34 h. ago Canadian government ‘fact check’ dismisses Trump administration claims about border

The U.S. government's own figures 'do not support' Republican claims about the border, a report found.

Politics

7 d. ago Trump taps Mike Waltz for UN role in 1st high profile White House shake

U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s naming Secretary of State Marco Rubio as acting national security adviser to replace Mike Waltz, after reports Waltz was being removed.

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7 d. ago Genetec launches AutoVu plugin, ALPR Analysis Reports to speed up investigations

ALPR-based forensic searches increase investigator efficiency and provide actionable insights. MONTRÉAL, May 01, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Genetec Inc. (“Genetec”), the global leader in enterprise physical security software, today announced the AutoVu™ ALPR Analysis Reports plugin, an advanced investigation tool that expands ALPR-based forensic search capabilities within Genetec™ Security Center. The new plugin empowers law […]

Economics

8 d. ago SIU probe underway after alleged gunman shot by Ottawa police

SIU probing police shooting in downtown Ottawa after a 24-year-old man was shot by officers near Rideau Centre. The man was taken to hospital and is in stable condition.

Events

1 week ago Keith Gerein: Whoever wins the federal election, Canada needs a change in political discourse

Subtle though it was, I first began to notice the change about a dozen years ago, while working as a reporter at the Alberta legislature. New security features were added to the building to limit access, which may have been prudent but also made a visit more unwelcoming. Partisan press secretaries were hired to supersede […]

Politics

1 week ago Three men sentenced to century in prison after plot to kill ringleader in UK’s biggest heist

LONDON — Three men who plotted to kill a former cage fighter, who years before had been convicted of being one of the ringleaders in the U.K.’s biggest-ever heist, were sentenced Friday to a collective term of over a century in prison. The sentencing of the three men at London’s Central Criminal Court, which is […]

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2 w. ago Lori Vallow Daybell found guilty of conspiring to kill her 4th husband

Lori Vallow Daybell is scheduled to go on trial again in early June, accused in a plot to kill Brandon Boudreaux, the ex-husband of her niece.

Events

2 w. ago Leader debate scrums reportedly cancelled over security concerns

The leader scrums scheduled for after the English-language debate have been abruptly cancelled due to security concerns, CTV News reported on Thursday night. Details about those security concerns weren’t immediately known. It was not immediately clear whether the leaders would reschedule or relocate their own scrums independently.

Politics

3 w. 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

3 w. ago 2 officers set on fire in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside, police say

Vancouver police said it happened as the pair were patrolling the area as a part of Task Force Barrage, an initiative to boost police presence in the area.

Events

last month Several vehicles set ablaze at dealership near downtown London

Firefighters battled fires in multiple vehicles at a dealership at the intersection of York and Maitland streets just east of downtown, officials said Tuesday morning. It was about 3 a.m. on Tuesday when officials with the London Fire Department announced on social media that crews were called to the blazes and there were requests for […]

Transport