Author: Silas Reed

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A Canadian child has died at a resort in Jamaica, officials have confirmed. Global Affairs Canada says it is aware of the death of a Canadian citizen in Jamaica, and is providing consular assistance to the family.“Our thoughts and sympathies are with the individuals’ loved ones,” the agency said in a statement.The investigation into what exactly happened is still ongoing. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. “Due to privacy considerations no further information can…

The details for Canada’s new fentanyl czar role are expected to be finalized by the end of the week, with Canadians likely to hear “very shortly” after what this new role will entail, according to Public Safety Minister David McGuinty. Speaking to reporters on Thursday, McGuinty was asked about the timeline of the fentanyl czar, who will serve as the primary liaison between the Canadian and U.S. governments in addressing the two countries’ fentanyl crisis.“The fentanyl czar’s role will help us integrate what is a whole-of-society challenge. Fentanyl is a foreign affairs issue, it is a law enforcement issue, it’s…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size RCMP in Halifax say a Nova Scotia woman is facing more charges in connection with an investigation into alleged forged documents to obtain financial benefits dating back 30 years. Police said Alissa Kathryn MacGillivary, also known as Alexandra Ryan, from Dartmouth, N.S., is now looking at more than 100 offences. Get breaking National news For news impacting Canada and around the world, sign up for breaking news alerts delivered directly to you when they happen. After review of hundreds of documents seized during a search warrant in August 2024, police said investigators…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Snow and wind have combined for another day of treacherous road conditions around southern Saskatchewan. Thursday morning saw several highways around Regina closed due to poor visibility, snow drifts and loose and swirling snow.Similar conditions prompted a “travel not recommended” advisory on the Regina bypass.Conditions started to improve by late morning, but snow drifts and icy conditions are still seen throughout the city. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. Environment Canada has issued a blowing snow…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size To meet the needs of Guelph and Wellington County’s growing population, more ambulatory services are needed, local politicians say. The city will need 10 new ambulance stations and 40 additional paramedics by 2034.On Tuesday, city staff presented a $47 million spending proposal plan at the Committee of the Whole meeting.Mayor Cam Guthrie said they’re currently discussing the next steps.“We’re trying to determine the best way forward in trying to make sure that we’re meeting these obligations. Does it mean the city of Guelph looks to acquire land or space or to build…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Prince Rupert RCMP is hoping the public can help them find a missing 11-year-old. Hailey Tippewan was reported missing at 9:14 p.m. on Wed., Feb. 5.Her family told RCMP that she left home around 9 p.m. on Feb. 4 to visit a friend and has not returned home.Police said the family does not know who the friend is and none of her other friends have seen her. Police have learned and confirmed through CCTV that Tippewan was at the Tim Hortons for approximately 35 minutes on Feb. 5 at 8:05 p.m.She was…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A second Quebec manufacturer has announced mass layoffs this week amid U.S. President Donald Trump’s threat of tariffs on Canadian exports. Montreal-based tights manufacturer Sheertex (SRTX) founder and CEO Katherine Homuth announced on LinkedIn on Wednesday that the company has placed 40 per cent of its 350 employees on temporary layoff.“This decision was not made lightly. With 85 per cent of our sales in the U.S., and tens of millions invested in our Canadian factory, the impending U.S. tariff changes and delays in closing the final portion of our fundraise have led…

Uptown Saint John, N.B., businesses have had to deal with many struggles recently: street closures due to construction, tough economic times and decreased foot traffic. And it’s pushed a long-standing restaurant to close its doors.Billy Grant, the owner of Billy’s Seafood, announced this week that the restaurant is shutting down after more than 30 years in business, saying he was doing so with “heavy hearts.”“With major personal sacrifices, hard work, and our dedicated staff, our restaurant managed  to weather major Market renovations, the loss of patio revenue due to the demolition and construction at 97 King, and the pandemic,” he…

Descrease article font size Increase article font size Canada Post has laid off dozens of managers as the national postal service says it is facing a “critical financial situation.” “As Canada Post continues to respond to the significant financial and operational challenges it faces, the corporation conducted layoffs earlier this week of almost 50 management employees as part of a corporate-wide restructuring,” the Crown corporation told Global News in an email on Thursday.The company said about half of the impacted employees were located in Ottawa and the rest were in Toronto and other parts of the country.“These decisions are never…

When U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to place 25 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods last week, organic snack foods company Made with Local stopped accepting orders from customers south of the border. The Dartmouth, N.S.-based company feared the end of a shipping exemption included in Trump’s executive order on tariffs would come with big costs for customers and an administrative nightmare for the company.“If our team needs to babysit every single $70 order for two boxes of granola bars going into the States … it quickly makes it not really worth it,” said Sheena Russell, the company’s CEO and…