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A father convicted of killing his son in a horrific case of child abuse has been granted full parole and is set to be deported back to Jamaica on his release. Edward Dooley was convicted, along with his wife, of second-degree murder in 2002 for the death of his seven-year-old …
Read More »Ottawa’s full plan for Emergencies Act inquiry recommendations to come in 2024
Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc outlined some of the progress done in response to recommendations following the Emergencies Act inquiry in a letter to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau Thursday. But the letter makes clear that much of the government’s response remains a work in progress. The report by Commissioner Paul Rouleau …
Read More »Full schedule released for Winnipeg Jets first-round playoff series against Vegas Golden Knights – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size We now know all of the dates and some of the times for the Winnipeg Jets’ first-round playoff series against the Vegas Golden Knights. Jets fans will be in for a few late nights with the first two games in Las Vegas …
Read More »‘A bleak outlook’: Impacts of climate change on full display in Canada’s north – Winnipeg
It’s a magical place situated in Canada’s north: Churchill, Man., was recently named one of the World’s Great Places by Time magazine. But Churchill is on thin ice, as is humanity, according to a report released by the UN earlier this week that says time is running out to prevent …
Read More »Fraser Valley bus drivers gear up for full strike on Monday – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Transit operators in the Fraser Valley are planning to walk off the job starting this Monday, according to their union, leaving only essential service until a new collective agreement is reached. Speaking to Global News, a spokesperson for CUPE 561 has confirmed …
Read More »Ontario legislature eyes full shutdown for major renovations; likely to cost over $1B
TORONTO — At 130 years old, Ontario’s legislature is showing its age. There are lead pipes and asbestos running through the walls, mountains of old cables and wires stacked on top of new ones, an inefficient steam heating system with parts that frequently fail and fire safety systems in need …
Read More »Read in full: The internal Ford government docs that admit impact of Bill 124
A Ministry of Health presentation prepared for Sylvia Jones admitted that Bill 124 was affecting retention of health-care workers in Ontario. The document was obtained by Global News through a freedom of information request. It was contained inside a transition binder prepared for Jones when she took office in 2022. …
Read More »International students are now able to work full time. What that means for B.C.’s economy
Business leaders say a federal pilot project that allows international students to work full time could benefit B.C.’s economy, even as student advocates worry about its impact on workload. Experts say the move could help employers struggling with labour shortages and provide them with more flexibility and job security. Under a pilot project …
Read More »Northern Cree celebrates full ownership of latest album
The sounds from the Northern Cree drum has spanned more than four decades and 49 albums but the group’s latest release Ôskimacîtahowin: A New Beginning is completely owned by the artists. Steve Wood, who is Nehiyaw from Saddle Lake Cree Nation in Alberta, is the group’s co-founder and leader and said it’s exciting …
Read More »Rodeo athletes celebrate return of ‘Cowboy Christmas’ and a full rodeo season
From the time he was four, Cory Solomon remembers having a rope in his hand. He grew up in a rodeo family, spending his childhood in Texas with horses and cattle. When he went to school, he made sure he did well — it was the only way he could get …
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