Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Struggling with money? What you can do to tackle mounting debt

  Consumer debt is rising in Canada. If you're feeling the squeeze, here a some steps you can take to start getting your finances in line.

  Consumer

  7 hours
• ‘Welcome news’: CRA handling of bare trust filing to be probed

  According to the Canada Revenue Agency, a total of 51,578 bare trust forms for the 2023 tax year had been received as of June 14, amid confusion over the filing requirement.

  Canada

  Jul 11
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• Interpol data confirms Canada is ‘ground zero’ for car thefts: experts

  Interpol says Canada has emerged as a leading country for auto theft. The finding comes following the RCMP's integration of its stolen-vehicle data with Interpol's.

  Canada

  Jul 10
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• ‘Difficult moment of time’: Canadians struggling financially despite cooling inflation

  A new study by TransUnion Canada found 46 per cent of respondents felt their household finances were worse than planned at this point in 2024.

  Canada

  Jul 10
• How much do you tip? Why most Canadians feel pressured to give extra

  A recent survey found about 67 per cent of Canadians say they've felt presssure to tip, while another 36 per cent said they tipped to not appear cheap.

  Lifestyle

  Jul 8
• Canadians are among the world’s most indebted. How they handle that debt varies

  The report said interest rate hikes by the Bank of Canada from 2022 to 2023 has left many Canadians facing issues with saving and households debt.

  Canada

  Jul 5
• David Vigneault, director of Canada’s spy agency, to retire

  Public Safety Minister Dominic LeBlanc announced the news on X, wishing CSIS director David Vigneault the best in his next chapter.

  Canada

  Jul 4
• Is Hurricane Beryl a sign of the ‘threat’ to come for Atlantic Canada?

  Hurricane Beryl has already broken several records, including becoming the earliest Category 5 storm to ever form in the Atlantic Ocean.

  Canada

  Jul 3
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• Canadian dead in Ireland, Global Affairs Canada says

  Global Affairs Canada confirmed that a Canadian citizen had died while in Ireland and said that officials were providing consular assistance to the family.

  Canada

  Jul 2
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• Canada, U.S. car dealerships to be back online this week after cyberattacks

  Back-to-back cyberattacks two weeks ago impacted CDK Global's software, which serves more than 15,000 car dealerships cross North America.

  Canada

  Jul 2
• Canada Day fireworks can come with risks. How to stay safe

  The Canadian Association of Fire Chiefs says to stay safe if using fireworks this Canada Day weekend, but the best thing to do is leave it to the professionals.

  Canada

  Jun 30
• Avril Lavigne, Stephen Poloz among those inducted into Order of Canada

  Avril Lavigne joins a list of 83 inductees into the Order of Canada, which is considered one of the country's highest honours and are appointed by the governor general.

  Canada

  Jun 27
• WestJet strike averted as feds intervene, union says it will ‘comply’

  Labour Minister Seamus O'Regan said he had ordered the Canada Industrial Relations Board to impose final binding arbitration.

  Canada

  Jun 27
• How potential Boeing criminal charges could have ‘huge’ impact globally

  The U.S. Justice Department may not end up charging Boeing, despite recommendations, but legal experts say the impact to the company's reputational harm could be lasting.

  Canada

  Jun 25
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• Cyberattacks force ‘hundreds’ of car dealers offline in Canada as thousands hit in U.S.

  CDK Global provides software used in about 15,000 car dealerships across North America and said the attacks led to an outage impacting its operations.

  Canada

  Jun 25
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• Some provinces are banning cellphones in classes. Here’s where and when

  As of June, there are at least five provinces with restrictions that will come into place this fall, with Quebec's own measure having taken effect this past January.

  Canada

  Jun 23
• Can some medications impact your ability to handle extreme heat? What to know

  Medical professionals say certain medications can have an impact on how the body regulates heat and to be aware of your risk factors when high temperatures are expected.

  Health

  Jun 19
• Should you keep your kid home from school in a heat wave? Pediatrician weighs in

  Ontario and parts of Quebec are expected to see temperatures hit the mid-30s, with the humidex to soar even higher to between 40 and 45.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• New report says 1 in 4 Canadians may be living in poverty

  The so-called 'material deprivation index' or MDI suggests nearly 25 per cent of Canadians fall under a poverty-level standard of living.

  Canada

  Jun 18
• U.S. FAA probing claims some Boeing jets contain counterfeit titanium

  Airbus also confirmed to Global News that it was aware of the situation and at least one type of aircraft impacted, though tests show their "airworthiness remains intact."

  Consumer

  Jun 14
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• Dengue fever is on the rise in Europe. Should Canadian travellers worry?

  The European Centre for Disease Control and Prevention pointed to the Asian tiger mosquito, setting up shop in at least 13 European countries, as the likely cause of the spread.

  Canada

  Jun 13
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• More than 44K bare trust tax returns filed despite deadline pause: minister

  According to National Revenue Minister Marie-Claude Bibeau, 44,034 tax returns were filed from Jan. 1 to April 16 of this year, despite a pause to the April 2 reporting deadline.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• CBSA strike to begin Friday if no agreement reached: union

  The union representing more than 9,000 workers at the Canada Border Services Agency said if a deal is not reached, job action would begin at 12:01 a.m. ET on Friday.

  Canada

  Jun 10
• New eating disorder screening guidelines will ‘shine a light’: experts

  The guidelines call for primary-care providers to screen all adolescent patients for eating disorders at both routine checkups and other medical visits.

  Canada

  Jun 7
• Planning summer travel? When to book to get bang for your buck

  When it comes to booking a trip this summer, there are various ways you can save, including booking at least two to three months in advance and avoiding long weekends.

  Canada

  Jun 6