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The federal government is leasing 10 new firefighting aircraft — including four air tankers, one spotter plane, and five heavy lift helicopters — ahead of wildfire season. These aircraft will be made available to provincial and territorial wildfire agencies upon request. The move is aimed at bolstering Canada's aerial firefighting capacity as fire season approaches.
Canada adds 10 firefighting aircraft to its arsenal just as wildfire season begins to stir.
Prime Minister Mark Carney is warning that Alberta separatism talk amounts to a 'dangerous bluff,' drawing on his personal experience as Bank of England governor during the 2016 Brexit referendum. Carney says he witnessed first-hand how separatism campaigns unfold and the serious consequences they can carry. His comments come amid renewed discussion about a potential Alberta independence referendum.
Canada's PM invokes Brexit to warn Alberta: separatism is a gamble with real consequences.
A policy advocate group is urging the federal government to reform Old Age Security (OAS), arguing the program should be restructured to better target low-income seniors facing affordability challenges. The group says changes could also help reduce Canada's federal deficit. The call comes as Prime Minister Carney faces pressure on multiple fiscal fronts.
Should wealthy seniors give back? A policy group says OAS reform could ease Canada's deficit and help those who truly need it.
A young girl named Esther, who is on the autism spectrum, has gone missing in Toronto. Her family has described her as 'vulnerable' and expressed concern that she may be too trusting of strangers or could be targeted by someone with ill intentions. Global News previously spoke with Esther about a year before her disappearance.
A vulnerable Toronto girl is missing — her family fears her trusting nature may put her in danger.
Health Canada has issued a recall for Costco's Kirkland Signature women's multivitamin due to the presence of metal pieces in the product. Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to stop using it. Health Canada advises anyone with health concerns, or who is considering stopping use of the supplement, to consult a health-care provider.
Metal in your morning vitamin — a Costco staple pulled from shelves across Canada.
Métis Nation leaders and citizens have gathered in Saskatoon this weekend for their spring assembly to discuss provincial governance. The meeting comes after what is described as a turbulent year for the organization. Key decisions about the future direction of Métis governance in Saskatchewan are expected to be on the agenda.
Métis leaders convene in Saskatoon after a stormy year — the shape of Indigenous governance in Saskatchewan is up for debate.
Nate Erskine-Smith's appeal of a lost Ontario Liberal nomination vote has been rejected, ending his bid to represent the party in the upcoming Scarborough Southwest byelection. Erskine-Smith had sought the provincial Liberal nomination but was unsuccessful in the vote. The rejection of his appeal closes the door on his candidacy for that seat.
A familiar name hits a dead end as Ontario Liberals settle their Scarborough Southwest byelection candidate without him.
The Ontario Ford government has launched a legal challenge to block the release of documents requested by The Canadian Press under freedom-of-information laws. Government lawyers have applied for a judicial review of decisions that ordered the province to disclose the records. The case raises concerns about government transparency and the public's right to access information about the controversial blue licence plate rollout.
Ontario fights in court to keep its blue licence plate secrets — transparency hangs in the balance this morning.
Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow is set to officially launch her re-election bid on Monday morning, with her campaign confirming a 10 a.m. announcement event. The move signals the start of what is expected to be a competitive Toronto mayoral race. No further details about her platform or opponents have been provided.
Canada's largest city gets its first signal of a mayoral race as Olivia Chow steps up for round two.
A child was bitten in the head by a coyote near Toronto, in what the City of Markham described as one of several recent incidents involving coyotes in the area. The coyote retreated into nearby woods after the attack. Local authorities are aware of the pattern of encounters.
A coyote bites a child near Toronto — and Markham warns it's not the first time.
A union representing hundreds of Metro Vancouver workers has announced an overtime ban, with members also set to refuse standby work and decline assignments outside their defined job descriptions. The labour action stops short of a full strike but signals escalating tension between workers and their employer. Details on the specific employer or sector involved were not provided in the report.
Metro Vancouver workers draw a line — no overtime, no standby, no scope creep starting now.
CUPE members working at 35 long-term care facilities in Nova Scotia have been on strike for six weeks, with wages at the centre of the dispute. Workers are now planning to picket outside a speech by the provincial premier. The prolonged strike raises concerns about care for vulnerable residents in long-term care homes.
Six weeks in, Nova Scotia's long-term care strike reaches the premier's doorstep — and the pressure is rising.
Western Canada's premiers are meeting in Alberta at a time when talk of a separation referendum is gaining momentum in the province. The gathering comes as Alberta moves closer than ever to potentially triggering a vote on leaving Canada. The meeting puts a spotlight on growing western discontent within Confederation.
As Alberta's separation talk heats up, western premiers huddle — and the stakes for Canadian unity couldn't feel more real.
The Ontario Court of Appeal has rejected a motion by the Ford government to block the release of Premier Doug Ford's phone records. As a result, Ford is currently required to hand those records over to civil servants. The ruling keeps the legal pressure on the premier, though further appeals may still be possible.
Ontario's top court says Doug Ford's phone records must be handed over — a ruling with real accountability stakes.
South Korean shipbuilder Hanwha Ocean brought a submarine to Victoria, B.C., to demonstrate its capabilities as part of Canada's procurement process for new submarines. A decision on which company will win the contract is expected in June. The showcase highlights the competitive bidding process for what would be a major defence acquisition for Canada.
A South Korean sub surfaces in Victoria waters as Canada's billion-dollar fleet decision looms.
The Nova Scotia government has publicly released the details of its contract offer to striking long-term care workers, stating the offer was presented to CUPE leadership during a May 7 meeting. The move appears aimed at increasing transparency around the ongoing labour dispute. No further details about the offer's contents are included in the available text.
Nova Scotia puts its cards on the table as long-term care workers and the province remain at odds.
Western Canadian premiers are gathering in Alberta for a meeting primarily focused on trade and economic issues. However, the question of Alberta separatism is expected to come up, with other leaders anticipating it as a topic of discussion. The meeting comes as Alberta grapples with a renewed separatist sentiment within the province.
Western premiers huddle in Alberta as separatism simmers beneath trade-talk agendas.
A group of participants in Ontario set a Guinness World Record for the largest human foosball game ever played. Guinness World Records adjudicator Chloe McCarthy was on hand to oversee the attempt, cautioning players that the margin for error was extremely slim. The record-breaking event brought together a large number of people recreating the classic table game at a massive, human scale.
Ontario players rod up for history, turning a backyard classic into a world-record spectacle.
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