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Iran’s president apologizes for strikes as missiles and drones pound cities
Iran's president apologized Saturday for attacks even as its missiles and drones flew toward Gulf Arab states. He also rejected Donald Trump's repeated demands for surrender.
#Politics #Business #International #Religion
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720489/irans-president-apologizes-for-strikes-as-missiles-and-drones-pound-cities/

Satellites are Canada’s next sovereignty frontier as global ‘race’ heats up
Carney's speech to Australia's parliament highlighted a soon-to-launch Canadian low earth orbit satellite network that experts say could soon compete with Elon Musk's Starlink.
#Canada #Politics #Tech #Satellite
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719238/satellite-communications-defence-telesat-low-orbit/

Hurricanes shut down Oilers via ‘full team effort’
The Carolina Hurricanes were pretty quiet during the trade deadline period, but based on the way they've been playing of late it could easily be argued they didn't really need to tinker with the lineup.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720447/hurricanes-shut-down-oilers-via-full-team-effort/

Penticton, B.C. murder victim’s mother frustrated as delays push trial
On Sept. 5, 2021, a young man was found critically injured on a field at Penticton Secondary School. He later died in hospital.
#Canada #Crime #MurderTrial #penticton
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720120/penticton-bc-murder-victim-mother-frustrated-delays-trial/

Mother of B.C. mass shooting survivor shares update, says breathing tube removed
Maya Gebala was struck in her neck and in the head, just above her left eye, when shooter Jesse Van Rootselaar opened fire at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School on Feb. 10.
#Canada #Crime #News #MayaGebala
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720357/mother-of-b-c-mass-shooting-survivor-shares-update-says-breathing-tube-removed/

Blake paces surging Hurricanes to win over Oilers
Jackson Blake had a pair of goals and K'Andre Miller had three assists as the Eastern Conference-leading Carolina Hurricanes came away with a 6-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Friday.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720366/blake-paces-surging-hurricanes-to-win-over-oilers/

Pair of hat tricks helps London Knights topple Erie Otters to begin weekend series
Cohen Bidgood and Braiden Clark recorded their first OHL hat tricks in a big London Knights victory over Erie.
#Sports #ErieOtters #London #LondonKnights
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719424/hat-tricks-help-london-knights-topple-erie-otters/

‘Can’t believe it’: Calmar family reunited with missing dog after nearly 3 months
After nearly three months, a Calmar family has finally been reunited with their dog. The 6-year-old dog got spooked and ran into the forest near Drayton Valley.
#Canada #Calmar #jodytoope #Missingdogrescued
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720082/central-alberta-family-reunited-missing-dog/

Where is Shelly-Ann Bacsu? $50K reward aims to uncover answers in Alberta cold case
For four decades, Alberta's Sandy and Muriel Bacsu have lived with a painful question no parent should have to endure: What happened to their 16-year-old daughter?
#Crime #albertamissingperson #Historichomicide #RCMPHistoricalHomicideUnit
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720221/alberta-cold-case-shelly-ann-bacsu-cash-reward/

Carney says former prince Andrew should be removed from line to throne
The comments were notable coming from the leader of a member of the Commonwealth, all 14 of which would need to approve a change to the line of succession.
#Canada #Politics #World #AndrewMountbattenWindsor
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720118/carney-andrew-mountbatten-windsor-succession/

B.C. promises decision on Kelowna’s request to speed up short-term rental exemption
The city is hosting several major events this spring and summer starting with the Memorial Cup in May.
#Canada #CentralOkanagan #Kelowna #Kelownawantstoloosenrestrictionsonshorttermrentals
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719622/province-promises-decision-kelowna-request-speed-up-short-term-rental-exemption/

‘Crippling’: Sechelt could lose 300 temporary foreign workers, mayor says
Sechelt resident Agnes Cabe said some temporary foreign workers are working in elder care as dental assistants and health care assistants.
#Canada #Sechelt #TemporaryForeignWorkers
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720091/sechelt-temporary-foreign-workers-mayor/

Dach, Dickinson relish opportunities with Oilers
Colton Dach grew up a self-proclaimed diehard Oilers fan.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #NHL
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720113/dach-dickinson-relish-opportunities-with-oilers/

Matt Dunstone, Kevin Koe make their roads to Brier final shorter with playoff wins
The Manitoba-based Matt Dunstone foursome is one win away from making a second straight appearance in the Brier final.
#Sports #ManitobaCurling #WinnipegSports
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720045/matt-dunstone-kevin-koe-make-roads-to-brier-final-shorter/

Alberta passenger rail master plan coming within weeks: Transportation minister
A passenger rail connection between Edmonton and Calgary has been talked about for more than a decade and could take even longer to develop.
#Traffic #AlbertaLegislature #AlbertaRailway #AlbertaTransportation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720079/alberta-transportation-passenger-rail-plan/

Details about the FIFA World Cup Fan Zone in Vancouver released
"This is going to include the PNE site minus Playland, and so will be also the first large festival to take advantage of the new amphitheatre," Jessie Adcock said.
#Economy #Sports #FIFA #FIFAWorldCup
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719896/details-fifa-world-cup-fan-zone-vancouver/

Jets add two prospects and three drafts picks
The Winnipeg Jets dealt three pending unrestricted free agents to the Buffalo Sabres for two prospects and three drafts picks on Friday.
#Sports #EdmontonOilers #Hockey #Jets
https://globalnews.ca/news/11720083/jets-add-two-prospects-and-three-drafts-picks/

Gas rises to $1.50 in Edmonton as Middle East conflict pushes up oil prices
West Texas Intermediate, the North American benchmark, went from US$71 per barrel on Monday to $90US a barrel on Friday — the biggest weekly gain since Russia invaded Ukraine.
#Economy #Money #Politics #AlbertaBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719860/edmonton-gas-oil-prices/

Calgary police investigate another extortion-related shooting
While no injuries were reported, Calgary police confirm the shooting is being investigated as having ties to an ongoing extortion series in the area.
#Crime #News #CalgaryPoliceService #ExtortionShootings
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719631/calgary-police-investigate-another-extortion-related-shooting/

Mount Royal University students aim to bring more women into aviation
The open house-style event allowed students to check out planes, speak with other students and connect with industry leaders.
#Canada #News #Aviation #MountRoyalUniversity
https://globalnews.ca/news/11719769/mount-royal-university-students-aim-to-bring-more-women-into-aviation/

Hearing on police-involved death of Myles Gray resuming after obscenity led to delay
A public hearing into the police-involved death of Myles Gray resumes in Vancouver.
#police #death #hearing #Vancouver #Canada #MylesGray
https://globalnews.ca/news/11684932/myles-gray-hearing-resumes/

Pillow talk: best pillows in Canada for every sleep style
How do you find the perfect pillow? Shop these finds from Endy, Silk & Snow, Hush and more.
#sleep #pillows #TheCurator #HomeCurated
https://globalnews.ca/the-curator/11679236/pillow-talk-best-pillows-in-canada-for-every-sleep-style/

Alberta legislature set to resume ahead of new budget
The Alberta legislature is set to reconvene today, with the government's new budget to be tabled Thursday.
#politics #budget #Alberta #AlbertaBudget
https://globalnews.ca/news/11684877/alberta-legislature-set-to-resume-ahead-of-new-budget/

Rally against federal gun prohibitions, buyback planned for Saturday in Quebec City
People opposed to the government's firearms ban are planning a rally Saturday in Quebec City to accuse Ottawa of unfairly singling out law-abiding gun owners.
#protest #guncontrol #QuebecCity #Canada #Firearms #gunbuyback
https://globalnews.ca/news/11684829/rally-against-federal-gun-prohibitions-buyback-quebec-city/

Defence to continue cross-examining complainant in Stronach’s sexual assault trial
The fifth complainant to testify in Frank Stronach's sexual assault trial is set to face more questions today from the businessman's lawyer.
#trial #sexualassault #Crime #FrankStronach
https://globalnews.ca/news/11684793/frank-stronach-sexual-assault-trial-feb-24/

Ford government still ‘discussing’ whether or not to abolish trustees
Speculation has percolated about the future of trustees for close to a year as Education Minister Paul Calandra embarks on a mission to reform how school boards operate.
#education #government #Politics #Fordgovernment #OntarioEducation
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680063/ontario-school-board-trustee-plans/

Company sued by Ford government says it faces bankruptcy, tries to speed up case
The company, Keel Digital Solutions, received millions from the government for counselling services for students on college and university campuses.
#legal #financial #government #Canada #Politics #Fordgovernment
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680140/company-sued-by-ford-government-bankruptcy/

Canadians’ ease of access to primary care depends on where you live: CMA survey
The survey found though a majority of Canadians have primary care access, the rate at which people have a clinician depends on what province they're living in.
#healthcare #access #province #Canada #Health #canadahealth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11679494/canada-primary-care-access-family-doctor-provinces/

Canadian police warn Sikh activist of threat to life as Carney announces India visit
Moninder Singh suspects the Indian government is behind the threat to his life.
#security #threat #government #Canada #India #World
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680095/police-warn-sikh-activist-threat-carney-india/

Nova Scotia man sentenced to prison for sexually abusing teenage babysitter
John Alexander Cripps, a former Canadian Armed Forces member, has been sentenced to five years in prison for sexually abusing his 13-year-old babysitter six different times.
#crime #sexualabuse #NovaScotia #NovaScotiaCrime
https://globalnews.ca/news/11679730/nova-scotia-sexual-assault-teenage-babysitter/

Team Canada athletes welcomed home after 21-medal Olympic performance
Supporters gathered at airports in Toronto and Montreal, greeting athletes with signs, pom-poms and applause after Canada secured five gold medals.
#sports #athletes #Olympics #Toronto #Montreal #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680097/team-canada-olympic-athletes-welcomed-home/

Okanagan mom found support, help in group after son died from overdose
The Okanagan woman said her son David, who was 37 and a UBC student at the time, struggled with mental health and used substances to self-medicate.
#support #help #overdose #mentalhealth #Okanagan #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680282/okanagan-mom-support-help-group-son-died-overdose/

Trial delayed for man accused in B.C. anti-SOGI tractor chase
SOGI 123 is a resource package designed to help teachers and school administrators reduce discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity in their curriculum.
#crime #justice #BC #antisogi #tractorchase
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680309/trial-delayed-man-accused-bc-anti-sogi-tractor-chase/

‘It’s always heartbreaking’: Multiple Okanagan wineries in foreclosure
In 2024 alone, at least a quarter of Okanagan wineries were listed for sale. Last year, roughly 20 were publicly on the market.
#wine #economy #Okanagan #Canada #bcwine #OkanaganWine
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680224/multiple-okanagan-wineries-in-foreclosure/

Inmate escapes from Saskatchewan Penitentiary transport
Authorities say Keiston Custer, 30, absconded custody on Feb. 20 while being transported from Saskatchewan Penitentiary in Prince Albert, Sask.
#crime #escape #SaskatchewanPenitentiary #PrinceAlbertSask #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680288/inmate-escapes-saskatchewan-penitentiary-transport/

‘Makes me feel angry’: Lapu Lapu victim questions where donation money went
Alejandro Samper’s mother, Glitza, his father, Daniel, and his sister, Glitza, were killed after a vehicle rammed a crowd at the Lapu Lapu Festival in Vancouver on April 26.
#crime #death #investigation #Vancouver #Economy #Donations
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680238/lapu-lapu-victim-questions-donation-money/

Air Canada joins WestJet, Air Transat in resuming Mexico flights
The airline says full operations from Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver to the Mexican city will resume Tuesday, while flights from Toronto to Guadalajara will restart Wednesday.
#travel #flights #violence #PuertoVallarta #Guadalajara #Manzanillo
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680461/westjet-air-transat-resuming-mexico-flights/

Quebec government sued after it cancelled Christian event over anti-abortion concerns
The Quebec government maintains that the right to freedom of religion and non-discrimination applies only to individuals, not to legal entities.
#government #law #Quebec #Canada
https://globalnews.ca/news/11680307/quebec-government-christian-event-anti-abortion/

Father of Taber school shooting victim speaks out after Tumbler Ridge tragedy
Twenty-seven years after losing his son, Dale Lang opened up about faith and healing after another tragedy shook the nation.
#tragedy #schoolshooting #Taber #TumblerRidge #Canada #Perspectives
https://globalnews.ca/news/11673452/father-taber-school-shooting-victim-speaks-out-tumbler-ridge-tragedy/

Rosalind Smith honoured as trailblazer in Edmonton’s public school system
In 1996, Rosalind Smith made history as the first Black principal for the Edmonton Public School Board.
#history #education #Edmonton #Perspectives #AndrewParker #BlackHistoryMonth
https://globalnews.ca/news/11677519/rosalind-smith-edmonton-public-schools-trailblazer/