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Addressing the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on the recently announced federal budget and the Liberal government’s efforts to combat the housing crisis. Trudeau also pointed his finger at the former and current Conservative leaders, Stephen Harper and Pierre Poilievre — the latter of which was once...

It’s a first of its kind in Canada and is designed to bring University of Alberta researchers from different disciplines together to seek solutions to health problems caused by climate change. U of A professor Sherilee Harper joined Global News Morning Edmonton with more about the new “Climate Change and Health Hub.”

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among several political leaders at the funeral, along with Stephen Harper, Joe Clark and Jean Chrétien. Mercedes Stephenson spoke with several politicians, about Mulroney’s political legacy.

The Royal Ontario Museum is celebrating its 110th anniversary this weekend with free admission. To discuss the milestone and the significance of the museum, Kelly Harper from the ROM joins Candace Daniel.

Although the Manitoba Home Builders Association President and CEO says there’s light at the end of the tunnel, supply chain issues still continue to hamper those looking to build their homes.

Any teacher in Surrey who wants to teach any one of four classic books, including Harper Lee’s Pulitzer-Prize winning To Kill a Mockingbird, will need to take their students views into account. It was one of four books pulled from the district’s recommended reading curriculum in a decision made in November, but not announced publicly....

On Friday, Saskatchewan Teachers’ Federation president Samantha Becotte commented on negotiations with the government-trustee bargaining committee saying that “classroom complexity and size continue to stall agreements at the bargaining table.”

The Edmonton Oilers playoffs should be a time where there should be no empty seats, but some businesses in the ICE District Plaza say it’s been harder to fill them. As Jasmine King explains, some bars and restaurants say their location is a double-edged sword.

Edmonton-Strathcona MP, Heather McPherson, has tabled a private members bill that would make it harder for provinces to opt out of the Canada Pension Plan. McPherson joins us in-studio to talk about the bill, the reaction she’s received and if the Liberals will support it.

Navigating the job market can be daunting and is often even harder for young people. Wincy Li from Toronto Metropolitan University joins Candace Daniel with some advice for students trying to find employment.

Some financial and business experts are criticizing a component of 2024’s federal budget. The Liberal government proposed spending billions to improve an area where Canada is lagging. The experts say another measure in the budget could make it harder to reverse the trend. Global’s Nathaniel Dove has more.

Property taxes in Edmonton likely going to rise much more than expected in 2024. The city said what it costs to maintain everyday services is rising faster than predicted. Council is now faced with proposed tax hikes that could hit your wallet much harder. Morgan Black reports.

Painting is a form of therapy often used by many people to deal with issues either physical or mental. Greg Robson is no different. What makes his story so remarkable in addition to suffering from a rare skeletal disorder that hampered his growth, Robson was born blind.

The Muslim Food Bank held a hamper drive in Surrey to help those struggling to make ends meet. Community Reporter Safeeya Pirani spoke to Volunteer CEO Azim Dahya about the initiative, and how Ramadan can be a challenging time for many families due to the high cost of living.

Every holiday comes with a price when it comes to buying the food to create your feast. As Victoria Femia reports, some Kelowna residents say it’s getting harder to put that feast together as prices at the grocery store continue to climb.

With the cost of living going up, it’s become harder to live in Canada for both new Canadians and long-term residents. Daniel Bernhard, CEO of the Institute of Canadian Citizenship joins Antony Robart to discuss why more Canadian Citizens are choosing to live elsewhere.

Finding a job can be difficult and it’s even harder for those with diverse needs. That was the focus of a unique and important job fair in Calgary. Tomasia DaSilva was there.

Legislation committing the Canadian government to long-term funding of the national child-care system is set to become law. In Business Matters for March 1, Anne Gaviola has more on how the bill aims to enshrine the system into law and make it harder for future governments to defund it.

Canada’s low-income households experienced a harder hit to their disposable cash in the third quarter of 2023 as higher interest rates made it more difficult for this group of Canadians to save, new data shows. As Sean Previl reports, with the Bank of Canada’s first interest rate announcement of the year looming, financial experts say...

The majority of VIA Rail’s passenger train cars used nationwide are decades past their intended lifespan, making the aging fleet increasingly harder maintain over time. Mike Armstrong looks at the Crown corporation’s pleas to the federal government to greenlight a new fleet, and what’s at stake if they go unanswered.