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Can e-bikes be an alternative to cars?With EV tarrifs likely around the corner, bike advocates are encouraging Canadians to consider ebikes. Uday Rana reports.Jul 8
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Theft of more than a dozen electric motorcycles from Burnaby businessThe theft of more than a dozen electric motorcycles has left a Burnaby dealership owner shocked. Burnaby RCMP is investigating the break-in at Joule Motorcycles on Regent Street. Police say approximately 14 electric motorcycles, along with accessories were taken early Monday morning.Global News at Noon BCJul 19
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City of Montreal turns to AI to improve bike paths all around MontrealA lone cyclist riding an electric bike is on a mission this summer to improve bike lanes on the Island of Montreal. Equipped with a 3D camera and AI software, she will collect data to help upgrade the growing network. Global’s Tim Sargeant spent some time with her in Beaconsfield.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Jul 18
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Bike path in NDG sparks heated debateControversy has returned to Terrebonne Street in Montreal’s NDG neighbourhood. Construction on the reimagined bike path is nearly complete, reigniting a heated debated between cyclists and residents. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines brings us the reactions.Jun 26
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Visually impaired concerns with bike lanesConcerns have been raised to Kelowna city council about the use of floating bus stops with bike lanes, where buses pull in between bike lanes and roadways to pick up and drop off passengers. Some visually impaired residents say crossing bike lanes to access buses are proving dangerous. With more we bring in Tommy Leung...Global News Morning BCJun 23
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Bikes for Youth campaignWest Island Community Shares in collaboration with the National Bank held its 4th edition of the Bikes for Youth event in Pierrefonds this week. West Island Community Shares executive director Meagan Somerville and Xavier Lalonde from the National Bank join Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the initiative and how you can...Global News Morning MontrealJun 14
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SilverStar Mountain Resort Bike Park turns 30It’s been a busy weekend up at SilverStar Mountain Resort as they open up their bike park. As Sydney Morton tells us the opening weekend doubles as a party.LifestyleJun 23
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Vancouver police officer completes cross-Canada bike ride for pediatric cancer researchA Vancouver-based police sergeant has landed in Halifax after cycling across Canada to raise money for pediatric cancer research. As Skye Bryden-Blom reports, he decided to go on the trip in honour of his daughter.Global News at 6 HalifaxJun 27
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Bike to Work Day a successTuesday marked Bike to Work Day in Winnipeg as part of the city’s ongoing Bike Week and there are plenty of benefits of taking two wheels to work according to advocates.Jun 11
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Vancouver officer biking across Canada to raise money and awareness for Cancer researchA Vancouver police Sergeant is riding his bike across the country to raise awareness and funds for “Cops for cancer.” Sgt. Dayne Campbell volunteered with the charity for 15 years — and raised over 140-thousand dollars during that time. But the recent cancer diagnosis of his daughter inspired him to take on this cross-country challenge....Jun 17
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More than 800 cyclists ride jumbo bike in Montreal to raise funds for sick childrenHeros come in all shapes and sizes and even ages. This week’s hero is a young boy whose story inspired teams of cyclists to come together and raise money to help sick children return to their healthy, energetic selves. Global’s Nily Louis reports on Alessandro, the boy who captured the hearts of many.Jun 14
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Advocates push for wider adoption of cargo bikes in MontrealWith the bike festival having been top of mind in Montreal this weekend, advocates want to draw attention to another green solution: cargo bikes. They are relatively new in Montreal but there’s a push to make it more popular, with even large courrier companies going along for the ride. Global’s Phil Carpenter reports.CanadaJun 4
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Riding effortlessly into summer on e-scooters and e-bikes in EdmontonE-scooters and E-bikes are back on Edmonton streets. The city has entered into a three-year contract with both Lime and Bird- to offer e-bikes and e-scooter rentals year-round. Jenny Albers with the City of Edmonton joined Vinesh Pratap to speak about the return of the mobility devices.Global News at Noon EdmontonMay 30
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Calgary seniors embrace unique biking experience to create memories amid Alzheimer’s fightSome Calgary seniors are hopping on a unique ride to mark World Bicycle Day. As Craig Momney tells us, for one couple, each ride is a memory they hope to keep as long as they can.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJun 3
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Final phase of bike lane construction beginsConstruction is about to resume on Seventh Street South, from Fourth Avenue to Seventh Avenue, to connect the bike lanes in downtown Lethbridge to the bike boulevard and city-wide cycling network.May 27
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Teenager killed in Mill Woods hit and run was riding bike to see girlfriend before schoolAdam “AJ” Edhi was doing what he did every morning — going to see his girlfriend before school — but this week, he never made it. The 13-year-old boy was killed in a hit-and-run collision in southeast Edmonton. Kabi Moulitharan spoke to his grieving mother about the senseless death.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 31
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Calls to combat bike theft in condos and apartment buildingsBike theft is rampant in storage areas at apartment and condo buildings across Metro Vancouver. Cycling advocates say not enough is being done to stop it. As Cassidy Mosconi reports, many building bylaws don’t allow residents to store their bikes inside units, leaving people no choice.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 23
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Summer Safety Day teaches about bike safety, cybersecuritySummer Safety Day is right around the corner. Sgt. Nick Wilsher with the Calgary Police Service’s crime prevention unit joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about some of the topics the unit will cover this Saturday.Global News Morning CalgaryMay 22
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Biking across Canada for cancerA West Island resident is about to embark on a courageous journey to raise funds for the West Island Cancer Wellness Centre. Cyclist Pasquale Petrella joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the inspiration for his trek across the country.Global News Morning MontrealMay 13
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Winnipeg’s mayor on the benefits of biking to workMayor Scott Gillingham talks to Global News Morning about his reasons for commuting via bicycle when he can, as well as the city’s latest efforts to thwart bike theft.May 13