DTES grocery store uncertain of future after spending thousands on security
The company says that shoplifting losses at that store are double what other locations see on average and it spends thousands on security to keep staff and customers safe.
Source:Global News Canada
September 16, 2026 02:03 UTC
DTES grocery store uncertain of future after spending thousands on security - BC
Pattison Food Group says operating Nesters Market is challenging, given the level of crime in the neighbourhood. The company says that shoplifting losses at that store are double what other locations see on average and it spends thousands on security to keep staff and customers safe. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Nelson said there has to be consequences for people’s actions and if there are not, things won’t change. He said they want to keep serving the community, but if the economics don’t make sense, they may have to make a difficult decision.
Source:Global News Canada
September 16, 2026 02:03 UTC
Read Stephen Harper’s full speech on the need for Canada to defend its sovereignty against the U.S.
The former Conservative prime minister said Canada was right to walk away from trade talks and 'must pursue diminished reliance upon the United States'
Source:National Post
September 16, 2026 01:23 UTC
Galaxyland’s new Nerf roller-coaster nearly complete at West Edmonton Mall
Send this page to someone via emailA new green, orange and blue Nerf-themed roller-coaster is nearing completion inside Galaxyland at West Edmonton Mall, replacing the Mindbender that was decommissioned a few years ago. “The Mindbender, especially when it opened, it was a spectacle,” said Matthew Dutczak, mall historian and creator of the Best Edmonton Mall YouTube channel. 1:57 Iconic West Edmonton Mall Mindbender roller-coaster shuts down permanentlyThose who’ve been keeping a close eye on what would replace it have high expectations. Roller-coaster enthusiasts, however, have kept a close eye on the progress and some have released video renderings of how they expect the coaster will ride. Story continues below advertisementThe mall said it’s aiming to open the ride in the spring of 2027.
Source:Global News Canada
September 16, 2026 00:22 UTC
Drones could take on bigger role in future wildfire firefighting - Okanagan
The collaboration comes after another difficult wildfire season in the Okanagan and builds on previous efforts to test automated drones for wildfire response. “Kelowna is ready to help lead the next chapter of aerospace and drone innovation in Canada,” Kelowna Mayor Tom Dyas said. 2:17 Canadian Wildfire Conference shows off latest wildfire suppression technologyThere is no timeline yet for the drones to become part of firefighting operations. The college and FireSwarm plan to work together on curriculum that could train aircraft maintenance engineers to work on ultra-heavy-lift drone technology. The company, the City of Kelowna and Okanagan College say the agreements are intended as a starting point for longer-term collaboration involving industry, education and government.
Source:Global News Canada
September 16, 2026 00:05 UTC
Alberta on track to see the most traffic deaths in a decade: ‘Disaster waiting to happen’
RCMP say based on the data so far in 2026, the province is on track to record the highest number of traffic fatalities in a decade. Alberta RCMP recorded 286 traffic deaths in 2015. “We have examples daily that come into Alberta RCMP where vehicles are travelling 200, 210, 220 kilometres per hour. “It’s a disaster waiting to happen.” Share this on X Click to share quote on X: "It's a disaster waiting to happen." Drunk and high driving continues to be a problem.
Source:Global News Canada
September 15, 2026 23:39 UTC
Vancouver Airport CEO says talks about private investment already underway - BC
Since 1992, YVR has been run by the not-for-profit Vancouver Airport Authority. Airport CEO Tamara Vrooman said the airport has been discussing private investment with Ottawa for months. “We look forward to exploring how private investment can continue to drive passenger experience, support our people and community, and ensure YVR delivers long-term economic value for the region and Canada,” she said in a statement. Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. You either charge more or you save on other things that you’re spending money on.”Major airports, including London Heathrow and Sydney Airport, already operate with private investment.
Source:Global News Canada
September 15, 2026 23:23 UTC
PQ touts balanced-budget plan as leaders prepare to face off in pivotal debate - Montreal
Get daily National news Get daily Canada news delivered to your inbox so you'll never miss the day's top stories. Others pointed to rising living costs, while some anglophone voters said Quebec’s language laws remain an important consideration. Story continues below advertisementMarceau said a PQ government would reduce overall government spending while lowering taxes for businesses and cutting subsidies to multinational corporations. The financial plan also gives the PQ another opportunity to broaden its appeal beyond sovereignty as rivals try to chip away at its support. With less than three weeks remaining before voters head to the polls, Tuesday night’s debate could prove critical for parties searching for an edge among undecided Quebecers.
Source:Global News Canada
September 15, 2026 22:59 UTC
Woman convicted of disfiguring biting attack given reduced sentence because she’s Haitian
Tristin Hopper: In a decision released this week, the Quebec Court of Appeal ruled that four years was too harsh, in part because it could possibly get her deported
Source:National Post
September 15, 2026 22:53 UTC
Poll finds support for BC Conservatives sinking under Kerry-Lynne Findlay
Send this page to someone via emailA new poll has found that while support for the BC NDP remains the same, it is a different story for the BC Conservatives. A little more than 100 days after Kerry-Lynne Findlay was elected as the leader of the BC Conservatives, support for the party is at 35 per cent, which is down eight points from the 2024 provincial election and 10 points behind the BC NDP, according to Ipsos. Story continues below advertisementThe Ipsos poll shows 46 per cent of British Columbians have an unfavourable impression of Findlay and 35 per cent have a very unfavourable one. 1:59 BC Conservative leader faces major test“They thought they were going to get on track to be the heir apparent in the next election. These are the findings of an Ipsos poll conducted Sept. 8 to 14, 2026.
Source:Global News Canada
September 15, 2026 22:22 UTC
Metrolinx hands out limited-edition Lake Ontario Presto cards at Union Station
Send this page to someone via emailProvincial transit agency Metrolinx handed out roughly 1,000 limited-edition Lake Ontario-themed Presto cards on Tuesday as part of a drive to push local pride. The transit cards were handed out near the UP Express section of Union Station, emblazoned with a small graphic of water and the sun in the style of a patch. Prime Minister Mark Carney responded to the change, saying the name of Lake Ontario would remain “now and always.” Those words also appeared on the sign unveiled Saturday. Then, at the end of August, Ontario Premier Doug Ford unveiled a $25,000 giant blue sign on the shores of the lake, which bore the same inscription as the Presto cards. “I received numerous calls from governors, they’re saying we’re always going to call it Lake Ontario, and obviously Canada’s always going to call it Lake Ontario.”Metrolinx said all 1,000 limited-edition cards were snapped up on Tuesday.
Source:Global News Canada
September 15, 2026 22:12 UTC