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• Century-old power tunnel opens at Niagara Falls in bid to boost Ontario tourism industry

  Tourists are flocking to Niagara Falls over Canada Day weekend for a new experience that displays the falls from a century-old power tunnel.

  Canada

  Jul 1, 2022
• Farewell 2021: Reflecting on noteworthy newsmakers of the past year

  From the climate crisis, to unmarked graves at residential schools, to the U.S. Capitol riots, Global News looks back on some of the biggest news headlines of 2021.

  World

  Dec 31, 2021
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• Two nurses and pilots declared as fatalities in tragic San Diego plane crash

  Residents in El Cajon, Calif., stared in disbelief as a small business jet crashed into their neighbourhood Monday, leaving a fiery trail of destruction strewn over several blocks.

  World

  Dec 28, 2021
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• “Thank you ABBA for saving 2021:” Fans overjoyed as Swedish group announces album and concert series

  ABBA fans were delighted when the Swedish superstar group announced on Thursday that they would be making a comeback.

  Entertainment

  Sep 2, 2021
• Year in review: The top social media stories of 2020

  We have compiled a list of the standout stories as decided by YOU — determined by most comments, interactions and shares on Global News’ social media handles.

  Trending

  Dec 31, 2020
• Boxing Day 2020: The best online deals to score this season

  Global News has you covered with a curated list of the best Canadian Boxing Day sales, featuring deals from big-box retailers to small businesses.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 23, 2020
• Pride Month: Remembering four Black LGBTQ2 activists who changed the world

  Here is a look at four Black LGBTQ2 activists who fought on behalf of the community, even though it meant risking their lives.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 26, 2020
• Grindr, LGBTQ2 social networking app, removes ‘ethnicity filter’ amid racism complaints

  Grindr removed its ethnicity filter, a move the dating app says is a show of solidarity for the Black Lives Matter movement.

  Lifestyle

  Jun 1, 2020
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• Coronavirus: We asked an expert your unanswered questions

  We asked the public what their unanswered coronavirus questions were, and an expert answered them.

  Health

  Mar 5, 2020
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• ‘Warrior’ U.S. K-9 killed in the line of duty receives customized casket

  Utah police dog recieves customized casket after being killed in line of duty.

  Feb 28, 2020
• Polar bears become the face of climate change as Arctic ice caps shrink. Is it too late to save the species?

  "With no polar ice, there will not be polar bears," said Brandon Laforest, a senior specialist of Arctic species at WWF Canada.

  Environment

  Feb 27, 2020
• International Women’s Day 2020: Who is the inspiring woman in your life?

  Do you want to send a shoutout to an inspirational woman in your life?

  Canada

  Feb 25, 2020
• Australian army melts hearts across the globe as they tend to injured koalas while battling devastating wildfires

  Members of the Australian Army care for koalas that have been injured in Australia's wildfires.

  Trending

  Feb 5, 2020
• We sent your unanswered coronavirus questions to an expert — and we have answers

  Many people have turned to social media in the hopes of getting answers to their coronavirus-related questions. We gathered some of those top-asked questions and spoke with an expert with the hopes of providing some answers.

  News

  Jan 28, 2020