Gregor Robertson, the minister responsible for the federal agency that helped fund a B.C. Ferries’ contract to buy ships from China, says Canada needs to “catch up” with the United States when it comes to protecting domestic jobs and the economy. Robertson says Ottawa is looking at a “buy Canada” policy, a strategy he says…
Leylah Fernandez cruised to a 6-2, 6-1 win over fellow Canadian Rebecca Marino in first-round women’s singles action on Sunday at the U.S. Open in New York City. Fernandez of Laval, Que., had one ace and three double faults but converted on all five of her break-point opportunities. Marino, from Vancouver, fired two aces and…
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 24, 2025 5:47 pm Updated August 24, 2025 6:41 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Ottawa’s annual Pride parade was cancelled Sunday after being disrupted by pro-Palestinian protesters. A group called Queers for Palestine – Ottawa had organized a rally to coincide…
Canada forward Jonathan David scored in his Serie A debut to set Juventus on the way to a 2-0 win over Parma in their season opener on Sunday. David joined Juventus in July on a free transfer after his five-year contract at Lille expired. Juventus ended the match with 10 men after Andrea Cambiaso was…
MLB Philadelphia Phillies ace Zack Wheeler was diagnosed with venous thoracic outlet syndrome and will require additional surgery that’s expected to sideline him for six to eight months, the team announced Saturday. Veteran right-handed starter had surgery to remove a blood clot on Aug. 18 The Associated Press · Posted: Aug 23, 2025 6:02 PM…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney is in Europe this week, where he will spend the first part of next week meeting with political and business leaders to discuss a broad range of both economic and security issues. Canada and the European Union are both facing a common set…
Vancouver’s Lucas Robinson made a 575-kilometre trip east to the small community of Edgewood, B.C., with steaks, hamburgers, watermelon and his dog. The trucker said he felt a responsibility to protect the nearly 400 ostriches owned by Universal Ostrich Farms that have been ordered culled after a lengthy court battle that brought international attention to the…
Canadian shot put star Sarah Mitton placed second at the Diamond League track and field stop in Brussels on Friday. American Chase Jackson won the event with a meet-record throw of 20.90 metres. Mitton, who had already clinched her spot in next week’s Diamond League Final in Zurich, topped out at 19.89m. The Brooklyn, N.S., native ranks third in the standings,…
A Calgary woman who was victim of a distraction theft is sharing her story so that others won’t become victims themselves. A woman Global News is referring to as ‘Judith’ was walking to grab her mail in early August when three people in a white car pulled up beside her. “The lady on the passenger…
Saskatchewan Premier Scott Moe says he leaves for China in two weeks to talk trade as his province grapples with punishing tariffs on canola. Moe’s office says the six-day trip, starting Sept. 6, will be the first time in six years that a Canadian premier has led a trade mission to China. Moe has invited…
