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Sea to Sky crash causes Good Friday pileupOn 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.TrafficMar 29
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‘Somber day:’ Hundreds gather for Good Friday procession in TorontoLots 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.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMar 29
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Peterborough marks Good Friday with fish and chips, Way of the Cross productionPeterborough 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.Mar 29
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Business Matters: Grocery code of conduct may help stabilize food pricesA grocery code of conduct could stabilize food prices in the future and encourage more investment in the Canadian food industry, according to Simon Laroche, the president of Kraft Heinz Canada. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for Friday July 19, 2024.ConsumerJul 19
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Global National: June 2Efforts to bring some kind peace in Gaza and Israel hit more roadblocks on Sunday – this time from “within” the Israeli government. On Friday, Israel proposed a peace plan that’s been backed by the U.S. It requires some negotiating with Hamas to bring stability to Gaza. But two of Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s...Global NationalJun 2
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Halifax food banks trying to keep up with summer food insecuritySeveral food banks in the Halifax area say they are seeing an increase in demand with students just weeks away from finishing the school year. As Amber Fryday reports, donations and volunteers are needed to keep up with summer food insecurity.Global News at 6 HalifaxJun 7
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: May 17In this Friday, May 17, 2024 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney and Scott Roberts, the Edmonton Oilers are on the brink of elimination from the playoffs after losing Game 5, a good Samaritan was attacked while trying to stop some hit-and-run suspects, a dead American serial killer is...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMay 17
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Focus BC: Food insecurity on the rise, summer accommodation pressure buildingYou don’t have to look very far to see the unrelenting pressures of the costs of living in this province — grocery bills and rents are climbing. In the Friday, May 24, 2024, edition of Focus BC, host Richard Zussman speaks with Food Banks Canada Research Director Richard Matern on actions taken to reduce poverty...BC1May 24
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Trudeau announces $1 billion investment in national school food programDuring a press conference in Winnipeg on Friday, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced a $1 billion investment over 5 years for a national school food program as committed in the Federal Budget 2024.May 17
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Global National: May 17The planet’s best male golfer traded his clubs for a pair of handcuffs today. On what was supposed to be a routine drive to work, Masters Tournament champion Scottie Scheffler ended up under arrest — over what the golfer is calling a big misunderstanding. And, there’s some troubling news out of Ontario, as Public health...Global NationalMay 17
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King Charles to resume public duties after cancer diagnosis, British public welcomes royal returnBritain’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...WorldApr 26
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‘A good friend’: Saskatchewan honours the memory of football legend Jim HopsonJim Hopson will always be known as a father, friend, educator and a fierce supporter of football in Saskatchewan. On Friday, a celebration of life was held in Regina with hundreds in attendance.Global News at 5 ReginaMay 3
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Early start to fire season in B.C. interiorWindy 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.CanadaApr 21
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What’s open and what’s closed for Easter weekendWith 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.Mar 28
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Trudeau announces $4.6 billion investment in Canadian research and educationOn 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...CanadaApr 19
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Bragg Creek’s finest tastes on display this FridayMore 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...Global News Morning CalgaryApr 24
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Winnipeg morning weather outlook: Thursday, March 28Temperatures 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.WeatherMar 28
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Global National: March 30After 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...Global NationalMar 30
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Penticton Vees help fight hungerThe 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...Mar 20
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N.S. launches plan for province-wide universal lunch programNova 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.Global News at 6 HalifaxMar 1