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90% of Edmonton drivers ignored parking ban as city council discusses fines, low compliance rateCity council is discussing how to get Edmontonians to comply with parking bans for snow clearing. It comes as a new report from city staff shows 90 per cent of Edmontonians did not follow the latest parking ban. Jasmine King explains.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 19
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Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive receives a surprise donation from Spin MasterThe Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive is on now through the month of December, collecting new, unwrapped toys at any Toronto fire hall for children and families in need. Spin Master, a multinational toy and entertainment company, is once again surprising the Toronto Fire Fighters’ Toy Drive with a large donation of toys. Susan Hay...Dec 15, 2025
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Many Quebec drivers still using worn winter tires, study findsAccording to a new study from CAA-Quebec, more than half of drivers are rolling on worn-out winter tires. As Brayden Jagger Haines explains, steep market prices and the rising cost of living may be to blame for the reluctance to replace aging rubber.CanadaDec 10, 2025
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Lack of lines, lanes on part of Calgary highway prompts safety worries for driversMany Calgary drivers are concerned about their safety while travelling on a portion of Deerfoot Trail. Since a recent traffic pattern change, some say it’s a “free-for-all,” with little to no lanes to follow.Dec 9, 2025
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Finding a job is becoming harder for young CanadiansYoung Canadians looking for work are struggling to find it. The latest job numbers from Statistics Canada show youth unemployment came in at 12.8% in January, almost double the national average. Ken Chatoor with the Labour Market Information Council looks at what’s driving youth unemployment.Global News Morning BCFeb 10
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Protesters try to attack driver after truck speeds through L.A. anti-Iran protestWARNING: Video contains disturbing images. Viewer discretion is advised. Los Angeles police responded Sunday after someone drove a U-Haul box truck down a street crowded with demonstrators in support of the Iranian people, causing protesters to scramble out of the way and then pursue the speeding vehicle to try to attack the driver. The U-Haul...U.S. NewsJan 12
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Traffic study shows Halifax had some of the worst congestion in CanadaFindings from a new traffic study show Halifax had some of the worst traffic congestion across Canada in 2025. The report says drivers spent more than four days just sitting in rush-hour traffic throughout the year. As Mitchell Bailey reports, experts and officials say the solution requires some major upgrades.Global News at 6 HalifaxJan 21
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Surrey council to file complaint with ethics commissioner about texts from councillor to police chiefSurrey city council is filing a complaint with the ethics commissioner about texts from a councillor to the police chief. The messages concerned the location of impaired driving checks in the city. Catherine Urquhart has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCJan 13
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First week of Saskatoon mandatory alcohol screening leads to 5 suspensionsWATCH: Saskatoon police say they suspended five drivers during the first week of its new measure that allows officers to demand a breath sample from any driver they pull over.CanadaJan 9
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Vehicles versus Valley Line LRT prompts new AMA campaignAMA has launched a public education campaign aimed at reducing the number of collisions between vehicles and the Valley Line LRT. Since the line opened in November 2023, there’s been 31 crashes with drivers. Sarah Ryan reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 8
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Alberta auto insurers lose $1.2 billion in 2024: reportA new report finds insurers in Alberta lost more than $1 billion in 2024. This is concerning to the Insurance Bureau of Canada, who wonders how it could affect driver’s premiums in the coming years. Jasmine King reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 9
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Weeks later, some Thorncliffe Park residents return home after fireAfter more than a month after being displaced by a fire that broke out between the walls of two neighboring buildings in Thorncliffe park, some residents at 11 Thorncliffe Park Drive are being allowed to finally return home. Lexy Benedict reports.Global News at 6 TorontoJan 5
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Driver given driving ban and fine for deadly Kamloops crashThe man who killed a Kamloops student athlete and left two others with life-changing injuries has been given a 15-month driving ban and a fine after pleading guilty to driving without due care and attention. The family feels this sentence is far too light and an injustice. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCNov 5, 2025
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Sask. RCMP report increase of fatal motor vehicle collisionsWATCH: Saskatchewan RCMP Insp. Knelsen reminds drivers to be safe on the roads following a significant increase in fatalities on provincial roads in November. Insp. Knelsen also shares what fines look like for impaired driving, distracted driving, and not wearing a seatbelt.TrafficDec 11, 2025
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WFPS crew challenged during stormy daysDuring Thursday’s blizzard, residents were urged to stay indoors and avoid driving, precautions that simply aren’t possible for Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service members. Vasilios Bellos reports on what crews have been dealing with.WeatherDec 19, 2025
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Science News Now: Unveiling new discoveriesThis week’s Science News Now dives into major discoveries shaping our understanding of the natural world and beyond. Senior Scientist Walter Stoddard, from the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle to explain new research showing genetic changes in polar bears adapting to a warming climate, surprising findings about how shared environments influence gut bacteria in...Global News Morning TorontoDec 22, 2025
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How are Western Canada farmers delivering record harvests despite climate change?When farmer Simon Ellis first drove his combine into this year’s crop, he expected “catastrophic failure,” after a season of flooding followed by a long drought. But instead was “pleasantly surprised” to find plump seeds of wheat, oats and soybeans poured into his combine. According to Canadian government data, thanks in part to the widespread...CanadaDec 15, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 9The price of gasoline in Edmonton drops to a dollar a litre — thrilling for drivers but worrying to the province’s bottom line. Accelerated construction for the Valley Line West LRT wraps up for the year. The Edmonton International Airport is beginning to upgrade its security scanners as holiday travel begins. A west Edmonton Men’s...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonDec 9, 2025
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Vancouver Giants annual Teddy Bear TossVancouver Giants senior vice-president Dale Saip, along with Bruce Farquhar of the Township of Langley Fire Department join Squire Barnes on Global News Morning Weekend BC to discuss the Vancouver Giants annual Teddy Bear Toss, along with a toy drive in partnership with the township firefighters.Global BCDec 7, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton Dec. 4An Alberta Justice bill aims to clear obstacles to citizen-driven referendum questions. Edmonton city council approves a 6.9 per cent tax increase for 2026. Jasper’s beloved Patricia Street Deli re-opens in Edmonton after being lost to the 2024 fire. An Alberta woman preparing to welcome quadruplets is receiving support from other families who’ve had multiples.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonDec 4, 2025