More transitional housing opens in Kelowna
Almost three months after 60 tiny homes opened in downtown Kelowna, more transitional housing is finally complete. The project’s completion along the highway now means a total of 120 transitional housing units, to help get people off the streets, out of shelters, and in some cases out of their vehicles where they have been living....
May 14
New winery set to open in Garnet Valley
After years of work, a new winery in the South Okanagan is set to open its tasting room to the public this weekend despite troubling times in the industry. Taya Fast reports.
May 22
New daycare opens at Halifax university
Nova Scotia has announced that government funding will cover half of the costs to complete a $10-million childcare facility expansion project at Mount Saint Vincent University in Halifax. As Chyenne Comeau reports, the construction is expected to take about two years.
May 10
Alberta Birds of Prey Centre opens this weekend
Situated on a 70-acre wetland site, the Alberta Birds of Prey Centre is a celebration of nature featuring the province’s hawks, falcons, eagles and owls. Brandon Cassidy reports.
Canada
May 17
Hells Angels-linked clubhouse opens in Peterborough
A prominent motorcycle gang has set up shop in Peterborough. Ontario Provincial Police says they are monitoring after Hells Angels signs went up at their new clubhouse just outside the city limits. Robert Lothian looked into what this means for the community.
Crime
May 16
Calgary Surge prepare for season opener at the Saddledome
Calgary’s professional basketball team, the Calgary Surge, kicks off its second season at the Scotiabank Saddledome on May 21. Team president Jason Ribeiro and new head coach Tyrell Vernon join Global News Morning Calgary to tee up the season opener.
Global News Morning Calgary
May 16
Second Indigenous affordable housing complex opens in Vernon
A 35-unit affordable housing complex opened Tuesday, aimed at housing First Nations people, with additional units to house those with disabilities. Victoria Femia reports.
May 21
Regina Downtown Clean Team ramps up operations
On Tuesday, Regina Downtown Business Improvement District operations manager Nelson Mitchell said the Downtown Clean Team collected 845 pounds of litter last year but some downtown commuters feel the streets could be cleaner.
May 21
Newly opened Metro Vancouver brewery in trouble
Yet another Metro Vancouver brewery is having trouble making ends meet, being hit by rising costs and slumping sales. Aaron McArthur has the latest on the trials and tribulations of the once-thriving industry.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 10
Operation Rainbow Canada prepares for overseas trip to Kenya
After a pandemic hiatus, Operation Rainbow Canada is preparing its return to providing free reconstructive surgery to impoverished children and young adults in developing countries. Julia Foy has the latest.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 18
Calgary Stampede celebrates official opening of Sam Centre
It’s a $40 million dollar multimedia, interactive history lesson on “The Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth”. Doug Vaessen has more on the Stampede stories being told in the new building.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
May 15
National historic site Bellevue House set to open
Following 6 years of renovations the one time home of Sir John A. Macdonald is set to open with a new look and material more reflective of Canada’s history. Parks Canada staff say material includes more perspectives and view points.
May 15
Montreal pro frisbee players prepping for home opener
Montreal has a pro sports team you may not always think of – our ultimate frisbee team. The season of the Montreal Royal is well underway and now the team is preparing for its home opener on Saturday as it comes off a win over the Toronto Rush. Global’s Dan Spector reports.
May 13
Market-style food bank opens in Whitby
With the demand for food banks on the rise in the region, Feed the Need has opened their second market-style food bank in Whitby.
May 7
Fort Edmonton Park opens for its 50th anniversary
Fort Edmonton Park is embarking on its 50th anniversary celebration. The park opens Saturday morning for the season, and the theme is bringing history to life. Darren Dalgleish, CEO of the Ford Edmonton Park management company, joins us with the details.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 18
Canada’s first Hello Kitty Café prepares to open in Vancouver
A Hello Kitty-themed café is opening in Vancouver and Global News got a preview. The two-storey café on Robson Street celebrates the beloved pop culture icon with its décor and food.
Lifestyle
May 16
Canadian Canoe Museum in Peterborough, Ont., celebrates opening of new lakeside location
It has been years in the making. But finally, the Canadian Canoe Museum, home to the world’s largest collection of paddled watercraft, celebrated a grand opening in its new home in Peterborough, Ont. Germain Ma was there.
Canada
May 11
Saskatoon pastor alleges Emergency Wellness Centre operating illegally
On Wednesday, Fairmont Baptist Church pastor Robert Pearce alleged that Fairhaven’s Emergency Wellness Centre was “listed as a special care home so that [the operators] could avoid a rezoning hearing because listing the space as a shelter would require public hearings.”
May 15
Trans Mountain pipeline expansion opens
After billions of dollars of taxpayer investment and years of delays — oil is finally set to flow through the Trans Mountain pipeline in B.C. It’ll still be weeks before it’ll end up on oil tankers, but as Andrea Macpherson reports, environmentalists are sounding the alarm.
Global News Morning BC
May 1
Israel’s operations in Rafah ‘must be no more’: Trudeau reacts to ICJ ruling
Speaking in Truro, N.S., on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau expressed support for the International Court of Justice’s ruling that Israel must immediately halt its military operations in Rafah, Gaza. “There must be no more military operations in Rafah by Israel,” Trudeau said. “We need to be helping on the ground. We need to get...
Canada
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