7 h. ago Valley Line West LRT construction prompts accessibility concerns from residents

Stephenson says ever since construction started in her neighbourhood, it's been a hassle navigating the roadblocks with her walker.

Other

8 h. ago Martin: Third trial into cop's driving error may not be prudent

Mooney was attempting to manoeuvre his vehicle into a parking spot when he struck Lagoudis, knocking him to the ground before running over him. Thinking he had mounted a snow bank, Mooney then pulled his truck forward, running over Lagoudis a second time

Culture

8 h. ago Report highlights Indigenous discrimination following incident at B.C. Canadian Tire

Dr. Les Jacobs told Global News it's "a daily, everyday experience, that they are in consumer interactions, whether they're shopping, whether they're going into a bank."

Events

9 h. ago London police release details of suspect in Old East Village shooting

Investigators believe the suspect left in a white SUV, heading west on York Street, police said.

Events

11 h. ago Conservation group warns against West Fraser Timber's push for higher logging limits in southern Alberta

The current cut level, set by the province in 2017, is 157,800 cubic metres a year. West Fraser is proposing to raise that to 208,000 cubic metres annually under a new 10-year plan spanning 2025 to 2035

Other

11 h. ago B.C. crime news: Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires | Illegal smoke store supplier nabbed in traffic stop | West Van assault suspect sought

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

Events

11 h. ago B.C. crime news: Burnaby RCMP seize seven kilos of cocaine, cash | Fireworks suspected of sparking Kelowna wildfires |

A wrap up of Thursday's criminal activity in B.C.

Events

13 h. ago Trump wants Putin summit to ‘set the table’ for future Zelenskyy meeting

Canada and Europe have been pushing to ensure Ukraine is represented in any peace talks and that the country's territorial integrity is respected.

Politics

14 h. ago Bank of Canada is open to rate cuts, but lower rates are likely a ways off

Robert McLister: Cuts could be several inflation reports and some crossed fingers away

Other

14 h. ago Axius Water® Expands Nutrient Removal Capabilities with the Acquisition of S&N Airoflo, Inc.

POCASSET, Mass. — Axius Water (“Axius”), a leading provider of nutrient management solutions for municipal and industrial wastewater treatment facilities, announced today that it has acquired S&N Airoflo, Inc., a leading supplier of surface aeration systems, based in Greenwood, MS. This acquisition enables Axius to further expand its nutrient removal solutions for water and wastewater, […]

Other

15 h. ago Canadians are holding more cash in their wallets, Bank of Canada finds

OTTAWA — A new survey from the Bank of Canada shows Canadians are keeping more cash in their wallets in an increasingly digital world. The central bank says its 2024 survey on payment methods show Canadians kept an average of $156 in cash on hand, $16 more than in 2023. The survey done in partnership […]

Other

16 h. ago Echoes of 2007 Haunt Dollar as Fed Risks Easing Amid Inflation

The dollar is set for a toxic mix of a Federal Reserve cutting interest rates in the face of rising annual inflation, a damaging scenario last seen nearly two decades ago, according to Bank of America Corp.

Economics

17 h. ago Carney doesn’t have a constituency office. PMO says search is on

The PMO says that until the local office is set up, residents of Nepean can access federal services through Defence Minister David McGuinty’s office.

Transport

17 h. ago Gavin Newsom set to mount retaliation to counter Texas redistricting efforts

Gavin Newsom wrote on X Thursday, 'Donald Trump and Greg Abbott are going to have a very bad day today.'

Other

17 h. ago Motorcyclist faces attempted murder charges in King West Village shooting

A man and a woman, both in their 30s, sustained life-threatening and life-altering injuries

Events

19 h. ago Passport stamps being phased out across 29 countries this fall

European Union nations set to switch to biometric and electronic border systems

Sport

19 h. ago The EU urges China to lift ‘unjustified’ sanctions on Lithuanian banks

VILNIUS, Lithuania (AP) — The European Union on Thursday called on China to revoke sanctions imposed on two Lithuanian banks, arguing there is no justification for them. Beijing announced the measures this week against Urbo Bank and Mano Bank in retaliation for EU penalties on two Chinese lenders. The Lithuanian banks do not operate in […]

Events

20 h. ago South Africa to Set up Credit Guarantee for Infrastructure in 2026

South Africa’s government is in talks with lenders to fund the bulk of a credit-guarantee vehicle it plans to establish in July 2026 to support investment in infrastructure by private companies, the nation’s deputy finance minister said.

Economics

21 h. ago Israel Set to Expand in West Bank to ‘Bury’ Palestinian State

Israel plans to expand settlements into an area of the West Bank that would effectively bisect the enclave — a move its finance minister said “buries the idea of a Palestinian state.”

Other

21 h. ago 'Every time, it's a clean slate': After finding massive success in Nashville, Old Dominion set to release most personal album yet

On Miss You Man, the most recent single from Old Dominion’s upcoming sixth album, Barbara, vocalist Mathew Ramsey sings about a lost friend. It’s a song that uses small details to explore a giant loss. He sings about missing the smell of his friend’s cigarettes in the backseat of his car, doing hits behind the […]

Culture