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Rachel Notley to oil sands foes: Be progressive, support pipelines2018-11-29 07:00:55
Politics Insider for Nov. 29: Alberta Premier and 'railway baron' Rachel Notley on the province's latest oil crisis, tensions rise over GM, and cou -
The Senate of Canada is up on its hind legs. Will it bite?2018-11-28 11:55:21
Independent senators now make up the majority in a newly relevant upper chamber—and, yes, they have the power to kill bills The post The Senate -
GM upends political game plans in Washington, Ottawa and Queen’s Park2018-11-28 07:00:36
Politics Insider for Nov. 28: Jerry Dias talks tough for Justin Trudeau, Raj Grewal takes the wrong exit, and why Elizabeth May's engagement is a pol -
Rachel Notley in conversation with Paul Wells: Maclean’s Live2018-11-28 00:00:27
The Alberta premier sat down for a candid chat with one of Canada’s best political analysts. Watch it here. The post Rachel Notley in conversati -
Elizabeth May is getting married. Let the bluebirds sing!2018-11-27 17:25:53
Anne Kingston: Historically and mercifully, Canadians have not looked to politicians as romantic role models, nor cared particularly about exposing th -
Trump rages against GM, while Trudeau and Ford find common ground2018-11-27 07:00:29
The Politics Insider for Nov. 27: Fallout from GM's plant closure in Oshawa, the Senate votes to force Canada Post employees back to work, and rogue -
General Motors plan to close Oshawa plant is ‘done’: Doug Ford2018-11-26 12:00:58
The union representing thousands of Oshawa workers pledges 'the fight of our lives' to save jobs, as GM shifts to electric and automated vehicles Th -
An oil crisis in the west, an automaker crisis in the east2018-11-26 07:00:14
A new poll shows voters like the USMCA trade deal, as GM looks set to abandon Oshawa and the Senate gets back to debating a bill to end the Canada Pos -
Justin Trudeau already bought a pipeline. Now how about some trains?2018-11-23 07:00:33
Nov. 23: Rachel Notley suggests a short-term fix for the oil glut but Trudeau isn't buying it, while the feds ready for battle with postal workers. P -
These mysterious wartime letters nearly ended up in the trash—until fate intervened2018-11-22 15:30:09
A big stack of wartime letters was headed for the dumpster at a Salvation Army north of Toronto. But now the touching correspondence has reached its r -
Will Bill Morneau’s answer to Donald Trump’s tax cuts make Canada competitive again?2018-11-22 07:00:30
Nov. 22: The fall economic update delivers targeted tax measures and an attempt at reassurance, while Singh's byelection comes into focus and the Mac -
Inside Edward Burtynsky’s eye-opening Anthropocene Project2018-11-21 16:00:22
Edward Burtynsky talks to Paul Wells about how he gets his shots and what his art says about life on Earth The post Inside Edward Burtynsky’s ey
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Trudeau criticized for tweet to Trevor Noah pledging $50M charity gift2018-12-03 12:29:38
Canada will contribute $50 million to a global charity for children's education, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau tweeted to comedian Trevor Noah, a ple -
Cannabis producer Aphria drops 30% after short seller calls acquisitions 'worthless'2018-12-03 11:03:37
Shares in Canadian based cannabis producer Aphria Inc. fell to their lowest level in a year on Monday after a short seller published a report alleging -
Newly discovered cave in B.C. might be largest ever found in Canada2018-12-03 10:24:24
A newly discovered cave in a remote valley in British Columbia might be the country's largest. It was spotted in the northeastern area of Wells Gray -
Liberals double spending to tackle gender-based violence to $50M2018-12-03 09:09:08
The Liberal government is more than doubling spending this year to tackle gender-based violence. Today, Status of Women Minister Maryam Monsef announc -
Threats shut down 15 Manitoba schools on Monday2018-12-03 08:02:24
Repeated threats have shut down an entire school division in Manitoba, forcing nearly 4,000 students at 15 schools north of Winnipeg to remain home on -
Want to go camping on Sable Island? Parks Canada is considering it2018-12-03 05:00:00
Overnight stays and self-guided tours are among the options included in a new Parks Canada survey on Sable Island. -
Adoptive parents need more time off to bond with kids, say Western researchers2018-12-03 04:00:00
A group of Western University researchers and community partners are asking Canadian politicians to grant adoptive parents and caregivers more time to -
Alberta bets on oil production cuts but industry remains divided on market intervention2018-12-03 04:00:00
Alberta Premier Rachel Notley hopes production cuts will be temporary, short and effective. But it's an imperfect solution that continues to divide t -
'Cash envelopes' were 'funnelled' to Toronto councillor's election campaigns, OPP allege witnesses said2018-12-03 04:00:00
Police investigating Justin Di Ciano and his council colleague Mark Grimes set forth some eye-popping, but largely uncorroborated, allegations in thei -
Justin Trudeau's byelection record puts him in the murky middle2018-12-03 04:00:00
Prime ministers who win new support in byelections can usually count on re-election. Those who don't are often booted from office. Justin Trudeau is -
'Grossly unfair': Judges push back on Liberal plan to make their expenses public2018-12-03 04:00:00
Federal judges are fighting a proposed law that would force them to make their travel and other expenses public, calling it "unacceptable." -
2nd Alberta Energy Regulator executive found billing for travel from B.C. residence2018-12-03 04:00:00
Since May, Jennifer Steber has expensed flights, taxi trips and other costs to go to work at the Alberta Energy Regulator from her residence in B.C. &
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New L’Île-aux-Tourtes Bridge could ease traffic woes2018-12-03 12:36:34
The bridge is a vital link that connects the island of Montreal to its western suburbs. -
Skunk tests positive for racoon rabies in Waterloo region2018-12-03 11:55:51
A sick skunk captured in Ayr has tested positive for rabies, according to a release from the Township of North Dumfries. -
Sask. government introduces mandatory commercial truck training2018-12-03 11:36:49
Training will become mandatory for drivers seeking a Class 1 commercial license in Saskatchewan next year. Potential semi-drivers will be required to -
Halifax police appealing for information 10 years after woman struck, killed in Dartmouth parking lot2018-12-03 11:07:13
'Investigators believe there are people who have information in relation to Rachelle’s death, and hope that the passage of time may encourage s -
Pledge behind Justin Trudeau’s Trevor Noah tweet was planned 3 weeks ago, official says2018-12-03 10:49:25
A spokesperson for International Development Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau says the money pledged by the prime minister has already been announced duri -
Suncor assessing impact of Alberta’s move to cut oil production 8.7% next year2018-12-03 10:13:31
Suncor Energy says it's assessing the impact of the Alberta government's move to curtail oil production by 8.7 per cent next year. -
Councillor exit interview: Jody Mitic discusses attending council after long absence and what’s next2018-12-03 08:55:09
Outgoing Innes Ward Coun. Jody Mitic says attending the last council meeting of the term on Wednesday after a months-long leave of absence felt "awes -
2 injured during rescue at Saskatoon house fire2018-12-03 08:27:35
Saskatoon firefighters said they arrived to find smoke coming from the three-storey home and were informed someone was still inside. -
Nova Scotia to lower clear-cutting on Crown lands, minister says2018-12-03 08:02:08
In the report, University of King's College president Bill Lahey said forest practices should be guided by a new paradigm called "ecological forestr -
Here’s what a world of net-zero carbon emissions looks like2018-12-03 08:00:18
A world with net-zero carbon emissions looks different from the world today. -
3, 2, 1, liftoff: David Saint-Jacques, Canada’s next astronaut, set to blast off Monday2018-12-02 19:33:02
If all goes according to plan, he will take off at 6:31 a.m. eastern time from the steppes of Kazakhstan on a manned Russian rocket launch. -
WATCH LIVE: Alberta to announce if it will impose oil production cuts2018-12-02 18:22:14
Global News will be carrying Rachel Notley's press conference live right here at 6 p.m. MT.
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Leafs trade Leivo to Canucks for Michael Carcone2018-12-03 12:48:03
Maple Leafs have traded Josh Leivo to Canucks for forward Michael Carcone. Carcone, signed as a free agent by the Canucks on July 15, 2016, has a -
MIKE’D UP: Why the hockey world is watching the Maple Leafs!2018-12-03 12:46:03
In this week’s episode of MIKE’D UP, hockey guru Michael Traikos explains why all eyes are on the formerly embattled Toronto Maple Leafs! -
Unifor, OPSEU to fight PC’s ‘destructive agenda’2018-12-03 12:32:59
Two of the country’s largest unions say they will be working together in an effort to stop what they describe as Ontario Premier Doug Ford&rsquo -
RETURNING THE FAVOUR: Preemie saved at Sick Kids now med student2018-12-03 11:55:31
Sick Kids Hospital gave Adam Shehata life. He’s doing his best to return the favour. The medical student is currently doing a rotation at Sick K -
TICATS SHUFFLE DECK: Steinauer named head coach, Jones associate2018-12-03 11:51:02
The Hamilton Tiger-Cats completed an unusual coaching shuffle Monday by promoting assistant Orlondo Steinauer to head coach and reassigning June Jones -
Ex-premier Kathleen Wynne to testify about Liberal accounting practices2018-12-03 11:43:39
Former premier Kathleen Wynne is set to testify Monday at a committee tasked with probing her Liberal government’s accounting practices. Premier -
Hyman drumming up much respect in Maple Leafs dressing room2018-12-03 10:25:30
Zach Hyman likes to remember an analogy once drawn to him by Lou Lamoriello when he ponders his role with the Maple Leafs. “I think of something -
Accused dangerous driver acquitted of offence because of ADHD2018-12-03 09:53:13
Joaquim Gomes Dos Penedos caused a three-vehicle crash when he drove his roofing company’s Ford F350 pick-up truck through a red light in Etobic -
Harder, heavier element Babcock’s desire as Leafs continue to pile up victories2018-12-03 09:49:06
Just what the Maple Leafs need when William Nylander returns at some point this week: Another highly talented player able to score on any shift, no ma -
TAYLOR: Spare a thought for Canadians in uniform this Christmas2018-12-03 09:01:21
When the long lines of Christmas shoppers finally disappear and frantic helter skeltering gives way to a sense of calm, we are finally able to relax i -
EDITORIAL: Alberta oil instead of Saudi? Yes please2018-12-02 13:41:14
Last week, Alberta Premier Rachel Notley announced her government’s purchase of rail cars to ship her province’s oil to buyers. It was qui -
Smaller Toronto Council, bigger councillor budgets?2018-12-02 13:16:55
The new and slimmed-down Toronto council gets down to business this week at its inaugural meeting. And that business? Well, first an address by Mayor
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TransLink Compass wristbands sell out, more to arrive in February2018-12-03 12:54:21
A limited supply of 1,000 blue adult wristbands and 1,000 orange concession wristbands were made available Monday. -
REAL SCOOP: Former accused in laundering case want cash back2018-12-03 12:49:00
My former colleague Sam Cooper has written a lot about the E-Pirate money laundering investigation. He mentioned it again in a series he did for Globa -
North Vancouver school limits washroom access to cut down on vaping2018-12-03 11:37:24
According to a school bulletin, the most popular places to vape are inside school washrooms. -
Vacations in Italy: Cooking under the Tuscan Sun2018-12-03 11:00:52
Love to cook — and eat? Book a vacation at a cooking school in the Tuscan countryside, then travel to Florence for a food tour. -
Netflix series featuring B.C. comedian Ivan Decker to debut Jan. 12018-12-03 10:06:41
All episodes of the streaming giant's Comedians of the World will be released on New Year's Day and is being billed as a "global first of its kind. -
Daily Poll: What's your Christmas shopping style?2018-12-03 09:39:23
Do you make a list and check it twice? Or do you thrive under pressure and start your shopping on Christmas Eve? -
B.C. First Nation to present oral evidence about Trans Mountain expansion impact2018-12-03 09:35:46
NANAIMO — The Tsleil-Waututh Nation will be presenting Indigenous oral traditional evidence to the National Energy Board at a hearing in Nanaimo -
Lululemon founder Chip Wilson close to joining Chinese investor group in takeover bid for Amer2018-12-03 09:22:38
The billionaire is in talks to take around a 20 per cent stake as part of the consortium led by Anta Sports Products, sources say -
Vancouver weather: Bit of sun, bit of fog, lot of cold2018-12-03 09:16:00
Monday's weather will see a mix of sun and cloud in Vancouver, with fog patches rolling through in the morning. -
Newly discovered Star Wars-esque cave in remote B.C. valley could be the largest in Canada2018-12-03 09:00:34
The people who first spotted the cave informally named it Sarlacc's Pit, because of its similarity to the lair of Sarlacc, a creature from 'Star War -
Many Lower Mainland dikes too low for catastrophic flood levels2018-12-02 19:46:28
Most of the dikes in southwestern B.C. have crest levels below predicted flood height. -
Santa parade kicks off holiday season in Vancouver2018-12-02 19:42:58
Thousands come out to show their holiday cheer.
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Adonis Stevenson in medically induced coma after knockout2018-12-02 14:12:46
Oleksandr Gvozdyk stopped Stevenson in the 11th round to take his World Boxing Council light heavyweight title. The 41-year-old Quebecer left on a str -
Tipsy drivers can call Nez Rouge for safe ride home2018-12-02 14:10:45
Opération Nez Rouge will once again be offering rides home to tipsy West Island motorists over the holidays. -
Jack Todd: Leafs GM gambles as lockout looms2018-12-02 13:52:54
If Kyle Dubas can game the system to win a Stanley Cup now, they’ll rename Yonge St. after him right after the parade. -
Canadiens Game Day: 'We have a goal for our team right now'2018-12-02 13:03:04
Paul Byron says Habs are focused on a playoff spot as they head into Sunday night's game against the San Jose Sharks at Bell Centre. -
Canadiens lose Nikita Scherbak to Los Angeles Kings on NHL waivers2018-12-02 12:36:54
Forward becomes the latest in a list of first-round draft picks from six consecutive years who didn't work out with the Habs. -
Don't toke and drive: SAAQ launches awareness campaign2018-12-02 11:56:30
Quebec's car insurance board launches public awareness campaign. -
Struggling families meet Santa at Montreal mission2018-12-02 11:35:12
For some of the thousands of kids who gathered at the Welcome Hall Mission Saturday, this will be the only present they get this Christmas. -
Habs surprise with 5-on-5 scoring, comeback prowess | HI/O Bonus2018-12-02 11:00:01
"Last year, if they were down a goal or two, you knew it was over. Now you expect them to come back — or at least fight to come back." -
Freezing rain warning issued for Montreal, much of Quebec2018-12-02 10:52:41
Environment Canada is urging drivers to avoid unnecessary trips and take care on icy, slippery roads. -
Hells Angels member, drug dealer's daughter marry in Montreal2018-12-02 10:33:33
The "arrogance" of holding the wedding downtown raises questions about the gang's increasing "feeling of invincibility," former RCMP intelligence -
Week in Review: Family sues city, Legault blasts Ottawa, readers help homeless2018-12-01 10:51:33
Catch up on stories you might have missed this week in Montreal. -
SAQ, union reach tentative agreement in labour dispute2018-12-01 10:20:52
The agreement was reached shortly before 8 a.m. Saturday.
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Two dead after early-morning house fire in Wetaskiwin, Alta.2018-12-02 13:06:48
Investigators say an 88-year-old woman and a 62-year-old man died at the scene of the blaze. -
New N.B. premier hopes to reintroduce Energy East pipeline2018-12-02 12:41:45
New Brunswick’s new premier is trying to revive the Energy East pipeline — even though the original proponent says the project is dead. -
Study finds most Canadian cities fail on climate change plans2018-12-02 11:34:52
A study suggests most Canadian cities have yet to assess the threat posed by climate change despite being the most exposed to any weather disasters it -
Canada’s top scientist confident her role already having an impact2018-12-02 11:15:55
Seated in a board room in the suite of offices assigned to her and her staff of 15, Mona Nemer, Canada’s chief science adviser, clutches a white -
Fully acoustic: Concerts featuring Alberta bands held in mountain cave2018-12-02 11:12:45
The musicians will haul in their guitars on the next trip Dec. 16 for a full acoustic concert — one of four shows which are part of the Spirit i -
P.E.I. hospital tackles doctor shortage through video “tele-rounding” pilot2018-12-02 10:21:44
Western Hospital in Alberton, P.E.I., has undertaken a six-month pilot “tele-rounding” project — doctors treating patients via a sec -
Sole-sourced contracts can be ‘raw deal’, top officials said in navy ship case2018-12-02 08:48:43
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s government has chosen to sign several sole-source contracts to bolster the coast guard’s aging icebreaking -
Skilled immigrant doesn’t want welfare but Quebec system makes it attractive2018-12-02 07:25:51
As Quebec Premier Francois Legault moves to reduce immigration in order, he says, to ensure newcomers learn French and find work, but there are obstac -
Ottawa planning larger effort to safeguard 2019 election2018-12-01 21:05:36
Officials are grappling with how to inform Canadians if any attempts to meddle with the election are uncovered during the campaign. -
Raj Grewal made the ‘right’ call to resign, PMO says2018-12-01 16:13:43
Brampton MP says his initial decision to resign was “ill-advised” and made in a hurry when he was “highly emotional” and exhau -
Montreal researchers develop promising HIV self-testing app2018-12-01 14:38:44
A group of Montreal researchers has developed a smartphone and tablet app that they say could help people to detect HIV through self-testing — i -
Franco-Ontarians protest Ford government cuts to services for French-speakers2018-12-01 14:30:29
The largest of the 40 or so rallies is expected to be in Ottawa, where the crowd will include a number of politicians including federal Official Langu
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It could feel like 11 degrees in Toronto this weekend2018-11-29 12:08:16
Winter warriors, rejoice. Toronto's weather is giving us a temporary reprieve. The temperature should head up to around 10 C according to Enviro -
Mysterious green fireball spotted over Toronto2018-11-29 11:29:39
Did you happen to notice a bright light streaking across the sky in Toronto around 9:15 p.m. last night? You're far from alone, and no—it (prob -
Events to close down Toronto streets this weekend2018-11-29 11:20:19
Christmas markets and Santa Claus parades will be taking to Toronto roads this weekend. As a result, there's going to be a number of road c -
Toronto restaurant makes amends for racial discrimination incident2018-11-29 11:08:32
Longtime Toronto restaurant Hong Shing announced that it has finally made amends with the customer who they were found guilty of racially di -
Toronto is getting a pop-up for K-pop stars BTS2018-11-29 10:32:00
BTS lovers—get ready to storm Scarborough Town Centre. Tomorrow, dedicated fans of the internationally beloved K-pop megastars BTS wil -
Bloor St. hotel is about to get a major upgrade2018-11-29 10:08:26
You know that hulking, windowless chunk of concrete dominating the north side of Toronto's Mink Mile between Yonge Street and Park Road?I'm talking -
Toronto Restaurant Openings: Hawk & Chick, Cumin Kitchen, Milky's Coffee, Blua2018-11-29 09:47:01
Toronto Restaurant Openings highlights the latest food news in Toronto and gives a preview of what's coming soon. Find us here every Thursday morning -
Toronto is getting rental apartments that look like giant sailboats2018-11-29 09:24:08
Big things are happening in Toronto's West Don Lands, an area that is basically entirely under construction right now. The former industria -
The top 10 events in Toronto this December2018-11-29 08:12:32
Top events in Toronto for December 2018 are stacked with holiday favourites like Christmas at Casa Loma and the Krampus Ball. Rupi Kaur and Alec -
Condo of the week: 16 Harbour Street2018-11-29 06:00:00
On the 54th floor, soaring above the city, is this stunning condo. With views for miles, it’s hard not to have your breath taken away at how bea -
10 things to do in Toronto today2018-11-29 05:08:00
Holiday cheer on wheels arrives as events in Toronto today will see the CP Holiday Train make a pit stop in the city. The late Leonard Cohen is r -
The High Park Zoo is getting its own beer2018-11-28 18:34:04
What better way to support Canada's oldest zoo—the crown jewel of west Toronto, in this writer's opinion—than by drinking some good ol'
