From Global News. The federal government is proposing billions of dollars in spending cuts targeting a wide range of programs, from science to tourism and foreign aid, with plans to boost funding for defence and the provinces. MPs will debate those proposals when they return to Parliament next week. David Akin reports. For more info,…

From Global News. The federal government is proposing billions of dollars in spending cuts targeting a wide range of programs, from science to tourism and foreign aid, with plans to boost funding for defence and the provinces. MPs will debate those proposals when they return to Parliament next week. David Akin reports. For more info,…

From Global News. The federal government is proposing billions of dollars in spending cuts targeting a wide range of programs, from science to tourism and foreign aid, with plans to boost funding for defence and the provinces. MPs will debate those proposals when they return to Parliament next week. David Akin reports. For more info,…

From Global News. Despite President Trump claiming military victory in Iran, multiple media reports say the U.S. is planning to deploy more troops and warships to the Middle East. As Candice Cole reports, the prospect of American troops entering the conflict isn’t sitting well with voters. In a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, a majority of Americans…

From Global News. Despite President Trump claiming military victory in Iran, multiple media reports say the U.S. is planning to deploy more troops and warships to the Middle East. As Candice Cole reports, the prospect of American troops entering the conflict isn’t sitting well with voters. In a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, a majority of Americans…

From Global News. Despite President Trump claiming military victory in Iran, multiple media reports say the U.S. is planning to deploy more troops and warships to the Middle East. As Candice Cole reports, the prospect of American troops entering the conflict isn’t sitting well with voters. In a new Reuters/Ipsos poll, a majority of Americans…

From Global News. A new government report warns the war in Iran raises the risks of attacks here in Canada, targeting the Jewish community. Global News has obtained the report from the Integrated Threat Assessment Centre that says there’s a “realistic” possibility of a violent, extremist attack targeting the Jewish community in Canada. Mackenzie Gray…

From Global News. A new government report warns the war in Iran raises the risks of attacks here in Canada, targeting the Jewish community. Global News has obtained the report from the Integrated Threat Assessment Centre that says there’s a “realistic” possibility of a violent, extremist attack targeting the Jewish community in Canada. Mackenzie Gray…

From Global News. A new government report warns the war in Iran raises the risks of attacks here in Canada, targeting the Jewish community. Global News has obtained the report from the Integrated Threat Assessment Centre that says there’s a “realistic” possibility of a violent, extremist attack targeting the Jewish community in Canada. Mackenzie Gray…

From Global News. The war in Iran is about to enter its fourth week, but the end game remains unclear. Late Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s considering winding down the U.S. operation. Despite Trump’s claims the Iranian regime is “finished,” they continue to fire back, striking targets across the region, including critical oil…

From Global News. The war in Iran is about to enter its fourth week, but the end game remains unclear. Late Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s considering winding down the U.S. operation. Despite Trump’s claims the Iranian regime is “finished,” they continue to fire back, striking targets across the region, including critical oil…

From Global News. The war in Iran is about to enter its fourth week, but the end game remains unclear. Late Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s considering winding down the U.S. operation. Despite Trump’s claims the Iranian regime is “finished,” they continue to fire back, striking targets across the region, including critical oil…

From Global News. The war in Iran is about to enter its fourth week, but the end game remains unclear. Late Friday, U.S. President Donald Trump said he’s considering winding down the U.S. operation. Despite Trump’s claims the Iranian regime is “finished,” they continue to fire back, striking targets across the region, including critical oil…

From Global News. It’s an issue that live concert and sports fans wrestle with all the time. As anyone who went to a Taylor Swift concert or a World Series game appreciates, the original ticket price, often, isn’t what you will pay. Now, the Ontario government is planning to amend legislation, putting a cap on…

From Global News. It’s an issue that live concert and sports fans wrestle with all the time. As anyone who went to a Taylor Swift concert or a World Series game appreciates, the original ticket price, often, isn’t what you will pay. Now, the Ontario government is planning to amend legislation, putting a cap on…

From Global News. It’s an issue that live concert and sports fans wrestle with all the time. As anyone who went to a Taylor Swift concert or a World Series game appreciates, the original ticket price, often, isn’t what you will pay. Now, the Ontario government is planning to amend legislation, putting a cap on…

From Global News. It’s an issue that live concert and sports fans wrestle with all the time. As anyone who went to a Taylor Swift concert or a World Series game appreciates, the original ticket price, often, isn’t what you will pay. Now, the Ontario government is planning to amend legislation, putting a cap on…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump is reportedly weighing plans to seize Iran’s Kharg Island, the primary export hub for Iranian oil. American outlets report that the move is part of the Trump administration’s effort to force Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz. Kharg Island produces 90 per cent of Iran’s crude oil…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that NATO “hasn’t had the courage” to help secure the Strait of Hormuz amid America and Israel’s ongoing assault on Iran, but added that the important shipping artery would “open itself” eventually. #trump #StraitofHormuz #GlobalNews

From Global News. More than 400 police files since 2016, and now Justin Collins is facing three new charges. Collins was back in court Tuesday, charged with one count of committing an indecent act in public and one count of mischief, both stemming from Feb. 16. A third mischief charge is tied to an incident…

From Global News. Sirens blared across Israel on Friday as Iran continued its missile barrages towards the country, sending millions into shelters. According to Israeli authorities, three people were wounded on Friday and damages were seen at several sites. An IRGC spokesperson said missile production continues at a high level with no concerns over production…

From Global News. Muslims marked Eid al-Fitr on Friday with prayers and celebrations in cities including Riyadh, Cairo, Baghdad, Gaza and New York City. Worshippers gathered in mosques, shrines and public spaces, observing one of the most important holidays in the Islamic calendar. In some regions, celebrations were held against the backdrop of ongoing conflict,…

From Global News. A new report suggests Canada’s provincial government must move quickly if they are to keep electricity rates affordable, especially as artificial intelligence (AI) puts added pressure on power grids. “In Canada, we’ve taken cheap electricity, abundant electricity for granted,” says Heather Exner-Pirot, Macdonald-Laurier institute’s director of energy, natural resources and environment. She…

From Global News. On Thursday, EU leaders slammed Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban for his blockade of a vital 90 billion euro EU loan to Ukraine to keep up its fight against Russia’s invasion.   The EU "will deliver one way or the other," the promised 90 billion euro loan to Ukraine, despite Hungary’s ongoing resistance,…

From Global News. Punch, a baby macaque rejected by his mother and later raised by zookeepers, was introduced to a troop earlier this year. After weeks of being ostracized, he’s now bonding with other monkeys, with fans saying Moe may be his ‘girlfriend’. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca Subscribe to Global News Channel…

From Global News. A series of dramatic rescues were carried out Thursday morning after a landslide cut off access to several homes near Coquitlam river, B.C. Eight people along with a cat and two dogs were airlifted to safety amid heavy rainfall and low clouds. “They were completely surrounded by very liquified gravel and sand.…

From Global News. Edmonton South Asian business owners continue to be targets for violent extortion attempts. Now, police say they have more than 50 suspects and are looking at charges in another string of threats. As Erik Bay tells us, the crimes have connections across the country. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11738155/alberta-south-asian-extortion-deporations/ Subscribe…

From Global News. Three companies are facing charges in connection with the Thorncliffe Park condo fire which burned for weeks. Investigators says the flames were sparked during ongoing construction, when ignition sources were used near combustible materials. PFC Construction Inc. is now being charged with multiple violations of the fire code, including failure to protect…

From Global News. A Canadian military facility in Kuwait was hit with an Iranian strike on March 1, but the news did not become public until days later when La Presse reported on it. Defence Minister David McGuinty is now trying to clarify when he was informed, after saying the first he heard about it…

From Global News. There’s a lack of clarity on how much the U.S. and Israel are aligned in their goals for their war on Iran. The questions over the Israel-U.S. alliance are being raised after Israel’s bombing of South Pars — the world’s largest natural gas field — which spiked oil and gas prices again.…

From Global News. Crown prosecutors have stayed charges against Romana Didulo, a conspiracy theorist who proclaims herself as the "Queen of Canada," following a high-profile police raid at a rural Saskatchewan school in September 2025. Didulo had been charged with failing to comply with an undertaking and intimidating a justice system participant. Heather Yourex-West explains…

From Global News. WARNING: Video contains disturbing content: Viewer discretion is advised. The U.N. says the war in Sudan has displaced more than 13 million people and more than 24 million people are facing acute hunger — nearly half the country’s population. The Sudanese Armed Forces and the Rapid Support Forces — a powerful paramilitary…

From Global News. The consequences of the U.S.-Israel war on Iran are spreading, as Iran attacks its Gulf neighbours, hitting energy facilities. Redmond Shannon looks at Israel’s bombing of South Pars, the world’s largest natural gas field, the effect on oil prices, what Canada is pledging alongside other countries and how some Middle East nations…

From Global News. In what’s believed to be a first in Canada, a judge has temporarily barred two Quebec men from donating sperm. The men have been donating sperm outside of regulated clinics and, together, are accused of fathering more than 600 children. The injunction was granted at the request of the mothers, who are…

From Global News. Canadians are gloomier than ever, according to a report ranking countries on happiness. The annual report published by the Wellbeing Research Centre at the University of Oxford consistently lists Finland as the happiest country. In the 2015 report, Canada ranked fifth and since then has steadily declined. It’s now ranked 25th, behind…

From Global News. A Japanese reporter asked U.S. President Donald Trump on Thursday why he had not told allies about his war plans in Iran, Trump responded by saying, "We wanted surprise. Who knows better about surprise than Japan? Why didn’t you tell me about Pearl Harbor?" Trump made the comment while hosting Japanese Prime…

From Global News. The lawyer for Umar Zameer, a man acquitted of murdering a Toronto police officer, is slamming an Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) report that cleared three other officers of potentially colluding. Both the head of the Toronto Police Association and Premier Doug Ford called on the trial judge — who called the testimony…

From Global News. Iran launched strikes on energy infrastructure across the Gulf, targeting sites in Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the UAE as the conflict escalates. One of the facilities in Qatar supplies about one-fifth of the world’s natural gas, raising concerns about global energy disruption.   In Tehran, one resident described mounting fear and daily disruption,…

From Global News. Defence Minister David McGuinty and Defence Procurement Secretary of State Stephen Fuhr announced a $307-million contract awarded to Colt Canada in Waterloo, Ont. on Thursday. The investment will purchase up to 65,402 assault rifles to replace aging weaponry that has been in service for more than 35 years and enable Canadian defence…

From Global News. Speaking to reporters in New York City, New York on Thursday, Canadian Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre said he was hoping to "maximize" Canada’s leverage ahead of upcoming CUSMA renegotiations by fostering more goodwill with U.S. audiences by appearing on "The Joe Rogan Experience" podcast.  “Fought for Canadian workers and Canadian interests on…

From Global News. There are signs the U.S. and Israel’s war on Iran is only widening. Major energy facilities have been hit by Iranian drones in Qatar and Saudi Arabia, while Israel has attacked Iran’s largest natural gas field. Israeli strikes have also killed a third top Iranian official in a two-day span. Redmond Shannon…

From Global News. Multiple charges, including manslaughter, have been laid against 63-year-old Emile Haim Benamor, the owner of a heritage building in Old Montreal where seven people died in a March 2023 fire. The building was filled with illegal Airbnb rentals. Touria Izri explains what Benamor is accused of and how the tragedy led to…

From Global News. A Canadian father is warning others about the dangers of tick bites after his son suffered a medical crisis after a family hike. The six-year-old from Merritt, B.C., woke up last Thursday unable to walk. His father, Jamie Stevens, said he felt “sheer panic” at his son’s condition. Stevens said it wasn’t…

From Global News. Controversial comedian Ben Bankas is pushing ahead with plans to perform at Prospera Place in Kelowna, B.C., on Thursday night despite calls to cancel his show. The stand-up show has already been cancelled in many other communities due to what many call extremely offensive content. Bankas has built a reputation for controversial…

From Global News. Alberta’s government will soon impose tighter restrictions on who can access medical assistance in dying (MAID), even though federal limits already exist. Alberta Premier Danielle Smith says the national rules are unnecessarily putting vulnerable groups at risk. Heather Yourex-West looks at who will no longer be eligible for MAID in Alberta and…

From Global News. Police in Manitoba and Nova Scotia say they’ve stopped potentially violent attacks at a school in Rivers, Man., and another in Bridgewater, N.S. Marney Blunt explains what authorities found, what the teens allegedly plotted and how the FBI and Interpol tipped off Canadian police. There are signs the U.S. and Israel’s war…

From Global News. A train collided with an unloaded semi-truck in southern Alberta on Tuesday, and while nobody was injured, experts and police are again calling for heightened safety around the tracks. One driving expert says overall motorist behaviour has been declining since the COVID-19 pandemic, which can be a bad mix when trains are…

From Global News. As hostilities in the Middle East intensify, aid groups are warning of a deepening humanitarian crisis in Lebanon, with roughly one-fifth of the country’s population displaced. More than 1 million Lebanese citizens have left the country and the nation’s health ministry reports that roughly 900 others have been killed in Israeli airstrikes…

From Global News. Confirmed cases of the meningitis outbreak at the University of Kent in Canterbury, England has risen to 20 on Wednesday after two young people died of the disease. UK Health Minister Wes Streeting said Wednesday that while contracting meningitis is "extremely serious", the general risk from this outbreak spreading is "very low.”…

From Global News. Alberta researchers are looking into a new way to treat a debilitating pain condition—trigeminal neuralgia Trigeminal neuralgia is known more commonly as the “suicide disease,” because a quarter of patients living with it die by suicide. It’s a condition that impacts the nerve between the face and the brain and can cause…

From Global News. Thousands in mourning lined the streets of Tehran on Wednesday as funeral trucks, carrying coffins of Iranian top commanders and sailors, drove through the streets. Large crowds turned up for the funeral of Ali Larijani, a senior adviser to Iran’s late Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and other figures killed in U.S.-Israeli…

From Global News. Birinder Singh, 22, had a day off work and was headed out on a trip with friends to see Banff, Alta. for the first time, when his life was abruptly ended in a drive-by shooting that left many with questions. “I don’t know why they did it,” a friend who was in…

From Global News. The Bank of Canada (BOC) has held its key interest rate at 2.25 per cent – a widely expected move in a Wednesday announcement. But old demons that haunted BOC Governor Tiff Macklem have returned. Inflation concerns around the war in Iran are now being balanced with concerns about the health of…

From Global News. Sean Penn was presented with a symbolic Oscar-style award in Ukraine on Tuesday. The Oscar-winning actor skipped the Academy Awards, where he won Best Supporting Actor for One Battle After Another, to travel by train to Kyiv, where he met President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in a show of continued support. #seanpenn #oscars #ukraine

From Global News. On Wednesday, Director of National Intelligence Tulsi Gabbard said that Iran’s regime remains intact, but has been "largely degraded" due to the strikes against the military and leadership.   "Its conventional military power projection capabilities have largely been destroyed, leaving limited options. Iran’s strategic position has been significantly degraded," Gabbard said.   She…

From Global News. National Defence Minister David McGuinty announced a series of investments in Ingersoll, Ont., on Wednesday as part of the Canadian Defence Industry Resilience Program. “It’s a matter of sovereignty, of security and of identity. And it’s about jobs. Good skill jobs right here in communities like Ingersoll,” McGuinty said, “Through this program,…

From Global News. A video posted to social media of a group of Mandarin-speaking sailors hauling crab traps in Vancouver’s Harbour is being investigated over multiple violations of harvesting regulations. Fisheries and Oceans Canada and the Port of Vancouver said they are aware of the video and said it shows that many of the crab…

From Global News. The Bank of Canada is expected to make an interest rate announcement on Wednesday morning as it weighs the effects of the conflict in the Middle East, trade uncertainty and recent economic data. The central bank’s key lending rate stands at 2.25 per cent after a hold in January, but the economic…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump promised a quick victory when he launched his war on Iran, but his stated goals for the conflict have frequently changed and there’s still no timeline for when it will end. Additionally, Trump now says he doesn’t need help from NATO allies to secure the Strait of Hormuz,…

From Global News. Israel has killed Iranian security chief Ali Larijani and Basij militia commander Reza Soleimani, two of Iran’s most senior officials. Their deaths will further weaken the structure of the Iranian regime, but it’s expected that they’ll be quickly replaced. As Redmond Shannon reports, Iran is not backing down despite the relentless Israeli-American…