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Team Canada Fan Fest coming to CalgaryTeam Canada Fan Fest is a free, family-friendly event for fans to cheer on Team Canada during the Paris 2024 Olympic Games. The event is being held in Calgary from July 26-28 at Stephen Avenue and Centre Street South. Olympic speedskater Gilmore Junio joins Global News Morning to talk about the event.Global News Morning CalgaryJul 23
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‘Not a free program’: Health Minister clarifies federal government’s dental care planHealth Minister Mark Holland was in Nova Scotia on Monday where he spoke about the recently implemented federal dental care program and clarified that “It’s not a free program.” He added that “Dentists have a separate program that sets their rates. We have a process that we’ve engaged in Health Canada to determine what we...CanadaJul 8
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Global National: July 24Two fires that sent thousands of people fleeing from Jasper are rapidly closing in on the town. The anxiety among residents, what crews have installed to try to save the community, the growing fire risk across Alberta and neighbouring British Columbia. The Canadian Olympic women’s soccer team has sent home two staff members after an...Global NationalJul 24
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Peterborough Musicfest set to launch 37th season on June 29Peterborough Musicfest, Canada’s longest running free concert series, is set to kick off this summer starting June 29. Season 37 will run until Aug. 17 with concerts at Del Crary Park. Executive director Tracey Randall talks about this summer’s lineup, community support and promotions.EntertainmentJun 25
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Global National: June 8Israel is celebrating its largest hostage rescue since waging a war on Hamas in the wake of its Oct. 7 attack. Today, four hostages were rescued alive during a heavy air and ground assault by the Israeli military. Dozens of airstrikes were carried out across Gaza in one of the deadliest assaults of the conflict....Jun 8
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Health Matters: Free sunscreen dispensers being installed across Canada40 free public sunscreen dispensers are being installed in communities across Canada. They’re part of a pilot project to fight skin cancer by making sunscreen more widely available, and raise awareness about the importance of sun safety. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for June 5, 2024.Health MattersJun 5
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Global Okanagan News at 5:30: June 1, 2024As Pride Month begins, Kelowna’s drag community is speaking out about online hate, dozens of Okanagan kids get a free trip to the dentist, and Okanagan Beaver Scouts mark 50 years of Beavers in Canada.Jun 1
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Parks Canada deer cull costs under fire from taxpayer groupThe Canadian Taxpayers Federation says Parks Canada is spending $12 million on a controversial deer cull on Sidney Island near Victoria, when hunters could do the same job for free. Paul Johnson reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 22
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Health minister demands Conservatives to stop blocking free contraceptives for women across CanadaDuring question period in the House of Commons on Monday, Health Minister Mark Holland called for the Conservative party to stop blocking an initiative that would provide women across Canada with free contraceptives. “Any party that stands in the way of that is standing in the way of basic freedom for women in this country...CanadaMay 6
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World Laughter DayLora Pesant with Laughter Adventure Canada joins Global News Calgary and shares details about the free “World Laughter Day” event, happening on Sunday, May 5 at the Canmore Centennial Park.May 4
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Global National: Feb. 28Newly released federal documents are offering insight into why two scientists from China were escorted out of the National Microbiology Laboratory in Winnipeg in 2019, before being fired in 2020. How Ottawa says this was a case of foreign interference by China, and whether there is any evidence those two scientists took top-secret information out...Global NationalFeb 28
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After spring thaw, wild weather on its way to QuebecA blast of arctic air packed with high winds is making its way to southern Quebec Wednesday evening, with Environment Canada issuing two weather warnings for flash freezing high winds. Global’s Tim Sargeant has the latest details.CanadaFeb 28
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Ukrainian family reflects on living in Halifax since fleeing warSaturday marks two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of families found refuge in Canada following the conflict’s escalation. Vanessa Wright spoke with one Ukrainian family living in Halifax, who reflect on life since fleeing the ongoing war.Global News at 6 HalifaxFeb 24
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National Street Skateboarding Championships slide into MontrealThe National Street Skateboarding Championships are taking place this week at Le Taz Skatepark in Montreal. It is a free event and an opportunity to see Canada’s top men and women skateboarding athletes compete for gold on home turf before heading off to Paris this summer to compete for Olympic gold. The executive director of...SportsFeb 20
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Global National: Feb. 13Finding medical help can be difficult in rural and remote parts of Canada. Now the federal government is increasing student loan forgiveness for medical and nursing students if they choose to work in these areas. Why health-care workers say the solution is more complicated than just money. The murders of Amanda Clearwater, her three children,...Global NationalFeb 13
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Global National: Jan. 6, 2024An Alaskan Airlines plane experienced a mid-flight cabin panel blowout, leading to an emergency landing of a brand-new Boeing 737 MAX-9 jetliner. All passengers and crew on board returned to the airport safely, but U.S. federal officials have ordered the immediate grounding of all Boeing 737 MAX-9 jetliners — raising safety concerns. A powerful winter...Global NationalJan 6
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Global National: Nov. 24Cars emblazoned with the internationally recognized Red Cross logo carried 24 men, women and children out of Gaza on Friday after they were held in captivity by Hamas militants for nearly seven weeks. The escort marks the first wave in what is expected to be a series of hostage releases over the next four days....Global NationalNov 24, 2023
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Free speech vs hate speechTension over the conflict in the Middle East is rising and there have been daily demonstrations across Canada. For the most part, these gatherings are legal expressions of opinion but there is a fine line between free speech and hate speech. Caryn Lieberman reports.Global News at 5:30 TorontoOct 26, 2023
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Parks Canada reveals top tips for stress-free mountain adventuresDaniella Rubeling from Parks Canada offers tips for hassle-free mountain visits. Use park-and-ride for Banff, book Lake Louise shuttles in advance, prioritize bear safety, and stay updated with trail reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryAug 4, 2023
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Emancipation Day event to take over Canadian Museum for Human Rights Friday“That part of Canadian Black history is kind of missing, and we want to have a way to educate people.” With Aug. 1 marking Emancipation Day, Black History Manitoba and Canadian Museum for Human Rights are hosting a free event on Friday reflecting on the history of slavery in Canada.Aug 1, 2023