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City of Victoria pledges over $10M for public safety following violent long weekend
The City of Victoria says it will address “public disorder” in the city’s downtown core through a multi-step reallocation of $10.35 million in city funds, with the largest budget item to be spent on police and bylaw enforcement. “There’s no doubt in my mind that this is the single most important decision that council has dealt…
Elks head coach says team ‘needs to grow’ as it continues to search for 1st win of CFL season – Edmonton
After mounting a second-half comeback to tie a game against the Blue Bombers (3-0) in Winnipeg last week, the Edmonton Elks (0-3) ended up losing their third-straight game of the young CFL season on Thursday by a score of 36-23. After a team practice on Tuesday, Elks head coach Mark Kilam was asked about his…
Acupuncturist who sexually assaulted patients banned from registering with regulatory college for 30 years
A former registered acupuncturist who sexually assaulted two of his patients is not eligible to apply to reinstate his registration for 30 years. In a disciplinary notice posted to its site, the College of Complementary Health Professionals of B.C. (CCHPBC) says Mario Luis Ibarra will not be able to apply to reinstate his registration until July 1,…
“It’s so violating”: Manitoba couple’s honeymoon ends with hotel break-in scare in Kelowna – Okanagan
What started as a dream honeymoon trip across Western Canada ended in a terrifying wake-up call for a Manitoba couple. Natalie Deroche-Earis and her husband, Adam Earis, were making a final stop in Kelowna, B.C., staying on the ground floor of a Sandman Hotel. After a relaxing evening playing cards, they went to bed around…
Trump’s 51st state comments can be taken as ‘term of endearment’: U.S. ambassador
U.S. Ambassador Pete Hoekstra says President Donald Trump’s renewed 51st state rhetoric can be taken as a compliment, suggesting that’s how it’s seen by Prime Minister Mark Carney. In an interview with CBC’s Power & Politics, Hoekstra suggested Carney saw the comments as a “term of endearment,” while clarifying Canada’s leader “didn’t exactly use this word.” When asked…
Flight delays at YVR due to air traffic controller shortage – BC
It was turbulent times for travellers at YVR during one of the busiest weekends of the summer. An ongoing shortage of NAV CANADA air traffic controllers caused over 100 flight delays Saturday night along with 24 on Sunday and one cancellation. Some travellers Global News spoke with were still waiting on their flights on Sunday….
Thousands gather for Pride parade in downtown Toronto
The streets of Toronto were filled with music, colour and rainbows as thousands of people took part in the annual Pride parade on Sunday. The parade kicked off at 2 p.m., with more than 25,000 marchers making their way from the Rosedale neighbourhood through the downtown core to Nathan Phillips Square. Toronto’s event is Canada’s largest Pride celebration…
Ottawa orders Chinese tech firm to close Canadian operations over national security – National
The federal government has ordered a Chinese maker of surveillance camera systems to shutter its Canadian business and leave the country over national security concerns. Industry Minister Mélanie Joly said in a post on X late Friday that the orders issued to Hikvision Canada Inc. are the result of a national security review under the…
Alberta premier intends to ‘battle’ injunction on transgender health-care law in court
After an Alberta judge granted a temporary injunction blocking a provincial law that would ban doctors from providing gender-affirming care to youth, Premier Danielle Smith said she intends to fight the decision in court. “The court had said that they think that there will be irreparable harm if the law goes ahead. I feel the…