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Street racing concernsPolice are taking street racing seriously – following a dangerous incident on the weekend.CrimeJul 27
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Vancouver plebiscite result calls for actionKen Sim may not have won the mayoral race, but the plebiscite with questions about public safety hit a chord with voters. The majority of those that responded said yes to more order on the streets and no to public use of hard drugs. As Paul Johnson reports, the pressure is now on the new...Global News Hour at 6 BC7 hours
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U.K. farmer who spotted suspects speaks out after arrests made at U.S.-run RAF airbaseThe five suspects arrested on suspicion of terrorist-related activities at a U.S.-operated Royal Air Force (RAF) base in Fairford, England on Sunday, have been released on bail, according to the British head of counterterrorism policing. While the farmer who initially notified authorities of the suspicious activities near her home claims she saw “between eight and...PoliticsSep 28
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Sanctions on Canadian-founded Streit Group ‘too little, too late,’ expert saysFounded by a Russian-Canadian and launched in a strip mall north of Toronto, the Streit Group has grown into one of the world’s largest armoured vehicle manufacturers. While that may seem like a rags-to-riches story, there’s a very dark side. Investigated by the United Nations, sanctioned by the European Union, and fined millions of dollars...The West BlockSep 20
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4 injured in Scarborough street racing collisionDashcam footage shows the aftermath of a street race in Scarborough, with two vehicles totalled and four people in hospital before noon on Friday. Police are still searching for a green Lamborghini SUV that fled the scene of the crash, and say a 15-year-old girl was behind the wheel of the other car involved. As...Global News at 6 TorontoJul 17
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Project ERASE cracks down on street racing across GTA: Police forces across the Greater Toronto Area are sharing the results of their annual ‘Project ERASE’ campaign. As Megan King reports, officers are targeting hotspots for high-risk driving behaviour to increase road safety for all.Global News at 6 TorontoJul 7
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Police arrest alleged Lamborghini driver behind serious 2-car crashPolice have arrested the man they allege was driving a Lamborghini involved in a street race that caused a serious two-vehicle collision. The accused, Akil Heywood, is awaiting trial in relation to another high profile case. Catherine McDonald reports.CrimeJul 31
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2026 Gastown Grand PrixThe 2026 Gastown Grand Prix gets underway Wednesday July 8th as cyclists make their way through the cobblestone streets of the Vancouver neighbourhood. Mark Ernsting, race director joins Jay Janower with a preview on Global News Morning Weekend.Global News Morning BCJul 5
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54th Annual BMO MarathonThe warmer temperatures meant an estimated 25,000 runners had to adjust their strategy while racing through the streets of Vancouver on Sunday. Grace Ke reports.Global News Hour at 6May 3
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Strangers unite to carry exhausted runner to Boston Marathon finishA runner who collapsed just metres from the finish line at the Boston Marathon, was helped across by two fellow competitors. Aaron Beggs of Northern Ireland and Robson De Oliveira of Brazil stopped to support Ajay Haridasse, guiding him down Boylston Street to the finish. Haridasse later said he wouldn’t have qualified for the 2027...SportsApr 24
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Street-racing meetup busted in northwest Edmonton, 30 tickets issuedEdmonton police say they are cracking down on illegal street racing after dozens of tickets were handed out at a meet up on the weekend. Jaclyn Kucey has the details.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonSep 26, 2025
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Edmonton police capture large street racing event in northwest industrial areaAerial video from the Edmonton Police Service of a large street racing gathering on 129 Avenue, near 170 Street, in an industrial area of the city’s northwest on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025.CanadaSep 26, 2025
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City of Markham to transform into IndyCar racetrack in 2026Mayor Frank Scarpitti announced the City of Markham will host the Ontario Honda Indy beginning in 2026, turning downtown Markham streets into a world-class racing circuit. The three-day event is expected to attract more than 150,000 visitors, generate $50 million in economic impact, and create thousands of jobs across the GTA.CanadaSep 3, 2025
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Global News at 6 Toronto: Aug. 30The Canadian International Air Show, a Labour Day long weekend tradition, is back in Toronto skies. Lexy Benedict reports from the event. Plus, one person is dead and three others are seriously injured after an overnight crash on Highway 401 that police believe was linked to street racing. The collision happened just after midnight in...Global News at 6 TorontoAug 30, 2025
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Street Machine weekend brings community and speedThe Street Wheelers 100-foot dash brought roaring engines and racing family spirit to Lethbridge, combining speed with a strong sense of community. Nakoda Thunderchief reports.Jul 12, 2025
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Global News at 6 Montreal: July 19In Montreal, dozens of people came together Saturday in a push to pressure authorities to green-light thousands of units of social housing. The project, at the site of an old horse racing track, has been in the works for decades, but frustration is growing over the lack of progress. In the United States, President Donald...Global News at 6 MontrealJul 19, 2025
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Honda Indy returns to TorontoStart your engines! The streets of Toronto’s Lakeshore are roaring back to life this weekend with the return of the 2025 Honda Indy. Drivers will take on the iconic 11-turn street course around Exhibition Place. Last year’s champion, Colton Herta, joins Ross Hull to talk about the thrill of racing in the heart of the...CanadaJul 17, 2025
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Edmonton police cracking down on street racing and stuntingThe Edmonton Police Service is reminding drivers about the risks of stunting and street racing after a dramatic video surfaced showing just how dangerous it can be. As Jaclyn Kucey reports, the issue is also upsetting businesses who are the site of these late-night races.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 13, 2025
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Edmonton police release video of crash to issue warning about street racingThe Edmonton Police Service has released video of a violent motorcycle crash in an effort to raise awareness about the dangers of street racing and stunting.Global News at Noon EdmontonJun 13, 2025
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Rare spirit bear cub spotted crossing street in B.C.A rare spirit bear was spotted crossing the highway with a family of black bears near Ecstew, B.C. last week. The animal, also known as a kermode bear, is a subspecies of black bear that is not albino. It has been named the official mammal of British Columbia.Jun 6, 2025