By Tim Wharnsby The Canadian Press Posted March 2, 2026 10:46 pm Updated March 2, 2026 10:52 pm 2 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – Matvei Michkov and Trevor Zegras scored in a shootout and the visiting Philadelphia Flyers beat the Toronto Maple Leafs 3-2, extending the hosts’ losing […]
Moving metrics: How the Ford government pulled back reporting its successes and failures
A suite of provincial targets and data points used by the public to measure the success of the Ford government appears to have been gradually pulled back or eliminated by the Progressive Conservatives — a trend that critics suggest is a deliberate strategy to frustrate accountability, but one that the premier’s office denies Targets, such […]
Leafs ’embarrassed’ by 5-2 loss to Senators
TORONTO – There was no mincing words after the Toronto Maple Leafs’ latest loss, a 5-2 defeat to the visiting Ottawa Senators on Saturday. “Just bad. Just fairly embarrassing, to be honest with you,” said Leafs captain Auston Matthews. “We need to have more pride in our play, no matter where we’re at, no matter […]
Quebec politician praised for speaking openly about menopause symptom in legislature
A Quebec Liberal member of the national assembly (MNA) is receiving widespread praise after candidly acknowledging a hot flash during official proceedings at the provincial legislature this week. Jennifer Maccarone briefly halted a parliamentary commission to say she was experiencing symptoms of menopause, telling colleagues in French that she was having a hot flash and […]
Family of Ontario man who died after 911 call blocked from presenting to police board
The family of an Ontario man who died after calling 911 have been told they can’t lay out their concerns to officials overseeing local police. For more than a year, Rick Buerger and Christine Stark have been fighting for answers about the death of their brother Ralph in the Niagara area. Early on the morning […]
95-year-old Canadian skier still on the slopes after eight decades
An Ontario woman who first put on skis more than 80 years ago is still making her way down the slopes, and inspiring generations of skiers along the way. Doris Pierson, 95, has been a familiar sight at Sir Sam’s Ski hill on Eagle Lake in Ontario’s Haliburton Highlands for decades. And despite her age, […]
Barrett keeps Raptors struggles in perspective
TORONTO – RJ Barrett is keeping the Toronto Raptors’ struggles against the NBA’s top-tier teams in perspective. Barrett, from Mississauga, Ont., had 21 points, eight rebounds and four assists as Toronto failed in its comeback bid against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Tuesday, losing 116-107. Barrett said that the loss to the reigning NBA champions […]
Canadian police warn Sikh activist of threat to life as Carney announces India visit
As Prime Minister Mark Carney heads to India this week for trade talks, police have warned a Canadian Sikh leader about a “credible threat” to his life. Moninder Singh, who heads the Sikh Federation of Canada, said a member of the Vancouver Police Department delivered the caution on Sunday. The tip about the threat came […]
Canada seeks to revoke citizenship of terrorist linked to Mumbai attack
The Canadian government is pushing to revoke the citizenship of a Pakistan-born businessman accused of playing a key role in the 2008 terrorist attack in Mumbai, India that left 166 dead. Documents obtained by Global News show that immigration officials have notified Tahawwur Rana Hussain that they intend to strip him of the Canadian citizenship […]
Families gather for Wanuskewin’s 6th annual Kôna Winter Festival – Saskatoon
By Payton Zillich Global News Posted February 21, 2026 7:53 pm 1 min read Descrease article font size Increase article font size Thousands of families gathered at Wanuskewin for the sixth annual Kôna Winter Festival on Saturday. The festival featured a full day of winter activities that embrace Indigenous culture. Get breaking National news For […]