Bees mean a lot to University of Saskatchewan fourth-year undergrad Annette Bellinger and third-year student Bryan Panasiuk. The duo wanted to do something to help restore the native bee population, so they joined the 401 Sustainability and Action class last…
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Arrest by appointment: Winnipeg police are so busy there’s often no time to arrest suspects
In the first of a three-story series on the human toll of crime in Winnipeg, Police Chief Danny Smyth says the spike in crime is so overwhelming, that police often don’t have time to make timely arrests for things like…
Combination of meth and fentanyl keeping people addicted, leading violent crime, says former dealer
In the second of a three-story series on the human toll of crime in Winnipeg, a former meth dealer says it’s fentanyl that keeps people addicted to methamphetamine. First story: Winnipeg police are so busy there’s often no time to…
From math teacher to meth user: How one Winnipeg addict fell prey and turned his life around
In the third of a three-story series on the human toll of crime in Winnipeg, a former math teacher says he became addicted at the age of 51, and it destroyed five years of his life. First story: Winnipeg police…
‘Socks for Smiles’ campaign touches hearts, and feet, around the world
Earlier this year a Moose Jaw boy and his family launched a creative campaign to raise awareness after a football injury left him with CRPS – a rare condition that causes chronic, debilitating pain. Now, just months later, the campaign…
‘Anemic’ Christmas tree in London’s Trafalgar Square draws ire
December 8 2019 7:31pm This year’s Christmas tree in London’s Trafalgar Square is getting a frosty reception for being too skinny and sparse. Stephanie Prentice explains why this tree is reminding people of another one in Canada. ‘ }); }…
This week on ‘Focus Montreal’: Dec. 8, 2019
By Global News Posted December 8, 2019 7:20 pm Updated December 8, 2019 7:29 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ This week on Focus Montreal, Global takes a look at the…
Winnipeg looks to Minneapolis for solutions to curb crime
December 8 2019 7:15pm With violent crime spiking in Winnipeg, the city is looking at potential solutions to curb crime. One model being considered comes from an American neighbour. Joe Scarpelli explains what Minneapolis is doing to keep its streets…
Toronto rally calls on feds to address human rights violations in China
Ahead of International Human Rights Day, hundreds gathered on the steps of Old City Hall to urge the federal government to address what is considered the systematic suppression of human rights in China and beyond. “We Canadians do care about…
Liberal House Leader pushes back at criticisms that throne speech ignored Western Canada
Government House Leader Pablo Rodriguez is rejecting criticisms that last week’s throne speech ignored the problems facing Alberta and Saskatchewan because it included no reference to their names. In an interview with The West Block‘s Mercedes Stephenson, Rodriguez said suggestions…