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Global News at 5 Edmonton: Aug. 17The first segment of Global News at 5 Edmonton for Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 with Gord Steinke.Global News at 5 EdmontonAug 17, 2021
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Questions as to why B.C. government won’t ban non-essential travel to interiorMany travelers who are cancelling their trips to the B.C. Interior are saying they’re not getting refunds because the provincial government hasn’t banned non-essential travel into the region. Richard Zussman reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 17, 2021
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A Cobourg area couple is thankful after puppy inside stolen truck found safeThe 9-month-old pup was inside their pickup truck that was stolen last week. They say it was thanks to their story being shared far and wide that they were able to locate their beloved pet. Frazer Snowdon has their story.Aug 17, 2021
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First Nation artist reimagines B.C flag, sparking conversationAn artistic experiment by a First Nations artist, reimagining the B.C. flag is generating a lot of interest and conversation. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 17, 2021
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NDP targets battleground ridings in B.C. in early campaign stopsThe federal NDP is the first party to hit the West Coast in this election, as leader Jagmeet Singh targets battleground ridings in British Columbia, hoping to hold on to their current seats while taking away a few others. Mike Le Coteur reports on Singh’s strategy on the third day of the federal election campaign.Global NationalAug 17, 2021
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Global News Hour at 6: August 17Okanagan residents were devastated by wildfires. Why one woman blames provincial leadership for the scope of the destruction. Detoured drivers bring gridlock to the town of Princeton. A problem the mayor says could have been prevented. And it was a cold-blooded murder with many witnesses. The family of a Whistler man stabbed to death is...Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 17, 2021
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B.C. man’s fight for refund after booking wrong hotel dates on ExpediaWhen it comes to booking travel online, double check before you click. Consumer Matters reporter Anne Drewa has more on a B.C. man’s fight to obtain a future credit – after he accidentally entered the wrong dates when he booked a hotel stay on Expedia.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 17, 2021
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Decision Nova Scotia: Premier-designate Tim Houston says ‘we made history’ in electionNova Scotia Premier-designate Tim Houston delivered his victory speech on Tuesday night after Global News projected a Progressive Conservative win in the 2021 election. He said that the party “made history” both in the province and across Canada, showing that just because there’s a pandemic, an incumbent government “doesn’t get a free pass.” He also...CanadaAug 17, 2021
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Peterborough Regional Weather Forecast, August 18, 2021Cloudy and humid with a small chance of showers. A high of 29 C.WeatherAug 18, 2021
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Petition for Surrey police referendum gets underwayThe Surrey Police Vote Citizens Initiative has started collecting signatures to ask the B.C. government for a referendum on the future of policing in Surrey. We talk to petition organizer Darlene Bennett.Global News Morning BCAug 18, 2021
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Small B.C. towns also facing housing crunchThe Village of Valemount is now allowing residents to live in their RVs for up to four years to deal with a housing shortage. We talk to Valemount Mayor Owen Torgerson.Global News Morning BCAug 18, 2021
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Canada election: Trudeau promises to fund mental health supports with nearly $6.5 billion if re-electedAs the federal election campaign enters the third week, Liberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau announced on Tuesday if re-elected, his government would invest nearly $6.5 billion for mental health supports through a new Canada Mental Health Transfer. He also pledged to add 1,200 new mental health counsellors in post-secondary institutions.HealthAug 31, 2021
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Global Give Back: Victoria General Hospital FoundationIn this edition of the Global Give Back, Global News Morning’s Kahla Evans checks in with the Victoria General Hospital Foundation and how the Annual Miracle Garden Party is supporting mental health services in our communities.HealthAug 31, 2021
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AFN national chief outlines 5 election priorities, calls for healing after residential school discoveriesAssembly of First Nations National Chief RoseAnne Archibald called for the next government of Canada, whomever it may be, to participate in the healing process for Indigenous communities after the discovery of multiple unmarked graves at former residential sites across the country. It was the first of five election priorities, which also included a climate...Aug 31, 2021
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Archibald says she won’t go to Vatican despite decision by Assembly of First NationsAssembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald said on Tuesday that although the AFN is set to make a decision on whether to participate in a delegation set to meet with the Pope in December, she will not be part of that delegation. Archibald said intends to press the Pope to come to...Aug 31, 2021
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Canada Election: AFN Chief says she won’t endorse any candidates in order to ‘remain neutral’Assembly of First Nations (AFN) National Chief RoseAnne Archibald said on Tuesday she would not endorse any candidates during the federal election campaign, in order to “remain neutral.” She said there is a slate of Indigenous candidates and said she wishes all of them the “absolute best.”Aug 31, 2021
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Afghanistan crisis: 1,250 Canadians still remain after evacuations end, minister saysForeign Affairs Minister Marc Garneau said Tuesday that roughly 1,250 Canadians were still in Afghanistan after the U.S. withdrew its final forces on Monday and evacuations ended. Garneau said those left include Canadian citizens, permanent residents and family members.CanadaAug 31, 2021
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Back to school town hall for Manitoba parents“I think they have a lot of questions and we’re really hoping to help relieve anxiety…” Manitoba Pediatric Society president Dr. Marni Hanna talks about a back to school town hall, being hosted by Doctors Manitoba on Tuesday evening.HealthAug 30, 2021
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Canada election: Trudeau pledges to continue focus on climate change if re-electedLiberal Party Leader Justin Trudeau told reporters during a campaign stop in Granby, Que. on Monday that “there has never been a government as ambitious as this one on climate change,” in his opinion, stating his party’s plan to protect the environment is “deliverable,” “doable,” and that tackling the climate crisis will also benefit Canada’s...CanadaAug 30, 2021
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Tech Talk: smart monitor for toddlers and laser guided vacuumMike Agerbo of Get Connected Media shows off the latest monitor from Owlet Smart Sock designed for children up to 5 years old, plus Dyson has released a new laser guided vacuum.Global News Morning BCAug 30, 2021