New York City, the world capital of ambition, has never been shy about grandiose declarations. The City Council has passed or proposed resolutions demanding world peace, banning a racist slur and condemning all manner of federal policies where city government has no actual say. But for a growing global network of activists seeking to change […]
A blanket of heavy heat is hanging over most of Eastern Canada, with record-breaking temperatures in the Maritimes. As of Friday afternoon, Environment Canada heat warnings were in place in New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, southern Quebec and a huge swath of Ontario. Global News Chief Meteorologist Anthony Farnell said humidity values have exceeded 40 in […]
Guelph police say a 36-year-old man, who was reported missing in early June, has been safely located. Police didn’t provide details on Grant Donais’ whereabouts but said in a news release that he was located on Friday. They also thanked the community for their assistance. Donais was reported missing on June 10 and police reported […]
A months-long digital ad campaign by the London Abused Women’s Centre (LAWC) that was aimed at combating sex trafficking in the London area and along the Highway 401 corridor was an overwhelming success, the agency said on Friday. The campaign, launched on Jan. 18, targeted sex purchasers and trafficking victims through ads on social media […]
With Environment Canada continuing its heat warning for Hamilton, the city’s medical officer of health followed suit. The city has issued its first warning of 2019 with a hot and humid airmass expected to stick around right through Saturday. Daytime highs are expected in the low thirties with humidex values near 40. Overnight temperatures will […]
Donald Trump has been mocked after praising the US Army which “took over the airports” during the revolutionary war in the 1700s. The president made the remarks during his “Salute to America” speech yesterday, as the US marked the anniversary of the day the Declaration of Independence was signed in 1776. Air travel did not […]
It’s back! The annual Montreal Comiccon has returned to the Palais des congrès July 5,6, and 7 for its 11th year. Some 60,000 visitors packed the venue last year for the stars, the games, the costumes and, of course, the comics. Here is a quick look at some of the people and events to look […]
A trio of new earthquakes struck B.C.’s central coast on Friday. The most powerful was an earthquake with a magnitude of 5.1, near Bella Bella, B.C., according to Earthquakes Canada. The earthquake struck at approximately 5:58 a.m. local time, and there have been no reports of damage. Earthquakes Canada reported that the quake struck at […]
Ottawa Redblacks quarterback Dominique Davis says he learned the a lot during his first two CFL seasons with the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He has the opportunity to show just how much on Friday night when he starts against his former team for the first time. Davis and the Redblacks will kick off Week 4 of […]
In the living room of an apartment near Wall Street last month, a group of supporters huddled around a large television watching as their candidate, Marianne Williamson, made her debut on the debate stage. The host pulled her hair nervously. Ms. Williamson’s start had been shaky, but there were some breakout moments. Then her dramatic […]