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Residents of Alberta town vote in favour of bylaw banning rainbow flags, crosswalksResidents of Barrhead, Alta., have voted in favour of a bylaw banning Pride flags and rainbow crosswalks from municipal property.Global News at 11 EdmontonDec 3, 2024
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Metrotown mall raising alarm over ‘dangerous’ crosswalk between SkyTrain stationIs a crosswalk in Burnaby becoming the victim of its own success? Driving along Central Boulevard between Metrotown mall and Metrotown Station can be a harrowing experience. Especially since TransLink disconnected an overhead pedestrian pathway between two of the region’s busiest locations. Now as Emily Lazatin reports, the mall wants the city to do something...Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 1, 2024
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Teen starts petition to raise crosswalk safety awarenessAfter his friend was struck by a car in a crosswalk, a Halifax teenager has taken on the fight for crosswalk safety and has started a petition to raise awareness. Angela Capobianco reports.TrafficNov 11, 2024
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City of Calgary gives partial green light to crosswalk honouring veteransA compromise has been reached regarding a special crosswalk intended to honour war heroes. Several organizations are coming together in southeast Calgary with a colourful way to remember veterans. Skylar Peters explains the new vision.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 7, 2024
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Pedestrian seriously hurt in Abbotsford collisionA pedestrian using a marked crosswalk was struck and seriously hurt on Friday morning. Police said the victim was airlifted to hospital with “life-threatening injuries.”Global News Hour at 6 BCDec 13, 2024
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Barrhead, Alta., to hold plebiscite on bylaw restricting flags, crosswalk designsThe town of Barrhead, Alta., is set to hold a binding plebiscite that would limit the types of flags and crosswalks on public spaces. Erik Bay reports,Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonOct 16, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Dec. 3Edmonton’s mayor puts forward his plan to cut property taxes. The City of Edmonton and the province are at odds over traffic safety. Residents in Barrhead approve a bylaw banning pride flags and crosswalks from town property.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonDec 3, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Dec. 1Police shoot a man suspected of an early morning carjacking in East Vancouver. A barber with a 14-year history in Vancouver’s Chinatown is pulling up stakes. And is a crosswalk in Burnaby becoming the victim of its own success?Global BCDec 1, 2024
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Nov. 12Federal government steps in to end lockout at Port of Montreal, Brossard triple murder suspect’s trial begins, and doctor warns of dangerous crosswalk in Montreal West.Global News at 5:30 and 6:30Nov 12, 2024
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Nov. 11Nova Scotians gather to honour veterans at Remembrance Day ceremonies across the province, a Halifax teenager advocates for crosswalk safety, and some senior voters are feeling a bit left out ahead of the provincial election.Global News at 6 HalifaxNov 11, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Calgary: Nov. 7Calgarians soak in the sun amid an unseasonably warm November day. Two Calgary city councillors are calling for a review of critical infrastructure in Bowness and Montgomery. A compromise has been reached regarding a special crosswalk intended to honour war heroes.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryNov 7, 2024
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Every Child Matters crosswalk unveiled in St. AlbertAhead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a special crosswalk was unveiled in St. Albert. It honours residential school survivors and children who never made it home. Nicole Stillger reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonSep 24, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Oct. 16The town of Barrhead is set to hold a binding plebiscite that would limit the types of flags and crosswalks on public spaces. United Conservative Party members will soon vote on Premier Danielle Smith’s leadership. The Assembly of First Nations is meeting to decide on a historic settlement with the federal government.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonOct 16, 2024
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Sept. 24Two crashes involving the Valley Line LRT in less than 24 hours after a cyclist and a semi both run red lights. Safe driving advocates call for more enforcement following two speed-related deaths in Edmonton. A new report shows almost half of Alberta nurses leave the profession before they turn 35. Farmers in the middle...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonSep 24, 2024
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Rainbow crosswalk vandalized outside school in LangfordSurveillance video shows multiple people spraying graffiti on a rainbow crosswalk outside a school in Langford on two separate nights. West Shore RCMP are searching for suspects after the crosswalk outside a Spencer Middle School was vandalized on Monday and Tuesday.CrimeJun 27, 2024
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Driver charged after pedestrian struck in PeterboroughA pedestrian was taken to hospital after being struck by a car on Sunday morning in Peterborough. Emergency crews were called to the area of Clonsilla Avenue and Goodfellow Road around 8:30 a.m. Paramedics treated the 72-year-old pedestrian at the scene before taking them to hospital for further treatment. The occupants of the car were...TrafficJul 2, 2024
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Richmond RCMP searching for witness to two stranger assaultsRichmond Mounties have released security footage in hopes of identifying a witness to two stranger assaults. Officers are looking to speak with a man seen using a crosswalk on Buswell Street at Cook Road on the morning of Feb. 14, 2024.CanadaMay 9, 2024
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Pregnant B.C. woman dies after being hit by vehicle in MexicoA pregnant B.C. woman has died after she was hit by a car in Mexico while on her anniversary vacation with her husband. Kristyferr Koverola was hit in a crosswalk in Cancun on Sunday and died in hospital on Thursday.TrendingMay 9, 2024
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Blood donations sought for B.C. crash victimA family is pleading for blood donations from people in Mexico’s Mayan Riviera after a B.C. woman was hit by a car. Kristyferr Koverola was hit in a Cancun crosswalk last Sunday. She is in critical condition and needs blood transfusions to ensure she’s stable enough for an air transfer to Miami.BC1May 8, 2024
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Moncton community group rallying for safer active transportation routesA community group is rallying for safer active transportation routes in Moncton, after a child was hit by a car while biking to school. They’re calling for traffic calming measures, such as raised crosswalks and a traffic enforcement unit in the city. Suzanne Lapointe reports.Global News at 6 New BrunswickApr 16, 2024