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Peace Garden ceremony at Canada-U.S. border marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 attacks
Hundreds gathered Friday on a remote stretch of the Prairies to remember the 9/11 terrorist attacks in a ceremony that also affirmed close bonds between Canada and the United States. Firefighters from across southern Manitoba marched to the skirl of a bagpipe…
New accessible playground opens in Saskatoon
By Ashley Beherns Global News Posted September 11, 2026 4:34 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s a day a long time in the making for Makenna Hiebert and her family. A ribbon cutting ceremony on Sept. 10 officially marked…
Gas prices are expected to drop soon, but geopolitical risks remain
Consumers in Canada could see some relief at gas pumps starting next week as gas refineries go through regular seasonal changes, but how much gas prices will drop is unclear as geopolitical risks keep analysts guessing about the long-term outlook. A drop in…
Toronto police make another arrest in 2022 Scarborough shooting death
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto police say it’s made another arrest in connection to the shooting death of a man in Scarborough nearly four years ago. On Nov. 12, 2022, 31-year-old Toronto resident Ding Pang Wang was shot while…
13-year-old charged after firearm seized at Ajax hotel: Durham police
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A 13-year-old boy is facing multiple weapons charges after police say a firearm was seized during an investigation at an Ajax hotel. Officers were called to a hotel near Westney Road South and Bayly…
Why are rising bond yields spurring alarm? And what do they mean for you?
Consumers could be facing higher borrowing costs for longer as bond markets are once again signalling rising economic risk to the finance and investing community amid the Iran war, rising government debt and an escalating trade war. A bond is essentially a…
A one-time $150 Canada disability benefit supplement is going out next week
The federal government is about to send out an additional payment of $150 to Canadians who qualify for Canada Disability Benefit (CDB) payments. The one-time payment, announced Thursday in a release from Employment and Social Development Canada (ESDC), is in…
Union ‘outraged’ as Ontario Science Centre lays off science department
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The union representing workers at the Ontario Science Centre says it’s “outraged” after learning of layoffs impacting the entire science department. OPSEU/SEFPO said in a statement Thursday that the…
‘Unauthorized activity’ affecting Ontario courts leads to data breach
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ontario’s chief justices say the province’s court system has been affected by a data breach. A statement, posted Sept. 2, indicates the cyber security incident unfolded on June 30 when Thomson Reuters…
Carney’s cabinet huddles for 2nd day in Banff as trade war intensifies
By Kyle Duggan The Canadian Press Posted September 11, 2026 8:18 am Updated September 11, 2026 8:19 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney’s cabinet is set to meet for a second and final day of meetings…