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07/23/2024

If you don't want people to think you just fell out of a coconut tree, here's a guide to understanding the biggest Kamala Harris memes.

Ahead of the U.S. presidential election, Kamala Harris has been memeified online, but what does it all mean and do viral political moments really make a difference?

07/23/2024

Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of plant-based milks recalled in Canada over potential Listeria contamination that has left two people dead.

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Two class-action lawsuits have been filed against the manufacturers of two plant-based milks recalled across Canada over potential Listeria contamination.

07/23/2024

Alberta’s famous Jasper National Park is under wildfire threat. Here’s what to know about evacuations.

Alberta’s famous Jasper National Park has been shut down and evacuations are under way amid raging wildfires threatening residents and visitors.

07/23/2024

Experts recommend having a “ready to go kit” or an emergency kit ready ahead of time if you live
somewhere vulnerable to wildfires. What should it contain?

Experts say there is a list of things people should be prepared to grab quickly as they leave their homes for safer communities and designated reception centres.

07/23/2024

New Zealand authorities are tying the deaths of four people to Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding su***de through the online sale of chemicals.

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New Zealand authorities are tying the deaths of four people to Kenneth Law, an Ontario man accused of aiding su***de through the online sale of chemicals.

07/23/2024

Amid flagging Canadian productivity, the CFIB is pointing at interprovincial trade barriers as a particular sore spot hurting small businesses. Here's why.

Most small business owners want governments to prioritize removing barriers, according to a new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business.

07/23/2024

The Bank of Canada is set to make another rate decision Wednesday as new polling suggests two-thirds of Canadians "desperately need interest rates to go down."

The Bank of Canada is set for another interest rate decision on Wednesday, with most economists and market watchers betting on another cut. Here's what to expect.

07/23/2024

Toronto city councillors, who presided last week over a city of inundated transit stations, roadways and basements, are set to discuss how to make the metropolis more resilient to climate-fuelled floods.

Toronto city councillors are set to discuss how to make the metropolis more resilient to climate-fuelled floods.

07/23/2024

A last-minute argument over backpay and how staff should return to work put a deal to end the LCBO strike in jeopardy. The two sides say cooler heads prevailed.

07/23/2024

Council is also due to look at a plan to speed up construction on the Gardiner Expressway at this week's meeting. A wider congestion plan will also be due in September.

07/23/2024

Fire at Hamilton transitional housing sends 13 to hospital, 2 in critical condition.

Hamilton police closed roads in the centre of the city around 12:30 p.m. on Monday to help firefighters tackle a blaze at the YMCA Men's Residence.

07/22/2024

Premier Doug Ford said he wants Ontario Place to be the country's top tourist spot, also calling the science centre's current location ‘sleepy.'

The premier said he planned to make Ontario Place the country’s best tourist attraction and claimed the science centre’s current location is “a sleepy little neighbourhood.”

07/22/2024

Some U.S. companies say they have posted at least one job listing this year they didn't intend to fill. It's a move experts say does "more harm than good."

The survey, conducted by career website Resume Builder in May, found about 40 per cent of companies had posted what was considered a 'fake' job this year.

07/22/2024

A 17-year-old domestic violence victim in London, Ont., is saving 5 people through organ donation, her family says. READ MORE:

Her family is requesting anyone who would like to donate to the family consider sending their donation to Victim Services of Middlesex-London instead.

07/22/2024

"Melanie was a pilot, on the cusp of realizing her dream to fly for the airlines," her father revealed.

Melanie Georger, 26, was the only person left on board the plane when it crashed and started a small brush fire.

07/22/2024

From measles, COVID-19 to alcohol, here’s what to know about health risks for fans attending the Paris Olympics and ways to safely watch the Games.

Health officials and experts are urging vigilance and warning about potential disease risks for those attending the 2024 Paris Olympics.

07/22/2024

As part of a deal to end strike action, the LCBO promised to keep stores open even if revenues flatline, along with the creation of a new task force involving the Crown agency and its union.

A copy of the agreement between the LCBO and OPSEU obtained by Global News reveals an alcohol modernization taskforce will be established, along with a promise on store closures.

07/22/2024

A man is dead and a baby and woman are hurt after a suspected impaired driver hit pedestrians in Bowmanville, police say.

Police say they responded to reports of a crash involving two vehicles and three pedestrians in Bowmanville, Ont., just after 8:30 p.m. on Sunday.

07/22/2024

Trump has made some questionable gaffes on the campaign trail, including appearing to forget his own wife's name and mixing up Biden with Barack Obama.

Democrats have the opportunity to turn the tables and leverage the same attacks Trump launched at Biden over age and mental fitness.

07/22/2024

"It's a terrible decision," one resident said.

Local authorities have decided to close the only pool in the small southern Ontario community of Clinton, citing its high refurbishing and maintenance costs.

Despite hotter summers and more intense heat waves, local authorities have decided to close the only pool in the small southern Ontario community of Clinton

07/22/2024

"Don’t mess around with people’s booze in Ontario," Premier Doug Ford says as unionized LCBO employees head back to work following a two-week-long strike.

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Workers are back on the job today at Ontario's main liquor retailer, but the Liquor Control Board of Ontario says stores won't be open for business until Tuesday.

07/22/2024

A lawyer for Shiloh Jolie-Pitt said she decided to remove Brad Pitt's last name "following painful events."

Shiloh's name change comes amid a fierce legal battle between her famous parents, with Angelina Jolie alleging Brad Pitt was abusive to her and their children.

07/22/2024

What do recent polls reveal about Donald Trump's chances against his potential new competitor, Kamala Harris?

Joe Biden's endorsement of Kamala Harris as the Democratic presidential nominee raises a basic question: How will she fare against Donald Trump? The polling results are mixed.

07/22/2024

A cereal for babies is being pulled off the shelves across Canada due to concerns over a rare bacterial illness.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency has issued a nationwide recall for Baby Gourmet Organic's Banana Raisin Oatmeal because of possible Cronobacter contamination.

07/22/2024

Fairfax Financial's $1.7-billion deal for Sleep Country Canada asks, why buy a mattress company anywhere else?

Insurance-focused conglomerate Fairfax Financial on Monday agreed to buy retailer Sleep Country Canada Holdings in a deal valued at $1.7 billion.

07/22/2024

Two seniors were stabbed to death in Toronto on Sunday as police appeal to the public for information on the case.

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Police said they received a call for a person with a knife at Don Mills and Cliffwood roads, just south of Steeles Avenue in North York, around 2:50 p.m. July 21.

07/22/2024

Joe Biden’s departure frees up his Democratic delegates to vote for whomever they choose.

U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris is thus far the only declared candidate and was working to quickly secure endorsements from a majority of delegates.

07/22/2024

Workers are back on the job Monday at Ontario’s main liquor retailer, but the LCBO says stores won’t be open for business until Tuesday.

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Workers are back on the job today at Ontario's main liquor retailer, but the Liquor Control Board of Ontario says stores won't be open for business until Tuesday.

07/22/2024

Here’s a look at some of the top politicians who could challenge Kamala Harris for the Democratic nomination, or join her ticket.

Nothing about Kamala Harris' nomination to the presidential ticket is guaranteed. Here's who could give her a run for her money, or be her biggest ally.

07/20/2024

This deal comes a day after both sides said the deal was in danger of falling apart.

The LCBO and the union representing its workers said Saturday they'd reached a return-to-work agreement, clearing a path to the end of Ontario's liquor store strike.

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Ontario government abandons plans to dissolve Peel Region

WATCH: On Wednesday, Ontario Housing Minister Paul Calandra said his government “originally thought that the best way to achieve our (housing) goals” was by dissolving the Region of Peel, but quickly realized the escalating costs — as presented by Brampton — would pose both a financial and political problem for the Progressive Conservatives. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/10167297/ford-government-reversal-announcement/

Kyiv removes historic Soviet symbols from Mother Ukraine Monument

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/

A powerful segment from Toronto This Weekend host, Maggie John

‘Their fight is our fight’: Canadian workers monitor Hollywood strikes

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/

Planning a wedding? What to do if your vendor backs out before your big day

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/

“Richcession” explained — will it save the economy from a full-blown downturn?

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/

What's driving up car prices to record levels in Canada?

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/

More than half of Canadians view its military as “old and antiquated,” poll finds

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/

Red statue of Putin riding a tank appears in Rome playground

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/

Justin Trudeau, Sophie Grégoire Trudeau announce separation

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/

Pee-wee Herman actor Paul Reubens dead at 70

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/

Arctic Power Play: How climate change and Russian aggression are creating a perfect storm in Canada’s north

WATCH: As climate change reshapes our planet, the geopolitical landscape is also changing. In Canada’s north, the melting ice has led to a power play for influence and resources. Russian aggression on the world stage has created new and urgent attention on the security of Canada’s Arctic. Earlier this fall, a Canadian navy icebreaker sailed to an area in the far north for the first time. For The New Reality, Jeff Semple spent time on board as the crew navigated uncharted waters. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9269884/arctic-power-play/

Global News: Remembrance Day Ceremony

Join Global News Friday morning, November 11 for a special presentation “Global News: Canada Remembers,” live from the National War Memorial in Ottawa. Global News will also air a special called “No Stone Left Alone” where Canadian students honour the sacrifice of Canada’s veterans. For more info: https://globalnews.ca/event/9241379/global-news-remembrance-day-ceremony/

Eggs thrown at King Charles during visit to York; protester detained by police

WATCH: A man was detained on Wednesday after eggs were thrown at King Charles and Camilla, his wife and queen consort, from a jeering crowd, as they carried out an engagement in York, England. Footage showed four eggs narrowly missing the British monarch and smashing on the ground as they arrived for a traditional ceremony. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9264618/king-charles-iii-eggs-man-arrested-york/

45% of Canadians concerned about holiday spending costs: Ipsos poll

WATCH: In a new Ipsos poll done exclusively for Global News and released Monday, 45 per cent of Canadians expressed concern that they don't have enough money to spend on holiday gifts, while 30 per cent of Canadians said they will rein in their gift shopping this holiday season, and spend less compared with previous years. However, 52 per cent of people said they anticipated spending about the same as before. Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9253154/holiday-spending-inflation-ipsos-poll/

WATCH LIVE: Fall economic statement: Freeland delivers Canada's fiscal update as recession fears loom

Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland is set to give the Canadian government’s outlook for the economy and its own spending plans in the fall economic statement on Thursday, as inflation stays hot, interest rates rise and rumblings of recession grow louder. The Trudeau government's fiscal update will focus on driving investment in Canada's clean energy industries in response to new American tax incentives signed into law in August in the Inflation Reduction Act. Freeland's update will include a new tax on corporate stock buybacks to encourage companies to invest in their own operations. It will also introduce new or enhanced tax incentives to aid the growth of clean energy including hydrogen. For more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9247270/fall-economic-statement-clean-energy/

CUPE's OSBCU president says strike date 'not interfering' with bargaining

WATCH: CUPE's Ontario School Board Council of Unions president Laura Walton pushed back Wednesday on Education Minister Stephen Lecce's call for an end to a proposed one-day strike this Friday, saying that the strike date was "not interfering" with the bargaining process. She said what was interfering was the government's legislation to impose a contract on 55,000 education workers and Lecce's "complete refusal to negotiate." Read more: https://globalnews.ca/news/9244667/ford-cupe-notwithstanding-emergency-debate/