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Chris and Laura Grant with Alberta Bike Swap join Global News Calgary with details on a massive bike exchange coming to Calgary. On May 4, people will be able to buy, sell and donate bicycles at Max Bell Centre.

The City of Edmonton is in contract negotiations with e-scooter and e-bike companies in an attempt to solve problems over the past few years. As Breanna Karstens-Smith reports, that means a delay in them being deployed this spring.

The province gearing up to put a stop to bike thefts by launching a bicycle registration system. As Grace Ke reports, this program is credited for a decline in such thefts in Vancouver.

Cyclists on many Vancouver bike lanes will soon be sharing the space with e-bikes and e-scooters. Aaron McArthur has the details on a Park Board decision.

Winnipeg is hoping to cut down on bike theft this spring by encouraging local cyclists to use a free registration service. Daisy Woelk reports.

Bike Winnipeg’s Mark Cohoe said the 529 Garage bike registration program will help cut back on the amount of bike theft in the city and encourage more people to ride.

A man who has lived for 30 years in Stanley Park shows Global News how important his bike is to his existence and freedom. Christenson Bailey jokes he even has a lightning rod, in case he gets struck by lightning.

A mountain biker injured in a collision with a tree on Cypress Mountain Saturday has now died.

A community of cyclists, friends and family members gathered on Monday for a ghost bike ride in memorial of a 59-year-old cyclist who who was struck and killed on Bayview avenue at the DVP off ramp on Monday, April 8th. Kayla McLean reports.

A Squamish custom bicycle frame builder is making a name for herself, and attracting students from all over to learn the craft of steel bike frame fabrication. Sharron Bates reports.

A B.C. business owner is frustrated with police after a heist made away with thousands of dollars worth of e-bikes.

Winnipeg police are looking to identify a man in connection with their investigation into a fatal September 2023 shooting on College Avenue.

Cyclists were out in force at Lethbridge city hall. They were there to oppose a motion calling for the halt to construction of any new bike lanes in the city. The motion also calls for a cost estimate for removing the existing lanes. But there were also some at the meeting who believe the lanes...

Downtown bike lanes remain a hot button issue in Lethbridge since being installed at the end of November. And while cyclists haven’t yet had an opportunity to utilize the new paths, opposition to remove them is growing. Sarah Jones has more on a motion set to be presented to city council this week that is...

The provincial transit agency Metrolinx is set to ban some batteries and e-bikes from its trains amidst safety fears. Global News’ Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello has the story.

With the snow gone, skies sunny and temperatures much milder than normal, Montrealers are rushing to get on their bikes. Bicycle repair shops are doing their best to keep up with demand for spring tune-ups. As Gloria Henriquez reports, even though some bike paths won’t open for weeks, people have already switched into spring biking...

The Capital Regional District transportation committee is urging the province to clarify the rules around bike lanes. It’s not uncommon to see mobility scooters riding in bike lanes. Now advocates say it’s time to make it the law. Kylie Stanton has the details.

Vancouver police have more than 400 stolen, lost and recovered bicycles housed in a warehouse on the country’s largest conveyer belt. Sgt. Steve Addison says while reported bike theft has been on the decline for several years, there are still some tips owners should follow to help police return their bike to them if it’s...

Despite bicycle thefts being down over the past few years, Vancouver police still have more than 400 bikes in their warehouse, most of which will never be reunited with their owners. As Kristen Robinson reports, a simple online registry, that already exists, could prevent that.

Hopping on a bike? Montreal’s popular Bixi service will cost riders more starting in March 2024. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.