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On Friday afternoon, March 29, 2024 emergency personnel responded to a serious multi-vehicle crash on Highway 99 just south of Squamish, B.C. One person was transported to hospital in serious condition. The highway was closed in both directions and traffic was backed up for kilometres.

Lots of emotions in the air in Toronto on Friday as hundreds gathered to watch the annual Good Friday procession held by St. Francis of Assisi Church in Little Italy. As Noor Ra’fat Ibrahim reports, the ongoing tradition fills many Christians with a deep sense of belonging.

Peterborough marked Good Friday. Restaurants served up fish and chips and the annual production of “Way of the Cross” made its way through the downtown. Germain Ma has the details.

With a long weekend for many Winnipeggers just around the corner, a number of local businesses, civic services and attractions will be closed and/or changing their hours due to the Good Friday and Easter holidays.

Britain’s King Charles will return to public duties next week for the first time since being diagnosed with cancer as he makes good progress following treatment and a period of recuperation, the Buckingham Palace said on Friday. The British public welcomed the news, with London residents expressing that they were “happy to hear” that he...

Windy weather in the Okanagan over the last few days fueled multiple wildfires in the Kamloops Fire Centre since Friday. As Victoria Femia reports, as these early season fires continue, officials say now is a good time to prepare for what’s to come.

On Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced an investment of over $4.6 billion to bolster research and innovation in the country. “We will also help the younger generations get a good, affordable general education with an investment of $1.3 billion, which means that for an additional year we’ll be maintaining the increase we brought to...

Temperatures finally make a push for highs above the freezing mark in Winnipeg today. It’s not all good news though as Global News Morning weather specialist Drew Stremick explains, Manitoba could still see some snow Friday afternoon.

More than two dozen food and beverage vendors will be sharing their best this Friday at the ninth annual Taste of Bragg Creek, including the Bavarian Inn. Taste of Bragg Creek founder Charlie Holschuh joins Global News Morning Calgary to talk about what you can expect. Bavarian Inn chef John Newinger also makes an appearance...

After days of planning, measuring, and rounding up resources, crews in Baltimore begun the painstaking task of cutting and lifting thousands of tons worth of twisted steel from the city’s inner harbour on Friday. More than 370 workers from across the country are embarking on what’s expected to be a months-long cleanup effort following Tuesday’s...

The Penticton Vees are a perennial junior hockey powerhouse in the BCHL. This season, they’ve battled their way to the franchise’s 12th-straight Interior Division title. But this Friday, the Vees will fight a different kind of battle as they team up with Valley First and the Penticton Salvation Army Food Bank in order to help...

It’s the final curtain for a drive-in movie theatre in Langley. The Twilight Drive-In will kick off its last run of shows starting on Friday. Last summer, its owners announced it would close for good after its 2024 season, citing a 260-per cent property tax hike.

Nova Scotia is gearing up to launch a province-wide universal school lunch program as part of the recently announced 2024-25 budget. Although advocates are calling it a “great first step”, some are saying more work needs to be done to address food insecurity. Amber Fryday reports.

There may only be one more full weekend for the Edmonton Downtown Farmers’ Market. The market announced Friday it is on the verge of bankruptcy and won’t be able to operate much longer. As Kabi Moulitharan reports, vendors remain hopeful that they’ll land on their feet even if the century old market shuts its doors...

Around 35,000 people protested against right-wing extremism and the right-wing party Alternative for Germany (AfD) in Frankfurt, Germany, on Saturday, according to police. Mayor of Frankfurt Mike Josef said the protest took place to ensure that those “incendiaries” would not come to power again. On Friday, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz called the protests against right-wing...

Regina Public Library collections director Geoffrey Allen said on Friday, “Truth Telling by Saskatchewan author Michelle Good was in the top three requested titles next to Spare by Prince Harry.”

It’s Food Bank Friday and the pressure is on for food banks throughout the valley as they prepare to support those who need a little extra help over the holiday season. As Sydney Morton tells us, the volunteers at the Central Okanagan Food Bank are rallying to meet an ever-growing need.

As part of our Food Bank Fundraising Calendar Campaign, Sydney Morton is highlighting the teams behind the food banks supporting those who need a little extra help putting nutritious meals on their tables. This week’s Food Bank Friday we catch up with the team behind the Lake Country Food Bank.

It’s almost the weekend and that means it’s time for Food Bank Friday, Sydney Morton features a food bank in our valley that is working to help those who need a little extra help putting nutritious meals on their tables as part of our Food bank Fundraising Calendar Campaign.

It’s Food Bank Friday and as part of Global Okanagan’s Food Bank Fundraising Calendar Campaign, Sydney Morton highlights the Penticton Salvation Army.