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The very personal story behind the performance art project “Senses”This “Movember”, the new performance art composition called “Senses” will debut in Vancouver later this week. It’s a very personal project for a local composer, who explores the mental health challenges her 88 year old father has dealt with for most of his life. Jay Durant reports in “This is BC”.Global News Hour at 6Nov 23
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Latest SSO concert expresses the raw reality of cancerWATCH: The SSO presents their latest concert “The Space Between” on Saturday, October 25 at TCU Place. Composer Vincent Ho shares more about his piece called “From Darkness to Light: A Spiritual Journey”. Multi-Grammy award winning Scottish winning percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie will join the SSO as a soloist.EntertainmentOct 23
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Indigenous activist pens new children’s book on finding her Cree FamilyNa’kuset has dedicated her life to fighting for the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples in Montreal and beyond. She is a Sixties Scoop survivor, adopted from her Cree family into a Jewish household in Montreal. Her adoptive family included a loving grandmother, her Bubbie, who played a pivotal role in her journey. That journey...Global News Morning MontrealOct 23
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Weekend Dish: Flat Iron Steak with Raspberry CompotePatricia Warner from Bowest Appliances and Teatro Group’s chef Matthew Batey join Norma Reid to cook up Flat Iron Steak with Raspberry Compote.Global News Morning CalgaryAug 23
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Quebec man with autism defies odds to advocate for changeA Quebec man with autism has spent his life beating the odds and breaking barriers. Steven Atme is a music composer, producer, public speaker and strong advocate. The 32-year-old is hoping to improve mental health services and education for people living with autism and other disabilities. As Felicia Parrillo reports, his message is being heard.Sep 19
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Composting tips to make the most of your gardenAs we move further into the summer season, many people with gardens want to ensure they are the best. Ross Hull is joined by Carson Arthur, a gardening expert, to learn why compost is so important for your garden, some everyday items that are great to use for composting and products you can purchase to...Global News at 5 & 6 TorontoJul 9
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Nebraska college football player breaks down missing family in AustraliaAustralian Archie Wilson, who moved to the United States to play college football with the Nebraska Cornhuskers, broke down in tears this Tuesday when asked about how he is handling being so far away from his family. Wilson, who was a day shy of his 19th birthday at the time, said it is hard to...SportsAug 15
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This is BC: Honouring veterans through musicIt’s a way to connect young composers with members of the Canadian Armed Forces – past and present. As Jay Durant tells us in This is BC, a Victoria piano instructor is using her student’s original musical pieces to honour both veterans and those currently serving.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 7
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Spa Hills Compost denied bylaw amendmentThe Columbia Shuswap Regional District denies a compost facility’s request to expand its footprint. Residents in the area are relieved after protesting the application, but the district says it sees the business as an essential service and wants to find a way forward. Klaudia Van Emmerik has more.EnvironmentApr 17
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Explaining what you can and can’t put in the green binMetro Vancouver project engineer Terry Fulton talks about the importance of food scrap recycling and also explains why some things that seem compostible might not be allowed in a green bin.Global News Morning BCApr 11
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The Canadian composer behind ‘The White Lotus’ soundtrackChilean-Canadian composer Cristóbal Tapia de Veer is a big reason behind the success of HBO’s hit series “The White Lotus.” Heather Yourex-West speaks with Tapia de Veer about his Emmy-winning work, the popularity of his music, and why he’s now moving on from the series.Global NationalApr 7
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Global National: April 7How U.S. President Donald Trump is defending his global trade war despite nosediving stocks; and the advice to protecting your money and mental health. What Mark Carney and Pierre Poilievre are promising to help protect seniors’ retirement savings. Plus, why the Canadian composer behind “The White Lotus” has had his swan song.Global NationalApr 7
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Abbotsford police release sketch of assault suspectAbbotsford police are releasing a composite sketch showing the suspect in a March 24th sexual assault in Mill Lake Park. Taya Fast reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCApr 4
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Dinsmore Composite School tackles food Scarcity in rural SaskatchewanStudents at Dinsmore Composite School, an hour and a half southwest of Saskatoon, have built their own hydroponic garden tower to grow produce year-round.EnvironmentMar 18
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Disney’s Frozen in ConcertThe FILMharmonique Orchestra is bringing the enchanting world of Arendelle and Frozen to life. Quebec acclaimed composer and conductor Francis Choinière joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella with more on a symphonic concert fit for the whole family.Global News Morning MontrealMar 21
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Bellerose Bike-a-thon supports cancer researchStudents at Bellerose Composite High School in St. Albert have wrapped up their 22nd annual bike-a-thon. The pedaled for two days straight raising money for cancer research. Nicole Stillger has more.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonMar 14
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Annual Alberta bike-a-thon returns to raise funds for cancer researchThe wheels will soon be in motion for an annual fundraiser at a St. Albert high school. The annual bike-a-thon, held at Bellerose Composite High School, raises money for cancer research. Payton Hansen, Jeff Beaton and Chelsea Drager-Hughes joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the event.Global News Morning EdmontonFeb 18
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Southern Alberta company creates partnerships and reduces waste from Alberta-based producersBy taking spent grain from Calgary-based craft breweries, Victoria Ross with aGRO Systems is able to divert it from landfills and compost sites by providing local ranchers with a livestock feed alternative. Drew Stremick reports.Feb 1
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City of Regina seeking contracts to build permanent composting facilityPlans for Regina’s composting facility have been put on hold, as the city has ended its contract with energy company, EverGen Infrastructure Corp.Jan 15
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Halifax startup gaining attention with compostable menstrual productsAruna Revolution has been getting wide recognition for its compostable menstrual products. As Angela Capobianco reports, the products are made with locally sourced plant fibres with the goal of making not only feminine hygiene products more sustainable, but diapers and medical products as well.Jan 12