7 h. ago 30,000 for 30: Calgary Hitmen set record Teddy Bear Toss goal for milestone game

With bear requests at an all-time high, the WHL club is looking to break its record of 29,635 stuffed toys from the 2018-19 season on Sunday.

Sport

8 h. ago Vancouver's Hastings Racecourse sudden closure 'blindsides' workers, racing community

The union representing more than 100 workers at the racecourse is now urging B.C. to reverse course

Society

33 h. ago “On December 6, We Remember”: Community members honour the memory of murdered women and girls with a Shoe Memorial in New Westminster

NEW WESTMINSTER, British Columbia, Dec. 05, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On December 6, BC food workers with the United Food and Commercial Workers Locals 247 and 1518 will gather at Hyack Square in New Westminster to hold their 21st annual Shoe Memorial commemorating the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women. The […]

Events

36 h. ago Edmonton Oilers finally showing signs of life. But is this real?

“This isn't quite our team yet, we still have things to work on. Seattle wasn't at their best, they had a long break (five days between games) and we took advantage of that"

Sport

37 h. ago OPP arrest allegedly impaired Brampton driver accused of going almost 200km/h

OPP say a 22-year-old Brampton man was arrested after allegedly driving 193 km/h on Highway 410 while impaired. The driver is facing 10 charges, police say.

Transport

37 h. ago OPP arrest allegedly impaired Brampton driver accused of going almost 200 km/h

OPP say a 22-year-old Brampton man was arrested after allegedly driving 193 km/h on Highway 410 while impaired. The driver is facing 10 charges, police say.

Transport

41 h. ago How to end homelessness 'one person at a time': Help the Christmas Fund help many

Calgary organizations help unhoused to break the cycle of homelessness.

Culture

47 h. ago Hidden gem bar in Toronto's Liberty Village has art deco vibes and curated menus

Toronto's bar and restaurant scene is hot, but there's one particular spot making a local splash while still managing to stay one of the city's best-kept secrets.Tucked in the heart of Liberty Village, Liberty Soho is an inviting, casual bar that brings the vibes with its signature style — and consider this your official invite.Designed as a community-centric hangout, Liberty Soho has made its mark as a bespoke venue with art-deco character and seriously good food and drinks.We’re talking weekly specials, brunch offerings, and premium sports viewing — all in an effortlessly convenient location. Come along for the full rundown on everything Liberty Soho.Community-centric bar with signature designStep inside Liberty Soho and you’ll instantly see why it’s known for its standout design. You’re greeted by signature brass elements and finishes, vintage-inspired millwork, and stained glass details.Touches of greenery add a bright contrast, cr...

Culture

48 h. ago This queer Toronto barbershop is changing lives one haircut at a time

In a humble, single-chair barbershop on Toronto's Danforth Avenue, haircuts are becoming moments of personal affirmation for queer and transgender clients. The Queer Barber is a QTBIPOC-owned (acronym for Queer, Trans, Black, Indigenous, and People of Colour) barbershop founded in 2022 by E (who uses all pronouns). The space was created with the singular purpose of offering gender-affirming haircuts in an environment where QTBIPOC and 2SLGBTQIA+ individuals can simply exist without explanation or fear of being misread. "I wanted to create the kind of space I never saw in the industry. One where queer, trans, and QTBIPOC people could walk in without bracing themselves," E told blogTO, whose background consists of barbering, psychology, community care, and now social work. The shop owner is currently completing their Master of Social Work at the University of Toronto, and says everything they're learning, from trauma-informed p...

Other

51 h. ago Bell: Alberta separatists, Danielle Smith gives you a break — we'll see what you do with it

Premier Danielle Smith makes things plain. It's up to Alberta separatists to show their cause is as popular as they say it is

Other

51 h. ago Bell: Danielle Smith gives Alberta separatists a break — we'll see what they do with it

Premier Danielle Smith makes things plain. It's up to Alberta separatists to show their cause is as popular as they say it is

Other

52 h. ago Brampton man wanted after Peel Region drug raid; charges laid after fatal crash

2 other people from Brampton charged after cops crack down on alleged drug trafficking in Peel Region

Events

53 h. ago Calgary residents worried new McDonalds will affect ‘congestion, crime, safety’

A proposal to open a new 24-hour McDonald's at the corner of Elbow and Canterbury drives, in southwest Calgary, is getting a lot of pushback from the community.

Events

53 h. ago Filipino BC defends funds distribution with former board members calling for transparency

Lina Vargas was on the board for almost two years and told Global News that accountability and transparency are fundamental rights for all community members.

Other

55 h. ago Ottawa serving Stellantis with default notice over Brampton cuts: Joly

Industry Minister Melanie Joly told the House of Commons committee on international trade the move breaches federal contracts tied to manufacturing in Brampton and Windsor, Ont.

Other

60 h. ago Calgary poised to break another record for new homes activity

Calgary builders just now tapping breaks on starts.

Sport

60 h. ago Welcome to Tuba Town: Viral video puts Dugald, Man. on the map

A community just east of Winnipeg is quickly becoming known as 'Tuba Town,' thanks to a viral video of its middle school band preparing for a holiday concert.

Other

61 h. ago ‘Guardian angel’: Good Samaritan recalls giving first aid to Ontario shooting victim

The victim of a shooting in Brampton, Ont., called the man who rushed to his aid his 'guardian angel,' the Good Samaritan who helped him that day recalled.

Events

61 h. ago NS Power dismisses premier’s claim that utility could be breaking regulatory laws

Nova Scotia’s largest utility is responding to a stinging letter from Premier Tim Houston by insisting it hasn't broken any laws.

Other

62 h. ago Louisiana Community Development Authority Authorizes up to $402 Million in Revenue Bonds for Southern Energy Renewables’ Louisiana Fuel Project

Step strengthens Louisiana’s role in U.S. energy leadership and advances project finance process for biomass‑to‑fuel facility SACRAMENTO, Calif. & NEW ORLEANS — DevvStream Corp. (Nasdaq: DEVS) (“DevvStream”), a leading carbon management and environmental-asset monetization firm, and Southern Energy Renewables Inc. (“Southern”), a U.S.-based producer of low-cost fuels made from biomass, with a flagship Louisiana project […]

Economics