronauts-artemis/

Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US ...

2026-04-04T20:33:08+02:00

Iran calls on the public to find the ‘enemy pilot’ as the US continues a frantic search
The U.S. is searching for a missing pilot after a jet was shot down in Iran, as Donald Trump warns Tehran it has 48 hours to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
#Canada #World #Iran #IranUS
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759435/iran-us-pilot-frantic-search/

CFIA continues recall for Tim Hortons heat-activated mugs after ...

2026-04-04T20:33:02+02:00

CFIA continues recall for Tim Hortons heat-activated mugs after reports of burn risk
CFIA continues their recall for more than 25,000 Tim Hortons mugs sold across Canada after reports they can crack when filled with hot liquid, posing a burn risk.
#Canada #CFIA #Productrecall #TimHortans
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759406/tim-hortons-mug-recall-burn/

2 dead in overnight Brampton shooting after altercation: police ...

2026-04-04T19:28:03+02:00

2 dead in overnight Brampton shooting after altercation: police
Two males, including a teen, are dead after an overnight shooting at a Brampton school Friday night. Police say the incident appears targeted and are searching for suspects.
#Canada #Crime #Bramptonshooting #FatalShooting
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759395/brampton-fatal-shooting/

Saskatoon car fans flock to the 64th annual Draggins Rod and ...

2026-04-04T18:06:15+02:00

Saskatoon car fans flock to the 64th annual Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show
Saskatoon residents came out in droves on Friday for opening day of the annual Draggins Rod and Custom Car Show, which is now in its 64th year.
#Canada #Cars #Draggins #DragginsCarShow
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758898/saskatoon-car-fans-annual-draggins-rod-and-custom-car-show/

Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply ...

2026-04-04T18:06:09+02:00

Why the Iran war has renewed calls for a sovereign medical supply chain
A nationwide recall has been issued for cheese, salads and meal kits over possible listeria contamination, with dozens of products affected across Canada.
#Canada #World #Canadahealthcare #Iran
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759332/iran-war-medical-supply-chain/

CFIA issues national recall of cheese products over listeria risk ...

2026-04-04T18:06:03+02:00

CFIA issues national recall of cheese products over listeria risk
Cheese products are being recalled across Canada over possible listeria contamination. Dozens of products, including prepared salads and meal kits, are affected.
#Canada #Canadacheeserecall #CFIA #FoodRecall
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759205/cfia-mass-cheese-recall-listeria/

Canadian Space Agency’s first space to Earth video call with ...

2026-04-04T15:21:04+02:00

Canadian Space Agency’s first space to Earth video call with Colonel Jeremy Hansen
Canadian Astronaut Jeremy Hansen connected with Earth from deep space today in a historic first for the Canadian Space Agency during the Artemis II mission.
#Canada #Trending #World #ArtemisII
https://globalnews.ca/news/11759206/cda-space-artemis-hansen/

Why Canadian seeds are on their way to the moon with Artemis II ...

2026-04-04T12:12:07+02:00

Why Canadian seeds are on their way to the moon with Artemis II
Hundreds of Canadian seeds are making their outer space debut on the Artemis II mission — and researchers say it's all in the name of conservation.
#Canada #ArtemisII #Conservation #Nature
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757357/why-canadian-seeds-are-on-their-way-to-the-moon-with-artemis-ii/

Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: ...

2026-04-04T02:23:02+02:00

Alberta’s proposed immigration bill would create more red tape: hospitality sector
The hospitality sector says the bill requiring employers to be registered and be licensed to hire foreign workers creates more barriers when the industry is already struggling.
#Canada #Consumer #Money #Politics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758883/albertas-immigration-oversight-act-hospitality-sector/

2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian ...

2026-04-04T01:22:04+02:00

2nd arrest made in Calgary investigation over South Asian extortions
Calgary police say a traffic stop in the city's northeast led to a key arrest in an ongoing investigation into South Asian extortions involving shootings.
#Canada #Crime #Calgarycrime #Calgaryextortions
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758773/calgary-extortion-second-arrest/

2 BC Ferries vessels out of service this Easter long weekend, 1 ...

2026-04-03T23:20:05+02:00

2 BC Ferries vessels out of service this Easter long weekend, 1 now fixed
Typically, there are about 400,000 passengers and 160,000 vehicles that travel on BC Ferries over the Easter long weekend and there have been many delays.
#Canada #BCFerries #BCFerriescancellations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758745/3-bc-ferries-vessels-out-of-service-easter-long-weekend/

No charges for Toronto officer in fatal Danforth GO Station ...

2026-04-03T23:03:12+02:00

No charges for Toronto officer in fatal Danforth GO Station shooting: SIU
Ontario’s police watchdog says an officer acted in self-defence when he fatally shot a 32-year-old man who had pointed a BB gun at him at a Toronto transit station.
#Canada #Metrolinx #PoliceShooting #SIUInvestigation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758747/no-charges-siu-officer-shooting/

Inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup coming to Edmonton in July A ...

2026-04-03T23:03:06+02:00

Inaugural World Rugby Nations Cup coming to Edmonton in July
A dozen teams from six continents will play in July and November. They all qualified for the men's rugby World Cup next year.
#Canada #Sports #canadasmensrugbyteam #CityofEdmonton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757366/inaugural-world-rugby-nations-cup-coming-to-edmonton-in-july/

Final suspect arrested in 2024 Winnipeg extortion and homicide A ...

2026-04-03T20:36:05+02:00

Final suspect arrested in 2024 Winnipeg extortion and homicide
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in British Columbia and returned to Winnipeg in connection with the 2024 homicide of a 22-year-old Ontario man.
#Canada #Crime #BCextortion #Extortion
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758542/final-suspect-arrested-homicide/

Boosting financial trade with China key to diversification, ...

2026-04-03T20:23:05+02:00

Boosting financial trade with China key to diversification, Champagne says
Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne said he met with Lan Fo'an, China's finance minister, and Vice Premier He Lifeng during his trip in Beijing.
#Canada #Economy #China #FrancoisPhilippeChampagne
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758654/financial-trade-china-champagne/

Line 5 Eglinton trains to run later into the night starting ...

2026-04-03T19:16:03+02:00

Line 5 Eglinton trains to run later into the night starting Sunday
Service hours on Toronto’s Eglinton Crosstown LRT are being extended beginning April 5, with trains running later into the night as the TTC moves toward full operations.
#Canada #Traffic #Metrolinx #Torontotransit
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758474/line-5-eglinton-trains/

SIU seeks witnesses after woman arrested at Cardi B Hamilton ...

2026-04-03T18:16:08+02:00

SIU seeks witnesses after woman arrested at Cardi B Hamilton concert
Ontario’s police watchdog is seeking video and witnesses after a woman was forcibly removed from a Hamilton concert earlier this week.
#Canada #CardiBconcert #SIU #SIUInvestigation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758340/siu-investigation-cardi-b-concert/

Advanced voting begins in 3 key byelections. What to know The ...

2026-04-03T17:57:17+02:00

Advanced voting begins in 3 key byelections. What to know
The byelections this month are in two Liberal stronghold seats in the Toronto area and one contested riding in Quebec, north of Montreal.
#Canada #Politics #Byelections
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758460/advanced-voting-byelections-2026/

OPP blasts ‘irresponsible’ April Fool’s article that ...

2026-04-03T17:57:11+02:00

OPP blasts ‘irresponsible’ April Fool’s article that claimed officers were arrested
Ontario Provincial Police are taking aim at the authors of an April Fool’s article that claims dozens of its officers were arrested and charged.
#Canada #OntarioProvincialPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758455/opp-huron-county-article/

Large swath of southern Ontario set for heavy rain to start ...

2026-04-03T17:57:05+02:00

Large swath of southern Ontario set for heavy rain to start Easter weekend
A large swath of southern Ontario is under a special weather statement as Environment Canada warns of heavy rainfall to start the Easter long weekend.
#Canada #Weather #Easter #EnvironmentCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758449/easter-weekend-heavy-rainfall/

‘The most lasting legacy:’ Famed Alberta mantle geochemist ...

2026-04-03T17:50:19+02:00

‘The most lasting legacy:’ Famed Alberta mantle geochemist namesake of new mineral
From the coalfields of northern England to the Arctic snows and the steaming jungles of Brazil, Graham Pearson has carved a name for himself that now lives on in rock.
#Canada #geochemistry
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758328/the-most-lasting-legacy-famed-alberta-mantle-geochemist-namesake-of-new-mineral/

‘Absolute betrayal’: First Nations blast Eby in leaked ...

2026-04-03T17:50:13+02:00

‘Absolute betrayal’: First Nations blast Eby in leaked transcript of DRIPA meeting
At least one leader expresses doubt about the wisdom of opposing the government, considering the Opposition B.C. Conservatives are "running on appealing DRIPA."
#Canada #Politics #BCpolitics
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758323/david-eby-dripa-meeting/

New secularism law is looming over Way of the Cross marches on ...

2026-04-03T17:50:07+02:00

New secularism law is looming over Way of the Cross marches on Good Friday in Quebec
Christians across Quebec are about to face a new legal landscape a day after legislature adopted a law that could crack down on their annual Way of the Cross processions.
#Canada #Quebecpolitics #QuebecSecularism
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758321/quebec-secularism-law-good-friday/

These Ukrainians want to thrive in Canada. For most of them, the ...

2026-04-03T17:11:20+02:00

These Ukrainians want to thrive in Canada. For most of them, the future is uncertain
Nearly 300,000 Ukrainians were welcomed across Canada as part of an emergency visa program that allowed those fleeing the war to temporarily work and study in the country.
#Canada #Canadaeconomy #Ukrainewar
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758317/ukrainians-in-canada-economy/

Canadian faces terrorism charge after machete attack on mosque in ...

2026-04-03T17:11:13+02:00

Canadian faces terrorism charge after machete attack on mosque in Kenya
Kenya's Directorate of Criminal Investigations says the 32-year-old appeared in court Thursday on nine terrorism charges, such as assault causing actual bodily harm.
#Canada #World #Kenya
https://globalnews.ca/news/11758298/canadian-terrorism-charge-kenya-machete-attack-mosque/

If that tax refund feels like a lifeline, you’re not alone. How ...

2026-04-03T17:11:06+02:00

If that tax refund feels like a lifeline, you’re not alone. How to use it
Canada's tax filing season is officially underway, with the tax filing deadline set at April 30, and many Canadians are now relying on their tax refund as a financial lifeline.
#Canada #Economy #Money #taxfilingseason
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757396/tax-refund-financial-lifeline/

Prairie Lily slated to set sail again with new owner Longtime ...

2026-04-03T04:31:05+02:00

Prairie Lily slated to set sail again with new owner
Longtime Saskatoon resident Stephanie Simonot and her family are taking over from original owners Mike and Joan Steckhan and is expected to sail this year.
#Canada #PrairieLily #PrairieLilyRIverboat
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757859/prairie-lily-slated-to-set-sail-again-with-new-owner/

Growing squatter encampment above Peachland prompts serious ...

2026-04-03T01:32:12+02:00

Growing squatter encampment above Peachland prompts serious safety concerns
The dwellers have hauled in furniture and all kinds of equipment onto the site, which is in the Upper Trepanier Bench area.
#Canada #CentralOkanagan #Kelowna #Peachlandsquatterencampment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757566/growing-squatter-encampment-peachland-safety-concerns/

Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows ...

2026-04-03T01:32:05+02:00

Tory MP echoes calls for Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows over protest remarks
The Conservative critic for Indigenous Services is adding his voice to calls for Prime Minister Mark Carney to apologize to Grassy Narrows First Nation.
#Canada #GrassyNarrows #MarkCarney #MPTory
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757784/grassy-narrows-mercury/

All aboard! Saskatoon’s ‘iconic’ Prairie Lily will return ...

2026-04-03T00:05:19+02:00

All aboard! Saskatoon’s ‘iconic’ Prairie Lily will return this spring
Saskatoon’s famed riverboat, the Prairie Lily, will cruise the South Saskatchewan River once again, under new ownership, after its previous owners’ retirement.
#Canada #PrairieLily #SaskatoonNews
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757614/prairie-lily-returns-summer-spring/

B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title ...

2026-04-03T00:05:12+02:00

B.C. Appeals Court sides with First Nation over Aboriginal title on Nootka Island
The B.C. Court of Appeal says a lower court judge used an "arbitrary boundary" to determine a First Nation's Aboriginal title over a swath of Nootka Island.
#Canada #FirstNations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757610/b-c-appeals-court-sides-with-first-nation-over-aboriginal-title-on-nootka-island/

B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with ...

2026-04-02T23:45:18+02:00

B.C. Premier David Eby temporarily replaces spokesperson with identical twin
B.C. Premier David Eby has tapped the identical twin brother of his departing communications aide to temporarily fill the same role.
#Canada #BCpremier #DavidEby #identiticaltwins
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757589/b-c-premier-eby-twin/

Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in ...

2026-04-02T23:45:12+02:00

Alberta introduces bill to reduce child access to sex images in public libraries
The Alberta government has introduced legislation to ensure children and young teens won’t be able to access sexually graphic images in books at public libraries.
#Canada #Education #albertaschools #educationsystem
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757524/alberta-bill-child-image-access-library/

B.C. proposes to pause sections of DRIPA 'This act created an ...

2026-04-02T23:45:05+02:00

B.C. proposes to pause sections of DRIPA
'This act created an action plan that allowed us to prioritize work when developed in partnership with First Nations and it has been working,' Premier David Eby said.
#Canada #Perspectives #Politics #DRIPA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757411/bc-first-nations-wants-suspend-dripa-reports/

Problems plague BC Ferries ahead of Easter long weekend The ...

2026-04-02T23:26:20+02:00

Problems plague BC Ferries ahead of Easter long weekend
The Spirit of Vancouver Island is still out of commission due to a generator problem that happened on Tuesday. It had only returned to service on Sunday.
#Canada #BCFerries #BCFerriescancellations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757435/problems-plague-bc-ferries-easter-long-weekend/

Ottawa proposes making it easier to share personal data among ...

2026-04-02T23:26:14+02:00

Ottawa proposes making it easier to share personal data among government
In a new policy paper, the government proposes allowing federal agencies to reuse and share personal data, without consent, if it improves services or programs.
#Canada #Politics #PersonalData #Privacy
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757417/canada-personal-data-privacy-act-changes/

Amazon imposing 3.5% fuel surcharge on sellers 'We will apply ...

2026-04-02T23:26:08+02:00

Amazon imposing 3.5% fuel surcharge on sellers
'We will apply a 3.5 per cent fuel and logistics-related surcharge to fulfillment fees—meaningfully lower than surcharges applied by other major carriers,' a spokesperson said.
#Canada #Consumer #Amazon #Amazonsurcharge
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757434/amazon-fuel-surcharge-on-sellers/

Nova Scotia man, 74, killed his sick wife after they were ...

2026-04-02T23:18:38+02:00

Nova Scotia man, 74, killed his sick wife after they were evicted, court hears
Douglas Andrew Smith pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of manslaughter in Nova Scotia Supreme Court on Wednesday and a sentencing hearing was set for July 3.
#Canada #NovaScotiaCrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757413/nova-scotia-man-74-killed-his-sick-wife-after-they-were-evicted-court-hears/

First Nation blocks main highway to Halifax over cannabis ...

2026-04-02T23:18:31+02:00

First Nation blocks main highway to Halifax over cannabis crackdown
A First Nation says it is blockading part of a main highway into Halifax to protest police raids against unlicensed cannabis dispensaries in Indigenous communities.
#Canada #Cannabis #FirstNation #Halifaxhighway
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757395/first-nation-blocks-highway/

Common antidepressant may help adults with long COVID: study The ...

2026-04-02T23:18:25+02:00

Common antidepressant may help adults with long COVID: study
The clinical trial showed a 99 per cent probability that fluvoxamine outperformed placebo for 'reducing fatigue severity and improving quality of life in people with long COVID.'
#Canada #Health #Fluvoxamine #longcovid
https://globalnews.ca/news/11752953/common-antidepressant-may-help-adults-long-covid/

Family speaks at sentencing for man convicted in drive-by ...

2026-04-02T18:34:48+02:00

Family speaks at sentencing for man convicted in drive-by shooting of Montreal teen
Tears filled a Montreal courtroom as family members of a 15-year-old girl killed in a 2021 shooting spoke at her killer’s sentencing.
#Canada #Montrealmurder #victimstatements
https://globalnews.ca/news/11757122/family-speaks-shooting-mtl-teen/

Inmate linked to 1988 killing of Halifax woman dies in N.B. ...

2026-04-02T18:34:40+02:00

Inmate linked to 1988 killing of Halifax woman dies in N.B. prison
A convicted killer who escaped custody and murdered a 25-year-old Halifax woman in 1988 has died in a New Brunswick prison, CSC says.
#Canada #Convictedkiller #Temaconter
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756945/halifax-killer-dead/

Masked man with loaded gun charged in N.S. intimate partner ...

2026-04-02T18:34:30+02:00

Masked man with loaded gun charged in N.S. intimate partner violence probe
An 18-year-old man faces dozens of charges tied to intimate partner violence after being arrested outside a restaurant while police allege he was carrying a loaded firearm.
#Canada #Crime #halifaxpolice #IntimatePartnerViolence
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756988/halifax-regional-police-firearm/

Many FIFA World Cup visitors are planning trips outside Toronto, ...

2026-04-02T18:05:27+02:00

Many FIFA World Cup visitors are planning trips outside Toronto, report hints
Thousands of soccer fans descending on Toronto for the FIFA World Cup are planning trips outside of the city, a new report suggests.
#Canada #FIFAWorldCup #WorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756938/fifa-world-cup-toronto-tourism/

Suspended Kingston deputy police chief earns more than $280K on ...

2026-04-02T17:57:15+02:00

Suspended Kingston deputy police chief earns more than $280K on Sunshine List
The province's police union is criticizing the Kingston Police Services Board after suspended Deputy Chief Matt Funnell appeared on the Sunshine List, earning more than $280,000.
#Canada #KingstonPolice #mattfunnell #sunshinelist
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756975/suspended-kingston-deputy-police-chief-280k-sunshine-list/

Mississauga bans international banners from city hall, giving ...

2026-04-02T17:57:08+02:00

Mississauga bans international banners from city hall, giving away free Canadian flags
Previously, national flags for other countries could be hoisted on the flagpole in Mississauga to celebrate heritage months and independence days.
#Canada #CityofMississauga
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756788/mississauga-flag-raising-policy-change/

Wolfe Island wind turbines restart as blade failure probe ...

2026-04-02T17:57:02+02:00

Wolfe Island wind turbines restart as blade failure probe continues
More than half of the wind turbines on Wolfe Island are back online following a recent blade failure, though the investigation into the exact cause remains ongoing.
#Canada #TransAlta #WolfeIslandwindturbines
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756796/wolfe-island-wind-turbines-restart-blade-failure-probe/

Shirtless fans climb hockey boards, break glass at Ontario rink: ...

2026-04-02T17:38:16+02:00

Shirtless fans climb hockey boards, break glass at Ontario rink: OPP
Ontario Provincial Police say officers are looking for 'multiple people' accused of climbing the boards at a hockey rink, taking their shirts off and breaking the glass.
#Canada #Sports #Hockey #Ontariocrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756713/muskoka-lumber-community-centre-incident/

Conservatives call for federal tax cut on gas and diesel fuel The ...

2026-04-02T17:38:10+02:00

Conservatives call for federal tax cut on gas and diesel fuel
The Tories say their plan eliminates the Fuel Excise Tax at 10 cents per litre, the Clean Fuel Standard at seven cents per litre, and the GST at eight cents per litre.
#Canada #Consumer #Politics #ConservativePartyofCanada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756711/conservatives-federal-tax-diesel-cut/

As more copper wire thefts knock out service, some point fingers ...

2026-04-02T17:38:04+02:00

As more copper wire thefts knock out service, some point fingers at scrap yards
Clarendon does not have reliable cell service and with no telephones, residents couldn't call 911, said Sgt. Ben Comely with the local RCMP.
#Canada #copperthefts
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756709/copper-wire-thefts-new-brunswick/

Calgary Police Service prepares for ‘significant’ 4-year ...

2026-04-02T17:37:17+02:00

Calgary Police Service prepares for ‘significant’ 4-year budget request
Calgary mayor Jeromy Farkas placed blame on the provincial government, after a significant clawback on photo radar enforcement last year.
#Canada #Politics #CalgaryBudget #cityofcalgary
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755187/calgary-police-service-prepares-for-significant-4-year-budget-request/

Attorney general ‘not commenting’ on Ford’s call for Umar ...

2026-04-02T17:37:10+02:00

Attorney general ‘not commenting’ on Ford’s call for Umar Zameer judge to apologize
The high-profile case saw Umar Zameer acquitted of first-degree murder in the death Det. Const. Jeffrey Northrup, who was fatally run over in Toronto in the summer of 2021.
#Canada #Politics #DougFord #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755984/attorney-general-not-commenting-on-fords-call-for-umar-zameer-judge-to-apologize/

Iranian facing deportation for sanctions evasion tries to sponsor ...

2026-04-02T17:37:04+02:00

Iranian facing deportation for sanctions evasion tries to sponsor mother to immigrate
Convicted of violating sanctions on Iran and awaiting a decision on his deportation, Amin Yousefijam has taken the government to court over the matter.
#Canada #World #CanadaDeportation #CBSA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11753869/iranian-facing-deportation-sanctions-evasion-sponsors-mother-immigrate/

Okanagan Falls couple, both in health care, may need to move due ...

2026-04-02T14:29:16+02:00

Okanagan Falls couple, both in health care, may need to move due to ‘tiny homes’ rules
Balisky is a registered clinical counsellor, Kogel is a locum family doctor and their living situation is in limbo because a tiny home is not considered a permanent dwelling.
#Canada #CentralOkanagan #Kelowna #OkanaganFalls
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755656/okanagan-falls-couple-health-care-tiny-homes/

Saskatoon homicide trial closes with 3 guilty pleas in death of ...

2026-04-02T14:29:10+02:00

Saskatoon homicide trial closes with 3 guilty pleas in death of Jason Horse
With remand credit, Robert Stone will serve two years, Randy Brabant will serve 200 days, and Tyrone Neposse is serving six years.
#Canada #AvenueISouth #MurderTrial
https://globalnews.ca/news/11756171/saskatoon-homicide-trial-closes-with-3-guilty-pleas-in-death-of-jason-horse/

‘Artemis II now bound for the moon’: Canadians gather to ...

2026-04-02T14:29:03+02:00

‘Artemis II now bound for the moon’: Canadians gather to celebrate space launch
Canadians marked Artemis II launch day with watch parties and events, as excitement built around astronaut Jeremy Hansen and a return to the moon.
#Canada #ArtemisII
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755581/canadians-celebrate-artemis-ii-launch/

Canada’s post-secondary graduates start job hunt amid high ...

2026-04-02T01:00:07+02:00

Canada’s post-secondary graduates start job hunt amid high unemployment rates
For many post-secondary students, the search for a job after graduation can be daunting — and the process is only getting more challenging.
#Canada #Economy #Education #Jobs
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755818/post-secondary-graduates-job-hunt/

2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in ...

2026-04-01T23:29:10+02:00

2 charged in highway shooting that killed Alberta man in ‘senseless crime’
Alberta RCMP say two suspects have been charged in a highway shooting near Leduc that killed a 22-year-old man, describing the attack as partially random.
#Canada #Crime #FatalShooting #MajorCrimesUnit
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755065/rcmp-alberta-fatal-shooting-update/

Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration ...

2026-04-01T23:29:03+02:00

Alberta looks to regulate temporary foreign worker registration rules
Jobs Minister Joseph Schow has introduced a bill that, if passed, will require businesses to register with the province before hiring foreign nationals through the federal program.
#Canada #TemporaryForeignWorker #TemporaryForeignWorkerProgram
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755864/alberta-regulating-temporary-foreign-worker-program/

U.S. firm being paid ‘minimal’ for Manitoba’s ER doctor ...

2026-04-01T23:26:27+02:00

U.S. firm being paid ‘minimal’ for Manitoba’s ER doctor hunt: minister
Shared Health didn't reveal how much it's paying the American company, but Health Minister Uzoma Asagwara says the amount is "minimal."
#Canada #USNews #Doctors #ManitobaHealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755796/manitoba-doctor-recruitment-us-utah-firm/

Saskatchewan sees low participation rates in federal gun buyback ...

2026-04-01T23:26:21+02:00

Saskatchewan sees low participation rates in federal gun buyback program
Saskatchewan has the lowest per capita participation in Ottawa's Assault-Style Firearms Compensation Program. Some experts predict soon it will be even lower.
#Canada #FederalGunBuybackProgram #Firearms
https://globalnews.ca/news/11754522/low-saskatchewan-declaration-rates-federal-gun-buyback/

New Brunswick students collecting data for NASA as part of ...

2026-04-01T23:26:14+02:00

New Brunswick students collecting data for NASA as part of Artemis II mission
The world has been collectively anticipating the launch of Artemis II but five university students in New Brunswick are keeping an especially close eye on the mission to the moon.
#Canada #ArtemisII
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755161/university-of-new-brunswick-artemis/

Police in GTA ramping up patrols around Jewish gathering places ...

2026-04-01T21:53:10+02:00

Police in GTA ramping up patrols around Jewish gathering places for Passover
Police services in the Greater Toronto Area will have officers near places of worship, gathering places and some neighbourhoods during Passover.
#Canada #Crime #Antisemitism #GTA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755640/gta-patrols-increase-passover/

1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more ...

2026-04-01T21:53:03+02:00

1 province is lowering colorectal cancer screening age and more could follow
Prince Edward Island announced it's changing its screening age eligibility to 45, but other provinces say they're still investigating whether to do so.
#Canada #Health #Cancer #CancerScreening
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755136/colorectal-cancer-lower-screening-age-canada/

Anand to join U.K.-led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz ...

2026-04-01T19:40:11+02:00

Anand to join U.K.-led talks on reopening Strait of Hormuz without U.S.
Anand says Canada will not hesitate to help secure the strait once there is a ceasefire, but the Liberal government has not decided yet on specific measures.
#Canada #Politics #World #AnitaAnand
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755204/iran-strait-of-hormuz-talks-anand/

Fifth arrest made in fatal Bolton, Ont. home shooting, 2 suspects ...

2026-04-01T19:40:04+02:00

Fifth arrest made in fatal Bolton, Ont. home shooting, 2 suspects still wanted
Ontario Provincial police say a fifth person has been arrested in connection with a 2021 Bolton homicide and related shootings, while two suspects remain wanted.
#Canada #Crime #FatalShooting #FirstDegreeMurder
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755158/fatal-shooting-bolton-opp/

Full lineup of countries to play World Cup matches in Toronto ...

2026-04-01T19:07:18+02:00

Full lineup of countries to play World Cup matches in Toronto confirmed
Sixty-ninth-ranked Bosnia and Herzegovina upset 12th-ranked Italy 4-1 in penalties on home soil in a playoff qualifier final to reach the World Cup in Toronto.
#Canada #Politics #Bosnia #FIFA
https://globalnews.ca/news/11755035/world-cup-toronto-countries/

Canada starts ’30 days or free’ guarantee for passport ...

2026-04-01T19:07:11+02:00

Canada starts ’30 days or free’ guarantee for passport proceedings
The new guarantee will have the Canadian government refund fees if you wait for more than 30 business days for your passport to be processed.
#Canada #Consumer #Politics #Canadianpassports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11754737/canada-passport-processing-times-30-days-or-free/

The Artemis II launch work is underway now by NASA. Here’s the ...

2026-04-01T17:38:14+02:00

The Artemis II launch work is underway now by NASA. Here’s the latest
Four crew members will take off on the Orion spacecraft no earlier than 6:24 p.m. EDT Wednesday on a 10-day mission expected to take humans the farthest they've ever gone in space.
#Canada #World #ArtemisII #Artemislaunch
https://globalnews.ca/news/11754691/artemis-ii-launch-nasa/

Police put up billboard outside Ontario town in bid to crack ...

2026-04-01T17:38:08+02:00

Police put up billboard outside Ontario town in bid to crack homicide cold case
OPP said Monday that it installed the billboard on County Road 9 facing southwest at County Road 11, just west of Orangeville, as the anniversary of David Robson’s death arrives.
#Canada #Crime #Ontariocrime #OntarioProvincialPolice
https://globalnews.ca/news/11754908/david-robson-caledon-death/