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Calgary invests millions in new compost facilityThe City of Calgary is investing $88 million — $38 million more than it budgeted — on a new composting facility that will increase capacity and is hoped to decrease the smell for area residents. Doug Vaessen reports.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryMay 27
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Green Cart Compost Giveaway is backThe City of Calgary has opened up appointments for Calgarians to pick up compost for their lawns, flower beds and gardens. Waste diversion specialist Natalia Gonzalez joins Global News Morning with everything you need to know before you go.Global News Morning CalgaryApr 10
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Eagle Lake Landscape shares pro tips: Mulch & composting combat droughtJoelle Tomlinson interviews Brian Bolger at Eagle Lake Landscape, discussing the importance of mulch and composting in drought conditions for water conservation and soil health.CanadaApr 11
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Pianist and composer Andy Milne explores ideas of identity and destiny through musicPianist, composer and educator Andy Milne chronicles his lifelong efforts to uncover his birth family history with his new album, Time Will Tell. Susan Hay has the story.Global News at 5:30 TorontoMay 14
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West Coast wind sport company making fabric for moon habitatsUltra-lightweight material that is also very durable is perfect for wind sports. And, it turns out, it’s also perfect for space. ALUULA Composites, a B.C.-based company, has partnered with Max Space to create expandable space habitats for astronauts on the moon. Emily Mertz explains.Global News at Noon EdmontonJul 16
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Singer/songwriter, Gentle Sparrow Releases Debut Solo EPSinger, songwriter and composer, Robbie Teehan, takes on the persona of ‘Gentle Sparrow’ and launches debut solo EP, ‘River’.Global News Morning KingstonMay 28
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Get spring ready with Eagle Lake LandscapeJoelle Tomlinson interviews Brian Bolger with Eagle Lake Landscape, renowned for their “big yellow bags” of compost and peat moss. With over 15 years of service in Calgary, they offer diverse landscaping solutions.CanadaApr 11
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9-year-old Ontario pianist to perform child-prodigy concert with symphonyAt just nine years old, Murasaki Matsutani of Waterloo, Ont., has already taken home second place in two international competitions. The young talent will now be performing in a concert centred entirely around the music of child prodigy composers, with a symphony that was headed for bankruptcy just last fall.CanadaMay 7
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Report shows Manitoba youth struggle with support, resource accessibility: advocateOn Tuesday, Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth Sherry Gott referred to a “listening tour composed of opinions from Manitoba youth that shows youth feel under-supported, feel they don’t have access to resources, and have trouble with welcoming environments.”Apr 16
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World premiere of opera “Information”The world premiere of a new, bilingual chamber opera, “Information,” is coming to Montreal on April 27-28. This powerful body of work is set in Montreal in October 1970 and deals with issues such as the F.L.Q. October Crisis, abortion rights, and the role of journalism in society. Composer Tim Brady joins Global News Morning’s...Global News Morning MontrealApr 16
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Peterborough County council discusses options for county-wide composting programPeterborough County council could be following the City of Peterborough in taking green waste out of the garbage bin. Councillors are mulling over several options to implement a composting program. Tricia Mason has the details.EconomyFeb 21
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‘Ukrainian War Requiem’ honouring victims of war in UkraineFollowing the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Axios Men’s Ensemble commissioned composer and two-time Grammy Award nominee Benedict Sheehan to compose a requiem to honour the countless victims who have lost their lives in the tragic war. Conductor Michael Zaugg joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the...Global News Morning EdmontonApr 9
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Edmonton Symphony Orchestra celebrates iconic composer George GershwinThe Winspear Centre and Edmonton Symphony Orchestra are preparing for a special celebration with an unforgettable journey into the life and musical brilliance of one of the greatest composers of all time, George Gershwin. ESO horn players, Megan Evans and Ryan Garbett, explain.Global News Morning EdmontonFeb 11
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Community Events: Concerts at Cinéma du MuséeConcerts by musical composer Michelle Boudreau will be held at Cinéma du Musée on March 7, at 5 and 6 p.m.Feb 7
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Turning your Christmas tree into compost, air fresheners, wreaths and moreDesigne expert, author and TV personality Carson Arthur has tips for Canadians looking to get rid of that Christmas tree in an earth-friendly way.Jan 2
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Regina landfill to serve as temporary composting facilityWATCH: Regina’s landfill will serve as the city’s temporary outdoor composting facility until EverGen can find a new location. Global’s Katherine Ludwig has more.Global News at 5 ReginaDec 21, 2023
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Moncton compost facility causing smelly problems in north endTwo Moncton city councilors are calling for a sewage compost site to be moved indoors or to a new location. They say residents of Moncton’s north end have been complaining about the smell it produces for years. Suzanne Lapointe has the latest from the council meeting.Global News at 6 New BrunswickDec 19, 2023
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VPD investigate suspicious incident at East Vancouver daycareThe VPD has released a composite sketch of a person of interest involved in a suspicious incident at an East Vancouver daycare. According to police on December 13, a man knocked on the door of an after-school – home daycare near East Hastings and Skeena Street.Global News at Noon BCJan 5
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Expansion to Calgary’s composting facility sees costs balloon 75%A major expansion to Calgary’s composting facility will cost millions of dollars more than originally anticipated. As Adam MacVicar reports, city officials say there’s several factors behind the inflating costs, but the expansion is necessary.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 30, 2023
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Nov. 30A major expansion to Calgary’s composting facility will cost millions of dollars more than originally anticipated. There are some upset parents with kids in the Calgary Catholic School District after officials decided to pilot a plan to have professional development days for teachers on half days. A new three digit telephone number has been launched...Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 30, 2023