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High E.coli levels leads to no-swim advisory at popular Vancouver beachesHigh E.coli levels have closed several popular Vancouver swimming spots. Global News Morning speaks with Vancouver Coastal Health Medical Health Officer Dr. Michael Schwandt about the advisory.Global News Morning BCJun 23
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City report says lengthening Toronto Island Airport runway would affect water qualityAs city officials continue to be frozen out of Billy Bishop Airport’s expansion process, a new report is warning what the move would do for the inner harbour’s water quality. Bacteria, e-coli, and horrid scents are among the risks, reducing the impacts city investments to improve water quality. Matthew Bingley reports.Jul 16
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16-year-old Colt Gray, school shooter who killed 4, ‘will live and die in prison,’ judge rulesA 16-year-old Georgia boy will spend the rest of his life in prison after killing four people in a 2024 school shooting, a Barrow County Superior Court judge ruled Tuesday. Colt Gray pleaded guilty to 55 related counts, including murder and assault charges, Friday, before the judge’s decision was made the next week.CrimeJul 29
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Premier Ford met with Loblaw CEO 1 day after dismissing grocery pricing legislationFreedom of Information records reveal Premier Doug Ford held a private meeting at his home with Loblaw CEO Per Bank just one day after publicly dismissing opposition bills to ban “surveillance pricing” on groceries. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Global News at 6 TorontoAug 18
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Municipal leaders accuse Ford government of ‘divide and conquer’ tacticsA new survey of 32 municipal Chief Administrative Officers reveals top local civil servants feel forced to tread carefully, accusing the Ford government of using municipalities as a political shield and punishing dissent. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.PoliticsAug 17
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Canada’s ex-soccer captain Colin Miller weighs in on ‘historic’ World Cup win against South AfricaHere, Canadian soccer coach and former captain Colin Miller joins Global News to discuss Canada’s historic win at the FIFA World Cup over the weekend against South Africa.”I saw what I expected,” Miller said about the match, adding that he expected Canada to match South Africa’s energy — which they did and won the deadlock.SportsJun 29
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Ford government to review Metrolinx, LCBO and other agencies amid hotel expenses scandalAs the Ford government continues to deal with an ongoing hotel expenses controversy, Finance Minister Peter Bethlenfalvy announced a review of eight provincial agencies—including Metrolinx and the LCBO—to look for potential cuts to administrative costs and staff. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.CanadaAug 6
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Carney says possibility of jets at Billy Bishop airport not nixed ‘forever’Prime Minister Mark Carney clarified that while the federal government rejected Premier Doug Ford’s vision to expand Toronto’s Billy Bishop Airport for jets following public consultations, he is not ruling out the possibility forever as part of a broader transportation strategy. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello reports.Global News at 6 TorontoAug 5
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Progressive Conservative caucus divided over Ontario hotel spending scandalThe fallout from the Queen’s Park expense scandal has sparked internal frustration within the Progressive Conservative caucus, with MPPs angered by Premier Doug Ford’s handling of the situation and the elimination of hotel perks they were previously instructed to use. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello report.Global News at 6 TorontoJul 24
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Ford government advised MPPs to use hotel benefit for late-night sittingsDespite Premier Doug Ford calling the hotel expenses “unacceptable,” internal emails reveal the Ontario PC whip’s office explicitly told MPPs they could book downtown Toronto hotel rooms at taxpayer expense during late-night legislative sessions. Global’s Queen’s Park Bureau Chief Colin D’Mello report.Global News at 6 TorontoJul 22
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Ontario MPP Stan Cho charged riding association for upscale meals, hotels and limo rentalsFollowing his resignation from cabinet over a taxpayer-funded hotel spending scandal, new expense logs reveal former minister Stan Cho billed his PC riding association nearly $100,000 for upscale dining, flights, luxury hotel stays, and sports venue rentals. Global’s Colin D’Mello and Isaac Callan report.Global News at 6 TorontoJul 20
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Ford offers apology over Cho spending scandalOntario Premier Doug Ford is offering an apology after new expense logs reveal former minister Stan Cho billed his PC riding association nearly $100,000 for upscale dining, flights, luxury hotel stays, and sports venue rentals. Global’s Colin D’Mello and Isaac Callan report on what Ford is saying about Cho and other MPPs who have spent...PoliticsJul 20
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Doug Ford dismisses decline in popularity, says he’s ‘sure the heck not Justin Trudeau’Ontario Premier Doug Ford hit back at Global News Journalist Colin D’Mello Tuesday, “predicting” the latter would join the provincial Liberal Party in response to whether Ford thought Ontarians were turning a page on him.PoliticsJun 23
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FedDev Ontario provides $7M for Lindsay businesses for expansion plansThe Federal Economic Development Agency for Southern Ontario (FedDev) today announced major funding totalling more than $7 million for two businesses in Lindsay. As Madeleine McColl reports, the funding aims to support their long-term growth amid economic uncertainty.Aug 17
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Peterborough Folk Festival underwayCanada’s longest running free-admission folk festival is underway in Peterborough, featuring more than 30 artists and bands. If you’d like to listen to some live music this weekend, Madeleine McColl has the 2026 Peterborough Folk Festival details.EntertainmentAug 14
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Colombia protesters rally against new president who promises to crackdown on drugs, crimeColombia’s new right-wing President Abelardo De La Espriella took office Friday, pledging a hard line on security, drug trafficking and illicit cocoa crops. Opponents rallied in Cali and Barranquilla, with demonstrators thanking outgoing president Gustavo Petro and promising resistance to the new government. Presidential candidate Ivan Cepeda accused De La Espriella of serving U.S. interests,...PoliticsAug 8
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Building Bright Futures: Kingston Junior Colts ride teamwork to Little League World SeriesThis is Building Bright Futures with Jesse Reynolds, a weekly segment on Global News Kingston where we feature young people in our community making a difference. From athletes to entrepreneurs to those giving back, we spotlight Kingston’s next generation. This week, we introduce you to the Kingston Junior Colts. The team went 6-1 to capture...CanadaAug 20
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: August 2B.C.’s wildfire season escalating again, with a forecasted cold front sparking a whole new set of fires threatening new communities. Thousands of homes without power in the Okanagan due to the Bradley Creek wildfire. WestJet flight attendants are officially on strike, after the deadline to avoid a work stoppage came and went without a deal.Global BCAug 2
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Pear Lake and Bradley Creek wildfires continue growing out of controlThe massive Pear Lake fire is still raging in the Cariboo, and now the new Bradley Creek wildfire is burning out of control near Vernon. With a cold front moving across B.C., possibly sparking even more fires, the number of residents finding themselves being ordered out of their homes or on alert keeps on increasing....Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 1
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Global National: Aug. 8Terrifying video is captured as 20,000 people in B.C.’s Okanagan region fled for their lives Friday night. A fire that was first reported at 5:30 p.m. near the community of Summerland suddenly exploded in size, leaving little time to escape. Premier David Eby has declared a provincewide state of emergency and B.C.’s wildfire service warns...Global NationalAug 8