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A five-vehicle fatal crash on the Pattullo Bridge closed the crossing for most of Sunday. The crash, which happened on the east side of the bridge, left one woman dead and sent two people to the hospital.Surrey police said the most likely cause of the crash was a driver heading north crossed into the southbound lanes, hitting one vehicle head-on and causing others to crash. 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. “They use drones and lasers and other highly technical equipment…
Is Canada ready and able to detect, deter and counter foreign interference? Canada’s foreign interference commission will present its final report into the question on Tuesday, capping off nearly 16 months of work at a time when all eyes are also on the Liberal leadership race and the looming federal election, which could come as soon as this spring.The inquiry was first established in September 2023 after a series of reports by Global News and the Globe and Mail exposed alleged attempts at meddling by foreign actors like China in recent federal elections and raised questions about the government’s response.Justice…
Even with a torrent of blood flowing from his mouth, knowing several of his teeth were bent out of place, Gord McArthur believed he could get back on the wall. Moments before, in the middle of a manoeuvre last February at the Ice Climbing World Cup in Edmonton, the Canadian ice climber was holding an axe handle in his mouth when he fell.On the way down, one of his ropes caught the tool, driving it into his mouth, fracturing his jaw and displacing his bottom teeth.“It was … like being curb-stomped by your tool,” said the 45-year-old.But the pain hadn’t…
Premier Doug Ford’s decision to speed up the rollout of alcohol sales in corner stores – which first sparked early election speculation last spring – will cost the province more than $600 million, Ontario’s budget watchdog said Monday. That’s nearly three times the amount the Progressive Conservative government said it would cost to accelerate the timeline.The Financial Accountability Officer wrote in a report Monday that the expansion of beer, wine and coolers to convenience stores, big box stores and more grocery stores will cost $1.4 billion through to 2030, and $612 million of that is due to the sped-up timing.However,…
Canada’s sprinters ensured the host team didn’t leave Calgary’s speedskating World Cup without a medal, while American star Jordan Stolz completed his hat trick at the Olympic Oval on Sunday. Ottawa’s Ivanie Blondin, Carolina Hiller of Prince George, B.C., and Beatrice Lamarche of Quebec City won gold in the women’s team sprint.“Very satisfying,” said Blondin, who was fourth in the women’s mass start less than an hour before the sprint. “It was a tough weekend.“I was celebrating pretty hard after that one. I was pretty proud of our team and what we were able to do together.”Stolz of West Bend,…
By Nakoda Thunderchief Global News Posted January 27, 2025 9:14 am 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Calgary is establishing itself as a growing player in the tech and video game development sectors, as the city works to diversify its economy. Events like the Global Game Jam, hosted locally by the Calgary Game Developers Association at the Platform Innovation Centre, are bringing together developers of all levels to collaborate and create. The event fosters community and innovation, with participants ranging from students to seasoned professionals in AAA studios, all sharing knowledge and ideas to grow…
The Bank of Canada is being pulled in a few different directions ahead of its first interest rate decision of the year on Wednesday. On one hand, there are signs of trouble bubbling up in underlying inflation that could make an argument for keeping borrowing costs higher for longer.On the other: fears of a trade war with the United States. President Donald Trump has reiterated threats to impose tariffs of 25 per cent on Canadian goods that could be set to take effect mere days after the central bank’s rate decision.“If Trump were to carry out those 25 per cent…
The FBI has arrested and charged a former top UN agency executive from Montreal for allegedly attempting to broker more than $1 billion worth of illicit arms deals between China and Libya, Global News has learned.“James” Kuang Chi Wan, who was a deputy director at the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO), was apprehended by the FBI after he stepped off a flight from Taiwan that landed at the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport on Jan. 21, 2023, FBI documents show.Wan, 62, allegedly spearheaded a scheme to help the People’s Republic of China (PRC) sell $1.54 billion of drones, missiles and even shoulder-fired…
A move by city council in Port Moody, B.C., to ban mobile live animal programs and petting zoos is being met with mixed reactions. On Tuesday, council tasked city staff to develop a policy banning these programs from operating on public or private property in the city.“This is a really novel decision. Port Moody is the first municipality to pass a vote like this,” said Nadia Xenakis, a wild animal specialist with BC SPCA.“(The events) are usually targeted towards children and families where there are live animals present; often they’re exotic animals, wild animals from another country that are brought into…
By The Staff The Canadian Press Posted January 26, 2025 1:47 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size The Surrey Police Service says one driver is dead and others have been injured in a multi-vehicle collision on the Patullo Bridge, a key route in Metro Vancouver. Police say the crash around 8:30 a.m. Sunday involved five vehicles, including a bus on the east end of the bridge. Get daily National news Get the day’s top news, political, economic, and current affairs headlines, delivered to your inbox once a day. The bridge has been in both…
