Firefighters fought to maintain the upper hand on a huge and rapidly moving wildfire that swept through rugged mountains north of Los Angeles and resulted in more than 50,000 people being put under evacuation orders or warnings. The Hughes Fire broke out late Wednesday morning and in less than a day had charred nearly 16…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – After a slow start, RJ Barrett finished with 19 points, while Scottie Barnes was good for 17 more and 11 rebounds to help the Toronto Raptors handle the Orlando Magic 109-93 on Tuesday. The Raptors’ (11-32) offence heated up for 40 third-quarter points to win…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size B.C.’s attorney general says the B.C. Supreme Court has certified the province’s class-action lawsuit against opioid manufacturers and distributors. Niki Sharma says B.C. can now proceed as a representative plaintiff on behalf of other Canadian governments with the litigation aimed at recovering the costs of treating opioid-related…
U.S. President Donald Trump’s threats to impose tariffs on imports from China could send shockwaves through global supply chains that experts warn could raise prices on everything from big-ticket household goods to dollar store purchases in Canada. Since Trump’s re-election in November, Canadian officials have been largely focused on a response to his threats to impose…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Sunshine Coast woman, inspired by a Global News story about wildlife photos, decided to start capturing images herself with stunning results. “I’ve always enjoyed hiking and tracking and looking for wildlife while I’m out hiking,” Mary Beth Pongrac said. “But, you know, it’s hard. You have…
Danish politician Anders Vistisen did not hold back when he issued a public message to U.S. President Donald Trump this week over his pitch to make Greenland part of the United States. “Dear President Trump, listen very carefully,” Vistisen said on Tuesday in European Parliament. “Greenland has been part of the Danish kingdom for 800…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A new cross-border fence has sparked some controversy along a small part of the world’s longest undefended border. The chain link fence is along the western side of Point Roberts on the Canadian side of the border. “Everyone says, ‘What the heck is going on?’” said Brian…
For one Ukrainian family in Winnipeg, staying in Canada is a must. Oleksandra and Roman Borys have been in country for two-and-a-half years, and and are still waiting to find out if their family qualifies for the provincial nominee program. The family came to Winnipeg from Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, and Oleksandra said the contrast couldn’t…
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Maine Coon by the name of Mittens became an accidental frequent flyer after the cat’s cage was overlooked in a plane cargo hold, and she travelled between Australia and New Zealand three times over the course of a day. Eight-year-old Mittens was booked into the cargo…
Refugees who had been approved to travel to the United States before a Jan. 27 deadline suspending America’s refugee resettlement program have had their travel plans canceled by the Trump administration. Thousands of refugees are now stranded at various locations around the globe. The suspension was in an executive order signed by President Donald Trump…
