‘They buy because it’s easy’: Legal shops want more than enforcement to fight illegal pot
Though the Ford government says it’s planning to introduce new…
‘They buy because it’s easy’: Legal shops want more than enforcement to fight illegal pot
Though the Ford government says it’s planning to introduce new measures to crack down on illicit cannabis sales, legal retailers are questioning why it took eight years following legalization for enforcement tools to be bolstered. Several legal sellers told Global News they want Ontario to take the new rules a step further, by allowing the…
Riders top Elks 16-9, will face Lions in West semi
REGINA – Tommy Stevens admits landing in the CFL record book is a bit surreal for him. Stevens, the short-yardage specialist for the Saskatchewan Roughriders, scored two rushing touchdowns in Saturday’s 16-9 victory over the Edmonton Elks to break the league’s single-season mark for rushing majors. In his second season with the Riders, the 6-foot-4,…
Cuban ambassadors ask Canada to renew rejection of U.S. embargo and fuel blockade – National
Havana is urging Ottawa not to drop its public opposition to the decades-long U.S. embargo as Washington ramps up pressure on countries supporting Cuba. “We are confident that Canada will stay with us, as they have done in the past,” Cuban Ambassador to Canada Rodrigo Malmierca Diaz told The Canadian Press. “The blockade and this…
Public safety takes centre stage in closely watched Kelowna election race – Okanagan
Crime and public safety are emerging as key issues in Kelowna Centre, where candidates from the BC NDP, BC Conservatives and OneBC say addressing safety concerns is a priority ahead of the provincial election. “Undoubtedly it comes down to making streets safer,” said NDP candidate Loyal Wooldridge. “The number one issue is crime and safety,”…
‘Our hearts beat together’: Wainwright gathers for prayer vigil
Descrease article font size Increase article font size About 150 people gathered at Wainwright’s Church of the Nazarene Wednesday night for a prayer vigil as the community continued to grieve. The gathering came days after a deadly training exercise at nearby CFB Wainwright. Four Canadian Armed Forces members were killed and dozens of others were…
Winnipeg mayoral candidates to face off in 680 CJOB debate – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Incumbent Mayor of Winnipeg Scott Gillingham will meet with two candidates vying for his position, Kevin Klein and Mike Vogiatzakis, on 680 CJOB Wednesday morning. The hour-long debate is set to begin at 9 a.m. on the radio station and will be streamed online. Richard Cloutier, host of the…
After decisive defeat, Alberta separatists turn their attention to Smith and the UCP
Bruised but not yet broken, Alberta’s separatist movement is turning its attention toe Premier Danielle Smith and the governing United Conservative Party. As results continued to trickle in early Tuesday morning, the separatists’ defeat proved even more decisive than months of public polling predicted — with 75.7 per cent of Albertans voting to remain in…
Manitoba grieves with CFB Wainwright after deadly fire – Winnipeg
By Toni De Guzman Global News Posted October 19, 2026 7:24 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Manitoba politicians are offering their condolences to those who were killed and seriously injured at Canadian Forces Base Wainwright on Saturday. Four people were killed and dozens of others injured after a…
7 dead, dozens injured in explosion and fire at CFB Wainwright
At least seven people are dead and dozens more left injured from an explosion and fire at the , according to multiple military sources. The explosion was caused by a live-fire training exercise hitting a gas line or gas well on the base around 4 p.m. MT, multiple Canadian Armed Forces sources told Global News….
Millions in funding put toward Manitoba First Nations Police, safety officers – Winnipeg
Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Manitoba First Nations Police Service (MFNPS) and safety officers will receive a total of $163.5 million from the provincial and federal governments, but some First Nation leaders say it’s not enough and are hoping for more support. MFNPS is getting $121 million over four years, while…
