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Iran declares Strait of Hormuz open for duration of ceasefire, oil prices plunge
Oil prices plunged by about nine per cent on Friday, extending previous losses, after Iran's foreign minister announced that the Strait of Hormuz is open to commercial traffic.
Anthropic CEO to meet top White House aide amid Pentagon dispute
The potential meeting comes as U.S. President Donald Trump's administration acknowledges the advanced capabilities of Anthropic's new AI model, Mythos.
Some Ontario inmates missing for months, despite minister claiming immediate reprehension
After Global News revealed jails in Ontario had accidentally released more than 150 inmates over the past five years, the government vowed to 'get to the bottom' of the issue.
Saskatoon Blades pack their bags following playoff elimination
The Saskatoon Blades are packing their lockers after a difficult defeat against the Prince Albert Raiders. Players and management look back at the season, and ahead at the next.
Funding cut for B.C. non-profit that provides services for people with disabilities
The non-profit was launched a decade ago, based on research showing how social isolation can negatively impact people with developmental disabilities.
Ford ‘furious’ jails run by his government are accidentally releasing inmates
Documents obtained by Global News revealed provincially-run jails are routinely releasing inmates in error, something the solicitor general was briefed on.
Cell video played in court captures deadly domestic attack on Scarborough woman
A key piece of evidence in a fatal case of intimate partner violence played in court Wednesday captured a verbal altercation that turned physical.
Canada Post lays out 5-year plan to convert to community mailbox delivery
The mail carrier says it has begun discussions with 13 communities that will see the first conversions in late 2026 and early 2027, starting a five-year national conversion.
Minister says Ottawa is ‘very seriously’ considering youth social media ban
"I respect and acknowledge the work that's been done and the concern where that policy proposal came from," Culture Minister Marc Miller told reporters on Parliament Hill.
Former Virginia lieutenant governor, wife dead in murder-suicide, police say
Police in Virginia say Justin Fairfax, the state's former lieutenant governor, shot and killed his wife and then fatally shot himself.
Russian strikes kill at least 16 in Ukraine in biggest attack this months
Russia launched nearly 700 drones and dozens of ballistic and cruise missiles, primarily targeting civilians, in its biggest aerial barrage in almost two weeks, authorities said.
Europe has ‘maybe 6 weeks of jet fuel left,’ head of energy agency says
IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol painted a sobering picture of the global repercussions of what he called “the largest energy crisis we have ever faced.”
Solicitor general will ‘get to bottom’ of inmate release errors he was briefed on in 2025
A briefing note revealing the accidental release of inmates at Ontario jails was written for Solicitor General Michael Kerzner at the start of 2025.
Owners of Nakiska ski area announce plans for new summer activities in 2027
Resorts of the Canadian Rockies, operators of the Nakiska ski resort west of Calgary, have announced plans to open for new activities in the summer of 2027.
RCMP share photos, details of drugs seized from Chilliwack lab
On Oct. 2, RCMP officers, along with specialized RCMP units and partner agencies, executed multiple search warrants at homes, storage lockers and a clandestine laboratory.
Saskatoon ERs seeing more overdoses after drug site closure: union
The closure of Saskatoon's only supervised drug consumption site seems to be having spillover effects in the city, including at one of its emergency rooms.
Critics ask how Ontario jails could have mistakenly released more than 150 inmates
Internal documents and data obtained by Global News using freedom of information laws show inmates are routinely released 'improperly' from the province's correctional facilities.
Anand says Sudan a ‘priority,’ pledges $120M in aid as war enters 4th year
Canada's foreign affairs minister said hunger is being used as a weapon of war in Sudan but it's up to global tribunals to decide whether a genocide is taking place.
Dozens of inmates released from Ontario jails every year because of ‘errors or oversight’
The corrections system is regularly making "errors" in who it releases from overcrowded and understaffed jails. The government insists a capacity crisis is not the issue.
Bell holds closed-door meeting with Saskatchewan landowners over AI data centre
In a written letter to the council at the RM of Sherwood, the group writes “At every stage of this process our concerns have been deferred, reduced, or ignored.”
Saskatoon Tribal Chief defends $975K wellness centre renovations
Saskatoon Tribal Council Chief Mark Arcand says the renovations at the Emergency Wellness Centre are to address problems with the facility.
Alberta’s plan to curb MAID access worries ALS, Parkinson’s advocates
Alberta's move could unintentionally disadvantage people with neurological diseases like ALS by limiting MAID based on predictability of death, rather than severity of suffering.
Canada’s AI minister says Anthropic withholding Mythos is ‘responsible’
Artificial Intelligence Minister Evan Solomon met on Tuesday with representatives of Anthropic — the company that said its latest chatbot, Mythos, is too risky for public release.
Dozens of ‘cocaine hippos’ tied to drug lord Pablo Escobar to be euthanized
The cocaine hippos escaped Pablo Escobar's ranch after the drug lord was killed by national police in 1993. Since then, they have taken up residence in the region.
Tens of thousands in stolen Lululemon clothes seized during RCMP retail blitz
Mounties worked with several retailers, including hardware, grocery, liquor and clothing stores, along with malls across Alberta, to catch thefts in action over 10 days in March.
Talks ongoing as U.S. blockade of Iranian ports continues
Though last week’s ceasefire appeared to hold, the showdown over the Strait of Hormuz risked reigniting hostilities and deepening the region-wide war’s economic fallout.
Saskatchewan NDP calls on Provincial to rehire Prairie Harm Reduction workers
Prairie Harm Reduction in Saskatoon closed its doors last week after reporting a major financial shortfall, leaving big gaps in the support services that ran through the facility.
Ontario plans massive jail expansion, internal government documents show
Ontario plans to add nearly 6,000 jail beds by 2050, documents obtained by University of Ottawa researchers through freedom-of-information laws show.
Saskatoon Blades come home after consecutive losses in Prince Albert
The Saskatoon Blades are back from the road, following the first two games of their highly anticipated rivalry series with Prince Albert. The Blades look ahead at an uphill battle.
Lockdowns at Ontario jails caused by staff shortages rising rapidly, data shows
New data shows the vast majority of the province's correctional facilities are operating with far more inmates than they were designed — and growing staffing problems.
Closing arguments begin in B.C. MAID and faith-based hospital lawsuit
B.C.'s Supreme Court is hearing the case focusing on 34-year-old Sam O'Neill, who had Stage 4 cervical cancer and had chosen MAID to end her life.
Attempted murder charge laid in attack on OpenAI CEO Sam Altman’s home
The man accused of throwing a Molotov cocktail at the San Francisco residence has been charged with attempting to kill Altman and a security guard, the district attorney said.
Future uncertain for Vernon trailer park residents after power shut off
The power shut off was reportedly the culmination of years of warnings and fines to upgrade and repair dangerous electrical hazards.
A Canadian youth social media ban would be complicated, experts say
This comes as Australia's current social media ban for youth under 16 years old continues to be a heavy point of contention as to whether this should be an international law.
U.S. says Iranian port blockade will begin as NATO allies refuse to join
Meanwhile, NATO allies including Britain and France said they would not be drawn into the conflict by taking part in the blockade.
Under the Needle: Highlights from the Saskatoon Tattoo Expo
Hundreds gathered at Prairieland Park this weekend for the Saskatoon Tattoo Expo. With artists and vendors arriving from across the globe, it was the event's biggest year yet.
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Kinew plans trip to Ottawa
Manitoba Premier Wab Kinew is planning to go to Ottawa next week for a meeting with Prime Minister Mark Carney with talk of a northern trade corridor in the air.
Saskatoon organizations concerned about demand after Prairie Harm Reduction closure
Social service organizations in Saskatoon say they are concerned about the uptick in demand following the closure of the city's only supervised consumption site.
Appeal dismissed in impaired driving case involving THC, death of 9-year-old
The appeal against a woman behind the wheel when 9-year-old Baeleigh Maurice died back in 2021 is being dismissed after a series of delays.
