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911 outage hits multiple Canadian police forces, service restored for some
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Several Canadian police forces are reporting intermittent 911 outages Thursday morning, with some indicating service has been restored. Ontario Provincial Police said it has received reports across the…
PM Carney: ‘Europe and Canada are even stronger together’
Prime Minister Mark Carney says deeper cooperation and trade between Canada and the European Union can bolster sovereignty on both sides of the Atlantic and help create the “next just, stable, and prosperous world order.” Addressing the European Parliament in…
Ford government threatens to cut funding to towns, cities that break ‘Buy Ontario’ rules
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Ford government has written to towns and cities in Ontario, threatening to cut funding if they fail to follow procurement rules designed to boost spending on Canadian businesses. Minister of Municipal…
Fredericton’s tap water named best in North America in taste test
A panel of expert judges has determined that Fredericton tops municipalities across North America for the “taste, aroma, and consistency” — not of their wine, or fine cuisine — but drinking water. “We’ve always thought we had a good product. This just…
Former co-worker testifies to corporal discipline in Friesen jury trial
By Grace Miller Global News Posted September 16, 2026 5:23 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size A former administrator of the Saskatoon Christian school at the centre of a jury trial took the stand confirming previous victim…
New ICE contracts for Quebec-based security firm involved with ‘Alligator Alcatraz’
U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has contracted a Montreal-based security firm again, this time to assist its efforts in Texas. ICE awarded two new contracts to the American branch of GardaWorld Security in late August. Together, these contracts have…
Vancouver Canucks return to Penticton for third straight training camp
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Vancouver Canucks are heading back to Penticton for training camp and the team’s return is generating plenty of excitement in the South Okanagan. The four-day pre-season camp gets underway Thursday at…
Alberta drivers face another jump at the pump after Illinois refinery outage
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Gas prices have increased in Alberta, but while disruptions around the world have kept costs high this summer, that’s not the cause of the recent spike. When pumps rolled over, the prices jumped by as…
Trump says Canada-EU associate membership could be ‘hostile act’
After further escalating his trade war Wednesday, U.S. President Donald Trump said if Canada becomes the first associate member of the European Union it could be a “hostile act.” Speaking to reporters in North Carolina, the president said if it’s done with…
Charges dropped against 2 men accused in Toronto Pearson gold heist
Charges against two men accused in connection with the 2023 Toronto Pearson Airport gold heist have been dropped on consecutive days. Amit Jalota, an Oakville man accused in connection with the theft, had his charges withdrawn in a Brampton court on Tuesday…