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It’s been nearly a year since Montreal imposed a ban on single-use plastic items in grocery stores and restaurants. Officials say the move has been a huge success but others wonder when authorities will go even farther. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.

Superheros hockey is a one-of-a-kind program allowing kids with cognitive and physical challenges the opportunity to experience Canada’s national sport. Jay Janower has more.

Toronto Police say they have cracked down on a scheme where hundreds of bank accounts with fake names were opened by one person.

It’s a challenging profession that can easily wear people down due to the nature of the work, but the Edmonton Police Service has seen an increase in recruitment and a decrease in attrition. Supt. Andria Wasylyshen joined Global News at Noon to speak about why they are seeing the positive change and how they are...

Monday is Earth Day. And it’s all about raising awareness for environmental causes and creating a more sustainable planet. Germain Ma takes a look at how Peterborough is hoping to make a difference.

Today is Earth Day, a time to mark the importance of environmental protection and sustainability. Our @Ross_Hull got some insight from Valerie Mallamo from @EarthDayCanada to discuss what we can do to make a difference.

On Tuesday, Fire In The Kitchen Coordinator Karla Sawatzky said the competition is a great way to get the community out while making a difference in the lives of severe burn survivors through the funds raised.

Barry Travnicek shares his personal connection to multiple sclerosis through his sister’s battle with the disease. Learn about his inspiring journey to make a difference, including his impressive fundraising milestone of raising $1 million dollars for MS research. He also chats about the challenges and triumphs of participating in the MS Bike event and how...

The province is revealing details of its new home-flipping tax. It would see as much as 20 per cent charged to those who relist a home within a year of buying it. As Aaron McArthur reports, not everyone agrees it will make a difference in the housing crisis.

March is a time to reflect on the many accomplishments of women in our lives. One remarkable woman who is making a difference is Jean Moffett who turned 100 years old and continues to volunteer at the Ontario Science Centre. She joins Candace Daniel with more on her legacy and doing what you love.

A volunteer service in South Frontenac township helps make traveling around the area less expensive for residents over the age of 60 who have no other way to get around.

Winnipeg’s Community Safety Team has been out and about for a month and it says it’s already been making a difference.

Ewan Currie and Ryan Gullen, of the Saskatchewan rock band, The Sheepdogs, tell Bill Hall, of Global News Morning, what makes them different as a band and why touring is so important.

An Okanagan family is hoping the public can help make life a bit easier for their severely disabled daughter. Getting the 8-year-old girl around is proving more challenging and as Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, her parents are hoping buying a specialized van will make the difference.

Winnipeggers will be raising funds on Saturday during the Coldest Night of the Year fundraiser in support of St. Boniface Street Links. Arthur Weldon joins Global News Morning to discuss the event itself, and how you can make a difference for those in need here in Winnipeg.

Everyone seems to agree more housing is needed but there are very different views on what city council needs to do to make that happen. Doug Vaessen has more

“A lot of our trees and shrubs are starting to wake up.” Carla Hrycyna from St. Mary’s Nursery & Garden Centre talks about the dormancy period for foliage, and what kind of difference pruning can make.

Painting is a form of therapy often used by many people to deal with issues either physical or mental. Greg Robson is no different. What makes his story so remarkable in addition to suffering from a rare skeletal disorder that hampered his growth, Robson was born blind.

Military Communities can have some unique challenges and a group of students are trying to help. A group of grade sixers at Guthrie School in Lancaster Park are trying to make a difference at CFB Edmonton. They’ve created a project that will give other students and families around CFB Edmonton the things they need. Ciara...

A church in Peterborough, Ont., is hoping to help those experiencing homelessness with a donation that is often overlooked but makes a big difference. Germain Ma has more on the “Undie Sundays” campaign.