A Canadian captured in northern Syria last month has admitted he helped produce ISIS propaganda videos that showed prisoners digging their own graves and being executed, according to a local source. Help us improve Globalnews.ca Story continues below Mohammed Abdullah…
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Vigil to be held in Mississauga for 11-year-old girl found dead after Amber Alert
A vigil is set to be held Saturday evening in Mississauga for an 11-year-old girl who was found dead following an Amber Alert. Riya Rajkumar was found dead in a Brampton home late Thursday after Peel police issued the alert…
Edmonton’s funicular was a popular river valley ride in its first year: report
The river valley funicular proved a “popular destination” in its first year of operation, according to a City of Edmonton report. But it also faced a number of challenges. Successes Help us improve Globalnews.ca Story continues below “As of Nov.…
GoFundMe to helicopter stranded Canadian nurses to Haiti airport beats goal by over $7,000
Eight nurses from Canada are currently trapped in a compound in the community of Grand Goave, Haiti, and their supplies are running out. The nurses have travelled there on a mission coordinated by Hope Grows Haiti, an organization that works to…
The best (and worst) from Montreal’s biggest storm of the year
This week’s winter storm not only brought 40 centrimetres of snow with it, it also brought Montrealers together in some wonderful –and not so wonderful — ways. From strangers helping others, to businesses finding clever ways to increase foot traffic,…
Calgary orthodontists stepping up after patients allege they paid for services they didn’t receive
The Alberta Dental Association and College (ADA&C) says it’s “aware of a disruption” at a Calgary orthodontist’s office that has drawn outcries online over services that were allegedly paid for but not completed. In an email confirmed to Global News…
Laval police arrest man in connection with an armed standoff
A portion of Ste-Rose Boulevard in Laval was closed Friday afternoon as police investigated a standoff with a man in a residence on Bellemare Street in Fabreville. Laval police say they received a call at around 4:30 p.m. reporting an…
Southern Alberta seeing decline in influenza cases
As southern Albertans continue to cope with frigid temperatures, many are feeling a bit under the weather. The flu season is well underway and Alberta Health Services (AHS) is encouraging those who have not had their shot to get one.…
Saskatchewan has highest proportion of children using food banks: report
According to a recent report, more children in Saskatchewan use food banks than anywhere else in Canada. Food Banks Canada’s 2018 report found 43 per cent of people using the food bank in the province were children, roughly 10 per…
Province seeks solutions for proposed Trespass Act changes
Proposed changes to Saskatchewan’s Trespass Act has garnered mixed reaction since it was announced in fall of 2018. The new legislation would require people to get permission from land owners before they go on private property. Under current regulations, it’s…