Canadian horses exported to Japan for slaughter falling sick, dying: animal advocates | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Horses flown from Canada to Japan for slaughter continue to get sick, get injured and even die, according to a new investigation by animal rights advocates. The report, compiled by Animal Justice in partnership with the Japan-based Life Investigation Agency (LIA), used data from documents provided by the LIA and Canadian Horse Defence Coalition. […]
Oil spill in Ontario river ‘contained,’ cleanup ongoing: Suncor | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] An oil spill in the St. Clair River from Suncor Energy’s refinery in Sarnia, Ont., has been “contained,” the company says. Suncor spokesperson Christine Randall told Global News Thursday that the spill occurred Wednesday evening. “At approximately 6 p.m. yesterday, as part of its regular monitoring, the Suncor Sarnia Refinery identified a hydrocarbon sheen on the […]
Niagara chair resigns after accusations of owning signed copy of Hitler’s ‘Mein Kampf’ | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] By Staff The Canadian Press Posted March 12, 2026 10:27 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size An Ontario government appointee has resigned as chair of the Niagara Region after being accused of owning an autographed copy of Adolf Hitler’s manifesto. Bob Gale submitted his resignation Wednesday to Municipal […]
Kingston goes back to the drawing board on Block 4 conference centre | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size The City of Kingston, Ont., is heading back to the drawing board after failing to reach a deal with a developer to build a new downtown conference centre. The municipality announced it was unable to finalize an agreement with its partners for the hospitality-focused redevelopment of […]
More than 200K Quebec homes without power after ice storm – Montreal | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size More than 200,000 homes in Quebec are without power following Wednesday’s ice storm. Hydro-Quebec says on its website 209,795 households have been impacted as of Thursday morning. The severe weather brought heavy freezing rain by Wednesday after, leading to power outages in the Montreal area and other parts […]
Carney set to fly to Yellowknife then Norway with defence-focused agenda – National | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Prime Minister Mark Carney is again heading overseas, this time to Norway to observe NATO Cold Response exercises as Canada deepens ties with Nordic countries. He will stop first in Yellowknife on Thursday. “In this time of global uncertainty, it’s really important that we strengthen the co-operation with Canada, with Norway and with the […]
Airbnb offers $1K to Toronto World Cup landlords. Will it shift the rental market? – Toronto | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Airbnb calls it the “biggest new host incentive program ever” — $1,000 for anyone in Toronto who signs up for its platform and rents out their place around the 2026 FIFA World Cup. “Demand for World Cup stays on Airbnb is surging, giving residents of host cities the opportunity to boost their incomes by […]
Kelowna city council to vote on controversial golf course land swap on Monday – Okanagan | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Kelowna, B.C., city council is expected to vote on a controversial land swap proposal on Monday after a seven-hour long public hearing on an issue that has divided the community. If approved, the land swap between the city and a development company would see a portion of the Kelowna Springs Golf Course on Penno […]
Métis cabaret ‘Rubaboo’ at Persephone Theatre celebrates Indigenous culture | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] Descrease article font size Increase article font size Persephone Theatre is welcoming an exciting cabaret to their stage titled Rubaboo, shining a spotlight on Métis culture. “It’s a storytelling journey. It’s musical feast, and that’s what ‘rubaboo’ actually means. ‘Rubaboo’ is the Michif word for soup or stew. And so, this is a whole […]
Man charged following September 2025 knife attack on Kelowna cab driver | Globalnews.ca
[ad_1] One man has been charged in connection to a violent knife attack on a Kelowna, B.C., cab driver. On Sept. 2, 2025, cab driver Jarmanpreet Singh was allegedly attacked by a man during a dispute over payment after Singh had dropped off two passengers. The man’s connection to the passengers is unknown. Roy Paulson […]