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Global News is a Canadian news outlet that covers local and national news, including politics, sports, and community issues. It reports on a range of topics such as legal developments, safety concerns, and economic trends.
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- Calgary mayor says Stampede noise debate is over, despite premier’s demand
- Tornado warning lifted for parts of southwestern Ontario
- June brings on ALS Awareness Month
- Violent sex offender dies in B.C. prisonA 68-year-old violent sex offender died in a B.C. prison. He was serving an indeterminate sentence for a 1998 assault and was a suspect in a 1993 disappearance case. The prison has not disclosed details about his death.
- Halifax man en route to get ‘cremation tattoo’ stopped by airport security over ashesA Halifax man was stopped by airport security while carrying his dog's cremated ashes in a wooden box, leading to a change in plans and a call for better handling of such items.
- Reopening Portage and Main ‘a success,’ Winnipeg mayor says 1 year laterWinnipeg's Portage and Main intersection reopened to pedestrians a year ago, with no pedestrian collisions reported and a slight increase in vehicle collisions, according to officials who call it a success for downtown development.
- Saskatchewan NDP urges province to repeal pronoun law affecting LGBTQ+ youthSaskatchewan's pronoun law requiring parental consent for minors has faced criticism from LGBTQ+ groups and the NDP, who claim it has led to increased bullying and mental health issues among transgender youth, with the law currently under Supreme Court review.
- Deadly Venezuela earthquakes leave families separated as flights are cancelledDeadly earthquakes in Venezuela have caused widespread damage, with 188 deaths and hundreds injured, leading to rescue efforts and family separation as flights are cancelled.
- Ontario city, local restaurant file lawsuits against each other over arena naming dealAn Ontario city and a local restaurant are involved in legal disputes over the naming rights of a sports arena, with each party accusing the other of financial misconduct.
- Alberta man, charged with sex crimes against girls, was twice released from custodyA man in Alberta was charged with multiple sex crimes against four girls, including sexual assault and abduction, and was twice released from custody despite court conditions. RCMP warn there may be more victims and urge parents to discuss online safety with children.
- Skijor no more: Banff says so long to skijoring events as popularity strains townsiteBanff has decided to stop hosting skijoring events due to overcrowding and related issues during the 2026 SnowDays Festival.
- Halifax businesses applaud Ottawa’s tougher bail, sentencing laws aimed at retail theftHalifax businesses welcome Ottawa's new bail and sentencing laws aimed at reducing retail theft and improving public safety. The legislation targets organized crime and increases penalties for retail theft, with changes taking effect July 15.
- SPSA president, former minister to keep jobs despite wildfire reports: MoePremier Scott Moe defends SPSA leadership and refuses to call for resignations despite criticism of the 2025 wildfire response, while announcing plans to improve preparedness and communication strategies.
- Advocates concerned about Ontario speed limit increase on some highwaysOntario is increasing highway speed limits from 100 to 110 km/h, prompting concerns from road safety advocates about potential increases in dangerous driving and crashes.
- It has been 5 years since B.C.’s deadly heat dome when more than 600 diedFive years after B.C.'s deadly heat dome, which caused over 600 deaths, officials highlight ongoing challenges and calls for improved heat protection regulations for workers.