100 days to the Paris Games
April 17th marks the 100-day countdown to the 2024 Paris Olympic games. It is the kickoff to an exciting few months ahead. This week, Team Canada’s uniforms for the Games were also unveiled. Laval native and Team Canada athlete in men’s artistic gymnastics, Felix Dolce, joins our Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella in-studio to...
Global News Morning Montreal
Apr 17
Gaza protests: Paris police clear pro-Palestinian encampments from Sorbonne University
Police were called Monday to clear dozens of pro-Palestinian protesters who set up camp at Paris’ Sorbonne University to protest Israel’s war against Hamas in Gaza. The demonstration at the iconic institution came days after protests at the capital’s elite Sciences Po University, and follow a wave of campus rallies in the U.S.
World
Apr 29
Sailing Sisters headed to Paris!
Global’s Eilish Bonang is joined in studio by sailing sisters, Georgia and Antonia Lewin-LaFrance, who have qualified to compete at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris!
Global News Morning Halifax
Mar 26
Paris Olympics: Russia will be asked to observe ceasefire with Ukraine, Macron says
During an interview shown on Ukrainian television on Saturday, French President Emmanuel Macron said Russia would be asked to observe a ceasefire with Ukraine during the Paris Olympics this summer. The Paris Olympics will run from July 26 to Aug. 11.
World
Mar 17
Edmonton swimmer Emma Finlin earns spot at Paris Olympics
Edmonton swimmer Emma Finlin, 18, is back at Kinsmen pool after qualifying for the Paris Summer Olympic Games at the World Aquatics Championships in Qatar. Slav Kornik has her story.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 15
‘Unjust’: Russia calls out IOC’s decision to exclude its athletes from 2024 Paris Olympics Parade
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) announced on Tuesday that Russian and Belarusian athletes will not be participating in the parade of athletes at the opening ceremony of the Paris 2024 Olympics in July. In response, Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova criticized the decision on Wednesday, calling it “illegitimate, unjust, and unacceptable.”
Sports
Mar 20
Stanley Park’s longest resident details a key part of his campsite
Christenson Bailey, who has lived in Stanley Park for 30 years, shows Global News a carved wooden post that is helping to keep his campsite together. He says this post is key to making sure he has adequate shelter.
Environment
Apr 18
OEG expands fan park for Edmonton Oilers playoffs parties
A massive tent has been added to the fan experience in the Ice District, giving Edmonton Oilers fans shelter from inclement weather, and a place to sit to cheer on the team. Our Sarah Ryan reports live from the fan park east of Rogers Place.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Apr 24
Saint Mary’s University hosts solar eclipse viewing party
Those in Halifax were treated to a partial solar eclipse Monday. While it wasn’t complete totality, it still drew the attention of those at Saint Mary’s University. Zack Power reports.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 8
How Stanley Park’s longest resident survived for more than 30 years in the park
Christenson Bailey has called the thick forests of Stanley Park home for more than 30 years, in part 2 of her series, Global’s Alissa Thibault learns how Bailey managed to access healthcare and other services while living “off the grid.”
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 18
Richmond teen qualifies for Olympics in fencing
17-year-old Nicholas Zhang will be in Paris this summer, representing Canada at the Olympic Games. Barry Deley has his story.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 25
Living by candlelight: Stanley Park’s longest resident on the quest for light
Christenson Bailey, the man who has lived for 34 years in Stanley Park, said for the first 17 years he only had candles to light up the evenings. It wasn’t until 2017 he was able to buy flashlights from the dollar store and power them with batteries.
Lifestyle
Apr 19
Stanley Park’s longest resident describes the importance of his bike setup
A man who has lived for 30 years in Stanley Park shows Global News how important his bike is to his existence and freedom. Christenson Bailey jokes he even has a lightning rod, in case he gets struck by lightning.
Environment
Apr 18
‘Feeling of peace’: Stanley Park’s longest resident talks about the forest
Stanley Park’s longest resident, Christenson Bailey, shows Global News a favourite tree of his in the forest. He describes how the light shines through its branches and gives him a feeling of peace.
Environment
Apr 18
Park rangers remove more tents from Vancouver’s CRAB Park
Park rangers moved into CRAB Park once again Tuesday morning, taking down any tents set up outside designated shelter areas. The Vancouver Park Board says it’s trying to restore community access to the park during the day, however, advocates worry there is no plan for displaced residents. Angela Jung reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 16
Hidden Gems at Canada’s National Parks
If you’re looking for an escape to nature over the May long weekend, Marie-Hélène Brisson from Parks Canada joins Ross Hull to discuss some hidden gems at Canada’s National Parks.
Global News Morning Toronto
May 2
Stanley Park’s longest resident tells how he decided on a location to live
Stanley Park’s longest resident, Christenson Bailey, says finding a location for his camp within Stanley Park was challenging at first, but he loved how secluded it was. Bailey says he wasn’t lonely he liked being alone more than with people.
Environment
Apr 17
Game 5 whiteout party preview
What you need to know before the third whiteout party of the playoffs tonight when it comes to street closures downtown.
Winnipeg Jets
Apr 30
Team Canada’s 2024 Olympics uniforms unveiled
Canadian clothing giant Lululemon has unveiled its Team Canada designs for the 2024 Olympics in Paris on Tuesday, giving Canadians a glimpse of what the country’s Olympians and Paralympians will be wearing at the opening and closing ceremonies.
Canada
Apr 16
Stanley Park’s longest resident describes how he built his home
Stanley Park’s longest resident, Christenson Bailey, tells Global News how he put his home and campsite together so that he could stay safe and sheltered from the elements. Bailey quips that the chipmunks helped him put it all together.
Environment
Apr 17