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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Nov. 27Prime Minister Mark Carney and Premier Danielle Smith sign an agreement to work on building an oil pipeline to the West Coast — but will it actually happen? Alberta’s economy remains in the red with a $6.4B deficit in the latest fiscal update. Sturgeon County drivers want more safety measures on Highway 28 near Morinville....Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonNov 27
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Despite Boulet’s fast-tracking of Bill 14, weekend STM strike still loomsDespite the suspension of a strike that has paralyzed transit service in the city, Quebec’s labour minister made good on his promise and has moved forward with Bill 14 earlier than expected. The new law, designed to limit strikes, is already under fire from unions and opposition parties. As Felicia Parrillo reports, it won’t be...Nov 12
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Early November snowstorm causes dozens of crashesWinter jumped the line this weekend, delivering an early November snowstorm that left Kingston drivers sliding into seasonal reality. OPP responded to hundreds of collisions across Eastern Ontario, while city crews spent the night battling ice and slush. Jesse Reynolds has more.Nov 10
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Safety reminder for a very wet Halloween nightPolice and fire departments are warning kids, parents and drivers to take care and be safe on what’s expected to be a very wet Halloween night. Taya Fast reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 31
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New Brunswick releases 5-year tourism planWith a rapidly changing tourism landscape, New Brunswick has released a five-year tourism plan. It identifies tourism as a big economic driver. The plan aims to expand markets, strengthen the workforce and build pride in the communities. Reeti Meenakshi Rohilla reports.CanadaOct 30
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Edmonton Chamber of Commerce releases economic reportThe Edmonton Chamber of Commerce just released its state of the economy report, calling it a “data driven snapshot of where Edmonton’s economy is really at.” Doug Griffiths, president and CEO of the Edmonton Chamber of Commerce, spoke more about the findings with Global News Morning Edmonton.Global News Morning EdmontonOct 28
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Kingston man wins $75 million lottery jackpotDavid Hatt from Kingston, Ont., is now $75 million richer after winning the second-largest Lotto Max jackpot in Canadian history, the OLG says. Hatt learned he was the winner the following day while checking the OLG app as he waited in a drive-thru line for his morning coffee.CanadaOct 9
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Jordan Mendez, co-accused of 1st-degree murder, took the stand in his own defenceMendez testified Leighton Hopkinson began firing as they were driving on June 11, 2021, and Hopkinson said he was shooting at an empty car. Catherine McDonald reports.CrimeSep 29
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Peterborough man charged following July head-on collision near Bewdley: OPPA Peterborough man is now facing multiple charges in connection with a head-on crash south of the city this summerthat seriously injured six people. On July 7, two cars collided along County Road 28 near Bewdley. Northumberland OPP say both drivers and four passengers suffered serious to life-threatening injuries. Paramedics and ornge air ambulance service...CrimeSep 23