From Global News. A massive winter storm swept across large parts of North America on Sunday, bringing freezing temperatures, heavy snow, and ice that knocked out power to more than a million customers and grounded thousands of flights. The chaotic conditions didn’t stop many from having fun in the snow. From tobogganing to snowball fights,…

From Global News. Hawaii’s Kilauea volcano erupted again on Saturday, sending ash, rocks and lava high into the sky. The U.S. Geological Survey said the volcano has been erupting intermittently since Dec. 23, 2024, with activity focused at two vents in Halemaʻumaʻu. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE:…

From Global News. Mourners gathered in Minneapolis, Minn. over the weekend to lay flowers, pray and hold a candlelight vigil for Alex Pretti, a U.S. citizen shot and killed by federal immigration agents. The Department of Homeland Security says a Border Patrol agent fired in self-defence after Pretti resisted attempts to disarm him, an account…

From Global News. Financial Times US national editor Ed Luce calls Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at Davos "one for the ages", saying it marked a rare and direct break from Western diplomacy. In an interview with The West Block host Ben Mulroney, Luce said Craney warned that middle power countries like Canada and Britain…

From Global News. As President Donald Trump announces an armada of U.S. ships is heading in the direction of Iran, The West Block asks former U.S. National Security Adviser John Bolton what the next moves could be. "This is a consequential decision, both for Trump’s credibility but also because I think there’s a chance to…

From Global News. Minnesota Governor Tim Walz and Attorney General Keith Ellison will hold a news conference Sunday afternoon to discuss the Saturday shooting of Alex Pretti — the third involving federal agents in Minneapolis this month. Gov. Tim Walz sharply criticized federal authorities and said Minnesota would take control of the investigation, during a…

From Global News. U.S. Border Patrol (USBP) Commander Greg Bovino is set to provide an investigation update Sunday after a Minneapolis man was shot dead by a USBP agent the morning before. Alex Jeffrey Pretti was shot dead after interfering with a "targeted [Border Patrol] operation.. against an illegal alien," Bovino claimed Saturday, adding that…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney responded Sunday to U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats of 100 per cent tariffs on Canadian imports to the U.S. over Canada’s new trade relationships with China. Speaking in Ottawa, Carney said the Canadian government was focused on protecting Canadians, "protecting our border, protecting our way of life and…

From Global News. A central pillar of the Carney government’s response to Donald Trump’s threats is to fast-track a series of major "nation-building" infrastructure megaprojects. One of which is a high-speed rail linking Toronto, Montréal and Quebec City. As Touria Izri reports, public consultation for that project is already underway. For more info, please go…

From Global News. A frightening surge in extortion threats and shootings in British Columbia has communities on edge and is putting increased pressure on police and governments to take action. As Neetu Garcha reports, comments from the head of the RCMP’s extortion task force have sparked public backlash and a warning from the province’s premier.…

From Global News. Peace talks in Abu Dhabi between Ukraine, Russia and the United States have ended without any agreement. And as negotiators were meeting, Russia launched a huge attack on Ukraine, killing at least one person and leaving hundreds of thousands to brave yet another night in sub-zero temperatures. Redmond Shannon reports. For more…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump is again threatening Canada, this time with 100 per cent tariffs on all Canadian imports if a trade deal with China goes ahead. It marks an about-face from Trump’s stance just a few days ago and as Jillian Piper reports, the threat was accompanied by a familiar taunt.…

From Global News. Federal law enforcement agents have shot and killed another person on the streets on Minneapolis. Reggie Cecchini has more on the third shooting that has further inflamed the growing tensions between federal agents, local officials and residents. U.S. President Donald Trump is again threatening Canada, this time with 100 per cent tariffs…

From Global News. It’s calm for now at Toronto’s Pearson Airport, but delays and cancellations have already begun, with the extreme cold already disrupting many travel plans. This comes as the GTA braces for a major snowstorm, along with a polar vortex hitting both Canada and the U.S. Global’s Lexy Benedict reports. For more info,…

From Global News. Unrest has grown and the National Guard has been activated in Minneapolis Saturday following the fatal shooting of a 37-year-old city resident by a border patrol agent. Minneapolis police Chief Brian O’Hara said the man killed was a U.S. citizen and a lawful gun owner with no criminal record other than traffic…

From Global News. Minnesota’s governor says federal agents shot another person in Minneapolis Saturday morning. Addressing the media, Gov. Tim Walz, in strong terms, asked President Donald Trump to remove federal forces from Minnesota. "They are showing chaos and violence," he said, adding, "Despite the horrific acts by this federal government, Minnesotans are standing up…

From Global News. At a press conference on Saturday, U.S. Border Patrol and ICE said a federal agent fatally shot an armed man during a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minneapolis. Commander Gregory Bovino said the man, identified as Jose Huerta Chuma, approached agents with a handgun and resisted efforts to disarm him. Authorities said the…

From Global News. The U.S. Border Patrol’s commander, Greg Bovino, has spoken out after a Minnesota man was shot dead by one of their agents Saturday morning in Minneapolis. “As DHS [Department of Homeland Security] law enforcement officers were conducting a targeted operation in Minneapolis against an illegal alien… an individual approached U.S. Border Patrol…

From Global News. The U.S. National Park Service staff tore down an exhibit on slavery at the Independence National Historical Park in Philadelphia on Thursday, following claims by U.S. President Donald Trump that historical and cultural institutions promote “anti-American ideology.” The exhibit was at the President’s House Site in Independence National Historical Park, where the…

From Global News. Ukrainians are coping with bitterly cold temperatures right now and many of them are doing it without electricity, water or heating as Russian airstrikes continue to pound the country’s power network. Redmond Shannon reports. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel HERE: http://bit.ly/20fcXDc Follow Global News on…

From Global News. Millions of Canadians are bundling up as a powerful Arctic air mass tightens its grip on much of the country. Environment Canada has issued yellow and orange weather warnings from Alberta all the way to the Maritimes and Labrador. In some areas, wind chills are expected to make it feel minus 50…

From Global News. Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding is now behind bars in the United States. The B.C. man had been at the top of the FBI’s most wanted list, accused of running a multinational drug operation and masterminding a string of murders. Wedding was arrested in Mexico where he…

From Global News. A judge has sentenced a former Winnipeg police officer to seven years in prison for selling drugs to colleagues and distributing a photo of a partially clothed dead woman.   Court of King’s Bench Justice Kenneth Champagne had initially told lawyers Friday he was “inclined” to go higher in sentencing Elston Bostock. But…

From Global News. Summer is still months away, but this is boat-buying season. But what if you put money down but never got your boat? Two customers who bought boats from the company ‘Live On The Bay’ three years ago, say they’re out hundreds of thousands of dollars. The company markets houseboats with the sales…

From Global News. Foreign pressure is once again mounting on Iran’s regime. President Donald Trump had ordered U.S. naval forces in the region to withdraw in order to focus on Venezuela, but he has now stated that some forces may be returning. "We have an armada, we have a massive fleet heading in that direction…

From Global News. Japan’s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of parliament on Friday, paving the way for a national election on Feb. 8 as she seeks to capitalize on her strong public approval ratings. The snap vote will decide all 465 seats in parliament’s lower house and mark Takaichi’s first electoral test…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is expected to speak Friday afternoon following his return from the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland and after U.S. President Donald Trump abruptly pulled his invitation to join his ‘Board of Peace’ on Thursday night. Trump did not give details about why he was withdrawing Carney’s…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump’s comments that NATO troops "stayed off the front line" in Afghanistan were "insulting and frankly appalling," British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said on Friday.   Trump said on Thursday the United States had “never needed” NATO, criticizing its involvement in Afghanistan, and questioned whether the alliance would come to Washington’s aid if…

From Global News. Environment Canada has issued several orange-level cold warnings across the country on Friday morning, as some regions are expected to see temperatures as low as -50 with the wind chill. All of Saskatchewan and Manitoba are under the orange level — a second-tiered warning — for cold. These are issued when severe…

From Global News. On Wednesday, the head of BC’s extortion task apologized after refusing to call ongoing extortions a "crisis". But for many in the South Asian community – living through the threats and violence – the damage was already done.   “We are here from the last 125 years plus, Canada is 159 years…

From Global News. 10-year-old Liam had been dreaming about the chance to meet his hockey hero, Toronto Maple Leafs Captain Auston Matthews and give him a special gift. Make-A-Wish Canada made that dream come true for Liam, who has a respiratory illness. #makeawish #makeawishfoundation #austonmatthews

From Global News. FBI Director Kash Patel will make an announcement on Friday after U.S. media reported the arrest of Ryan Wedding, a Canadian Olympian-turned-alleged cocaine kingpin. Wedding, 44, has been on the run for years, and his arrest was announced Friday, law enforcement officials familiar with the investigation told those outlets. The six-foot-three Thunder…

From Global News. Friends and colleagues of a Calgary man are in mourning after the man drowned while on vacation in Jamaica earlier this week. Local police say the incident happened Tuesday morning, just off the coast of Negril, a popular resort town on the far west side of the island nation. Investigators tell Global…

From Global News. Outrage is growing in Minnesota once again. This time, it’s after a five-year-old boy was detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents. Touria Izri explains the accusations ICE of using the child as "bait" and how Vice-President JD Vance is justifying the incident. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca…

From Global News. Toys "R" Us was a popular destination for decades, but the chain has shut down dozens of its Canadian locations in recent years. The company is also facing at least seven lawsuits. Heather Yourex-West explains why the struggling retailer’s decline and mounting financial troubles. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe…

From Global News. Tesla and SpaceX founder Elon Musk took part in a wide-ranging discussion at the World Economic Forum on Thursday in Davos, Switzerland, giving his take on where he sees human civilization is headed. He says the “overall goal of his companies is to maximize the future of civilization… maximize the probability that…

From Global News. American President Donald Trump has made several announcements in recent days. One that was largely overshadowed concerned U.S.-Venezuelan oil. It’s been nearly three weeks since American forces seized that country’s president. The Guardian newspaper reported on Thursday that Delcy Rodríguez spoke to the U.S. for months before Trump removed Maduro, in line…

From Global News. While plants are the foundation of the biosphere, what effect does a hotter planet have on their ability to photosynthesize?   UBC assistant professor Sean Michaelitz says, "Plants moderate the amount of carbon dioxide in the air and carbon dioxide is the primary driver of climate change. And so understanding how plants respond…

From Global News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy criticized Europe’s response to the Greenland dispute with the U.S., saying that the continent needed to show more courage and describing it as a "fragmented kaleidoscope" of small and middle powers.   "Instead of taking the lead in defending freedom worldwide, especially when America’s focus shifts elsewhere, Europe looks lost…

From Global News. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy voiced frustration over what he described as a global justice gap while addressing the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos. He noted that Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro is on trial in the United States, while Russian President Vladimir Putin remains free. Zelenskyy also warned Europe to not allow…

From Global News. Denmark’s Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen said on Thursday that no negotiations had been held with NATO regarding the sovereignty of Greenland. After meeting with NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte, Trump said there could be a deal that satisfies his desire for a missile-defence system and access to critical minerals while blocking what…

From Global News. Ever since their arrival in 2012, the Calgary Zoo hosts an annual event where onlookers can witness king penguins march outside of their habitat! Dubbed, the Penguin Walk, up to thirteen birds can choose to participate in the daily march, where they get their daily exercise.

From Global News. Canada’s military — according to reporting from the Global and Mail — has been modelling a hypothetical U.S. invasion. And while the scenario is unlikely and theoretical, it says planners within the Canadian Armed Forces see it as a necessary stress test of national security. How well-equipped is Canada? Military expert Christian…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney delivered a speech to Canadians in Quebec City on Thursday where he rebuked comments made by U.S. President Donald Trump at the World Economic Forum earlier this week suggesting that "Canada lives because of the United States." Carney said, "Canada doesn’t live because of the United States. Canada…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump launched his controversial “Board of Peace” on Thursday, an initiative initially aimed at supporting Gaza’s fragile ceasefire and which he said would work alongside the United Nations. Trump, who will chair the board, invited dozens of world leaders to join, saying he wants it to address challenges beyond…

From Global News. Former U.S. Ambassador to Canada during the Biden presidency, David L. Cohen, joins Antony Robart to discuss U.S. President Donald Trump’s recent comments about Canada at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Switzerland. "I don’t necessarily agree with him that the close relationship between the United States and Canada can’t come back.…

From Global News. Rescue operations were underway on Thursday in northern New Zealand as they searched for the missing people following a landslide triggered by heavy rains that snapped power links to thousands and caused widespread damage. Homes were evacuated and roads closed as the rain lashed almost the entire eastern seaboard of the North…

From Global News. The head of B.C.’s Extortion Task Force is apologizing for refusing to call the ongoing extortions and related shootings in Surrey a "crisis." British Columbia Premier David Eby says the head of a police anti-extortion task force needs to step aside if he cannot demonstrate a sense of urgency in the fight.…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney will deliver a speech to Canadians while in Quebec City on Thursday, where he will be holding two days of private meetings with his cabinet before Parliament resumes next week. The topics of cabinet discussion will be on the economy, affordability, and security, as well as making plans…

From Global News. Many people look at cows as a source of milk and meat, but researchers say there’s much more to them than meets the eye. Now, an Austrian cow named Veronika is making headlines with her bovine intelligence. Heather Yourex-West explains how Veronika astonished scientists by using a broom to scratch herself. For…

From Global News. Between the mountains, beaches and shimmering skyscrapers – Vancouver is considered to be one of Canada’s most beautiful cities. But dense, low-level fog has been partially obscuring the picturesque scenery for nearly a week. Neetu Garcha explains what’s causing the phenomenon, the safety risks it poses and how many Vancouverites say the…

From Global News. Most Greenlanders are worried about and tired of U.S. President Donald Trump’s quest to acquire the Danish territory. Trump now says he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland." Heidi Petracek reports from Nuuk, Greenland, where she speaks with people about…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump says he and NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte have "formed the framework of a future deal with respect to Greenland." Trump has also backed down on his threat to seize the Danish territory by force. Jackson Proskow looks at how Trump is keeping his allies off balance and…

From Global News. It’s not a great time to be a Canucks fan with the team sitting at the bottom of the NHL standings. But one lifelong supporter doesn’t have to go far to relive past glories. In This is BC, Jay Durant takes a tour of a Richmond home that has become a shrine…

From Global News. Immigration lawyers say they’re seeing an influx in inquiries about relocating to Canada from the US because of ICE enforcement and temporary protected status ending for a series of countries the US now says it’s safe to go back to. Immigration and refugee lawyer Alastair Clarke says he receives “calls almost every…

From Global News. While glioblastoma remains incurable at the moment, a new study has found a way to potentially give patients a bit more time. Research from scientists at McMaster University in Hamilton and Sick Kids in Toronto has discovered certain brain cells help this type of tumour grow and spread. Dr. Sheila Singh, co-author…

From Global News. U.S. Border Patrol commander Greg Bovino said on Tuesday that federal immigration operations in Minnesota were "lawful" and focused on public safety, rejecting criticism from local officials and police chiefs. He also criticized Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey for his rhetoric. "Don’t fall victim to the heated rhetoric and those lies that are…

From Global News. A Japanese court on Wednesday sentenced a 45-year-old man to life imprisonment for fatally shooting former prime minister Shinzo Abe in an incident that stunned the nation. Tetsuya Yamagami was arrested on the spot in July 2022 after fatally firing at Abe with a homemade gun while he delivered a campaign speech…

From Global News. In his speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos on Wednesday, Trump ruled out using force to acquire Greenland, prompting relief among Greenlanders and European politicians. “People thought I would use force. I don’t have to use force. I don’t want to use force. I won’t use force,” Trump said during…