From Global News. Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre is trying to downplay uncertainty surrounding his political future after losing a fourth MP to the Liberals. Ontario MP Marilyn Gladu joins Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont, Greater Toronto Area MP Michael Ma, and Edmonton MP Matt Jeneroux as Conservatives who have switched sides over the past five…

From Global News. Iran is still controlling access through the Strait of Hormuz despite U.S. President Donald Trump claiming victory in the war. Only a few vessels have trickled through the strait since the start of the ceasefire, with Iran reportedly now charging tolls for ships to pass through. Global’s Jackson Proskow looks at the…

From Global News. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is now agreeing to hold direct peace talks with Lebanon. At the same time, he’s vowing to keep up his country’s attacks in the meantime. Redmond Shannon reports on how Lebanon’s status in the wider Middle East conflict is undermining the ceasefire in the Iran war. The…

From Global News. A U.K. animal rescue agency was forced to verify that a startling photo of dozens of rescue dogs crammed into an abandoned living room space was real, after many thought it was AI-generated. The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), the world’s oldest and largest animal welfare charity,…

From Global News. A bomb squad rushed to a Sherwood Park parking lot in Edmonton after RCMP pulled over a car in with a mismatching plate — only to find weapons and an improvised explosive device inside. “It was designed to kill as many people as possible” is how a local security expert and former…

From Global News. An increasing number of countries are looking to ban youth from social media. Australia was the first country to do so and others have announced similar plans – most recently, Greece. As Global’s Caryn Lieberman reports, it appears many Canadians, too, support the idea. For more info, please go to https://globalnews.ca/news/11751514/should-canada-ban-kids-from-social-media-poll/ Subscribe…

From Global News. Once again, U.S. President Donald Trump is lashing out at NATO. Trump has threatened to leave the military alliance, which includes Canada, multiple times. Why? Because Trump is angry about the reluctance of members to join the war in Iran. As a result, pressure is building within the organization for European members…

From Global News. An artificial intelligence (AI) company says it has completed a new model that is so capable that the public cannot be allowed to use it. It’s the same company that refused to let the U.S. government use its AI to target weapons. Anthropic’s projected revenue has shot up from USD$9 billion to…

From Global News. Melania Trump delivered a statement at the White House Thursday, claiming that she “never had a relationship” with Jeffrey Epstein – the late, convicted sex offender financier – or his associate and former partner, Ghislaine Maxwell – with whom Trump claimed she had only a polite and “casual correspondence” via email. Regarding…

From Global News. Canadian Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre commented on longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu’s decision to cross the floor to the federal Liberals on Friday. "I feel badly for Ms. Gladu’s constituents, the strong majority of whom voted for our conservative vision of an affordable and safe Canada. In fact, and if I can…

From Global News. NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte was given the opportunity to clarify remarks he made last summer during a meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump, where he suggested Trump was “daddy.” Speaking Thursday in Washington, Rutte explained that it was a linguistics issue, and that the Dutch word for “father” simply translates to “daddy”…

From Global News. On Friday in Richmond, BC., Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre demanded the Liberal government officially reinstate the argument that private property comes first after a Supreme Court judge issued a ruling that declared that Aboriginal title over land includes private property last August. "We want Mark Carney to change his legal directive to…

From Global News. At an announcement of the return of the Northlander train in North Bay, Ontario, on Thursday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford criticized what he claimed was “ridiculous” spending by school boards across Ontario; highlighting trips to Italy, purchases of artwork, and late night orders of "hamburgers and milkshakes." For more info, please go…

From Global News. Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre is expected to make an announcement about property rights in Richmond, BC on Friday afternoon. The announcement comes the day after consevative MP Marilyn Gladu crossed the floor to the Liberals, bringing a majority within reach for Mark Carney’s Liberal government. Poilievre is expected to take questions regarding…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he has spoken to Marilyn Gladu about her controversial stance on some social issues after announcing Wednesday she had crossed the floor from the Conservatives —and said she would vote with government. Gladu, MP for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong, voted against the 2022 ban on conversion therapy and…

From Global News. Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said Thursday he has spoken to Marilyn Gladu about her controversial stance on some social issues after announcing Wednesday she had crossed the floor from the Conservatives —and said she would vote with government. Gladu, MP for Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong, voted against the 2022 ban on conversion therapy and…

From Global News. Construction has officially started on a port expansion near Montreal, in what is the first so-called nation-building project to be fast-tracked for approval by the federal government. Prime Minister Mark Carney was on hand Thursday in Contrecœur, Que, about 45 kilometres northeast of Montreal, to announce the start of work. Carney’s government…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney is set to announce an "important initiative" aimed at diversifying trade on Thursday, as the Liberals prepare to meet in Montreal for their national convention. The announcement comes a day after Carney announced longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu had crossed the floor to join the Liberal caucus. The…

From Global News. The U.S. and Iran have agreed to a two-week ceasefire ahead of peace talks in Pakistan, but the situation is deeply precarious. Pakistan and Iran claim Lebanon was supposed to be included in the ceasefire, but Israel and the U.S. deny that. Global’s Jackson Proskow explains what other disagreements are driving a…

From Global News. April can usually be counted on for some wacky weather across Canada. Canadians on the West Coast are enjoying the blossoms and sunshine that’s supposed to come with spring, but people farther east feel like winter is still kicking them in the backside. Global’s Melissa Ridgen looks at how April is once…

From Global News. The Middle East ceasefire is already in jeopardy after Israel launched an intense missile attack on Lebanon. Iran and Pakistan claim Lebanon was supposed to be included in its agreement with the U.S., which other nations, including Canada, are pushing for. Redmond Shannon reports on the aftermath of the bombardment and where…

From Global News. The conversation around reopening a grizzly bear hunt in Alberta has kicked off again. As the grizzly population increases, so will the frequency of encounters, so the Rural Municipalities of Alberta (RMA) is asking the provincial government to investigate the issue once again. But as Global’s Justin Sibbet reports, some feel it…

From Global News. On Wednesday, FIFA announced the cross-country route for the upcoming ‘Canada Celebrates’ live match events of the 2026 World Cup, involving communities outside the host cities of Toronto and Vancouver. Thirty-four communities have been selected for soccer-themed celebrations between June 11 and July 19, as the nation co-hosts the world’s biggest sporting…

From Global News. Treaty rights and provincial laws are at odds with each other in Nova Scotia, after police increased cannabis enforcement over the past several months. The province says it is targeting all illegal dispensaries, but Mi’kmaq communities say they feel their treaty rights are under attack. Global News Atlantic correspondent Heidi Petracek hears…

From Global News. Prime Minister Mark Carney had the opportunity to speak with Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen and the other three Artemis II crew members aboard the Orion spacecraft Wednesday evening. More than halfway through their journey, after smashing the record for furthest distance travelled from the Earth by humans on Monday, the four-person crew…

From Global News. Rex Heuermann, the man accused in the infamous Gilgo Beach murders on New York’s Long Island, has admitted to some of the crimes which took place between 1993 and 2010. Heuermann changed his plea from not guilty to guilty on Wednesday to the murder of seven out of 11 reportedly murdered women.…

From Global News. Global oil prices retreated from recent highs on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, but as industry experts tell Nivrita Ganguly, Canadians can expect prices at the pump to remain high for some time as supply chains grapple with continued uncertainty. "It is going to be slow…

From Global News. Global oil prices retreated from recent highs on Wednesday as the U.S. and Iran agree to a two-week ceasefire, but as industry experts tell Nivrita Ganguly, Canadians can expect prices at the pump to remain high for some time as supply chains grapple with continued uncertainty. "It is going to be slow…

From Global News. Longtime Conservative MP Marilyn Gladu is the latest opposition MP to switch over to the government caucus, leaving Prime Minister Mark Carney just one seat away from a functional majority. The move from Gladu, the MP for the Ontario riding of Sarnia-Lambton-Bkejwanong, comes days before three byelections are scheduled that could reset…

From Global News. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt briefed reporters on Wednesday after the U.S. and Iran reached a two-week ceasefire, saying Tehran has privately committed to keeping the Strait of Hormuz open to traffic, "which the president will hold them accountable for." Leavitt said that the Iranians originally put forward a ten-point plan…

From Global News. A B.C. government promotion to hand out free coffee and tea to recruit U.S. health care workers to move to the province to work came with a hefty price tag of $165,000. The Canadian Taxpayers Federation submitted a Freedom of Information request to find out how much the two-day initiative in June…

From Global News. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and the U.S. military would be "hanging around" in the Middle East to ensure Iran complies with the ceasefire.   "We’re not going anywhere. We’re going to make sure Iran complies with the ceasefire, and that ultimately comes to the table…

From Global News. U.S. Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the Strait of Hormuz is open and the U.S. military would be "hanging around" in the Middle East to ensure Iran complies with the ceasefire.   "We’re not going anywhere. We’re going to make sure Iran complies with the ceasefire, and that ultimately comes to the table…

From Global News. With another fresh dump of snow and slippery roads Tuesday morning, much of Alberta feels the winter has been lingering far too long. Though many are sick of the rough weather conditions, there are actually some benefits for Albertans while they await the spring. Global’s Sarah Komadina explains. For more info, please…

From Global News. With another fresh dump of snow and slippery roads Tuesday morning, much of Alberta feels the winter has been lingering far too long. Though many are sick of the rough weather conditions, there are actually some benefits for Albertans while they await the spring. Global’s Sarah Komadina explains. For more info, please…

From Global News. Two GTA mayors are urging Ontario Premier Doug Ford to reverse course on changes to conservation. This as the Ford government is looking to amalgamate dozens of conservation authorities in a move it says will speed up housing development. The mayors of both Brampton and Mississauga say the decision will slow things…

From Global News. While Canadian astronaut Jenni Gibbons is not part of the Artemis II team orbiting the moon, she’s playing a critical role from Earth, ensuring the historic, record-breaking lunar mission goes smoothly. Gibbons was also going to fly in place of fellow Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen in the event he couldn’t go. Global’s…

From Global News. The joint U.S.-Israeli war on Iran is hitting Canada’s agriculture industry hard because of soaring costs for fertilizer and diesel. According to GasBuddy, the average price of diesel in Canada reached $2.25 per liter this week, surpassing the record set back in 2022. Global’s Heather Yourex-West looks at how Canadian farmers are…

From Global News. Hours after making it, U.S. President Donald Trump has backed down from his ominous ultimatum to Iran, with both sides agreeing to a two-week ceasefire and the "safe opening" of the Strait of Hormuz late Tuesday. Jackson Proskow explains why Trump changed his mind again, what Iran’s leadership is saying, and whether…

From Global News. U.S. President Donald Trump has agreed to a “double-sided” ceasefire with Iran that will see him hold off from further attacks for two weeks in exchange for Tehran agreeing to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s condition came as an 11th-hour reversal in a Truth Social late Tuesday, hours after the Republican…