Author: Silas Reed

Happy Birthday, Celsius! Environment Canada’s use of Celsius turns 50 years old in 2025.It was the catalyst of a lengthy national metric conversion that abruptly ended a decade after it began.The result is seen and felt every day. Canadians wear clothes measured in inches and buy gas by the litre. They drink from millilitre beer cans and step on bathroom scales in pounds. They eat cereal by the gram and sub sandwiches by the foot.Give someone an inch, and they’ll take a kilometre.A bone-chilling April Fools’ Day in 1975 marked the first time Canadians used Celsius to measure weather temperature.“We…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Just like any other grocery store, Liquidation Marie sells a bit of everything — from meats, cheeses, candy and condiments, to dog food, and drinks. The main difference is that many of the items at the St-Zotique, Que., shop are either expired or nearing its expiration date.There is mustard that expired in September 2024 sells for $1, meats for as low as $3 and a box of one-year-old chocolate for 50 cents. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A recent Statistics Canada report finds shoplifting of $5,000 and under has increased, and a Halifax-area grocery store says it’s becoming evident. Gateway Meat Market’s co-owner, Tamara McKay, says as food prices rise, she’s noticed an increase in people resorting to shoplifting.“Definitely as prices have gone up over the years, and inflation is on the rise and things like that, people are just struggling and get desperate,” she said. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when…

The cost of living remained top of mind for many Canadians this year, even though inflation dropped in 2024 and the Bank of Canada lowered its key interest rate several times. That issue was considered the top domestic news story in Canada by 71 per cent of Canadians, according to new Ipsos polling conducted exclusively for Global News on what people considered the biggest stories of this year.“The challenge of getting by financially from day-to-day is the fundamental preoccupation of Canadians,” Darrell Bricker, global CEO of Ipsos public affairs, told Global News. “It’s not surprising that it (cost of living)…

Following a redesignation, Lethbridge Polytechnic saw significant change this year, while the University of Lethbridge is also finding new growth. 2024 marked the end of the Lethbridge College era, as a new brand is guiding the institution into the future, all while ensuring no massive, altering changes for staff and students.“Our request for redesignation as a polytechnic was approved and it became official in September. The difference being that a polytechnic represents who we are. It wasn’t an aspiration to be something, it was a recognition that we are,” said Brad Donaldson, president and CEO of Lethbridge Polytechnic.He says the…

Around the world, people are mourning the death of former United States president Jimmy Carter, who died Sunday at the age of 100. Seven years ago, the 39th president visited Edmonton, as part of his work with Habitat for Humanity (HFH).In the Edmonton HFH office, a hammer hanging on the wall isn’t just an ordinary tool.“(It’s) our hammer of hope, which president and Mrs. Carter signed as a dedication,” said Ann-Marie Reddy, president and CEO of HFH Edmonton.“Their voice and their actual work had an impact, and we get to see it every day and live it every day. That’s pretty…

Nearly a year after an international student was shot and killed by Winnipeg police, his family members are still looking for closure and wondering how much longer they’ll have to wait for the the full details of what happened. On December 31st, 2023, 19-year-old Afolabi Opaso died of his injuries after police were called to an apartment near the University of Manitoba for a well-being check. Police say he was armed when they arrived, and during the encounter an officer shot him.“The investigation into Afolabi’s death has dragged on for too long and we are still left with no more…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size 2024 came with no shortages of challenges and contentious matters for Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek, who is seeking another term in next year’s municipal election. The year began with a recall petition against her by local business owner Landon Johnston, which was ultimately unsuccessful.Council also held the largest public hearing in city history this year over city-wide re-zoning, a move council approved in an effort to build more homes despite overwhelming opposition during the hearing. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to…

By Nicole Healey Global News Posted December 30, 2024 5:42 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Saskatchewan’s 2025 housing market won’t look much different from 2024, with supply struggling to keep up with demand. Experts predict Saskatoon and Regina will be a seller’s market in 2025, with first-time home buyers the driving force. Trending Now Remembering the celebrities we lost in 2024 Norwegian chess grandmaster quits tournament in dispute over jeans In the video above, Global’s Nicole Healey shares that while interest rates are dropping, you may have a harder time finding a house…

By Staff The Canadian Press Posted December 30, 2024 5:01 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Telecom giant Rogers Communications says it has activated five new cellular towers along British Columbia’s Highway of Tears, marking the “substantial completion” of efforts to improve access to 911 services on the route. Rogers says in a statement that the new cellular towers along Highway 16 in northern B.C. will cover 166 kilometres where wireless service gaps previously existed.The company says that when the final two out of 11 towers are erected, the new wireless coverage will “ensure…