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The Emergency Department at Mission Memorial Hospital is facing overnight closures this week. Fraser Health blames staffing shortages and it’s one more on the growing list of ER closures in the province. Aaron McArthur has more.

Concerns are being raised about a B.C. government trade mission to India, in light of that country’s alleged involvement in the Nijjar assassination and other political violence. Travis Prasad reports.

The Scott Mission provides essential services for those facing food insecurity, homelessness, and isolation, with demand spiking during the holiday season. Chief Ministry Officer Jonathan Miller, along with Volunteer Arja Tuominen join Candace Daniel to walk us through the mission’s programs, including its Christmas initiatives and food hampers, and explains how the organization fosters dignity,...

Starting Monday, Mission Memorial Hospital’s emergency room will be closed overnight for more than a week. As Paul Johnson reports, an ongoing doctor shortage is to blame.

The Indian Space Research Organisation (IRSO) has successfully launched the BlueBird Block-2 communications satellite into low Earth orbit from Sriharikota. The satellite was carried aboard the LVM3-M6 launch vehicle, marking the heaviest satellite ever lifted from Indian soil using an Indian launcher. ISRO Chief V. Narayanan said the mission also represents the third fully commercial flight...

If you’re looking for a good laugh and also want to help out those in need, improv pros Ron Pederson and Wayne Jones are reuniting this week for their hilarious ‘End of the Year Comedy Special.’ Jones shared details with Global News Morning Edmonton.

Santa Claus was seen leaving his official hometown in the Arctic Circle, as he sets off on his yearly mission to spread Christmas joy. St. Nick received some help packing his sack full of toys from his loyal elves, before setting off in his sleigh.

Oshawa’s Back Door Mission is prepping for a a two day Christmas concert, proceeds of which will go back toward keeping the doors open at the community organization.

The founder of a Whitby-based hockey stick company is fresh off being recognized on Forbes’ ’30 Under 30′ list. His business’ goal is to make hockey less expensive so more people can play. Germain Ma has his story.

The next chapter of lunar exploration is underway, as NASA’s Artemis program prepares for a mission to the Moon. Jeremy Hansen joins Ross Hull to discuss being the first Canadian to make the journey, what scientists hope to learn by retracing parts of the Apollo route, and how working alongside NASA’s astronaut corps has shaped...

Oshawa’s Backdoor Mission is asking for jackets, hats, gloves and other winterwear. The organization also welcomes food donations, but warm clothing, either new or gently used, are especially needed.

As prostate cancer impacts the lives of thousands of men, a mobile clinic is meeting them where they are, encouraging early testing and open conversations about health. It comes amidst a push to raise funds to keep it on the road. Quinn Ohler has more in Health Matters.

Mounting frustration in the Fraser Valley prompted a protest outside a local hospital Saturday. Some Mission residents so fed up with repeated closures at Mission Memorial’s emergency department, they felt compelled to send a message. Taya Fast reports.

The Mission Creek Golf Course is now under new ownership. The course was built from the ground up in the 1970s by the Welder family but a new owner is taking over after a multi-million dollar transaction. Travis Lowe has the details.

Filled handbags are bringing hope and essentials to those in need across the GTA.  Candace Daniel speaks with Karin Bennett, Handbags for Hope founder, about the initiative’s partnership with the Scott Mission ahead of the approaching holiday season.

NASA’s Artemis Two mission will carry four astronauts to explore the Moon and build the foundation for the first crewed mission to Mars.  Canadian Space Agency astronaut Jeremy Hansen joins Miranda Anthistle to discuss training for the mission and some of the tasks the crew will be managing.

Mar 9: Sarolta Saskiw takes a look at how serious the issue of missing and murdered indigenous women really is in Alberta. We meet a young aboriginal woman who is tired of being a victim and is on a mission to end the vicious cycle of women disappearing or being killed in her community.

The U.S. attack that removed Nicolas Maduro is sparking both outrage and relief across Canada. Serious questions are being raised regarding the legality of President Trump’s authority in this mission. Sean O’Shea reports on the divided response within Canada.

“The Copenhagen Test” centers on an intelligence analyst who discovers his brain has been compromised, giving access to everything he hears and sees. This revelation sets him on a mission to discover who is accountable, and where his allegiance lies. It stars Canadians Simu Liu and Melissa Barrera and they bring all the excitement and...

Multiple forces of the Eastern Theatre Command of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army (PLA) executed joint drills code-named “Justice Mission 2025” around Taiwan on Monday. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman Lin Jian said the military drills serve as a stern warning against the so-called separatist forces in Taiwan and external interference.