Tim Hortons customers in Calgary burned by popular contest
A growing number of Canadians are calling out Tim’s after they were notified they won a pricey prize — only to have the coffee giant say they didn’t. Tomasia DaSilva reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Apr 18
Peterborough area’s “Big Flip” contest could be a win for you and the environment
To celebrate Earth Day, Habitat for Humanity PKR is teaming up with Chemong Home Hardware Building Centre for the “Big Flip” contest. The goal? Support sustainable practices by upcycling a piece of furniture and sharing the process online, before the end of April.
Apr 19
Town of Whitby sets up live feed and contest for nesting Canada Goose
The Town of Whitby is welcoming two new residents, who have decided to make the front entrance of town hall their home. The town has set up a contest and live feed to keep an eye on the mama goose, that the town has named Whitley.
Apr 23
Contest launched for ideas of what to do with Olympic Stadium’s old roof
The roof of Montreal’s Olympic Stadium is going to be replaced. Now, the fate and future of the old one is in the hands of the public. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports on a new contest to repurpose the materials.
Apr 17
Tim Hortons customers upset over ‘Roll up the Rim’ contest error
Tim Hortons is under scrutiny for a Roll up the Rim contest mishap. Several customers received an email that they’d won a boat, only to find out it was a mistake. Kabi Moulitharan explains.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Apr 18
Tim Hortons faces proposed class action lawsuit over “Roll Up to Win” contest error
It’s been less than a week since some Tim Hortons customers received an email telling them they won a boat in the company’s Roll Up to Win contest, only to be informed a few hours later the email had been sent in error and it’s left the company facing some potentially hot water. As Sean...
Canada
Apr 22
Taking flight: Concordia students find value in competing in aeronautics design contest
Two groups of students from Concordia University are celebrating after competing in an international aeronautics design contest in the United States. Team members said that though the experience was fun, the value was in finding solutions to real-world problems that could save lives.
Mar 25
Wolseley, Sask. looking for go ahead goal in Kraft Hockeyville contest
It is an exciting time in Wolseley, Saskatchewan as they have been named a finalist in the 18th Kraft Hockeyville competition.
Global News at 5 Regina
Mar 16
Meewasin talks sustainability and the pelican contest
Magel Sutherland and Samantha Cowan with Meewasin spoke about the recent national sustainability certificate the organization received. Sutherland said this certificate allows them to look at how Meewasin is achieving conservation and education. Cowan spoke about the pelican contest that has been running since 1996.
Entertainment
Mar 6
Empowering Black entrepreneurs through Canada’s Black Pitch Contest
We explore the world of entrepreneurship with Canada’s Black Pitch Contest, which aims at dismantling racial barriers in business. Founder Jackee Kasandy and last year’s winner, Michelin Khan, join us to discuss the challenges faced by black entrepreneurs, the impact of the contest, and the hopes for the future. Hear firsthand accounts of overcoming obstacles...
The Morning Show
Feb 27
Canadian ‘Survivor’ contestant Jess Chong calls upcoming season a ‘sizzler’
Jessica “Jess” Chong sat down with Global News to discuss the upcoming season of ‘Survivor’ —one she calls a “sizzler.” She talked about getting on the show, gameplay, and what she found most surprising.
Entertainment
Feb 27
Manitoba students support Habitat for Humanity with ‘Meaning of Home’ essay contest
Students in grade 4-6 are participating in this years “Meaning of Home” contest, where every essay submission raises $10 for local Habitat for Humanity chapters. Jamie Hall, Habitat for Humanity CEO joins Global News Morning to discuss the impact the contest has, and how Manitoba students won in the past.
Canada
Feb 21
‘Jeopardy!’ contestant from Montreal signs off in English, French and Mohawk
A Montreal-area ‘Jeopardy!’ contestant didn’t win his second game in the Champions Wildcard Tournament, but Vince Bacani did set a first for the quiz show: a trilingual sign-off in English, French and Mohawk.
Feb 20
More groups joining fight against Quebec’s controversial secularism law
Two more groups have joined a bid to get the Supreme Court of Canada to rule on the constitutionality of Quebec’s secularism law. Their decision follows that of a major Quebec teachers’ union and the English Montreal school board’s move to contest the law. They insist Bill 21 is rooted in discrimination and question the...
Canada
Apr 30
Pitch contest for Black entrepreneurs
A contest launching this month is shining a spotlight on black-owned businesses and help them overcome the hurdles they face.
Global News Morning BC
Feb 5
Tim Hortons’ customers outraged about erroneous prize emails
Tim Hortons blames “human error” for emails that made several Roll Up The Rim contestants believe they’d won a free boat. Mark Carcasole reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 18
Survivor 46: Tevin on his chaotic exit
Step into the chaos of one of Survivor’s most talked-about tribal councils with ousted contestant Tevin from Richmond, Virginia. He dishes on the wild events leading up to his torch being extinguished and reflects on his gameplay throughout the season.
The Morning Show
Apr 19
Global News at 5:30 Toronto: April 18, 2024
Some customers going public with a double-double of frustration and disappointment tonight following a coffee shop contest. One person dead, another in custody after a deadly attack in Etobicoke. And, Toronto City Council vowing to fix the vacant home tax fiasco – but who is taking responsibility?
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Apr 18
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: April 18
Calgary police charge a man in the 2022 death of a toddler. Work to convert Calgary’s historic Barron Building into residential housing has been put on hold due to rising costs. An error with Tim Horton’s Roll Up The Rim contest leaves customers feeling ripped off.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Apr 18
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: April 18
In this Thursday, April 18, 2024 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney and Scott Roberts, Alberta Wildfire begins weekly updates, the province announces a plan to protect consumers from power price swings, and Tim Hortons customers are upset over a ‘Roll up the Rim’ contest error.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Apr 18