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Slowing inflation and a series of rate cuts might be good for Canadians, but economists say it's important to remember why this is happening: the economy's stalled.
The return to two per cent inflation and forecasts for more interest rate cuts are being hailed as good news, but economists warn there's more to the picture.
After a warmer-than-normal summer, what’s in store for fall in Canada? Here is your 2024 forecast.
'A trend of above-normal temperatures' is forecasted for the rest of September and October across the country, according to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull.
The largest school board in Ontario is under fire after a field trip to a downtown Toronto protest.
The Toronto District School Board is under fire after a field trip to a 'day of action' in support of Grassy Narrows delivered students to what became an Israel-Gaza protest.
Toxicologist testifies at trial of Ontario man who admitted to setting ex-wife on fire.
The expert said there was no way of knowing how much fentanyl there was in the man's system because the urine sample taken after the attack only detected the drug, not how much.
The governor-hopeful condemned the report that he called himself a "black N**I" as "tabloid trash."
Mark Robinson, the Republican nominee campaigning for governor of North Carolina, says he's staying in the race despite a scathing report from CNN.
It went down to the deadline, but the National Hockey League’s Senators have an agreement to build a new arena in downtown Ottawa.
It went down to the deadline, but the National Hockey League's Senators have an agreement to build a new arena in downtown Ottawa.
The parents of a teen who died by su***de two years ago are suing Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding su***de through the online sale of chemicals.
The parents of a teen who died by su***de two years ago are suing Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding su***de through the online sale of chemicals.
Ontario’s minister of citizenship and multiculturalism Michael Ford, who is also Premier Doug Ford’s nephew, has announced he is taking a leave from his cabinet role for health reasons.
Michael Ford's office released a statement confirming he would be stepping back from cabinet "effective immediately" but planned to return to Queen's Park within months.
“If somebody breaks in my house, they’re getting shot,” Harris said during one of the event's most talked-about moments.
The Democratic presidential nominee and the talk show host sat down to tackle a number of election issues and take questions from the audience.
Supervised consumption site near Ontario fatal attack set to stay closed for investigation.
In a news release this week, the City of Kingston says "substantive operational changes" need to be made at the Integrated Care Hub.
Four people are dead after a house fire near the Ontario-Quebec border that police are continuing to investigate.
OPP say officers and firefighters in the northern Ontario community near the Quebec border responded to the fire around 5:30 p.m. Thursday.
“It’s rare to see a positive surprise from Canadian consumers these days, but the July retail sales report delivered,” one economist said.
Statistics Canada said Friday that retail sales rebounded to 0.9 per cent to $66.4 billion in July, helped by stronger new car sales.
The twins intially struggled being separated from each other so doctors kept them in the same bed for a while after the surgery.
Minal and Mirha, 11-month-old girls, were born fused at the head and shared several vital blood vessels.
Drivers heading into gridlocked-plagued Toronto this weekend won't be allowed on the Gardiner Expressway as the city will close it down for maintenance work.
A full closure of the Gardiner Expressway is set for this weekend as congestion woes continue to plague Toronto.
The Israeli military said it has carried out a "targeted strike" in Beirut as tensions with Lebanon escalate just days after a wave of deadly pager explosions.
Hezbollah's leader on Thursday vowed to keep up daily strikes on Israel despite this week’s deadly sabotage of its members’ communication devices.
Ukraine's security service says Russia is using Telegram for cyberattacks, phishing, spreading malware, establishing user locations and calibrating missile strikes.
Despite the ban, Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is likely to continue using Telegram in his public communications since it is in his official capacity.
"Gord’s not with us anymore, but he’s alive in those stories," said Mike Downie, director of 'The Tragically Hip: No Dress Rehearsal' and the former frontman's brother.
Global News sat down with the remaining members of The Tragically Hip to talk about the docuseries, Canadian rock and life after Gord Downie's death.
Canada Bread was fined in 2023 after admitting to four counts of price-fixing, but has argued that Maple Leaf, which was its majority owner at the time, should shoulder the blame.
Plaintiffs argue that Maple Leaf should be added as a defendant in the bread price-fixing lawsuit because of its ownership of Canada Bread at the time of the alleged conspiracy.
NEW: Global News has learned that the Ford government is working on legislation to restrict bike lanes on city streets.
Global News can independently confirm that the Ford government is working on legislation to restrict bike lanes on city streets.
A Nova Scotia woman has applied for a medically assisted death, saying after years of battling to receive out-of-country surgery for an illness that causes "indescribable" pain, she struggles to maintain the will to live.
She has lymphedema in her legs, a condition in which tissues swell from the accumulation of fluids normally drained through the body's lymphatic system.
Lawyers representing the producers of "Russians at War" say they may pursue legal action against Ontario's public broadcaster for pulling support for the controversial documentary.
A letter addressed to TVO's board and management demands that the network immediately reinstate its commitment to air the controversial documentary or face 'legal remedies.'
Via Rail's CEO apologized for a train delay that saw passengers stranded for about 10 hours last month, adding the company was putting a new evacuation process in place going forward.
Passengers were stranded on a Via Rail train for about 10 hours after two mechanical breakdowns between Montreal and Quebec City at the end of August.
She was so close!
Vivian Tran was just four letters away from winning the biggest prize offered on 'Wheel of Fortune.'
Ontario's finance minister says his government's alcohol expansion plan is not related to early election speculation.
The province is paying up to a quarter-of-a-billion dollars to break an exclusivity contract with The Beer Store 18 months early to push alcohol into 8,500 new stores.
Canada's intelligence priorities have been published for the first time. One expert says it falls short of full transparency.
The government said Thursday it was publishing its list of intelligence priorities for the first time in a bid for greater transparency with the public.
The bear managed to rip Ryan Beireman's cheek away from his face before his son stepped up to stop the attack.
Owen Beierman came in with a clutch shot to kill a bear that was mauling his dad's face.
Police say the alleged scammers primarily targeted elderly and vulnerable people.
Ontario Provincial Police have uncovered a door-to-door sales fraud operation that victimized more than 200 older and vulnerable residents in Ontario.
In Canada, it is estimated that 10 to 15 per cent of pregnant women use alcohol during pregnancy. What are the risks?
People who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant are advised by their health-care providers to stay off alcohol because of the potential risks to their baby.
In the wake of the U.S. Fed's half-point rate cut, mortgages under four per cent have been spotted in Canada. Here's why that might be connected.
Ripple effects from the U.S. Federal Reserve's half-point rate cut on Wednesday are already being felt in Canada, according to experts.
MPs are set to hear from Via Rail's CEO about a train delay last month that saw passengers stranded for about 10 hours.
Passengers were stranded on a Via Rail train for about 10 hours after two mechanical breakdowns between Montreal and Quebec City at the end of August.
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WATCH: Construction workers in Kyiv finalized the replacement of Ukraine’s coat of arms on the Mother Ukraine Monument on Sunday, after facing delays earlier in the week. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9882307/russia-ukraine-pokrovsk/
WATCH: As picketing paralyzes Hollywood, Canada's film and television writers and actors will try to negotiate new deals in 2024. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9877233/hollywood-strikes-writers-talks/
WATCH: It's often the most special day in a person's life, the day they get married and after putting a lot of energy into planning, couples are looking forward to when the day arrives. But when a vendor - whether it's a cake baker, a venue or a wedding dress maker - backs out it can turn your entire day upside-down and make the wedding planning process a nightmare. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9877779/wedding-tips-vendors-cancellations/
WATCH: Forecasters have had an eye out for a recession for months, but it has yet to happen as the Canadian economy has proven resilient in the face of high inflation and rising interest rates. A string of high-profile tech layoffs, including at Google Canada, Dell and Shopify, have led experts to ask – is Canada in the midst of a “richcession”? Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9875748/richcession-recession-economy-explainer/
WATCH: Buying a car is tougher than ever, as both new and used car prices are higher than ever. The average price of a new vehicle in Canada is now roughly $62,000, while a used one costs about $39,000 according to Auto-Trader. Touria Izri explains what's fuelling high prices and low supply, how long some drivers have to wait to get a new automobile and what's created the pothole the auto industry is struggling to steer out of. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9878260/canada-vehicle-shortage-car-sales/
WATCH: More than half of Canadians (56 per cent) see the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) as “old and antiquated,” according to a recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9874896/canadian-armed-forces-ipsos-poll-august-2023/
WATCH: A red statue of Russian President Vladimir Putin riding a tank appeared at a park playground in Rome, Italy on Thursday. The effigy was created to highlight what sculptor James Colomina says is Putin’s childish and dangerous behaviour amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9862739/russia-africa-summit-black-sea-grain-deal/
WATCH: Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and his wife are separating. Trudeau, 51, announced Wednesday that he and Sophie Grégoire Trudeau, 48, who have been married for 18 years, have decided to separate. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9872372/justin-trudeau-separation-sophie-gregoire-trudeau/
WATCH: Actor Paul Reubens, best known for his portrayal as ’80s children's television character "Pee-wee Herman" has died years after he was diagnosed with cancer. He was 70. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9867597/paul-reubens-pee-wee-herman-dead-cancer/
WATCH: New data from Statistics Canada shows vehicle thefts and robberies are driving a surge in number of crimes seen in Canada in 2022. Sean Previl reports on what you should know, what else Statistics Canada found and how the federal government is reacting to the numbers. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9860239/vehicle-theft-robberies-2022-statistics-canada/
WATCH: U.S. Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell briefly froze during remarks to reporters on Wednesday and was escorted away from the press conference. After returning to the news conference, McConnell was asked by reporters if his absence was related to a concussion he sustained in March, when he was hospitalized for a few days after tripping and falling, and if he had anyone in mind to replace him when he is no longer leader. McConnell walked away without giving a clear answer. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9859049/mitch-mcconnell-freeze-press-conference-health/
WATCH: Haunting drone footage of the Greek island of Rhodes on Thursday showed the coast, cliffs and land scorched by wildfires that have raged for more than a week and led to the mass evacuation of tourists. While some buildings near Kiotari seemed to have been miraculously spared by the flames, others were totally destroyed and tourist resorts and hotels were now encircled by charred ground Although the blazes were less fierce on Rhodes on Wednesday firefighters were still battling fires close to a mountainous area south of the island. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9851905/greece-wildfire-rhodes-evacuations/
WATCH: The top portion of a construction crane caught fire and collapsed in Manhattan on Wednesday, injuring at least six people and snarling traffic during the morning rush hour, authorities and local media said. Firefighters and rescue personnel responded to the scene, blocking traffic in the surrounding streets and through the Lincoln Tunnel to New Jersey during rush hour. Also see https://globalnews.ca/news/9827926/2021-kelowna-crane-collapse-lawsuit-deadly-defect/
WATCH: Toronto Police Special Investigations Unit spokesperson Kristy Denette spoke to media on Wednesday, outlining an incident in which an officer shot at a suspect on Tuesday. During the incident, Denette said, one of their K9 service dogs named Bingo was shot and killed while searching for the armed suspect. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9857149/toronto-police-dog-bingo-shot-dead/
WATCH: The Olympic torch for the Paris 2024 Olympic Games was unveiled Tuesday along the banks of the River Seine, as France marks one year until the opening ceremonies. The design of the Paris 2024 torch imitates the reflection of the Eiffel Tower on the surface of the Seine and conveys peaceful energy, its designer Mathieu Lehanneur said. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9716944/paris-olympics-2024-opening-ceremony-security/
WATCH: Tony Bennett, the eminent and timeless musician whose devotion to classic American songs and knack for creating new standards such as I Left My Heart in San Francisco, died Friday at the age of 96. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9847566/tony-bennett-dead/
WATCH: A pilot was killed in Alberta on Wednesday evening as he worked to help fight a wildfire near Peace River. He's the third wildfire fighter to be killed during what officials are calling a "historic" season for the fires. Sean Previl reports. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9845522/alberta-wildfire-tsb-helicopter-accident/
WATCH: Despite Canada's inflation rate falling to 2.8 per cent, its lowest point since March 2021, mortgages and grocery prices are rising, keeping the country's cost of living high. Touria Izri speaks with consumers frustrated about feeling squeezed, and the economists questioning the Bank of Canada's strategy to tame inflation. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9840121/food-inflation-june-black-sea-grain-deal/
WATCH: The cost of rent is far outpacing the rate of minimum wage in every province, according to a new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives. Seán O'Shea looks at how wide that gap has become in some of Canada's most expensive cities, and the potential consequences this could have on the economy. Also see: https://globalnews.ca/news/9837539/interest-rate-rental-market-crisis-ccpa/
WATCH: Australian sailor Tim Shaddock, 51, and his dog Bella are back safe and sound on dry land after being lost in the Pacific Ocean for weeks. Shaddock was attempting to sail about 6,000 km, from the Mexican city of La Paz to French Polynesia, when disaster forced him and his pet adrift. Global's Mike Armstrong explains how the pair became stranded, yet survived against the odds while battling exhaustion, despair and hunger. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9836840/sailor-dog-survive-months-at-sea-tim-shaddock/
