Global National: June 1, 2022 | Borrowing costs hiked as Canada has third interest rate rise in 2022
CA, 02 Jun 2022
The Bank of Canada raised its benchmark interest rate to 1.5 per cent on Wednesday, marking a second straight increase of half a percentage point. The 50-point move was widely expected by economists who predicted the central bank would raise rates for the third time this year in an effort to tamp down on high inflation levels. Anne Gaviola has more on its impact on Canadians.
An Alberta father and his son have been found guilty in the deaths of two Métis hunters who were gunned down on a rural road in March 2020. Anthony Bilodeau was convicted of second-degree murder in Maurice Cardinal's killing, and of manslaughter in the death of Jacob Sansom, who was Cardinal's nephew. Bilodeau's father, Roger, was convicted of two counts of manslaughter. Breanna Karstens-Smith explains how the crime unfolded, and why the victims' family says they had to fight off racism while fighting for justice.
Concerns are growing about Canada and China's relationship degrading further because Chinese fighter jets are getting more aggressive with Canadian military aircraft in international airspace, sources are telling Global News. Mercedes Stephenson explains the dangerous behavior Chinese pilots are reportedly engaging in, despite Ottawa's stern warnings to Beijing.
Russian forces are inching closer to capturing the key city of Sloviansk, as they make more gains in the critical battle for Ukraine's Donbas region. Jeff Semple is in Sloviansk, speaking with residents holed up there, and how they are preparing to hold the line against Russia's warpath.
And countless royal fans are pouring into London on the eve of the four-day celebration for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, marking her historic 70-year reign on the throne. Global National's Dawna Friesen reports from London on the tributes and excitement ahead of the monarch's milestone, as questions loom over Her Majesty's health and the state of the Royal Family.
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An Alberta father and his son have been found guilty in the deaths of two Métis hunters who were gunned down on a rural road in March 2020. Anthony Bilodeau was convicted of second-degree murder in Maurice Cardinal's killing, and of manslaughter in the death of Jacob Sansom, who was Cardinal's nephew. Bilodeau's father, Roger, was convicted of two counts of manslaughter. Breanna Karstens-Smith explains how the crime unfolded, and why the victims' family says they had to fight off racism while fighting for justice.
Concerns are growing about Canada and China's relationship degrading further because Chinese fighter jets are getting more aggressive with Canadian military aircraft in international airspace, sources are telling Global News. Mercedes Stephenson explains the dangerous behavior Chinese pilots are reportedly engaging in, despite Ottawa's stern warnings to Beijing.
Russian forces are inching closer to capturing the key city of Sloviansk, as they make more gains in the critical battle for Ukraine's Donbas region. Jeff Semple is in Sloviansk, speaking with residents holed up there, and how they are preparing to hold the line against Russia's warpath.
And countless royal fans are pouring into London on the eve of the four-day celebration for Queen Elizabeth's Platinum Jubilee, marking her historic 70-year reign on the throne. Global National's Dawna Friesen reports from London on the tributes and excitement ahead of the monarch's milestone, as questions loom over Her Majesty's health and the state of the Royal Family.
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