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Montreal airport proposes overnight flight ban to curb noiseA proposed plan by the Montréal Airport Authority to ban all flights at Montréal–Trudeau International Airport between 1 a.m. and 6 a.m. could shift air traffic into early morning and late evening hours. The authority says the goal is to reduce overnight noise while maintaining airport operations, but critics argue data shows noise levels around...CanadaDec 22
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Alberta country artist Corb Lund launches petition against coal mining in the RockiesRenowned Alberta country artist Corb Lund has launched a citizen initiative petition in an effort to ban coal mining in the Eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. He joined Global News Morning Calgary to discuss the petition and how he plans to collect signatures.Danielle SmithNov 21
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Alberta country music star Corb Lund plans ‘citizens initiative’ petition against coal miningCorb Lund has long fought to end coal mining in the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains and now he’s taken another step forward in that fight. As Justin Sibbet reports, Lund has applied to gather signatures on a petition calling on the province to stop future coal mines. However, there is opposition to the...CanadaNov 20
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Liberals target pornographic deepfakes in Criminal Code overhaulThe federal Liberals want to outlaw a modern type of sexual exploitation in its Criminal Code overhaul. Jillian Piper explains how the new legislation will try to curb pornographic deepfakes created by artificial intelligence, and what the law still fails to do.Global NationalDec 10
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Edmonton wheelchair pedestrian hit-and-run surveillance videoSecurity camera video from the evening of Oct. 25, 2025, when two men – one in a wheelchair – were crossing 123 Street at the north curb of 127 Avenue when a red four-door SUV attempted to turn left hit them, knocking the 31-year-old man from his wheelchair. The driver briefly stopped to check on...CrimeNov 28
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Alberta businesses optimistic despite worries of Christmas spending restraint: CFIBChristmas markets are starting to open in Edmonton’s capital region. The Canadian Federation of Independent Business says that while consumers are curbing their spending, local merchants are optimistic. The holiday season is one of the busiest times for businesses and one of the most important. Erik Bay has more.ConsumerNov 22
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‘Eloise’ serves up elegant dining with a not-so-secret speakeasy on The EsplanadeFor more than a century, one family has been serving up carb-heavy cuisine and campy kitsch at the Old Spaghetti Factory in Toronto on The Esplanade. Their sister restaurant next door is called Eloise and she’s quite different from her older sibling. Expect fine dining with a splash of whimsy thanks to their speakeasy called...LifestyleNov 14
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Retail Council of Canada talks retail crimeWe talk to Jim Cormier from the Retail Council of Canada to learn how retail crime has exploded in Canada and what recently announced tougher bail and sentencing laws will do to curb the issue.Global News Morning HalifaxNov 3
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‘You’re doing this now?’ Opinions divided on bail reform following Brampton murderThe mayor of Brampton is applauding a federal announcement Thursday, which is proposing harsher sentences and harder-to-get bails for violent and repeat offenders. Patrick Brown says the legislation might have saved the life of a mother-of-four murdered in his city this week. But as Noor Ra’fat reports, opinions are divided on whether bail reform is...CanadaOct 23
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Carney government accepts reform plan as Canada Post loses millions dailyOn Thursday, Public Services Minister Joel Lightbound said the federal government is adopting recommendations from the Kaplan inquiry to stabilize Canada Post, which he described as “effectively insolvent.” The plan lifts a 30-year moratorium on rural post offices and adds community mailboxes at four million new addresses. Lightbound has given the Crown corporation 45 days...EconomyOct 23
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Canadian Coalition of Firearm Rights responds to Federal gun buyback programThe latest phase of the Liberal Governments gun buy-back program has attracted large amounts of attention with some labeling it costly & ineffective, while others saying it doesn’t go far enough. Our Miranda Anthistle was joined by Rob Giltaca, the CEO of the Canadian Coalition for Firearm Rights to breakdown whether or not the program...Oct 3
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PolySeSouvient “encouraged” by federal gun buyback programThe latest phase of the Liberal Governments gun buy-back program has attracted large amounts of attention with some labeling it costly & ineffective, while others saying it doesn’t go far enough. Our Miranda Anthistle was joined by Heidi Rathgjen of PolySeSouvient, to discuss if the buyback program will be effective in curbing gun violence and...Oct 3
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Carney pledges $47M in aid, announces new support for Ukraine and HaitiAt a press conference on Tuesday, Prime Minister Mark Carney announced Canada’s formal recognition of the state of Palestine, alongside $47 million in new funding for projects in Gaza and the West Bank. He also highlighted Canada’s diplomacy regarding Ukraine, co-chairing a meeting with President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and pledging stronger sanctions against Russia. In addition,...CanadaSep 23
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CIRB declares Air Canada labour dispute strike illegalAir Canada will not resume flights Monday after the striking CUPE workers say they will not obey the federal government’s back to work order. McGill University Associate Sociology Professor Barry Eidlin examines the legalities of the ongoing job action.Global News Morning BCAug 18
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Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violenceThere was a powerful push to curb gun violence in Canada’s largest city today. People took to the streets in Toronto, marching for change just days after police arrested a suspect in the death of an eight-year-old boy who was killed by a stray bullet while laying in bed with his mother last month. Lexy...CanadaSep 13
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Legault hoping cabinet shuffle reverses collapsing supportQuebec premier François Legault is set to announce major changes to his inner circle with a cabinet shuffle scheduled for Wednesday. Some old, trusted allies are getting kicked to the curb to make way for new faces. The move follows growing frustration and rapidly eroding support for his government. Dan Spector reports.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Sep 9
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Health Matters: Florida to remove all childhood vaccine mandatesFlorida will work to phase out all childhood vaccine mandates in the state, building on the effort by Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis to curb vaccine requirements and other health mandates during the COVID-19 pandemic.Health MattersSep 4
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Flurry of retail theft arrests in WinnipegPolice have made nearly two dozen arrests over the course of three days, in an operation to curb shoplifting in Winnipeg.CrimeAug 25
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Metro Vancouver spending $450,000 on PNE boothMetro Vancouver is showing little inclination to curb the spending of taxpayer dollars. It’s back at the annual PNE fair with a large and expensive display centred around poop. As Jordan Armstrong reports, this comes after many questions about spending last year.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 19
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‘We are sorry’: Striking Air Canada flight attendants union sends message to publicAir Canada CUPE flight attendants union President Mark Hancock said on Monday “We are sorry that the public is caught up in this.” The union says it’s “not over” after a CIRB ruling that declared their strike illegal.CanadaAug 18