62 m. ago FACT FOCUS: No, taxpayers will not receive new stimulus checks this summer

Don’t splurge just yet. Rumors spread online Friday that the U.S. government will soon be issuing stimulus checks to taxpayers in certain income brackets. But Congress has not passed legislation to authorize such payments, and, according to the IRS, no new stimulus checks will be distributed in the coming weeks. Here’s a closer look at […]

Economics

3 h. ago Court to hear from family, community of victim of Winnipeg serial killer

The parents of a First Nations woman who died at the hands of a Winnipeg serial killer are set to give victim impact statements at a special court hearing today.

Events

4 h. ago Full impact of Manitoba wildfires reflected in hydro outages, Crown corp says

The impact of wildfires in northern Manitoba continues to be felt, with thousands of evacuees still waiting to return home as major hydro repair efforts are underway.

Events

4 h. ago Fewer firms report U.S. tariff hit as manufacturing sales edge up in June

OTTAWA — Statistics Canada says manufacturing sales edged up June and a smaller share of firms reported an impact from U.S. tariffs. The agency said Friday that manufacturing sales in June rose 0.3 per cent to $68.5 billion, breaking a streak of four consecutive monthly declines. Petroleum and coal sales increased 11.8 per cent to […]

Economics

4 h. ago CUPE: Air Canada is Reinforcing the Gender Wage Gap – And They Want the Government to Help Them Do It

TORONTO — Air Canada wants to reinforce the gender wage gap by forcing Air Canada flight attendants – 70% of whom identify as women – to accept a wage offer less than one-third what Air Canada offered its pilots less than a year ago. “Air Canada’s male-dominated workforce received a significant cost-of-living wage increase. Why […]

Politics

12 h. ago Is this finally the goaltender the Edmonton Oilers have long been looking for?

The Top 20 countdown of our 2025 Cult of Hockey Prospect Series begins today. These are the twenty young men in the system right now who are closest to making an impact with the big club. A friendly reminder: Players only fall off the list once they: -Make the NHL -Get dealt to a different […]

Sport

17 h. ago Dashcam captures suspected road rage in Surrey in which driver is pepper

Surrey police said that they received a call around 3:15 p.m. on Aug. 12 about an incident in which someone had been sprayed with bear or pepper spray.

Transport

18 h. ago B.C. disability benefit policies questioned after couple faces huge rent hike

Amelia Cooper and her husband, Aaron Busch, contacted Global News when they received less than a month's notice that their rent would increase from $1,345 to $2,265.

Events

21 h. ago Judge appoints receiver to sell off Alex Jones’s Infowars assets to help pay Sandy Hook families

A state judge in Texas has appointed a receiver to take over and sell conspiracy theorist Alex Jones’ Infowars assets to help pay the more than $1 billion he owes in legal judgments to the families of victims of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting. The order by Judge Maya Guerra Gamble in Austin on […]

Economics

25 h. ago European Stocks Rise for a Third Day on Upbeat Insurer Earnings

European stocks rose on Thursday, extending their gains to a third session, as upbeat earnings from insurers helped offset disappointing reports from companies including Adyen NV and HelloFresh SE.

Economics

27 h. ago Drinkmate recalls over 100,000 carbonation bottles due to explosion risk

NEW YORK (AP) — More than 100,000 Drinkmate carbonation bottles are being recalled across the U.S. and Canada because they can explode during use, with several consumers reporting cuts and other impact injuries. According to a Thursday notice from the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, the recall covers certain “Drinkmate 1L Carbonation Bottles” sold individually […]

Events

28 h. ago Winnipeg Jets goalie Eric Comrie to tee it up at Manitoba Open later this month

Winnipeg Jets goaltender Eric Comrie will trade his pads for golf clubs later this month after receiving a sponsor’s exemption to play in the Manitoba Open.

Transport

29 h. ago Canada’s Largest Pension Earns 1% After Weak US Dollar Hit Gains

Canada Pension Plan Investment Board returned 1% last quarter as the weak US dollar largely offset gains in stocks and energy assets.

Other

30 h. ago Air Canada asks for binding arbitration as imminent shutdown looms

Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu said she received a request from Air Canada to refer both parties to binding arbitration and has asked the union to respond to the airline's request.

Other

30 h. ago Respected VMS Expert, Economic Geologist Dr. Stephen Piercey Joins Callinex’s Technical Team

Highlights: Dr. Stephen Piercey, P. Geo., is an exploration and economic geologist with over 25 years experience focused on VMS deposits;  He has received numerous awards for his work including the D. R. Derry Medal, the highest award bestowed by the Mineral Deposits Division of the Geological Association of Canada; and Will provide oversight in […]

Other

30 h. ago Parker: Calgary realtor Sam Corea awarded highest honour in Re/Max global network

Corea is the first Calgarian to receive the Paramount of Excellence Award, and one of only 17 Canadians since the award was created

Other

43 h. ago Newfoundlanders busking, cooking to help in fight against roaring wildfires

ST. JOHN’S — Evacuees who fled a roaring wildfire near Newfoundland and Labrador’s largest city received a special donation Wednesday from a young musician. Ten-year-old accordion player Zander Wright raised $121 while busking Tuesday outside a convenience store south of St. John’s, the same day some residents of nearby Paradise, N.L., were told to evacuate […]

Events

44 h. ago PHX Energy Receives TSX Approval for Renewal of Normal Course Issuer Bid

CALGARY, Alberta, Aug. 13, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — PHX Energy Services Corp. (“PHX Energy” or the “Corporation“) (TSX: PHX) today announced that the Toronto Stock Exchange (“TSX“) has accepted PHX Energy’s notice of intention to renew its normal course issuer bid for a further one-year term (the “NCIB“). The previous NCIB expires on August 15, 2025. […]

Other

45 h. ago Great Quest Announces Extension of Final Tranche of Private Placement

This News Release is Intended for Distribution in Canada Only and is Not Authorized for Distribution to United States Newswire Services or for Dissemination in the United States. VANCOUVER, British Columbia — Great Quest Gold Ltd. (TSXV:GQ) (“Great Quest” or the “Company”) announces that it has received an extension from the TSX Venture Exchange (the […]

Sport

45 h. ago Cybin Reports Important Progress on Key Milestones and First Quarter Fiscal Year 2026 Financial Results

Cybin continues to make significant progress on its journey to bring breakthrough therapies to patients by delivering on the following key milestones – Received European and United Kingdom Medical and Healthcare Products Regulatory Agency (“MHRA”) approval for EMBRACE, the Company’s second pivotal study evaluating CYB003 for the adjunctive treatment of Major Depressive Disorder (“MDD”) on […]

Economics