9 h. ago B.C. Climate News: UBC research finds plants are 'leaking' more water than thought | Decision finds old

Here's all the latest local and international news concerning climate change for the week of Feb. 17 to 23, 2025.

Society

12 h. ago DROP THE HAMMER: Three GTA men busted, four more sought in drug and break

Three GTA men face charges and four others are sought as cops drop the hammer on a crew of alleged drug traffickers thought to be responsible for a string of break-ins. Toronto Police say the investigation – dubbed Project Sledgehammer – also led to the seizure of about 5.5 kilograms of methamphetamine and heroin, with […]

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14 h. ago Climate Change: UBC research finds plants are 'leaking' more water than thought

UBC researcher Sean Michaletz's study challenges a long-standing assumption about plant water loss. It could change how climate models predict future warming.

Society

15 h. ago Media Advisory: Picket Line Locations for Calgary, Foothills and Black Gold Strikes

CALGARY, Alberta — The Canadian Union of Public Employees released the picket line locations for Monday, February 24, 2025. Please note, that these locations are for Monday only. Going forward, CUPE expects locations to change. CUPE 40 (Calgary Board of Education) 7:00 am-9:00 am: McDougall Centre, 455 6 St SW, Calgary 9:00 am-11:00 am: Calgary […]

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25 h. ago Travail social et soins infirmiers: les formations de l’UQAR axées sur les besoins locaux

L’UQAR implante un baccalauréat en travail social à Baie-Comeau et mène des recherches avec les acteurs du terrain.

Economics

27 h. ago RCMP board rejects bias claim over ‘Three Amigos’ comment in misconduct case

A police conduct board has decided not to recuse itself from a hearing for three British Columbia RCMP officers who are facing possible dismissal over alleged racist group chats.

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27 h. ago Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim, police, cleared of ‘baseless’ DUI allegation

Global News has learned that the Vancouver police became aware of social media posts from developer and ex-political commentator Alex Tsakumis in late 2023.

Events

27 h. ago Two passengers file lawsuits after Delta plane crash in Toronto

Two people who were on a plane that crash landed at Toronto’s Pearson airport on Monday are suing Delta Air Lines and its subsidiary Endeavor Air. The lawsuits were filed separately in U.S. District Court in Georgia and Minnesota and allege negligence. One complaint alleges Marthinus Lourens of Texas was drenched with jet fuel as […]

Events

28 h. ago Alberta surgical company’s fees double public costs, according to AHS documents

Alberta Health Services documents shows private provider Alberta Surgical Group was charging the government $8,300 for hip replacements — double was AHS said it cost in hospital.

Economics

30 h. ago Trump spars with Maine’s governor Janet Mills at the White House over transgender athletes

President Donald Trump sparred with Maine’s Democratic governor during a meeting of governors at the White House on Friday, with Gov. Janet Mills telling the Republican president, “We’ll see you in court,” over his push to deny federal funding to the state over transgender athletes. Trump told the governor he looked forward to it and […]

Politics

30 h. ago ‘I felt trapped’: Woman tells court Toronto city councillor forced himself on her

Michael Thompson's sexual assault trial resumed Friday and heard from a third woman who alleged Thompson woke her in the middle of the night and sexually assaulted her.

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32 h. ago Five men face dozens of charges as alleged GTA drug network dismantled

An assortment of drugs and two handguns have also allegedly been seized

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33 h. ago CRIME SCENE: 2 men, 2 women in Oshawa charged for meth possession, trafficking

Two men and two women from Oshawa are facing multiple drug-related charges. Durham Regional Police said on Feb. 13 around 7:15 p.m. they responded to an unwanted person call at 25 John St. in Oshawa and investigated four people causing a disturbance and allege they found a large quantity of methamphetamine and Canadian currency. Sarah […]

Events

34 h. ago Utility Bills Are Climbing Much Faster Than Inflation, BofA Says

Utility bills in the US are rising much faster than the official inflation figures might suggest, a trend that may push households to pare spending on other goods and services, according to research by the Bank of America Institute.

Economics

34 h. ago Toronto Crash Landing Prompts Lawsuit Against Delta, Endeavor

Flight crew failed to adhere to standard landing procedures, Motley Rice client lawsuit alleges MT. PLEASANT, S.C. — Motley Rice LLC, one of the nation’s largest plaintiffs’ litigation firms, filed a federal lawsuit today against Delta Air Lines, Inc., and its subsidiary Endeavor Air, following the crash of Delta Flight 4819 at Toronto Pearson International […]

Events

35 h. ago Man charged in alleged sex assaults, indecent acts dating back to 2014

A 35-year-old Oshawa man is charged with two counts each of sexual assault and of indecent act in connection with alleged incidents dating back to 2014 in the Pickering and Toronto areas. Toronto Police say that on Sept. 8, 2014, in the Pickering Parkway and Notion Road area in Pickering, a woman was sexually assaulted […]

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36 h. ago Premiers Ford and Houston appealing to governors in latest push to stop tariffs

Premiers are attending the National Governors Association winter meeting

Politics

36 h. ago Questions about Wayne Gretzky's allegiance to Canada surface during 4 Nations

Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne Gretzky.Prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game last night in Boston, Gretzky joined Team Canada captain Sidney Crosby, American captain Auston Matthews, and 1980 Olympic gold medallist Mike Eruzione for the ceremonial puck drop.Gretzky was named the honorary captain on the evening for Team Canada, but it wasn't without a few eyebrows being raised. He entered the ice from the American bench, gave a thumbs up to the American players, and appeared to not even acknowledge Canada nor wear any gear for the team.Gretzky:Enters through US benchGives thumbs up to US playersWears no red or NOTHING repping CanadaDoesn’t even look Team Canada’s wayHe’s a traitor & MAGA cowardGood riddance. #4nations pic.twitter.com/1YqguI3yqF— Alex 🇨🇦 (@alex_upnorth) February 21, 2025Gretzky hasn't exactly kept his political thoughts hidden over the last...

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36 h. ago Nicolas Cage’s ex sues him, son for alleged ‘catastrophic’ assault

'The allegations by Christina Fulton against Nicolas Cage are absurd and frivolous,' a rep for the actor said in a statement.

Events

37 h. ago Alberta judge grants injunction blocking some students with special needs from attending school

Support staff and educational assistants at Black Gold School Division, just south of Edmonton, have served the school board with strike notice on Thursday and will be striking on Monday morning

Society