‘Woking Phoenix’ serves up play about the Chinese-Canadian experience
It’s food for thought in more ways than one in the new play ‘Woking Phoenix,’ which focuses on 20 years-worth of intergenerational drama at a Chinese restaurant in Ontario. Liem Vu reports.
Entertainment
Apr 19
Indigenous classical violinist Tara-Louise Montour
The Orchestre Classique de Montréal is getting ready for its first concert of the year featuring soloist, Mohawk violinist Tara-Louise Montour in the North American premiere of “Phoenix.” She joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to talk about the piece and her desire to inspire the next generation of Mohawk violinists.
Feb 13
Owen O’Sound Lee to perform at Phoenix Holiday Luncheon
We chat with local musician Owen O’Sound Lee ahead of his performance at the annual Phoenix Holiday Luncheon.
Global News Morning Halifax
Dec 4, 2023
Phoenix Holiday Luncheon
The Phoenix Holiday Luncheon is just around the corner! We get a preview from Phoenix Youth Programs director Melanie Sturk.
Global News Morning Halifax
Nov 23, 2023
Global News Peterborough Update 2: Sept. 8, 2023
City of Peterborough officials seek public input on park rejuvenation and accessibility; ribbon cutting ceremony marks completion of Bethune Street reconstruction project; Fleming College unveils its new mascot – the Fleming Phoenix; Skytracker weather. Teresa Kaszuba has the details.
Environment
Sep 8, 2023
Indigenous community in Manitoba react to $5 treaty payment agreement that hasn’t increased since 1871
Indigenous people in Manitoba reacted on Monday to the annual annuity treaty payment agreement, worth $5, which hasn’t increased with inflation since 1871. Phoenix Longclaws, who waited in line to collect her payment, said she’s attending “out of principal” but added “the agreement should have been subject to inflation.” Global Winnipeg’s Iris Dyck has more.
Jun 13, 2023
How a Canadian hockey player ‘mustard’ up the courage to treat injury
Halifax Mooseheads forward Zachary L’Heureux has been trending online after being caught drinking mustard on the bench during his team’s playoff game against the Sherbrooke Phoenix on Sunday. In an Interview with Global News from a hotel room in Montreal, he explains the reasoning behind the condiment choice.
Global News at 6 Halifax
May 3, 2023
Make a Wish celebrates 40th anniversary with World Wish Day
This weekend, Make a Wish Canada is celebrating 40 years of granting life-changing wishes to critically ill children. Saturday is World Wish Day, marking the anniversary of the first wish in 1980 that was granted to a 6-year-old leukemia patient in Phoenix, Arizona.
BC1
Apr 28, 2023
Southwest Airlines plane erupts in chaos with punches thrown aboard in Dallas
WARNING: Video contains violent footage that may be disturbing to viewers. Discretion is advised. Chaos erupted aboard a Southwest Airlines plane in Dallas, Texas when one passenger unleashed a torrent of punches on another, in an attack captured in viral video on Wednesday. Phoenix-bound travelers were boarding Flight 117, when a man in a tan...
Crime
Mar 9, 2023
StarPhoenix building for sale after serving Saskatoon for 56 years
Saskatoon’s StarPhoenix employees will continue to work remotely, as Postmedia publications announced that the StarPhoenix building will be up for sale.
Global News at 5 Saskatoon
Jan 20, 2023
Artifacts from StarPhoenix newspaper an important part of Saskatoon’s history: archivist
City of Saskatoon archivist, Jeff O’Brien, spoke on Thursday about the importance of preserving the records from Saskatoon’s beloved StarPhoenix newspaper. Postmedia publications announced on Wednesday that the StarPhoenix building will hit the market. O’Brien said that the news office was once a community focal point, serving as a connection to the world and the...
Jan 19, 2023
Vancouver Canucks GM on multi-player trade with Arizona Coyotes
Vancouver Canucks general manager Jim Benning comments on the work that went into the deal with the Arizona Coyotes for defencemen Oliver Ekman-Larsson and forward Connor Garland. Benning says the “team needs to take the next step” and that Ekman-Larsson is excited to get a fresh start in a hockey market like Vancouver.
Sports
Jul 23, 2021
Global Peterborough’s Shelter Pet Project for June 25, 2021
Emily from the Peterborough Humane Society introduces us to a Pomeranian Mix dog named “Phoenix”. Next we meet a domestic shorthair cat named “Andre the Giant”. We also have an update on “Sammy” and “Ernie” For more information visit: peterboroughhumanesociety.ca
Shelter Pet Project
Jun 25, 2021
Flair Airlines launches 4 new U.S. flights at the Edmonton International Airport
Ultra-low-cost carrier Flair Airlines is launching four new non-stop routes this fall, from the Edmonton International Airport to Las Vegas, Phoenix, Palm Springs and Hollywood Burbank. Kim Smith has more from EIA.
Consumer
Aug 20, 2021
Physicians virtual choir brings healing through voice
Community reporter Michael Newman has the story of Phoenix Chamber Choir and their all physicians choirs’ rendition of Ordinary Day by Great Big Sea
Global News Morning BC
Jan 10, 2021
Knitting his way through addictions recovery
Nelson Mendonca’s passion for knitting has spread to other residents at the Phoenix Society addiction centre in Surrey. Now the group has knitted hundreds of toques, many of which they donate.
Dec 23, 2020
Couple remains separated by Canada, U.S. border closure
It’s been three months since Jillian Trudel and her husband Stephen have seen each other in person. One lives in Phoenix, Arizona, the other in Winnipeg. They say mandatory quarantine orders have kept them from finding time to make the trip. Global’s Brittany Greenslade has the story.
Jun 10, 2020
Raw video: Firefighters rescue trapped riders after roller coaster shuts down in Arizona
Phoenix fire crews rescued three people from a roller coaster that was stuck at an Arizona amusement park.
World
Jun 27, 2016
Phoenix pay system: 1,100 gov’t employees have received back pay
Marie Lemay, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Government Services, said Thursday that all 80,000 federal public servants who have encountered problems with the Phoenix payroll system will see those problems sorted by the end of October.
Canada
Jul 28, 2016
Gov’t employees credit ratings suffering amid Phoenix pay system debacle
Marie Lemay, Deputy Minister of Public Works and Government Services, said Thursday that officials are working hard to work with partners to correct any impact the delayed payment has had on the credit ratings of public employees.
Canada
Jul 28, 2016