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A New Brunswick crisis hotline has announced its scheduled closure. For one woman — who said the hotline saved her twice — that's a concern.

By voting day, candidates in the riding of Halifax will have campaigned for almost two months, the longest campaign in the 2025 federal election.

Critics are renewing their calls for changes to the way B.C handles mental health and addiction, saying it's not working, and the proof is on the street.

Surveillance footage captured a vehicle passing by the building around midnight on Sunday, with passengers hurling eggs at the windows.

Liberal Leader Mark Carney called the election on March 23. Canadians have about a month to decide their vote before heading to the polls on April 28.

The federal election has been called, and now Saskatchewan candidates are hitting the doorsteps campaigning while local leaders make their priorities known.

With an overdose crisis looming over Saskatoon, the Frances Morrison Central and Dr. Freda Ahenakew libraries have closed their doors until April 13th.

Canada’s next federal election will be held on April 28, Global News has learned. Prime Minister Mark Carney will make the call no later than Sunday.

Health Minister Kamal Khera said the government is expecting an additional 4.5 million Canadians to be eligible and coverage will start as early as June 1.

Nova Scotia has become the latest province to scrap electrical vehicle rebates for Teslas due to the CEO's association with the U.S. administration and its trade war on Canada.

Ottawa is warning travellers that the U.S. is changing its rules for longer visits. As of April, those staying more than 30 days will have to register with the U.S. government.

Some New Brunswick students have been literally dodging bats -- the flying creatures -- while their high school deals with an infestation.

A group of mayors from Canadian border towns issued a plea for help as businesses in their communities suffer through the effects of U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff threats.

"This is a library that has existed for well over 100 years," Dr. Lori Trautman, director of the Border Policy Research Institute at Western Washington University told Global News.

Parents are being directed to BrightPath’s other location in Kelowna, but for many, the commute is simply not feasible..

Wayne Gretzky has recently drawn the ire of many in Canada for his public support of U.S. President Donald Trump.

Prime Minister Mark Carney is hosting Canada's premiers Friday in Ottawa as the provinces grapple with the effects of Chinese and U.S. tariffs.

Rare megalodon shark teeth are up for auction in Saint John, N.B., with bids already reaching over $1,100. The fossils are up for sale until March 30.

Brandi Whynot said she was attacked by her ex-partner and, four years later, is still waiting from him to go to trial on two counts of assault involving strangulation.

One political party in the province is calling on the Quebec government to intervene in what they call predatory pricing practices.

The next municipal election in Calgary, the first to include political parties, will be held on Oct. 20, 2025.

Dyas added the city is focusing on its own municipal rules and is relaxing them as of April 14.

Don Alder is a remarkable guitarist who is giving back to the community. He became interested in accessibility when he and friend Rick Hansen were involved in a vehicle accident.

The manager of the King's Co-Op Bookstore in Halifax says a 25 per cent tariff on books imported from the United States will put independent bookshops in a 'disastrous' situation.