A 34-year-old motorcyclist is facing charges after allegedly striking a Toronto police officer near the Budweiser Stage earlier this month and fleeing the scene. In a release issued Wednesday, police said an officer was directing traffic near the concert venue on the evening of Aug. 7. Just after 7:15 p.m., police said they received a
Collective spending across Canada has been kept afloat by an influx of newcomers but households are feeling the pinch; it’s a phenomenon some economists have dubbed a ‘me-cession.’ Anne Gaviola has more on what’s fueling this belt tightening that has many of the same trappings as a technical recession, with some key differences.
Some air travellers may be feeling more nervous following recent incidents involving airlines, including the recent Alaska Airlines mishap when a door blew out while the plane was mid-air — despite it landing safely, without injuries. As Global’s Sean Previl reports, therapists and psychologists say there are many reasons behind it and ways to cope
USA Gymnastics is appealing the International Olympic Committee’s (IOC) controversial decision to strip American gymnast Jordan Chiles of the bronze medal she won for her floor routine in Paris. The appeal comes after an earlier review requested by her coach boosted her score last week, but was tossed out after it was decided it came
The latest statistics show, of the ten cities with the highest crime rates in Canada, half are right here in B.C. with Chilliwack near the top. Grace Ke spoke with one woman who says she’s had enough of the drug use and disorder, and has launched a petition calling for change.
Officials in Brazil have recovered the remains of some of the victims of a plane crash that left 62 people dead near Sao Paolo. Authorities have also confirmed they have retrieved the ATR 72’s black boxes, a type of plane still used by some Canadian carriers. And as Sean O’Shea reports, one aviation expert says
A frustrated Kia owner says she’s been left at the side of the road by the South Korean automaker. She says her vehicle consumes excessive amounts of oil, and now she’s been told she needs a new engine which could potentially cost her thousands of dollars. But that changed when Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa
Days after a family pet was mauled to death in Stanley Park, the owner of the dog responsible for the violent attack has not been identified. As Angela Jung reports, calls are growing for the owner to come forward. Read more: Calls grow for dog owner to come forward after deadly Stanley Park attack
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP) say there has been a “sharp increase” in the number of fatal motorcycle crashes across the province in recent weeks, calling the trend “senseless and preventable.” The force said 36 motorcyclists have died on OPP-patrolled roads so far this year, marking a more than 50 per cent increase over the number
Police have released photos of a suspect as well as a motorcycle that were allegedly involved in a collision that injured an officer. The crash happened on Wednesday on Lake Shore Boulevard West, near the Budweiser Stage. Toronto police said they were called to that area at about 7:17 p.m. following a report of a