Dec. 6, 2019 marks 30 years since the attack at École Polytechnique. On that day, in 1989, a man determined to kill feminists took the lives of 14 women. He killed: Geneviève Bergeron, Hélène Colgan, Nathalie Croteau, Barbara Daigneault, Anne-Marie…
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Heading to the Grey Cup? Calgary road closures might get in the way
The 107th Grey Cup takes place in Calgary on Sunday, bringing with it a number of northwest road closures. READ MORE: 15 things to do at the 2019 Grey Cup Festival in Calgary The road closures will all be near…
Crime Watch: Point Douglas residents want more done about crime, stigma
As Winnipeg continues to feel the effects of increased crime in the city, Global News is diving into concerns felt by local residents. In week three of our six-week series, we highlight concerns felt by Point Douglas residents. With crime…
Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation calls state of crisis after 3 recent suicides
The Makwa Sahgaiehcan First Nation has called a state of crisis and emergency after three recent suicides, the latest involving a 10-year-old. Barry Mitsuing Chalifoux, the CEO and executive director of the nation, made the announcement in a press release…
Facing eviction, Hampstead affordable housing residents offered deal by developer
Town of Hamsptead residents facing eviction from an affordable housing building on Côte Saint Luc road, slated for luxury condos, have been offered a deal by the developer. The developer, Malen Capital, held a meeting behind closed doors with the…
Hamilton Ticats’ Chris Van Zeyl named CLF’s top lineman
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted November 21, 2019 10:17 pm Updated November 21, 2019 10:19 pm Smaller font Descrease article font size –A Larger font Increase article font size A+ Tackle Chris Van Zeyl of the Hamilton Tiger-Cats was…
Transcontinental cuts 15 jobs as ripple affects of Star Metro closures hits Atlantic Canada media
TC Transcontinental says 15 full-time positions will be slashed as part of an “optimization” of its printing services in Atlantic Canada — a decision prompted in part by a turbulent week in the Canada’s media landscape. The changes will force…
Grey Cup Festival history
November 21 2019 8:27pm Joel Senick and Linda Olsen talk to football historian Daryl Slade to find out Calgary’s history with the Grey Cup Festival, dating back to 1948. ‘ }); } else { var rel_id = svp.releaseInfo.contentId+””; if( typeof…
Grey Cup Championship preparations underway at McMahon Stadium
It was 2009 when Calgary last hosted the Grey Cup Championship and like last time, the home team won’t be battling it out on the field. But the hope is to still make it the best event yet. Christa Dao…
Court orders Montreal religious group to provide kids’ names, citing schooling concerns
Quebec Superior Court has ordered a Montreal religious group to turn over the names of its members’ children to the province’s Education Department, citing concerns that some may not be enrolled in school. An injunction this week ordered the Mission…