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A ceremony was held Sunday morning at the National War Memorial in Ottawa to mark the 10th anniversary of the end of Canada’s combat mission in Afghanistan. More than 40,000 Canadian Armed Forces members served during the 13-year mission and 158 of them died in the conflict. As David Akin reports, the combat mission has...

In this Monday, April 1, 2024 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Quinn Ohler and Scott Roberts, protests over carbon price hike halt traffic across Canada, Hudsons popular Whyte Ave patio is stuck in bureaucratic limbo after years of construction woes, the 100th anniversary of Royal Canadian Air Force is marked with...

The kids are not OK in Canada — that’s what the World Happiness Report found with the survey of people from more than 140 countries, which looked at overall satisfaction among different age groups for the first time. Nivrita Ganguly reports on why researchers say Canada has dropped to 15th place overall, what could be...

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is underway, but there is no ceasefire in Gaza. For the 2.3 million people inside Gaza, there will be little cause to celebrate when the daily fast is broken every evening. The United Nations says over 500,000 people are at risk of famine in Gaza. The UN says food...

Canada’s federal court has ruled that the Trudeau government’s decision to invoke the Emergencies Act to shut down protests in 2022 was “unreasonable” and unjustified — contradicting a previous public inquiry. Twenty-four Israeli soldiers were killed in the deadliest day for the military since the Hamas raid that trigged its war on Hamas — a...

Over a dozen police cruisers and an ambulance were seen at a Petro-Canada gas station just off Ellerslie Road and 50th Street, where two tarps covered something on the ground.

The 15th Annual ADHD Conference, organized by the Center for ADHD Awareness Canada (CADAC), takes place in Calgary on Oct. 28 and 29. Dr. Karen McMillan from Foothills Academy discusses attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder misconceptions, resources, and the conference’s focus on education for families and educators.

World War II veteran Bill Hammill flew more than thirty missions in a bomber gunner over Germany and France. When he came back to Canada, he worked at CN Rail. Hamill chose a trip across Canada to celebrate his 100th birthday. He shares some of his experiences with Jay Durant on This is BC.

Still a few days left to register to participate in one of 30 Parkinson Canada SuperWalks. The critical funds raised need to last Parkinson Canada the whole year… and there’s much work to be done. Caroline Thornton eloquently explains the road ahead for Parkinson Canada, and the important role of the SuperWalk funds. The SuperWalk...

Competing for endurance and strength, the Canada Strong Man Competition sees its 10th year during Regina’ Canada Day celebrations.

The annual Peterborough Canada Day parade hit the streets of the downtown to celebrate the nation’s 156th birthday. Germain Ma has the story.

Calgary Mayor Jyoti Gondek joins Global News Morning live to discuss meeting with the new Premier, the Calgary Arena deal, parking permits, Canada Day fireworks and the 10th anniversary of the Calgary floods.

A new report from Rentals.ca shows that Kelowna is now the 10th most expensive city in Canada when it comes to apartment rentals. As Jayden Wasney reports, the high cost of rent in this city is showing no signs of slowing down.

Global’s Eilish Bonang sits down with Jake Warnell who’s great-grandmother, Genevieve Bonang, is celebrating her 100th birthday on February 3rd. Jake put out the call on social media asking for folks to send her birthday cards to mark the incredible milestone. You can send your well wishes to Genevieve here: 1 Hare Lane Dartmouth, Nova...

2021 marks the 100th anniversary of the remembrance poppy in Canada, and the Royal Canadian Legion is encouraging Canadians to mark the anniversary by wearing a poppy.

NEWS UPDATE: Sister Ruth Hennessey remembered; new stamps mark 100th anniversary of radio broadcasting in Canada. Issued 10:30am

Radar technology that led to the discovery of 215 unmarked graves at a former Indigenous residential school in Kamloops, B.C., is now being used to search the grounds of a former residential school site in Nova Scotia. Canada signs off on a deal with G7 nations to tax multinational corporations. Wildfire season stokes health concerns...

This April 15th to 17th, Pet Valu stores across Canada are hoping to find good homes for rescue dogs and cats — and local stores have events planned all month to help Pet Valu reach its $1.8 million 2016 fundraising goal.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of the No. 2 Construction Battalion, Canada’s all black military unit that was formed in Nova Scotia.

On June 8, 1866, the Legislature of the Province of Canada met for the first time in the original Parliament Building in Ottawa. This was also the first day of the final session of that Legislature, which focused on Confederation. On Wednesday, members of the House celebrated the 150th anniversary of that meeting.