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DNA technology helps identify New Brunswick woman decades after death
A New Brunswick woman whose remains were discovered in Ontario has been identified decades after her death through advances in DNA technology, giving investigators new leads in a homicide case and highlighting the growing role of genetic genealogy in solving…
Quebec couple sues Ontario surrogacy agency after stillbirth, alleges improper expenses
A Montreal couple says a surrogacy journey they hoped would finally help them become parents instead ended in heartbreak, financial disputes and a lawsuit against the agency they hired. Kristina Kasparian and Jeremy Cohen say they spent 11 years trying to…
Nova Scotia Power doesn’t know why hacked customer data wasn’t previously deleted
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 18, 2026 4:27 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Nova Scotia Power officials say they don’t know why a digital copy of almost three decades worth of customer information that was…
Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, cites pending trade deal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size U.S. President Donald Trump says he is pausing for three days the new tariffs that were set to hit Canada just after midnight, after announcing that the two countries have reached a trade deal. Trump said…
Wetaskiwin mayor returning to city hall after being banned
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The feud between the City of Wetaskiwin and its mayor, Joe Branco, found some middle ground on Tuesday, announcing they came to a court-approved interim agreement to lift his ban. The court order states…
Hope Mission looks to expand permanent shelter services in Edmonton
We are hearing more from businesses in South Edmonton near the proposed site for a new permanent Hope Mission shelter. It comes in the middle of a debate on the facility at City Hall, which is proving to be a contentious issue. A public hearing was held…
Former MP Nate Erskine-Smith to enter Toronto city council race
Former federal minister and Liberal MP Nate Erskine-Smith is tossing his hat into municipal politics, confirming he’s after a Toronto city council seat in this fall’s election. Erskine-Smith, who served as MP for Beaches-East York, confirmed to Global News…
More than 4.7K health-care workers hired in Manitoba since 2023: province
Manitoba has gained a net 4,725 health-care workers since October 2023, according to the provincial government. Among the new full-time and part-time workers were 370 physicians, 1,464 nurses, 2,152 health-care aides and 607 allied health professionals, the…
Bellingham, Wash. businesses say continued decline in Canadian visitors damaging
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Bellingham Chamber of Commerce has painted a bleak picture of the extent to which the continued decline in Canadian visitors is affecting their businesses. The food and beverage sector is affected the…
Unauthorized drugs seized from Montreal store by Health Canada
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A number of unauthorized drugs have been seized by Health Canada from a Montreal store. The federal agency says it seized a number of drugs including an oral emergency contraceptive medication, erectile…