U.S. Meta decision could affect B.C. lawsuit, lawyer says
It is the second blow to Meta this week after a jury in New Mexico ordered the social media giant to pay $375 million for violating child safety laws.
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Investigation launched into sexualized conduct across B.C. municipal police forces
The OPCC says that workplace-related sexualized conduct by police officers is a recurring issue, including situations characterized by significant power imbalances.
Read more →As Vancouver prepares for FIFA, questions raised about unhoused people
Seattle, which is also hosting, has rolled out an emergency plan to move some encampments and expand shelter and housing space ahead of the tournament.
Read more →Calgary mayor says ‘target’ of RCMP probe isn’t ‘past or present’ member of council
The RCMP executed search warrants at the home of former Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek, former Ward 4 Coun. Sean Chu, and current Ward 10 Coun. Andre Chabot.
Read more →Spike in cost of diesel threatens consumer wallets, global supply chain: experts
While the spike in the price of gasoline is squeezing consumer budgets, the skyrocketing price of diesel could soon have consumers digging even deeper into their pocket.
Read more →‘It’ll save my life’: West Kelowna man desperate for brain surgery
“It’ll save my life… it’ll change everything. Over the last six months, the last year, my doctors have sent letters to the neurosurgeon and haven’t heard a thing,” he said.
Read more →University Bridge construction for Bus Rapid Transit plan starts in April
Saskatoon's construction for the new Bus Rapid Transit system will close University Bridge from the week of April 6th until mid-June
Read more →‘Passing the buck’: Edmonton business deals with decades-long drainage problem
The store's owner says last week, a car drove through the water without knowing how deep it was. The car died. Two vehicles are also stuck in the frozen pool.
Read more →Toronto Maple Leafs down New York Rangers 4-3
Joseph Woll made 40 saves and John Tavares scored the winner as the Toronto Maple Leafs topped the New York Rangers 4-3 on Wednesday night.
Read more →Manitoba restaurants say tax cut on groceries puts them at a disadvantage
The Manitoba government's plan to eliminate the PST on all food sold in grocery stores was questioned Wednesday by restaurant owners who argue they're being put at a disadvantage.
Read more →East York woman on trial for manslaughter in death of elderly mother
The paramedic testified that the patient's daughter informed him that her mother had been on the floor for approximately three days.
Read more →Youths responsible for West Kelowna reservoir contamination scare, police say
Residents in the Tallus Ridge and Shannon Woods neighbourhoods went five days without being able to drink their tap water after a security breach at the Tallus reservoir.
Read more →Pilots say NAV Canada protocols not always followed, would like more robust staffing
Following the deadly crash, pilots have told Global News that the protocols, including those at Vancouver International Airport (YVR), are not always followed in practice.
Read more →Didsbury passes bylaw to ban decorative flags, crosswalks from government land
Didsbury has passed a public spaces neutrality bylaw, restricting the Alberta community to flying only government flags and maintaining standardized road and crosswalk markings.
Read more →Quebec Conservatives nab their only legislature seat with ex-CAQ member joining party
A former CAQ cabinet minister has joined Quebec’s Conservatives, giving the party its first seat in the legislature ahead of the October election.
Read more →United Airlines unveils ‘Relax Row’ option that turns seats into a bed
United's 'Relax Row' option is set to release in 2027 and will be available on more than 200 Boeing 787 and 777 widebody aircraft by 2030.
Read more →Food bank in Saskatchewan moves to limit visitors: ‘Our hands are tied’
A 150 per cent increase in visitors at Moose Jaw’s food bank, combined with stagnant food donations, is forcing the non-profit to limit how often clients can pick up goods.
Read more →Unknown person found dead in Ontario house fire while family out of country
One person is dead after a Mississauga house fire possibly linked to an explosion, with investigators saying no one should have been inside.
Read more →Competition ‘crucial’ to retirement home safety, watchdog warns in new deal
Canada's competition watchdog is sharpening its focus on a few large companies looking to acquire multiple retirement homes and facilities as the number of elderly Canadians grows.
Read more →More air traffic controllers retiring than new ones being hired: expert
An aviation expert says Canada is losing more air traffic controllers to retirement than it is hiring, despite efforts to ramp up recruitment.
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