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Following this week’s fake hostage situation that resulted in the evacuation of a Bedford apartment building, experts are weighing in on the dangers of swatting. Ella MacDonald has details on what it is, who is doing it, and how members of the public can protect themselves online.

Halifax Regional Police are investigating after a false report prompted their tactical unit to descend on a Bedford apartment building this week. In an exclusive interview with Global News, the roommate of the man targeted by the swatting incident says the whole incident was surreal. Ella MacDonald reports on how the hoax escalated.

Two years after quitting her job as Mississauga’s mayor for provincial politics, Bonnie Crombie has registered to run for the same job. Crombie says she’s always had her city’s interests at heart, but her opponents say that’s not the case. Matthew Bingley reports.

Statistics Canada seems to be facing some headwinds when it comes to public trust and reliability according to internal government polling obtained by Global News. A significant amount of Canadians either do not trust the data collection agency to protect their personal information, or believe it operates independently from political influence. David Akin explains.

Canadians are buying more electric vehicles. New Statistics Canada data shows a nearly 20 per cent increase in zero-emission vehicle sales in May compared to a year prior. The findings don’t list the reason why. Months of geopolitical turmoil forcing fuel prices higher might explain the shift, but an analyst stresses another data point: the...

Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to the mayor of Swan River about ongoing cleanup efforts in his region after extreme weather conditions earlier this week.

Team Canada certainly gained momentum after its historic win against Qatar in the FIFA World Cup on Thursday. After a crushing 6-0-win, forward Cyle Larin said the team “showed the world who Canada is.” But where does Canada stand in terms of advancing to the next round? Eric Sorensen walks us through the current standings.

WATCH: As the cost of living continues to rise, more people are ditching traditional stores and malls to turn to thrifting for the latest fashions. Payton Zillich has more on why people are opting for secondhand swaps, and whether this shift is more than just a passing trend.

Swan River, Man. is reeling after heavy rains triggered catastrophic flooding in the town. As Vasilios Bellos reports, one official is blaming the Manitoba government for not doing enough to respond to the disaster.

Whether it’s the big game, or a movie on a summer night…nothing compares to taking in all the action from the comfort of your own home! This morning, our Morgan Hoffman joins us from Sankofa Square, where she is looking for the greatest seat in Canada. We’re talking about the entire experience, from smart TVs...

The Canadian economy is in a “vulnerable position,” according to at least one economist, and although the latest GDP data revealed a technical recession by some definitions, not all economists are ready to declare one formally just yet. Statistics Canada said Friday that GDP in the first quarter of 2026 fell 0.1 per cent on...

Citing DRIPA, the Lil’wat Nation has launched court action against the province and BC Hydro over price negotiations for its run-of-river power facility. Aaron McArthur reports.

Winnipeg’s mayor is responding to numbers showing property crime and violent crime is down in the city.

Statistics Canada’s latest job numbers show losses continued across the country in April, with young people shouldering most of the pain. With more we bring in our financial analyst, Michael Campbell.

Alberta Bike Swap is a one-day, non-profit community event where cyclists and families can safely buy, sell and donate bicycles. What sets the event apart is what matters most to attendees: every bike is tech-checked for safety and rideability and also verified against stolen-bike databases using their proprietary Bicycle Swap Software. Jacqueline Biollo chatted with...

Canadian trips south of the border have gone down significantly since the start of U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war. But as Jillian Piper reports, new data from Statistics Canada suggests the travel boycott is starting to weaken.

New data from Statistics Canada has found 16 per cent of millennials were living with at least one parent in 2021. Canadians between the ages of 25 and 39 are nearly twice as likely to live with their parents, compared to baby boomers, when they were the same age. 

A Canadian, identified only as John Doe in court documents, wants to maintain anonymity after he regularly posted critical commentary online about U.S. President Donald Trump. According to a federal lawsuit filed in California, he landed on the U.S. government’s radar for slamming Trump’s immigration policies following the killing of Renee Good and Alex Pretti...

Chris Grant with Alberta Bike Swap joined Global News Morning to share what you can expect at this year’s Calgary event and how you can get involved.

Brockville Police are investigating another case of distraction theft, the second reported in the city this summer. The latest incident comes about a month after Kingston Police warned residents about similar jewelry swap scams in the region. The scams typically involve suspects offering to sell or gift fake jewelry, only to secretly swap it for...