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Nova Scotia’s provincewide ban on entering the woods was unreasonable, court rules
A Nova Scotia judge says the province’s 2025 ban on entering the woods during wildfire risk was unreasonable for failing to consider Charter rights.
NHL Stanley Cup playoffs begin with 3 Canadian teams in contention
The Stanley Cup playoffs begin Saturday as Canadian hockey fans rile up, with Ottawa opening play and Montreal and Edmonton also set to represent Canada.
Canadian citizenship ceremony held in Halifax museum an emotional celebration
New Canadians were sworn in during a Halifax ceremony, with families celebrating citizenship and what they call safety, opportunity and belonging in Canada.
Fans travel to support Raptors in Cleveland
Even though he was wearing camouflage, there was no missing Arno Yellowman at Rocket Arena.
Nova Scotians mourn those killed in mass shooting
It's been six years since a man disguised as an RCMP officer began a shooting rampage in rural Nova Scotia, killing 22 people including a teenager and a pregnant woman.
Special weather statements issued for parts of Ontario, Quebec
Rain warnings are in effect across parts of Ontario and Quebec, with flooding concerns rising as saturated ground and swollen rivers face more rainfall.
Raptors looking for answers after Game 1 loss
There was a short list of things that went well for the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Quebec Court of Appeal overturns sexual assault verdict for Montreal skating coach
Quebec’s Court of Appeal overturned a guilty verdict against a renowned skating coach accused of sexual assault and gross indecency.
Hellebuyck, Jets left to deal with rapid fall from grace this season
Plummeting from a Presidents' Trophy winner to failing to make the NHL playoffs was "unacceptable, this season,'' Winnipeg Jets goalie Connor Hellebuyck assessed Friday.
Most homes at risk of flooding on Manitoba First Nation still need protection: Kinew
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew says about a quarter of the homes at risk of flooding on Peguis First Nation are being protected so far
Canadian QB Elgersma says `it was time to come home’ after signing with Blue Bombers
Taylor Elgersma doesn't view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week as a consolation prize.
Federal government puts timeline in place for Port of Churchill project: Kinew
Manitoba's premier says Ottawa has hinted it wants liquefied natural gas shipping out of Churchill by 2030 or federal support for an expansion of a port could be off the table.
Northwest Calgary family seeks answers after motorist crashes into home, drives away
Neil and Sherri Sponagle say they were asleep when the crash occurred on Wednesday night.
Edmonton fans and businesses prepping for Oilers’ playoff run
The countdown to the Edmonton Oilers' first playoff game is on, and businesses around the city are hard at work prepping for what they hope to be another long cup run.
Online gambling in Alberta to grow as private sports betting allowed in
Two major players in the online sports gambling industry are moving to enter the Alberta market as the province prepares to open iGaming to private operators this summer.
SAIT layoffs highlight funding challenges at Alberta post-secondary schools
A decision by the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology to lay off 30 employees is highlighting the funding challenges faced by post-secondary institutions across Alberta.
Elgersma turns focus to Bombers after U.S. pursuit
Taylor Elgersma doesn't view coming to the CFL and signing with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers this week as a consolation prize.
B.C. judge grants U.S.-based Indigenous group a role in legal fight over Kootenay mine
"It is big for us," Jarred-Michael Erickson, a chief with the Sinixt and Colville Confederated Tribes, chairman, told Global News.
Ajou Ajou release reinforces team identity for the Saskatchewan Roughriders
The release of Saskatchewan Roughriders receiver Ajou Ajou has brought to light the importance of culture and standards for the organization.
ANALYSIS: Winnipeg Jets need to look past loyalty and focus on change
There are few words about the season of the Winnipeg Jets that haven’t already been said. The GM has said the right things. So has the coach and the players.
Alberta’s FARRM animal sanctuary fundraising for new barn
The Farm Animal Rescue and Rehoming Movement (FARRM) is busier than ever and has plans to expand, but needs help reaching their goal of building a new barn.
Northern Manitoba could see ‘protected land’ label for Seal River Watershed
A proposal from the First Nations in the Seal River Watershed Alliance, along with the provincial and federal governments proposes designating the watershed as protected land.
Ontario education minister considering social media ban for under 16s
In an interview with Focus Ontario to discuss his overhaul of school board governance, Minister Paul Calandra said the government is planning the next wave of reforms.
Baby dead, toddler missing in rural Brazeau County house fire
Breton RCMP said a woman and two children were able to successfully get out of the house but, two other children —an infant and a toddler — were still inside.
