3 h. ago Minister ‘closely monitoring’ crisis at Kelowna hospital as more parents express concerns

BC's health minister told Global News Wednesday she takes the doctors' concerns very seriously and is closely monitoring the situation at KGH.

Politics

5 h. ago Amazon Orders Employees to Relocate to Seattle and Other Hubs

Amazon.com Inc. is ordering some corporate employees to move closer to their managers and teams, roiling a workforce already worried about job cuts and warnings from the top that artificial intelligence will shrink their ranks in the coming years.

Other

6 h. ago 7 charged with stealing $100M in gold, diamonds, Rolex watches in heist

It is believed to be the largest jewellery heist in American history.

Economics

6 h. ago Foreign Treasuries Holdings Held Near a Record in April Turmoil

Foreign investors’ holdings of US Treasuries held close to a record high in April, despite the turmoil in financial markets in the wake of President Donald Trump’s plans for the biggest tariff hikes in more than a century.

Sport

8 h. ago Bill to protect supply management in trade talks close to becoming law

The Senate passed the bill through third reading Tuesday evening, after the House of Commons pushed it through last week without opposition.

Economics

9 h. ago Panthers have reportedly ‘cracked’ the Stanley Cup on the Montreal section

Photos shared on social media upon closer inspection showed a dent to the Stanley Cup base and a chip in the bowl

Other

10 h. ago Bridging Finance Executives Receive Fines, Bans in Ontario Fraud Case

David and Natasha Sharpe, the husband-and-wife team found to have committed fraud at private lender Bridging Finance Inc., were fined and ordered by Canada’s top securities regulator to repay more than C$20 million ($14.6 million).

Other

12 h. ago Site of demolished Toronto mall about to be a hive of subway construction

A key transit hub for Toronto's upcoming Ontario Line is about to take shape on the former site of the Riverdale Shopping Centre, marking the next major step in the city's rapidly expanding transit network. Starting as early as July 4, 2025, crews will begin piling for the support of excavation at the Gerrard Portal, located at the northeast corner of Gerrard Street East and Carlaw Avenue. This work is expected to continue for about one year and marks a critical milestone in preparing the site for tunnelling activity. The former Riverdale Shopping Centre, which was once home to a No Frills grocery store, Dollarama, a gas station, and other local businesses, was closed in 2024 to make way for the Ontario Line. Early 2025 views of demolition at the site of the former mall.Metrolinx previously announced last year that demolition would begin at the plaza as early as January 2025 to provide space for the future Gerrard Tunnel Portal. So far, the transit agency has ...

Other

12 h. ago “Watched by AI Guards” Yard Sign Appears in LA Neighborhoods, Signaling the Rise of AI Employees — Replacing Human Guards

Homeowners Are Now Hiring Ranger AI Guard for Their Safety SAN FRANCISCO — A bold new security yard sign from ArcadianAI, an AI security company, is drawing attention across California neighborhoods: “Watched by AI Guards.” Unlike traditional alarm decals or video surveillance warnings, this sign signals a new era. Homes are now protected by autonomous […]

Other

12 h. ago How to improve your credit score if you’ve missed student loan payments

NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans are seeing their credit scores drop now that the U.S. government has resumed referring missed student loan payments for debt collection. But there are things you can do to help your score rebound. Courtney Alev, consumer advocate at Credit Karma, said it’s understandable that people have missed payments […]

Economics

12 h. ago Canadian wedding trends that'll make you want to get married ASAP

 This wedding season is well underway, and if you’re planning for your upcoming big day, there might be some fun nuptial trends to take notice of as you work awayFrom intimate ceremonies to unique destinations, couples are doing it big, in their own way. Need a little inspiration? blogTO chatted with the team at Century Barn Weddings in Peterborough County for a deeper look at these growing trends. Small, intimate ceremonies Wedding experts have forecasted that small and intimate ceremonies are taking the lead, leaving behind large-scale celebrations.Intimate ceremonies mean having your very closest friends and family on your special day, which also saves money from your total budget. Elopement weddings, with 50 guests or fewer, are increasingly becoming more popular as well.Looking to Century Barn Weddings, a beautifully historic farmstead in Cavan, Ontario, one hour away from the GTA, customized ceremony packages like sunset weddings or brunch e...

Other

12 h. ago Traffic Alert: Part of Lougheed Highway closed after crash in Pitt Meadows

All westbound lanes are shut down at Harris Road and only one eastbound lane is open after Allen Way.

Events

13 h. ago Pedestrian struck and killed on Lougheed Highway in Pitt Meadows

Lougheed Highway is closed westbound at Harris Road following a serious vehicle collision early Wednesday morning.

Events

13 h. ago Federal Court closes door on safety in Canada for fleeing Afghan advisors’ families

'I was a Canadian citizen. I went there and people found out that I work with Canadian forces, so they targeted my family members there'

Other

14 h. ago Aya Gold & Silver Closes Bought Deal Offering with Full Exercise of Over

NOT FOR DISTRIBUTION TO UNITED STATES NEWSWIRE SERVICES OR FOR DISSEMINATION IN THE UNITED STATES. MONTREAL, June 18, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Aya Gold & Silver Inc. (TSX: AYA; OTCQX: AYASF) (“Aya” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has closed its previously announced and upsized underwritten public offering of common shares in […]

Other

23 h. ago You can sail on Canada's largest tall ship in Toronto this month

Grab your sailor cap and strap on your floaties because the Toronto Waterfront Festival is back this summer with some huge special guests.The highly anticipated summer celebration, presented by Redpath in partnership with the Waterfront BIA, takes place from June 28 to 29, 2025, at Sugar Beach.There will be interactive activities, live entertainment, food vendors and more for all ages to enjoy.And for the first time since 2019, a fleet of majestic tall ships will be sailing in for the Toronto Waterfront Festival for guests to get up close with.Toronto Waterfront Festival"We are very excited to have the Tall Ships back in Toronto after six years and, for the first time ever, we are thrilled to be able to offer sailaways on Empire Sandy, Canada’s largest tall ship," said Victoria Mahoney, event co-producer."There will be no shortage of nautical entertainment and activities for visitors. From sea shanty singers to tall ship themed menu items from our food vendors, ...

Other

25 h. ago First Nation renews offer to host Texada Island grizzly bear but province remains cool

The four-year-old male grizzly has been on the island for close to a month, after swimming across from the mainland. 

Other

27 h. ago London community centre gym closed for carbon monoxide investigation

The gymnasium at Boyle Community Centre will be closed for weeks as the Ministry of Labour investigates a carbon monoxide leak that sent six people to hospital Monday morning.

Economics

27 h. ago Workers out of hospital after community centre carbon monoxide incident

The gymnasium at Boyle Community Centre in London, already closed for renovations, will remain shut as Ontario’s Ministry of Labour investigates a carbon monoxide leak that sent six people to hospital Monday morning. The six were workers employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital […]

Society

27 h. ago Workers out of hospital after Boyle centre carbon monoxide incident

The six workers taken to hospital after elevated carbon monoxide levels were detected amid renovations to the gymnasium at London’s Boyle Memorial Community Centre are now back home, their employer says. The six were employed by Aveiro Constructors Ltd., Ontario’s labour ministry said Tuesday. All of the workers were released from hospital within a few […]

Society