45 m. ago Sewage spill into Bow River fully contained, cause still under investigation

A wastewater pipe leak that likely seeped hundreds of millions of litres of sewage into the Bow River has been fully contained and crews are now focused on pumping sewage out of the pipe and identifying the cause of the leak, city officials said Monday. When that work is completed, crews will move on to […]

Economics

50 m. ago Former Liberal Han Dong ‘disappointed’ to sit out federal campaign

Former MP Han Dong stepped away from Liberal caucus after Global News’ reports on his interactions with Toronto’s Chinese consulate.

Other

1 hour ago Bounty on CPC candidate is on election threat monitor radar, say watchdogs

While the bounty placed on CPC Candidate Joe Tay is on the radar of Canada's election security watchdog, comments by Liberal MP Paul Chiang urging he be turned over to Chinese authorities isn't

Politics

2 h. ago Alberta municipalities prepare for April 1 shift in recycling responsibility

The provincial government says the initiative aims to encourage companies to come up with waste-reduction strategies.

Politics

3 h. ago B.C. Ferries approved for four new vessels to replace oldest ships in fleet

The independent commissioner approved the purchase of four diesel-battery hybrid ships but rejected a request for a fifth

Other

4 h. ago WATCH: Carney defends Liberal MP who called for Conservative candidate be handed over to China

WATCH: Liberal Leader Mark Carney is defending one of his candidates – MP Paul Chiang –  who called for a Conservative candidate to be handed over to the Chinese Consulate in Toronto. Chiang encouraged people to collect the bounty China has offered for democracy activist Joe Tay. What do YOU think? Tell us your thoughts […]

Transport

4 h. ago B.C. launches health authority efficiency review to minimize waste

Health Minister Josie Osborne says the government wants to ensure that all authorities are best positioned to tackle the "complex challenges" facing the health care system.

Science

6 h. ago Tensions rise on Nova Scotia river as Indigenous eel fishers reject Ottawa rules

HALIFAX — Two commercial fishers harvesting baby eels under new federal rules say they felt they had to stop fishing on Sunday night when a large group of Indigenous fishers arrived on the river and set up their nets. Suzy Edwards, an employee of Atlantic Elver Fishery, said one of the fishers told her he […]

Other

7 h. ago City of Calgary confirms ‘unintentional’ wastewater leak into Bow River

City of Calgary crews identified a wastewater leak around 11 a.m. on Friday on the east bank of the Bow River, near the Ogden Street bridge. The source was shut down within hours.

Economics

8 h. ago Dealership Adoption of Point Predictive’s BorrowerCheck™ Surges to Counter Rising Auto Fraud and Buybacks

SAN DIEGO, March 31, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Point Predictive reports record growth in adoption of its fraud detection technology across dealerships nationwide. BorrowerCheck™ is being rapidly implemented by major dealership groups and lenders to combat auto lending fraud, which increased to nearly $9.2 billion in 2024. The nationwide expansion includes partnerships with several prominent […]

Other

8 h. ago Fin de la taxe carbone: des camionneurs feront le plein de diesel ou d’essence ailleurs au Canada

L’abolition de la taxe carbone le 1er avril fera diminuer les prix de l’essence et du diesel partout au Canada sauf au Québec

Economics

8 h. ago The U.S. approved an Alzheimer’s drug. Seven patients subsequently died

Three others also suffered lasting disabilities, according to FDA reports obtained by a Freedom of Information Act request

Events

8 h. ago Carney says Paul Chiang has his ‘confidence,’ despite ‘terrible lapse of judgment’

The federal Liberals have been facing pressure to drop candidate after comments about handing a Conservative over to Chinese authorities

Transport

8 h. ago Carney says Paul Chiang has his ‘confidence,’ despite ‘terrible lapse in judgment’

The federal Liberals have been facing pressure to drop candidate after comments about handing a Conservative over to Chinese authorities

Transport

11 h. ago Today in history: Diefenbaker won big; Eiffel Tower completed; and, first U.S dance marathon held — Winner exhausted six partners

On this date, March 31, in history: In 1492, Spain issued a royal edict advising Jews to either become Catholics, leave the country, or be executed. In 1596, French mathematician and philosopher Rene Descartes was born. In 1713, the Treaty of Utrecht returned Nova Scotia to Britain. France retained Cape Breton and the Island of […]

Events

21 h. ago Important Advisory: Barrie ice storm power restoration update

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities advises that due to severe damage to trees and electricity infrastructure, power restoration in the downtown core of Barrie will not be completed by Monday morning. Alectra crews will be working overnight and through the morning to restore power, however businesses and residents in the […]

Economics

25 h. ago 'Transnational repression': Jenny Kwan weighs in on Liberal MP's Chinese 'bounty' quip

The Vancouver East MP and candidate in the April election made the comments at an event about low-interest homeowner loans on Sunday

Society

25 h. ago Alectra working through Sunday night to restore power to approximately 18,000 customers

BARRIE, Ontario, March 30, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alectra Utilities’ powerline crews will continue restoration efforts overnight on Sunday to return service to approximately 18,000 customers still without power in Barrie, Penetanguishene and Richmond Hill. This is down from the more than 44,000 customers who were without power at the height of the storm early […]

Economics

29 h. ago Hundreds of thousands in Ontario remain powerless following eastbound ice storm

Overnight freezing rain warnings in place for Quebec, New Brunswick and P.E.I.

Other

33 h. ago Canucks vs. Jets Game Day: It’s or die in the perilous playoff race

The Canucks land in Winnipeg desperate for a win to keep their playoff hopes alive.

Events