3 h. ago Adam: Health care deserves more attention in this federal election

Yes, tariffs are a huge issue. But if Carney and Poilievre can talk about housing, affordability, crime and free passes for parks, they should have the bandwidth to talk more about health.

Politics

5 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with murder after 15 patients die under palliative care

The victims' ages ranged from 25 to 94. Most died in their own homes

Events

5 h. ago Saskatchewan health minister quashes claim of babies going to U.S. for medical care

The Saskatchewan Union of Nurses said this week the neonatal intensive care unit at the Regina General Hospital is overcapacity, short-staffed and running out of ventilators.

Politics

6 h. ago WHO members draft ‘pandemic treaty’ to prepare for next health crisis

The World Health Organization’s member countries agreed on a draft “pandemic treaty” that sets guidelines for how to confront the next global health crisis.

Science

6 h. ago «Si on s’aimait célébrités»: Anick Dumontet «n’est pas du tout à l’aise» de se livrer devant le Québec

Mais elle dit avoir beaucoup évolué au contact de l'experte en accompagnement relationnel Louise Sigouin.

Culture

6 h. ago Ontario’s bill to remove certain bike lanes to be tested with Charter challenge

TORONTO — An Ontario law empowering the province to remove three major Toronto bike lanes is being tested in court by a group of cyclists who argue it’s unconstitutional. The law passed last year allows the province to remove protected bike lanes on Yonge Street, Bloor Street and University Avenue, and aims to shield the […]

Culture

8 h. ago Berlin doctor charged with the killings of 15 patients under palliative care

BERLIN — A doctor in Berlin has been charged with murder over the deaths of 15 patients under palliative care, prosecutors said Wednesday. He is also accused of trying to cover up the evidence by starting fires in their homes. The doctor was part of a nursing service’s end-of-life care team and was initially suspected […]

Science

10 h. ago South Africa to Court Middle East Investors for Infrastructure Push

South Africa plans to open its first overseas office for its infrastructure development agency in the Middle East, aiming to tap into the region’s deep-pocketed investors to fund energy, water and logistics projects.

Economics

11 h. ago Toronto aims to turn over a new Leaf under Berube after clinching first Atlantic Division title

For everything he’s done since his celebrated arrival in 2016, Auston Matthews can’t change the Toronto Maple Leafs’ history of early round playoff collapses.

Other

11 h. ago DEAR ABBY: Expectant mom wants her sex offender father out of the picture

DEAR ABBY: My dad is a registered sex offender who has done time for his crimes against children. My mother has continued to have contact with him and has repeatedly chosen him over her own children. She doesn’t respect our wishes, and we believe she gives him information about our lives and our images. With […]

Other

16 h. ago Ipsen delivers strong sales in the first quarter 2025 and confirms its full

Total sales growth of 11.6% at CER1, or 11.7% as reported, driven by all three therapeutic areas and including an increasing contribution from Iqirvo and Bylvay. Tovorafenib regulatory submission to EMA2 for pediatric low-grade glioma. Confirmation of full-year 2025 financial guidance. PARIS, FRANCE, 16 April 2025 – Ipsen (Euronext: IPN; ADR: IPSEY), a global specialty-care […]

Economics

20 h. ago VPD boost security amid reports of plot to kill officer in Downtown Eastside

In an internal email obtained by Global News, officers are advised of the possible threat, which indicates there's a group of young men aiming to kill an officer.

Events

21 h. ago LILLEY: Alberta drug treatment legislation based on culture of ‘life

Alberta is taking another bold step in the fight against opioids and addictions, one that could save lives, but also one that will see court challenges. On Tuesday afternoon, the Danielle Smith government introduced legislation, the Compassionate Intervention Act, to allow for mandatory drug treatment for people who “are likely to cause harm to themselves […]

Economics

22 h. ago Trump Seeks to Boost Use of Technology to Speed Up Permitting

President Donald Trump signed a directive Tuesday aimed at bolstering the use of technology in the permitting process for infrastructure developments, part of a broader administration effort to cut red tape and speed the approval of new projects.

Other

22 h. ago Gaming consoles donated to 2 children’s hospitals thanks to St. Albert boy

Four gaming consoles are now bound for the Stollery Children's Hospital and the Alberta Children's Hospital — thanks to Lincoln Chessie, 12, and charity Alberta Dreams.

Science

23 h. ago Maxime Bernier takes aim at Carney and Poilievre, calls federal Tories 'fake conservatives' during Calgary campaign stop

The PPC made notable gains in Alberta in the last federal election, more than doubling its vote share in all of its Calgary ridings; despite these gains, the party failed to win a single seat nationally

Events

25 h. ago «Je m’en allais vers le mur, j’aimais mieux tout arrêter» : Michel Charette est de retour sur les planches après un épuisement

Après avoir mis sa vie professionnelle sur pause pendant plusieurs mois, Michel Charette sera de retour sur les planches du Théâtre du Rideau Vert.

Other

26 h. ago Autism rates rise again with 1 in 31 U.S. kids diagnosed: CDC

Autism diagnoses are on the rise in the United States, with new federal data showing that one in 31 eight-year-olds were identified with autism spectrum disorder in 2022.

Society

26 h. ago Maple Leafs’ aim is on point ahead of road clash with Buffalo Sabres

BUFFALO — Let’s get right to the point. The Maple Leafs need just one — point, that is — to achieve a rare feat in team history. A single point against the Buffalo Sabres on Tuesday night at the KeyBank Center would clinch the Atlantic Division title for the Leafs. It would be the Leafs’ […]

Transport

27 h. ago New obesity guidelines for kids address when medication is an option

TORONTO — A new guideline for treating obesity in children and adolescents says medication can be helpful, but that health providers should prioritize addressing nutrition, exercise and psychological needs. Obesity Canada’s first update to the pediatric obesity management guideline in almost 20 years was published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal this week. The organization’s […]

Society