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Trump signs executive order for U.S. to call Lake Ontario ‘Lake America’
U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday signed an executive order that he said would have the U.S. refer to Lake Ontario as “Lake America” “effective immediately,” his latest shot at Canada after trade talks fell apart last week. Trump, speaking in the Oval…
Strong Ontario, Quebec summer storms led to $439M in insured damage: report
Descrease article font size Increase article font size New industry estimates suggest powerful thunderstorms across Ontario and Quebec during the week of Canada Day caused $439 million in insured damage. The damage estimates from Catastrophe Indices and…
Canada stands by proposed youth social media ban after Meta U.S. settlement
The federal government says it is standing by its proposed legislation that would include a social media ban for users under 16 years old after Meta agreed to implement new rules for kids as part of a nearly US$18-billion settlement with U.S. states this…
Police investigate triple vehicle fire in Toronto neighbourhood as arson
Police in Toronto say they’re investigating after three vehicles were set on fire in the same neighbourhood overnight. Around 1:30 a.m. on Thursday, police and firefighters were called to an address in the area of Bellamy Road North and Lawrence Avenue East…
Bearspaw feeder main replacement enters home stretch on schedule, on budget
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The six-kilometre replacement of the Bearspaw feeder main is entering the home stretch, Calgary officials say. Construction that began in January is not only on schedule but on budget as well, they told…
U.S. ‘withdrawing’ demands on Canadian content, bilingual labelling: LeBlanc
The U.S. has reversed its position on discoverability and bilingual labelling, U.S. Canada Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc said on Thursday. “Canada welcomes that the U.S. is now withdrawing its positions on discoverability and labelling and is confirming that…
Overstretched youth mental health providers in Ontario brace for return to school
While some students are eager to return to class after a summer of freedom, others face a torrent of anxiety. Whether it’s struggles in the classroom or trouble navigating social relationships, the pressures of school can be most keenly felt in September. And…
Pilot killed in small plane crash northeast of Saskatchewan town
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The pilot of a small aircraft is dead after colliding with terrain northeast of Rosetown, Sask., Tuesday morning, according to the Transportation Safety Board of Canada (TSB). The collision occurred…
City of Calgary seeks bids to study feasibility of a major stadium project
The City of Calgary is seeking a third party to explore the potential of a new outdoor stadium as questions continue over the future of McMahon Stadium. Global News has learned the City of Calgary has been seeking bids on a pair of contracts for a firm…
Saskatchewan cracks down on foreign worker exploitation
Dhyan Jeny Enterprises Ltd. pleaded guilty in Moose Jaw Provincial Court on Aug. 11 to charging a foreign worker for employment making the first conviction under the Saskatchewan Foreign Worker Recruitment and Immigration Services Act (FWRISA). While this is…