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Campaign aims to break cycle of violence with affordable housing project on Sunshine CoastFifty women on the Sunshine Coast are making a difference for others. The women are fundraising for a proposed housing project for Sechelt. It would have four floors of affordable housing. Angela Jung reports on how it all comes down to community.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 24
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Regina’s Hearts In The Park hopes to break the cycle of intimate partner violenceOn Wednesday, Circle Project executive director Ann Perry said she hopes “one day everyone will be able to gather in the park knowing that they’ve made a big difference to reduce the amount of intimate partner violence in the community.”May 15
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Repairing damage to your drivewayAsphalt and concrete endure significant stress during freeze-thaw cycles over the colder months. Home renovation expert Ryan Thompson joins Ross Hull to discuss long-lasting repairs, and savings on contractor fees.ConsumerMay 24
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‘Life Cycle’ fundraising for children’s health care in AlbertaThe Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation is teaming up with the Alberta Children’s Hospital Foundation in Calgary to move kids’ health forward across the province. Emilee Ubels, communications co-ordinator for the Stollery Children’s Hospital Foundation and Sarah Fulford, from Mattamy Homes, joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about Life Cycle.Global News Morning EdmontonMay 16
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Cyclists, motorists need to respect each other on Winnipeg streets, mayor saysWinnipeg cycling enthusiasts are encouraging their fellow residents to leave the car keys at home and hop on two wheels. And that includes Winnipeg’s first ever bicycle mayor. Clay Young reports.May 13
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Health Matters: Dr. Jen Gunter tackles menstrual misinformation in Edmonton presentationA physician and best-selling author Dr. Jen Gunter is in Edmonton, hoping to break down myths surrounding women’s menstrual cycles. Plus, how funds from the Full House Lottery will support patients across the province. Quinn Ohler has more in Health Matters.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonFeb 21
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Team Canada is looking for the next OlympianCanadians are already preparing to cheer on their athletes at the Paris 2024 summer games. Olympic hopeful Jackie Boyle of Team Canada’s track cycling joins Mark Carcasole for what’s to come over the next few months.Global News Morning TorontoNov 24, 2023
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Global News Peterborough Update 1: October 19, 2023High school students learn first-hand about Peterborough’s cycling infrastructure; petition to limit fishing in Port Hope gains traction; Trent University hosts student entrepreneurial competition; Skytracker weather. Tricia Mason has the details.HealthOct 19, 2023
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Global National: Aug. 28An out-of-control wildfire keeps creeping closer to the town of Hay River, N.W.T., and unfavourable weather conditions are pushing firefighters to their limits. The battle to keep the community safe, the challenge of getting more boots on the ground, and how some residents are defying an evacuation order by staying behind to protect their community....Global NationalAug 28, 2023
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Habitat for Humanity’s Women Build week brings out more volunteers to work on 55-unit complexHabitat for Humanity Family Selection and Service manager Carmen Fredborg said on Wednesday, “it’s the sense of empowerment that brings volunteers involved in the Women Build back everyday to help construct homes for families.” Fredborg added supplying families with affordable and reliable homes helps break the cycle of poverty and allows children to thrive. This...Aug 2, 2023
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Cycling safety: Manitoba Public Insurance hosting bike workshops for kidsHave you ever heard of a bike rodeo? Manitoba Public Insurance is putting kids of all different ages through cycling workshops this summer, in hopes of teaching them how to ride more safely on streets in the province.Jul 10, 2023
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Cycling to raise awareness and funds for mental health supports: Change the Cycle 2023For a number of years, the local Canadian Mental Health Association has participated in ‘Ride Don’t Hide’, a nation-wide cycling event that raises funds and awareness for mental health. This year, CMHA HKPR has changed up the title, now calling it ‘Change the Cycle’. Funds raised will go toward the organization’s Garden Homes Project. Rob...The Morning Show on CHEXJun 20, 2023
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Alberta man talks campaign to keep Tim Hortons’ walnut crunch donut in stores permanentlyCalgary man Zacary Jeaurond spoke with Global News on Monday about the campaign he started in hopes Tim Hortons will keep the walnut crunch donut in stores permanently after it returned on May 31. The campaign has seen him running or cycling to different parts of the province, including to Tim Hortons stores, as a...CanadaJun 14, 2023
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SickKids Great Cycle Challenge kicks off to raise money for children with cancerAvid cyclist Erin McFarland said on Friday she is hoping to ride 1,000 kilometres and raise a minimum of $2,500 in support of research for children’s cancer. McFarland said this year she’ll be riding for a friend whose son is about to face a second bout with cancer, and she’ll be riding with her niece...May 26, 2023
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Port Hope fundraiser aims to provide mobile clinic in northwest SyriaIt may be out of the regular news cycle, but a reverend with Port Hope United Church does not want the catastrophic impact of the earthquake in Turkey and Syria to be forgotten. More than 50-thousand people died in the tragedy. While aid came swiftly for Turkey, the same cant be said for war-torn Syria...The Morning Show on CHEXApr 27, 2023
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The New Reality: April 15There is a poetic, even romantic thought about what happens to us when we die. The cycle of life – returning to the earth – is something many of us think about. But, in reality, the way we say goodbye to our loved ones, with embalming, and either cremation or burial – are not good...The New RealityApr 15, 2023
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Peterborough transportation master plan focuses on transit, cycling, walkingCycling, walking and public transit are major focuses in Peterborough’s Transportation Master Plan. The plan, which to aims to lay out city transportation for the next 30 years, hopes to see walking and cycling making up 25 per cent of all trips in the city. Sam Houpt reports…EconomyNov 5, 2021
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Halifax mayor, cycling supporters welcome new active transportation fundsThe federal government is investing $400 million over five years in active transportation infrastructure for communities across the country. As Elizabeth McSheffrey reports, it’s unclear much of that money will come to Nova Scotia, but Halifax Mayor Mike Savage hopes it will fund “next generation” cycling, walking and running projects that go beyond the municipality’s...CanadaMar 12, 2021
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Incident involving racial slur spurs call for civility between drivers and cyclistsOne man is calling for more civility between Edmonton drivers and cyclists after a heated encounter last week. While cycling home from work, Bashir Mohamed got into an argument with a driver and the situation quickly escalated. Erin Chalmers reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonAug 5, 2016
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Global National: September 6Parole records are revealing new details about Myles Sanderson, one of the brothers accused in the deadly Saskatchewan stabbing rampage. His lengthy history of violence and why the parole board allowed his release earlier this year. People living on the James Smith Cree Nation believe the murderous spree is a symptom of the wider problem...Global NationalSep 6, 2022