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Jennifer Rempel with the Fourth Street BIA joins Global News Calgary with details on a delicious food festival that will see restaurants serve up some of their tastiest dishes for just $10. Feast on Fourth runs from April 24-28.

Lucas Dias went across the pond for a chance to play professional soccer, but the once-promising career had hit a bit of a snag. Now, one of Sporting Lisbon’s young prospects is making his way to Cavalry FC. Moses Woldu has the story.

Ahead of Lunar New Year, the Vancouver Chinatown BIA is unveiling its “Neon Dragon” logo for the Year of the Dragon, and its plans for the 50th anniversary of its popular parade. Kristen Robinson reports.

100.5 Fresh Radio hosts Pete Dalliday and Dani Guppy take a look at your entertainment headlines. On the agenda today: April Wine lead singer Myles Goodwyn dies; Peterborough Theatre Guild hosts Enchanted Bookshop shows until December 10th; Habitat for Humanity Northumberland hosts annual Gingerbread Festival to raise money for homes; Millbrook BIA hosts Christmas in...

Day of the Dead is really is about celebrating people’s lives, and their contributions. It’s about honouring ancestors and celebrating culture. It will take place Sunday November 5th from 4-9p.m. at H’Art Centre.

Halloween may be done, but this week brings another sweet celebration for a lot of Calgarians. As Gil Tucker shows us, it’s all about keeping ancient traditions alive and making new connections for the years ahead.

16-year-old Andie Morrison was born with Diamond Blackfan Anemia (DBA), a rare bone marrow disease that reduces her body’s ability to produce red blood cells. The longtime patient at London Health Science Centre (LHSC) is now aspiring to become a radiology technologist, wanting to help future patients in the hospital she calls her “second home.”

Many people are getting ready for a day meant to celebrate the lives of loved ones who have passed on. Dia de Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is an annual Mexican tradition. Yereni Ramirez and Chef Luis Barocio joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to discuss how people in the city are marking...

Union representing Peterborough County-City Paramedics enters bargaining stage of negotiations; Peterborough parent is concerned about buses for students; Peterborough DBIA unveils annual Halloween event; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.

As we learn more about the suspect in the Sunday’s Chinatown attack, community leaders are expressing their sadness and frustration. Chinatown BIA President. Jordan Eng, shares more on the next steps for the embattled neighbourhood.

The first ‘United on the Highway’ Poker Run goes Saturday August 26th, in support of the United Way. The event begins downtown Peterborough and will take participants through Peterborough & the Kawarthas. Organizer and executive director for Peterborough DBIA, Terry Guiel, rode into Global News for more on the inaugural fundraiser.

Experts are reminding residents to keep cyber security in mind when shopping online for Amazon Prime Day; Peterborough DBIA announces a new summer festival; longtime Peterborough Laker Cory Vitarelli retires; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.

Fourth Street BIA executive director Jennifer Rempel and Veronica Macalino with Ego Tattoo, join Global News Calgary with details on this year’s Fourth Street Pancake Showdown happening on Thursday, July 6 from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

June 1 marks the official start of Pride Month. Throughout June, a number of events are planned across the region to celebrate and to show support for the 2SLGBTQIA community. This includes the first pride festival for the town of Cobourg. Caley Bedore speaks with Carleigh Hunter from the Cobourg DBIA, to find out more...

On Monday, we’re expecting to learn more about the fate of a controversial condo project in Vancouver’s Chinatown. Jordan Eng, President of the Chinatown BIA, explains why he supports the development.

B.C. Premier David Dby is now on the tail end of a trade mission to Asia. Richard Zussman spoke with him about the mission as well as the healthcare crisis at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

In an ongoing effort to revitalize Chinatown, Vancouver city council is considering slashing street parking fees in the historic community. Global News Morning speaks with Vancouver Chinatown BIA President Jordan Eng about the initiative.

With a provincial decision supposedly coming this week on Surrey’s policing service, Global News asked the public for their thoughts. Vancouver BIA is preparing a report for city council about how business owners pay more in taxes, and other fees, compared to residential owners. NHL players were coaching their kids in an Osoyoos hockey tournament...

For years there have been efforts to increase vibrancy and revitalize Edmonton’s downtown. The Downtown Business Association is rolling out a few new programs it hopes will increase shopping and dining options to help attract more people to the core. Global News at Noon Edmonton was joined by Puneeta McBryan to find out what’s planned...

Peterborough’s first hot chocolate festival is underway and you can vote for your favourite entry until February 16th. Caley Bedore has more on this edition of Out & About. Photo courtesy Peterborough DBIA, shown is the creation from Tragically Dipped.