Summer hosting tips from The Style Guys
Are you hosting a backyard BBQ or pool party this summer? There’s no need to stress! The Style Guys are here with some seasonal tips for entertaining that are sure to make your summer party a hit.
Consumer
Jul 11, 2023
The Morning Show: June 20
On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Travel expert Marty Firestone explains the WestJet shake-up and what it means for you. Plus, creative summer backyard activities to keep the kids entertained all season. Then, Laura Keogh is here with cool summer lunches to beat the heat. And, we talk to a doctor about decoding the...
The Morning Show
Jun 20, 2023
Three-year-old dies after being found in backyard pool
A family in Ajax is devastated after police say their 3-year-old girl drowned in a neighbouring pool. Police were called to the home near Rossland Road and Harwood Ave Tuesday evening. As Frazer Snowdon finds out, it’s a stark reminder of how dangerous pools can be.
May 24, 2023
New online service offers backyard pool rentals by the hour
It’s now possible to rent a backyard pool by the hour or the day. This new service allows Quebec homeowners to make better use of their backyards and share with people looking to cool off and have some summer fun. Global’s Olivia O’Malley looks into the new service.
Canada
Aug 11, 2021
Winnipeggers renting out backyard swimming pools
Many of us are itching for some type of getaway, so people have been offering up their backyard pools for a staycation, while making a little extra money on the side. But as Global’s Corey Callaghan explains, it may not be as easy as it seems.
Jun 25, 2021
Quebec family in mourning
It’s been seven months since three-year-old Frederique Kaiser drowned in her family’s backyard pool. To honor the little girl’s life, her family has created a yogurt drink that is being sold in IGA grocery stores across the province. As Global’s Brittany Henriques explains, the family plans to donate the proceeds of the sales to the...
Canada
Feb 4, 2021
Video shows 5-year-old New Brunswick boy using mini-zamboni to clear ice
Video showing a five-year-old New Brunswick boy using his mini-zamboni to clear ice on his backyard rink caused some attention for the family after it was posted on Facebook recently. But then it got international reach once the NHL asked to share the video on their own Instagram page, a moment the boy’s father says...
Sports
Jan 23, 2021
Mango mystery baffles Calgary family
Wed, Jun 8: A McKenzie Towne family has quite a mystery on their hands after a mango fell into the family’s backyard ripping through a pool cover. David Boushy reports.
Global News at 11 Calgary
Jun 9, 2016
How to beat the heat in your backyard this summer
Outdoor design and lifestyle expert Carson Arthur dropped by The Morning Show with tips on how to stay cool in your backyard this summer.
The Morning Show
Jul 18, 2016
City of Kawartha Lakes woman drowns in backyard swimming pool: OPP
OPP say a woman was found unresponsive in a backyard swimming pool on Thursday evening.
Jul 5, 2019
Fire destroys backyard garage just north of Cobourg
A garage just north of Cobourg was destroyed by fire on Friday morning. Around 7 a.m. emergency crews responded to the blaze on Ontario Street in Hamilton Township, just north of Highway 401. The garage in the backyard of a home was destroyed, and reports say there were flammable liquids and yard work tools inside....
Fire
Sep 23, 2022
Backyard pool safety
“Don’t swim alone. Make sure you always have a buddy.” For ‘Drowning Prevention Week’, we went live from the backyard pool with Lifesaving Society Manitoba . Water Smart Coordinator Dr. Christopher Love has important reminders for anyone planning to hit the water.
Jul 20, 2022
Okanagan pool industry teams up to help single mother
What first started as a small upgrade for her backyard, soon turned into a year long nightmare for Susan Broadfoot.
Canada
Oct 21, 2020
Homes near Kelowna baseball fields dealing with heavy damage
Residents who live near Edith Gay Park have become used to baseball games happening right behind their homes. But this means baseballs fly into their backyards, pools and patios. As Jasmine King explains, this is causing a tense situation between the homeowners and players.
Sports
Aug 23, 2022
Non-verbal girl with cerebal palsy credited for saving brother’s life
Wed, Jul 4: A nine-year-old Halifax girl who is non-verbal is being credited for saving her brother’s life, after the toddler fell into the backyard pool. Natasha Pace reports.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Jul 4, 2018
East Van bear inspects backyard pool
The young black bear captured in East Vancouver Tuesday morning made an appearance in a backyard on Wall Street earlier in the day
Jun 12, 2018
Emergency crews respond as woman, child pulled from Brampton backyard pool without vital signs
Emergency crews were on scene in Brampton, Ont. on Saturday evening after a woman and a child were pulled from a backyard pool without vital signs.
Aug 4, 2018
Toronto officers applauded for quick water rescue, but drowning deaths appear to be on the rise
Two Toronto police officers are being applauded for their quick thinking that ended up saving the lives of two men in Scarborough last week. They were found face down in a pool, vital signs absent. As Morganne Campbell reports, more people appear to be drowning in backyard pools this summer and the Life Saving Society...
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jul 22, 2019
B.C. wildlife keep cool in the water as temperatures rise
Global News viewers share video of animals around the province keeping cool during the July heat event. A bear splashes in a Prince George, B.C. pond and a family of raccoons are captured playing in a backyard pool in Richmond, B.C.
Jul 28, 2022
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 16
A big jump in COVID cases and new restrictions on the table. What’s being considered as other provinces clamp down. Long lines for COVID screening. How getting a test could test your patience. The dramatic crash into a backyard pool and the Surrey RCMP officer who’s being called a hero.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Dec 16, 2021