Could the way Canadians park vehicles be part of the housing crisis?
Experts say Canada's regulations around parking, which in many cases is free, contributes to Canada’s housing crisis. What can be done about it?
Canada
Feb 11
Banff’s fire department is sharing its wildfire safety prevention preparations
With dozens of wildfires already burning across Alberta, Banff's Fire Department is educating its residents and visitors on how the town is prepared to respond to emergencies.
Fire
Apr 23
Meet the man who’s lived 30 years in Stanley Park
Christenson Bailey has lived in Vancouver's Stanley Park for the last three decades. He first visited the city in 1981 on a hitchhiking trip.
Canada
Apr 17
Uncertain future for Banff pedestrian zone after vehicle-friendly petition validated
The decision to turn a section of Banff Avenue into a summer season pedestrian zone will undergo another council vote after a petition opposing the plan was declared valid.
Canada
Apr 15
Global Affairs Canada says email is down as storm hits Ontario, Quebec
An April storm has not only cancelled flights, closed schools and shut off power for hundreds of thousands in Ontario and Quebec, it also has hit Global Affairs Canada's email.
Canada
Apr 4
As Ottawa eyes short-term rental limits, Airbnb says it won’t solve housing crisis
As part of the 2024 federal budget that was unveiled Tuesday, Ottawa has recommitted to spending $50 million to help municipalities limit the number of short-term rentals.
Canada
Apr 17
E-scooters hit streets of Saskatoon as part of city pilot project
The pilot project in the city started in May 2023 and 100,000 kilometres were logged within the first month.
Canada
Apr 16
What is a halal mortgage? How interest-free home financing works in Canada
As part of the 2024 federal budget released last week, Ottawa said it is 'exploring new measures to expand access to alternative financing products, like halal mortgages.'
Money
Apr 23
Toronto cherry blossom bloom ‘on schedule.’ When to expect them at High Park
Hundreds of thousands of people are expected to descend on High Park in the coming weeks as Toronto's cherry blossoms near peak bloom season.
Canada
Apr 12
Wet heavy snow in Sask. part of ‘volatile’ April weather, Environment Canada
Snow dumped across large parts of Saskatchewan Tuesday night.
Weather
Apr 17
All a-boot tradition: A look at finance ministers’ budget shoes through the years
While purely ceremonial, the selection of the finance minister’s shoes can be a hint into what the budget may hold. Here’s a look at Canada’s fiscal footwear through the ages.
Canada
Apr 16
Towns on solar eclipse’s path of totality brace for a crush of visitors
Municipalities across Canada have spent months preparing for an event that will last 3.5 minutes: a total solar eclipse that will cast parts of the country into complete darkness.
Canada
Apr 1
Governor General to make 1st official visit to Saskatchewan next week
Gov. Gen. Mary Simon will be making her official visit to Saskatchewan with stops in Regina and Saskatoon from April 22 to 24.
Canada
Apr 18
Canada pledges $132M in aid for Sudan as conflict hits 1-year mark
The conflict has killed thousands of civilians, forced millions of people to flee within Sudan and to neighbouring countries and created one of the world's worst hunger crises.
Canada
Apr 12
Norad looking to NATO to help detect threats over the Arctic, chief says
U.S. troops will be spending more time training in the Far North, the new Norad commander says, a strategy that fits 'hand-in-glove' with Canada's renewed focus on Arctic defence.
Politics
Apr 26
Winnipeg taekwondo Olympian hosts day of free training for women
The resounding shouts of dozens of women and girls could be heard at a Winnipeg dojang Saturday, as Paris, France-bound Olympian, Skylar Park, taught them some taekwondo moves.
Sports
Mar 23
National scouts search for potential young Olympians at Saskatoon event
About 105 participants aged 16 to 24 had a chance to perform their sporting skills in front of scouts from 11 different Olympic sports to search for raw talent.
Canada
11 hours
Hundreds of thousands without power as spring storm hits Quebec, Ontario
Hydro-Québec reported upwards of 280,000 customers were without power as of 9 a.m., with affected areas ranging from near Gatineau to Montreal's eastern suburbs.
Canada
Apr 4
B.C. introduces legislation recognizing Haida Gwaii Indigenous title
The B.C. government says legislation formally recognizing the Haida Nation's Aboriginal title over the archipelago of Haida Gwaii was introduced in the legislature Monday.
Politics
Apr 22
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Monday, April 15
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Monday, April 15.
Canada
Apr 15