Douglas Hospital flooding causes major setback for leading Alzheimer’s and mental health researchers – Montreal
After a devastating flood last week, researchers at the Lehmann Centre at the Douglas Hospital say they have been raising concerns for years about the decrepit state of the building. “This building should have been demolished years ago,” said McGill University Psychiatry professor Sylvain Williams. Williams has worked as a researcher at the Lehmann Centre…
As Toys ‘R’ Us stores close, independent Regina toy store gains traction
With Toys ‘R’ Us stores closing across Saskatchewan, the fun seems to be ramping up for one locally owned toy store. Since opening their doors in 2009 in Regina, family-owned Zippity Zoom Toys has been competing with big-box stores. But, now that playtime has come to an end for Toys ‘R’ Us stores, they’ve seen…
Saskatchewan Roughriders face off in 2026 Winter Classic
Saskatchewan Roughrider fans cheered loud in Merlis Belsher Place Friday afternoon watching the Riders play their 2026 Winter Classic game. Proceeds from the event go to the Win With Wellness program and Rider Reading, bringing Rider fans together to give back to the community. The energy in the building was high as they had the…
Read the full transcript of Poilievre’s speech to Conservative convention
Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre delivered a keynote speech Friday to kick off the party’s national convention in Calgary ahead of a critical leadership review. Poilievre sought to rally the party faithful and make his case as a future prime minister that can lead the Conservatives to victory in the next federal election. He touched on…
Dog put down after fatal Surrey attack against another in January – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size WARNING: Some of the details in this story may be disturbing. Discretion is advised. A dog responsible for a fatal attack on a smaller dog in Surrey, B.C., has been put down. Jug and Paul Thandi’s 14-year-old Havanese Maltese Lucky was attacked on Jan. 4. Neighbourhood security…
Kelowna forum targets crime as local businesses push for change
Kelowna, B.C., Mayor Tom Dyas set the tone for a long-awaited, and at times tense, business forum focused on crime and public disorder in the city. “What many of you are dealing with right now is not acceptable,” he said. The more than two-hour meeting, which brought together business owners, city officials, police, and provincial…
Life is getting more difficult for trans people living in Alberta, advocates say
It’s been two weeks of care and recovery for Anna Murphy as she deals with the fact that she is still here. “I have been navigating what it is to have survived,” says Murphy. “What it is to now have to live a life I was at peace ending.” Murphy has dedicated her life to…
Suspect identified after allegedly violating a horse on Vernon, B.C. property
A Vernon, B.C., horse owner says she was left physically ill and in shock after discovering surveillance footage that allegedly shows a man violating one of her horses. Erica Van Meenen says she and her 10-year-old son were home Friday night when her phone began lighting up with notifications from the security cameras at her…
Pimicikamak Cree Nation to evacuate 79 more homes after military assessment
The chief of Pimicikamak Cree Nation in Manitoba says dozens more residents are set to be evacuated just three days after the military left the region. Chief David Monias told Global News on Sunday that following assessments by the Canadian Armed Forces, it was determined the residents of 79 homes would have to leave. The…
Quebec Environment Minister Drainville enters race for CAQ party leadership – Montreal
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Quebec Environment Minister Bernard Drainville moved ahead of his rival Saturday by launching his bid for the leadership of Quebec’s governing Coalition Avenir Québec, saying the party must become the “party of real people.” The leadership race was triggered after Premier François Legault announced on Jan. 14…
