2 h. ago City politicians Wednesday threw their support behind London Hydro creating  an “affiliate” that would be able offer additional services than the utility, generating more revenue.

An affiliate, overseen by city hall, would not be regulated and can move more freely in the private sector, said the chief executive London Hydro.

Politics

3 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

5 h. ago Hedge Funds Add Microsoft, Netflix in Position Shuffle: 13F Wrap

Hedge funds added exposure to technology giants including Microsoft Corp. and Netflix Inc. in the second quarter, a stretch that saw an initial surge in volatility due to President Donald Trump’s trade policies but ultimately ended with major benchmarks posting significant gains.

Technology

6 h. ago «On a le devoir de faire des changements», dit Legault à son caucus

François Legault reconnaît qu’il devra apporter des «corrections» pour apaiser la frustration et la déception.

Other

6 h. ago Inflation or jobs: Federal Reserve officials are divided over competing concerns

WASHINGTON (AP) — One major question will be front and center for Federal Reserve policymakers as they prepare for an annual conference in Jackson, Wyoming next week and a crucial policy meeting in September: Which is a bigger problem for the economy right now, stubborn inflation or slower hiring? Weak job gains since April have […]

Economics

6 h. ago Trump veut tenir Poutine en respect et impliquer l’Ukraine dans les discussions

«Il y aura du donnant donnant en ce qui concerne les frontières, les territoires», a-t-il toutefois déclaré.

Politics

7 h. ago In Calgary courts: Woman rescued from her abusive boyfriend told Calgary police 'he's gonna kill me,' court told

Noteworthy legal cases in Calgary and area from Aug. 11 to 15, 2025

Events

7 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

7 h. ago Metro CEO says 20% of grocer’s suppliers raising prices due to tariffs

Canadian grocery giant Metro says a fifth of its suppliers are starting to raising prices as a direct result of tariffs and counter-tariffs, and customers could start paying more.

Economics

7 h. ago Randall Denley: Ford’s tax cut ramblings won’t make up for the damage Trump’s tariffs will do

Right now, American tariffs are a big problem in three sectors. Giving everyone a little bit of money won’t fix that

Economics

8 h. ago Banff opens to paragliding takeoffs and landings following 17

Parks Canada changes rules on non-motorized flight after long campaign by outdoor enthusiasts

Other

8 h. ago Whitecaps’ owners change course from ‘sale’ to looking for a ‘new partner’

Jeff Mallett acknowledged Thursday that the current ownership group isn't necessarily looking for a complete exit.

Culture

8 h. ago Princeton Plans New Budget Cuts as Pressure From Trump Builds

Princeton University is implementing a new round of cost cuts, citing pressure from the Trump administration’s funding reductions in higher education as well as economic concerns.

Other

10 h. ago Pam Bondi fires man accused of throwing sandwich at federal agent during Trump DC intervention

WASHINGTON (AP) — A man charged with a felony for hurling a sandwich at a federal law-enforcement official in the nation’s capital has been fired from his job at the Justice Department, Attorney General Pam Bondi said in a social media post Thursday. A video of Sean Charles Dunn berating a group of federal agents […]

Events

10 h. ago Pas d’accord de paix sans Zelensky, insiste Trump avant sa rencontre avec Poutine

«Il y aura du donnant donnant en ce qui concerne les frontières, les territoires», a-t-il toutefois dit à Fox News.

Politics

11 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

11 h. ago Nvidia’s Trump tax of little worry to investors eyeing AI riches

Still, worries abound that chipmakers will increasingly become ensnared in U.S. trade policy

Economics

11 h. ago Opinion: Did government pull its punches in the Cowichan Tribes court case?

Robin Junger: One of the most important issues in this case was whether Aboriginal title was “extinguished” when the fee simple title (private ownership) was created. Yet the court expressly noted B.C. did not argue this

Politics

12 h. ago The gold market is too important to be left to private clubs

The institutions underpinning the trading and storage of the precious metal remain opaque and under-regulated

Economics

12 h. ago Private Credit Funds Are Finding Fewer Deals to Deploy Capital

Private credit executives have long said a deal comeback is right around the corner. That hope for a turnaround was quashed in the second quarter as US tariffs and a prolonged deal drought stymied how much capital a key part of the industry put to work.

Economics