7 h. ago $10,000 worth of products stolen from West Kelowna, B.C. hair salon

The thieves bypassed expensive styling tools and went straight for the salon’s inventory of professional hair products. 

Economics

11 h. ago AGLC seize over $12 million worth of illegal tobacco products in Edmonton

A law enforcement seizure of more than 60,000 cartons of illegal cigarettes, cigars, and other contraband worth $12.3 million not only has significant tax revenue implications, but also deals a blow to revenue streams for organized crime, say representatives of Alberta Gaming Liquor and Cannabis (AGLC). At a press conference on Friday, AGLC representatives said […]

Economics

4 d. ago Florida man accused of urinating on $10Gs worth of food at Sam’s Club store

An elderly man is in hot water after he allegedly urinated on more than $10,000 worth of food at a warehouse retailer in Florida. Patrick Francis Mitchell, 70, was arrested on June 4 and faces charges of criminal mischief resulting in more than $1,000 in damages and disorderly conduct, public records show. Mitchell was at […]

Economics

1 week ago $437K worth of cocaine found hidden inside shoes at Toronto Pearson airport

An alleged drug smuggler was unsuccessful in a recent attempt to walk on by border services officers with $437,000 worth of cocaine hidden in shoes.

Economics

2 w. ago Kelso Technologies Inc. Announces 2025 Annual General and Special Meeting Results

WEST KELOWNA, British Columbia and BONHAM, Texas, June 04, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Kelso Technologies Inc. (“Kelso” or the “Company”), (TSX: KLS) is pleased to announce the detailed voting results from the Annual General and Special Meeting of shareholders held on June 3, 2025 (the “Meeting”). A total of 24,737,277 common shares of the 55,160,086 […]

Other

2 w. ago Alberta police seize drugs, handguns in two separate investigations

In two separate investigations, Lethbridge Police Service and ALERT Calgary seized a variety of illegal drugs and multiple handguns, resulting in three people charged. Calgary Bust ALERT Calgary’s organized crime team seized three handguns and an estimated $320,000 worth of illegal drugs as part of a drug trafficking investigation that began in April. CPS assisted […]

Events

2 w. ago Just before the election, Liberals handed out 411 cheques worth $3.86B

During the last Parliament Global News tracked more than 20,000 spending announcements worth $110 billion combined, some of which appeared to support the Liberals' political goals.

Politics

3 w. ago West Kelowna fire chief reminds residents to FireSmart homes

With the West Kelowna Fire Department set for duty, they are asking the public to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.

Events

3 w. ago City of Richmond official’s internal memo on gift card scandal raises eyebrows

The city has confirmed that $295,000 worth of gift cards it bought in 2022, 2023 and 2024 are unaccounted for.

Transport

3 w. ago Thousands worth of fentanyl, other drugs and guns seized in Ontario

York Regional Police say an investigation has led to the seizure of more than $200,000 worth of drugs, including fentanyl, and more than a dozen firearms.

Events