Palestinians who fled Gaza and resettled in Montreal say they are grateful to be safe in Canada, but are struggling to integrate, find work and access support as asylum seekers. Khaled Alshobaki, a software engineer, is approaching the first anniversary of his arrival in Montreal with his mother and brother. While physically removed from the…
The father of a man who was hit by an STM bus 10 days ago is sounding the alarm about pedestrian road safety. Twenty-seven-year-old Jean-Frederick David was hit by the bus on Jan. 9 at the corner of Notre Dame and Le Brun streets in the East End. He suffered multiple fractures to his skull…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A man from Warman, Sask., has found a unique way to use 3D printing and electronics to help people with disabilities. Nicolas Vaagen, who lives with a brain injury, creates assistive technology designed to help with both everyday tasks and fun activities. “There’s lots of these jobs that…
By Payton Zillich Global News Posted January 17, 2026 7:50 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prime Minister Mark Carney announced a new trade agreement between China and Canada on Friday. The deal will allow Chinese Electric Vehicles into the country in exchange for a drop in tariffs for…
Quebec researchers and civil rights advocates are slamming provincial child welfare and government authorities for failing to collect data needed to properly assess discrepancies in the child protection sphere. A recent study suggesting that more Black children in Canada are placed in foster care than white ones does not include Quebec because of hard-to-obtain data….
The City of Calgary has mailed out more than 600,000 property assessment notices and many homeowners will find their homes are worth about the same as last year, after years of double-digit increases. According to the city, the typical single-family home is worth just one per cent more this year at $706,000, compared to $697,000…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than two dozen dogs have been removed from appalling conditions at a property in Merritt, B.C., in what rescuers called a serious case of animal neglect. “Apparently, neighbours had been calling bylaw, saying something is not right over there,” Judanna Dawn with Angel’s Animal Rescue told…
As businesses in Kelowna, B.C.’s downtown core reach their breaking point, the RCMP is breaking its silence on mounting crime concerns. “I acknowledge it has taken a few days for us to speak publicly. That delay was intentional,” said Kelowna RCMP Supt. Chris Goebel. “When public safety and public confidence are at stake, it’s important…
The death of Trevor Dubois has put a spotlight on broader concerns about violence in Saskatchewan hospitals, and workers at St. Paul’s hospital in Saskatoon are renewing calls for change. A letter dated Sunday outlines what workers say they continue to see in their work daily. “It truly is happening everywhere and it’s happening by…
A Canadian father-daughter team from British Columbia is going the distance to inspire the nation – Hali and Greg Scott have finished their third ski tour in Western Canada. From the time Hali was 11 years old, she has gone on adventures with her father Greg, to bond and share quality time. It all started…
