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Canadian News
352 impaired driving offences in Saskatchewan during December
globalnews.ca - By David Giles
SGI said police laid 352 impaired driving charges in Saskatchewan during the December traffic safety spotlight. Of those, 306 involved Criminal Code …
Waterloo
Waterloo police use stun gun to arrest break-in suspect
globalnews.ca - By Kevin Nielsen
Waterloo Regional Police arrested a 34-year-old man early Tuesday morning in connection to a break-in at a home in downtown Kitchener. Police say that …
Nova Scotia
Woman robbed at knifepoint in parking lot after leaving work: Nova Scotia RCMP
globalnews.ca - By Alexander Quon
Nova Scotia RCMP are investigating an incident that saw a woman allegedly robbed at knifepoint in the parking lot of her place of employment on …
Canadian News
Canada’s top figure skaters stuck in Saint John after icy N.B. storm
globalnews.ca - By Kevin Bissett and Lori Ewing
Some of Canada’s top figure skaters were stranded in New Brunswick by weather this week, scrambling to find a way home and suffering some …
World News
Olympic champ accuses coach of rape; more allegations rock South Korean sports
globalnews.ca - By Kim Tong-Hyung
More South Korean female skaters are accusing their coaches of sexually abusing them, a group representing the athletes disclosed Monday following …
Nova Scotia
Nova Scotia distillery wins award for best gin in the world
globalnews.ca - By Alexander Quon
A Nova Scotia distillery has one more award to add to its mantlepiece after attending the 2019 World Gin Awards in London, England this past week. The …
Cannabis
Marijuana use on the rise in Ontario even before legalization: survey
globalnews.ca - By Sheryl Ubelacker
TORONTO – In the year leading up to legalization, there was a significant uptick in the use of cannabis, notably among millennials and people aged 50 …
World News
Man accidentally invited to stranger’s bachelor party, flies more than 4,000 km to attend
globalnews.ca - By Adam Frisk
A typo in an email lead to a Phoenix man getting to an invite to a bachelor party for a guy he had never met, and he ended up flying most of the way …
Canadian News
‘It was love from the first touch’: Artistic duo in Kelowna turning students into ceramic addicts
globalnews.ca - By Shay Galor
The studio is called Potters Addict Ceramic Art Centre, and it was given that name for a reason. “There’s just something about opening a bag of clay …
SIU investigating after London police officer assaulted, suspect injured
globalnews.ca - By Jacquelyn LeBel
The Special Investigations Unit (SIU) has invoked its mandate to probe an incident where a London police officer was assaulted and a suspect was …
Housing
Federal government invests in Hamilton project to provide safe, affordable housing for women
globalnews.ca - By Ken Mann
An affordable housing project in Hamilton geared towards women has received a major funding boost. Hamilton West-Ancaster-Dundas Liberal MP Filomena …
Canadian News
No answers from Hussen on whether Liberals will help pay cost of protecting Rahaf Mohammed
globalnews.ca - By Amanda Connolly
Immigration Minister Ahmed Hussen is refusing to say whether the Liberals will help pay for the cost of protecting Saudi teen refugee Rahaf …
Winnipeg
Winnipeg Goldeyes welcome the return of Reggie Abercrombie
globalnews.ca - By Kelly Moore
The Winnipeg Goldeyes have announced the re-signing of center fielder Reggie Abercrombie for the 2019 season. The popular 38-year-old from Columbus, …
World News
Theresa May tries to get Brexit ‘Plan B’ through Parliament — lawmakers have other ideas
globalnews.ca - By Jill Lawless
LONDON — Prime Minister Theresa May is determined to get a tweaked version of her rejected European Union divorce deal through Parliament. British …
Chatham-Kent
Alabama man identified as victim of fatal collision east of Tilbury
globalnews.ca - By Jess Brady
A 56-year-old Alabama man has been identified as the person killed in a crash along Hwy. 401 east of Tilbury, Ont. Chatham-Kent OPP say the collision …
Winnipeg
EPC votes to add driver shields to Winnipeg Transit buses in one year
globalnews.ca - By Elisha Dacey
The city’s Executive Policy Committee has voted to install bus driver safety shields in Winnipeg Transit buses in the next year. The money for the …
Human Rights
Transgender girl says Ontario sex-ed repeal made her nervous about returning to school
globalnews.ca - By Staff
TORONTO – A transgender girl fighting the Ontario government’s repeal of a modernized sex-ed curriculum says she felt nervous about returning to …
Condominiums
Opposition to Capitol Condo denies city attempt to mediate
globalnews.ca - By Alexandra Mazur and Frazer Snowdon
The city of Kingston is trying to revive the Capitol Condo project, but opposition to the development has already said they won’t play ball. After …
Chris Brown
Chris Brown reportedly arrested in Paris on rape allegations
globalnews.ca - By Katie Scott
Chris Brown and two other people are in custody in Paris after a woman filed a rape complaint, French officials said Tuesday. The Undecided singer was …
Greater Sudbury
SIU investigating fatal vehicle collision in Greater Sudbury area
globalnews.ca - By Hannah Jackson
Ontario’s police watchdog, the Special Investigations Unit (SIU) is probing the death of a 29-year-old man in the Greater Sudbury area. According to …
World News
One doctor suspended, another resigns at facility where woman in vegetative state gave birth
globalnews.ca - By Josh K. Elliott
One doctor has resigned and another has been suspended at the Arizona healthcare facility where a woman in a long-term vegetative state gave birth, …
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
Blue Bombers re-sign back up OL Michael Couture
globalnews.ca - By Kelly Moore
Winnipeg Blue Bombers General Manager Kyle Walters mentioned last week that an agreement in principle had been reached with Offensive Lineman Michael …
World News
U.S. Supreme Court takes up 1st gun rights case in nearly a decade
globalnews.ca - By Mark Sherman
WASHINGTON — The Supreme Court said Tuesday it will take up its first gun rights case in nine years, a challenge to New York City’s prohibition on …
Canadian News
Toronto officer pleads guilty to misconduct for using database for personal gain
globalnews.ca - By Staff
TORONTO – A Toronto police officer has pleaded guilty to misconduct at a tribunal hearing for using his position to obtain a woman’s information for …
Canadian News
OPP re-open case of jail cell death of man found with dozens of injuries
globalnews.ca - By Staff
TORONTO – Ontario Provincial Police have re-opened the case of a man who died in a jail cell after an interaction with correctional services …
Poutine
Dark Poutine podcast recap: The Beast of B.C. Clifford Olson, Part 1
globalnews.ca - By Mike Browne – Dark Poutine
View link » In this week’s episode of the Dark Poutine podcast, we look at a convicted Canadian serial killer who confessed to murdering 11 children …
Canadian News
A most Canadian mishap: Zamboni stranded in N.S. ditch becomes amusing snapshot
globalnews.ca - By Staff
The powerful storm that battered Eastern Canada Monday had an unexpected casualty — a Zamboni found in a ditch near Windsor, N.S., without a rink in …
Canadian News
Driver involved in single-vehicle crash over weekend in Toronto dies
globalnews.ca - By Jessica Patton
Toronto police say a 20-year-old driver has died from the injuries he suffered in a single-vehicle crash in Toronto over the weekend. Police said they …
Canadian News
Train derails north of Saskatoon
globalnews.ca - By David Giles
A train has derailed just north of Saskatoon. It happened Tuesday just after 9 a.m. at Highway 11 and Wanuskewin Road. The Saskatoon Fire Department …