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White House to unveil a global women's empowerment initiative, led by Ivanka Trump

WASHINGTON (NYTIMES) – US President Donald Trump is planning to introduce an initiative Thursday (Feb 7) that will seek to help bring economic security to 50 million women across the world by 2025, a programme that his eldest daughter, Ivanka Trump, has hailed as a non-partisan and “generous” approach to women’s empowerment. The plan, which […]

Toronto police arrest man for forcibly confining women in separate incidents

A 59-year-old Toronto man is facing multiple charges after allegedly holding two women against their will in his St. James Town apartment on two separate occasions, just days apart. Toronto police say they became aware of what was the first of two incidents on Friday morning during a sexual assault call from a unit inside […]

Meghan Markle’s nervous brother appears in court on drink-driving charge

Meghan Markle ‘s brother looked nervous as he appeared in court on a drink-driving charge. The Duchess of Sussex’s half-sibling wore a dark jacket and checked shirt as he exchanged words with the judge in Oregon, USA. He was pictured with his hands in his pockets during the brief administrative hearing. Mr Markle, who shares […]

Canadian astronaut helped repair leaky toilet in space, NASA says

MONTREAL — As proof that life as an astronaut isn’t always glamorous, Canadian astronaut David Saint-Jacques‘ duties aboard the International Space Station recently included fixing a leaking space toilet, according to NASA. The space agency said the crew had to spring into action last week after astronauts accidentally detached a connection point to the water […]

Google and Waze Must Stop Sharing Drunken-Driving Checkpoints, New York Police Demand

Google’s navigation app Waze is known for providing real-time, user-submitted reports that advise drivers about potential thorns in their roadsides. But one feature has Waze in conflict with law enforcement officials across the country: how the app marks the location of police officers on the roads ahead or stationed at drunk-driving checkpoints. Over the weekend, […]

Fare difference noticeable between Uber and Saskatoon taxis

Saskatoon’s first full day of Uber revealed the noticeable price difference between ridesharing and the city’s taxi service. To gauge the disparity in rates and wait times, Global News planned two trips between Global Saskatoon at 218 Robin Cres. and the Remai Modern art gallery downtown. Related Saskatoon airport implements flat taxi rates based on […]

New Indigenous storytelling certificate offered by University of Saskatchewan

Starting in the 2019 fall semester, University of Saskatchewan (USask) students will be able to register for a new certificate of Indigenous storytelling. It was officially launched on Feb. 6 during an Indigenous Achievement Week event held at Gordon Oakes Red Bear Student Centre. Related Federal government investing $5.6M in Indigenous research James Smith Cree Nation […]

Ontario government overhauls autism program to attempt to eliminate wait list

TORONTO – Ontario is overhauling its autism program, giving funding for treatment directly to families instead of regional service providers as the government attempts to clear a waiting list of 23,000 children. Children, Community and Social Services Minister Lisa MacLeod announced today that families would get funding until their child turns 18. She says the […]

SPCA seeks public’s assistance after dog found abandoned, dead by roadside

The Hamilton/Burlington SPCA is looking for the public’s help in locating the owner of a dead dog. The dog’s body was found in a bin on the ravine side of Collinson Road between Old Brock Road and Highway 5 on Monday night. The SPCA says the bin was a blue Sterilite 30-gallon container, completely sealed […]