: World Global News World – breaking international news & current world news headlines; international money news and business news on GlobalNews.ca
- ‘Unreal’: Family living in B.C. loses home in devastating Ukraine bomb blastby Darya Zargar on January 21, 2025 at 2:48 am
It is believed a Russian bomb targeting a hospital in Zaporizhzhia incinerated several homes in Zlatorov’s old neighbourhood, killing a 17-year-old boy.
- Three hostages arrive in Israel from Gaza as fragile ceasefire passes first hurdleby Sawyer Bogdan on January 19, 2025 at 3:56 pm
The first three hostages released from Gaza have arrived in Israel, the military announced Sunday, hours after the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas took hold. Their mothers were waiting to meet them. Footage showed the three women walking to Red Cross vehicles in Gaza City, surrounded by a crowd that swelled into the thousands…
- Middle East latest: A long-awaited Gaza ceasefire starts after a delayby Sawyer Bogdan on January 19, 2025 at 2:15 pm
A ceasefire in the Gaza Strip took effect on Sunday following an almost three-hour delay after Hamas was late to name the three hostage it plans to release.
- Ceasefire between Israel and Hamas will go into effect Sunday morning, officials sayby Sawyer Bogdan on January 18, 2025 at 4:18 pm
The ceasefire between Hamas and Israel will go into effect Sunday at 8:30 a.m. local time (0630 GMT), mediator Qatar announced Saturday.
- China’s declining population is posing issues for its economy. Here’s whyby Globalnews Digital on January 17, 2025 at 4:04 pm
The figures announced by the government follow trends worldwide, but especially in East Asia, where Japan, South Korea and other nations have seen their birth rates plummet.
: Canada Global News National – breaking national news & current national news headlines; national money news and business news on GlobalNews.ca
- Trudeau set to speak after Trump signals tariffs coming Feb. 1by Globalnews Digital on January 21, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Trudeau is huddling with his team in Montebello, Que., for the government’s annual winter cabinet retreat, which will be his last before he steps aside in March.
- Slew of full weekend closures planned for 2025 across Toronto’s aging subway networkby Isaac Callan on January 21, 2025 at 11:00 am
The TTC unveiled its capital plan for 2025 on Monday, complete with details of how often the spine of the city’s transit network would be closed for days at a time.
- Halifax airport response in question after flight’s fiery landing, evacuationby Rebecca Lau on January 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
A passenger on a recent rough-landing flight to Halifax says not only was the incident frightening, but the aftermath was poorly managed as people were left out in the cold.
- Cherry Blossoms leaving Canadian stores soon has some stocking upby Kevin Nielsen on January 21, 2025 at 10:00 am
Over the years, Cherry Blossom chocolates were produced in Montreal and then Smith Falls, Ont. but Hershey Canada has confirmed that their days are numbered.
- Kelowna man faces multiple fines following series of incidentsby Victoria Femia on January 21, 2025 at 2:18 am
About a half an hour after the hit and run, witnesses told Global News the suspect driver and vehicle were allegedly driving dangerously outside of a Rutland barbershop.
: Politics Global News Politics – breaking news on municipal and federal politics & current Canadian political news headlines from GlobalNews.ca
- Trudeau set to speak after Trump signals tariffs coming Feb. 1by Globalnews Digital on January 21, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Trudeau is huddling with his team in Montebello, Que., for the government’s annual winter cabinet retreat, which will be his last before he steps aside in March.
- Donald Trump is the 47th president. Read his full inaugural speechby Sean Previl on January 20, 2025 at 5:59 pm
Donald Trump delivered remarks after being sworn-in as the 47th president of the United States, giving insight into what he has planned for his second term.
- Donald Trump threatens Canada, Mexico with 25% tariffs by Feb. 1by Katie Dangerfield on January 20, 2025 at 4:08 pm
President-elect Donald Trump, who takes office on Monday, has pledged tariffs of 25 per cent import surcharge on Canadian and Mexican products.
- Ford tells LCBO to clear U.S. booze from shelves if Trump imposes tariffsby Aaron D’Andrea on January 20, 2025 at 3:09 pm
Ontario Premier Doug Ford says he’s told the LCBO to clear U.S. booze from its shelves if Donald Trump imposes sweeping tariffs as he’s threatened to do.
- Alberta premier to watch Trump inauguration from Canadian Embassy after venue changeby Globalnews Digital on January 19, 2025 at 11:39 pm
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith won’t be at president-elect Donald Trump’s inaugural ceremony on Monday after all.
: Money Global News Money – breaking financial and money news; latest stock market, business news headlines; national financial news from GlobalNews.ca
- Here are 4 ways your finances could change under Trump’s 2nd presidencyby Craig Lord on January 20, 2025 at 7:59 pm
Donald Trump’s return to the White House on Monday coincided with a lift for the loonie. Here’s why, and what other impacts Canadian consumers can expect.
- TD Bank speeds up CEO replacement, slashes 41 executive salariesby Globalnews Digital on January 17, 2025 at 3:25 pm
TD Bank warned of a challenging 2025 and suspended its medium-term earnings forecast as it works through its anti-money laundering remediation program.
- CRA simplifies sign-in process before 2025 tax seasonby Saba Aziz on January 16, 2025 at 4:24 pm
As the 2025 tax season approaches, the Canada Revenue Agency has refreshed its website to make it easier for Canadians to sign in to their online accounts.
- Poilievre pledges to reverse Liberals’ capital gains tax changes if electedby Craig Lord on January 16, 2025 at 3:36 pm
One economist warned the reversal on capital gains changes would leave a sizeable hole in the budget that would require new revenue sources or significant spending cuts to fill.
- How high will home prices get in 2025? Depends where you liveby Craig Lord on January 15, 2025 at 2:52 pm
If the Bank of Canada signals the policy rate may have settled at the bottom, CREA said that could set up a wave of activity in the already traditionally busy spring market.
: Health Global News Health – breaking health and lifestyle news & current medical headlines from GlobalNews.ca
- 61 sickened in 5 provinces in salmonella outbreak linked to mini pastriesby Simon Little on January 19, 2025 at 7:38 pm
The CFIA said illnesses linked to Sweet Cream mini pastries have been reported in British Columbia, Alberta, Ontario, Quebec and New Brunswick, including 17 hospitalizations.
- Iodine deficiency may be coming back. What is the dietary problem?by Globalnews Digital on January 17, 2025 at 4:18 pm
A century ago, iodine deficiency affected kids across large swaths of the country. It essentially disappeared after some food makers started adding it to various foods.
- Scientists make surprise finding on what causes Huntington’s diseaseby Globalnews Digital on January 17, 2025 at 4:10 pm
New research shows that the mutation is harmless for decades, but it quietly grows into a larger mutation and eventually crosses a threshold, generating toxic proteins.
- Eating while watching screens — any screens — means eating more: studyby Katie Dangerfield on January 15, 2025 at 10:27 pm
While sitting down to watch your favourite television show may seem like a relaxing way to unwind, it also could fuel your appetite, leading to binge eating.
- Red dye No. 3 banned from U.S. food supply over cancer concernsby Globalnews Digital on January 15, 2025 at 4:21 pm
U.S. regulators on Wednesday banned the dye called Red 3 from the nation’s food supply, nearly 35 years after it was barred from cosmetics because of potential cancer risk.
: Entertainment Global News Entertainment – breaking celebrity news & Hollywood gossip headlines; TV listings on GlobalNews.ca
- Rami Malek claims he was racially profiled by Los Angeles policeby Katie Scott on January 20, 2025 at 6:04 pm
‘I got thrown on the bonnet of an LAPD cop car because someone had robbed a liquor store and stolen a woman’s bag,’ the 43-year-old actor said.
- Donald Trump closes ‘victory rally’ by dancing to Village People’s ‘YMCA’by Katie Scott on January 20, 2025 at 3:41 pm
The incoming 47th president of the United States brought the group on stage to close out his campaign-style ‘MAGA Victory Rally.’
- The numbers for music in Canada for 2024 are in. What can we learn?by Alan Cross on January 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm
Now that we’re safely into the new year, the recorded music industry is looking back at what exactly happened with music consumption in 2024. There are few surprises in the data.
- Spencer and Heidi are back in the spotlight — what’s behind this comeback?by Katie Scott on January 17, 2025 at 8:31 pm
The Speidi renaissance shows no signs of slowing down.
- Blake Lively’s team says Justin Baldoni lawsuit ‘desperate’: ‘It will fail’by Katie Scott on January 17, 2025 at 6:47 pm
The drama between Blake Lively and her co-star Justin Baldoni continues to escalate.
- Canada, it’s cold outside: Here are the provinces facing warningsby Prisha Dev on January 20, 2025 at 7:35 pm
Many parts of the country are currently experiencing a series of extreme cold weather alerts, with Environment Canada issuing warnings across several provinces.
- Trump withdraws U.S. from Paris climate deal—againby Globalnews Digital on January 20, 2025 at 6:56 pm
United States President Donald Trump will once again withdraw the U.S. from the Paris climate deal, the White House said on Monday.
- Right to repair movement sees progress but advocates say it’s no easy fixby Sawyer Bogdan on January 19, 2025 at 3:00 pm
A massaging hair brush that won’t vibrate and a gramophone that stopped spinning were no match for the fix-it extraordinaires at Repair Café Toronto.
- ‘Horses are my world’: Advocates decry Alberta plan to control wild horse populationby Globalnews Digital on January 18, 2025 at 4:56 pm
Wildlife advocates say the proposed measures aren’t backed by science, have an arbitrary population threshold and are designed to appease the cattle industry.
- ‘She has lost someone dear’: Professor hopes orca’s ‘grief swim’ spurs ethics rethinkby Globalnews Digital on January 18, 2025 at 4:15 pm
In 2018, Tahlequah captured worldwide attention when she carried the body of a calf for 17 days.
- Meet Mama Nurse Tina, the hilarious labour and delivery RN with a 1.5M followingby Karen Bartko on January 15, 2025 at 1:08 am
Tina Bitangcol is a labour and delivery nurse and mom of four who shares her personal and professional knowledge with the 1.5 million followers of her ‘Mama Nurse Tina’ persona.
- Toxic metals found in some protein powders, report says. Should you be worried?by Katie Dangerfield on January 14, 2025 at 6:49 pm
Some protein powders, particularly plant-based and chocolate-flavoured varieties, have been found to contain heavy metals like lead and cadmium, according to a recent report.
- Ruby Franke’s daughter opens up further about her mother’s abuseby Michelle Butterfield on January 10, 2025 at 9:19 pm
Shari Franke has a new memoir out and is revealing whether she’ll ever be able to forgive her mother.
- Squirrel-chasing dog defies gravity with 50-foot tree climb in Albertaby Jasmine King on January 2, 2025 at 1:24 am
Tigger, a one-year-old coonhound cross, climbed the family’s willow tree all on her own. But, shortly after seeing the dog in the tree, panic set in.
- Have New Year’s resolutions? Tips to stay on track in 2025by Globalnews Digital on December 31, 2024 at 4:00 pm
A study of New Year’s resolutions published in 2020 found that people who focus on specific goals are more successful than those simply trying to kick bad habits.
- Regina non-profit looks to open ribbon skirt regalia library: ‘It’s beautiful to see’by Globalnews Digital on January 4, 2025 at 4:44 pm
Once the ribbon skirt regalia library is up and running, Regina youth will be able to borrow ribbon skirts and ribbon shirts for ceremonies or other events.
- Alberta unveils 3 sweeping bills affecting trans and gender-diverse youthby Karen Bartko on October 31, 2024 at 10:19 pm
Premier Smith said the measures will preserve choice for Alberta youth, however the bills limits access to health care, education and sports for some gender-diverse people.
- Alberta First Nation condemns shooting death of 15-year-old, calls for RCMP resignationsby Karen Bartko on September 3, 2024 at 10:32 pm
Hoss Lightning, who had just turned 15, was shot and killed in Wetaskiwin after allegedly calling 911 for help and now his family is speaking out.
- B.C. LGBTQ2 activist who fought the government and won inducted to Order of Canadaby Simon Little on June 27, 2024 at 10:59 pm
Janine Fuller helped lead a successful fight against the Canadian government over LGBTQ2 books seized by customs agents on allegations they were “obscene.”
- Thousands pack Surrey streets for Vaisakhi celebrations by Darrian Matassa-Fung on April 20, 2024 at 7:51 pm
One of the largest Vaisakhi celebrations in the world, outside of India, is underway in Surrey, Saturday morning.
: Sports Global News Sports – breaking sports news & scores, stats and results; NHL, MLB, NBA, CFL news and updates on GlobalNews.ca
- Raptors sign centre Robinson to 10-day contractby Globalnews Digital on January 18, 2025 at 8:47 pm
The Toronto Raptors signed centre Orlando Robinson to a 10-day contract Saturday.
- Jays land outfielder Straw in deal with Guardiansby Globalnews Digital on January 17, 2025 at 5:10 pm
The Toronto Blue Jays acquired outfielder Myles Straw in a deal with the Cleveland Guardians on Friday.
- Bob Uecker, ‘Mr. Baseball’ and ‘Major League’ star, dies at 90by Chris Jancelewicz on January 16, 2025 at 5:00 pm
Bob Uecker was best known as a colourful comedian and broadcaster who earned his nickname during one of his numerous appearances on Johnny Carson’s late-night show.
- Raptors learning ahead of season’s second halfby Globalnews Digital on January 16, 2025 at 4:20 am
The Toronto Raptors hope the way they finished the first half of the season is a sign that better times are ahead for the struggling NBA team.
- Comeback win a building block for Raptorsby Globalnews Digital on January 14, 2025 at 4:14 am
A result like Toronto’s 104-101 comeback victory Monday over Golden State — a rare bright spot in a forgettable season for the Raptors — can help build a foundation for a team with an eye on the future.
- WATCH: Global Okanagan News at 5:30 p.m. – Jan. 20, 2025by Globalnews Digital on January 21, 2025 at 1:00 am
Watch the online news edition of Global Okanagan at 5:30 p.m.
- COMMENTARY: Take off the tinsel! What to do with your Christmas tree after the holidaysby Kevin Nielsen on December 27, 2024 at 11:00 am
Once you have decided its time to end your holiday celebrations, what can you do with your tree after you have removed the decorations?
- COMMENTARY: With elections looming, Eby turns his guns on Ottawaby Keith Baldrey on June 20, 2024 at 8:14 pm
A western-based premier attacking the central federal government is something of a time-honoured tradition. But a B.C. premier has not been this critical of Ottawa for years.
- ‘Mainstream, not extreme’: BC United’s new pitch in battle with BC Conservativesby Keith Baldrey on June 11, 2024 at 12:02 am
As BC United seeks to fend off a challenge from the right, it’s turning its sights on what it considers to be extreme right-wing candidates running for the BC Conservatives.
- Splits happen: A look at the upcoming B.C. election this Octoberby Keith Baldrey on June 4, 2024 at 9:16 pm
The mother of all vote-split elections occurred in 1996 when the NDP government was re-elected despite getting almost 40,000 fewer votes than the BC Liberals province-wide.
- Trudeau set to speak after Trump signals tariffs coming Feb. 1by Globalnews Digital on January 21, 2025 at 12:42 pm
Trudeau is huddling with his team in Montebello, Que., for the government’s annual winter cabinet retreat, which will be his last before he steps aside in March.
- Women’s rights activist Cecile Richards dead at 67by Globalnews Digital on January 20, 2025 at 10:57 pm
Cecile Richards died Monday at home in New York “surrounded by family and her ever-loyal dog, Ollie,” her family said in a statement.
- As Trump signals no tariffs yet, Canadian leaders waryby Globalnews Digital on January 20, 2025 at 10:26 pm
In November, Trump threatened to hit Canada with steep 25 per cent across-the-board tariffs in an executive order on his first day back in office.
- Gulf of America? A look at some of Trump’s 1st executive ordersby Sean Previl on January 20, 2025 at 9:16 pm
Donald Trump vowed to sign numerous executive orders on his first day in office, ranging from immigration reform to renaming the Gulf of Mexico.
- Who is Usha Vance? What to know about the lawyer married to JD Vanceby Katie Dangerfield on January 20, 2025 at 8:39 pm
JD Vance was sworn in as the United States vice president on Monday with his wife, Usha Chilukuri Vance, and their three young children by his side.