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A subreddit group created by Ontario resident Emily Johnson is getting lots of traction. The online community group vents about high grocery prices, taking particular aim at grocery giant Loblaws.

The community of Hudson is in shock after a fire ravaged through a centuries-old church. As Global’s Gloria Henriquez reports, St. James Anglican Church was not only a religious building but a community hub and a cornerstone of many local families’ history.

A Shuswap boy is recovering after he was attacked by a dog that not only left him with physical wounds but emotional ones as well; a Penticton resident is warning others to be aware after falling victim to a new and sophisticated phone scam; the Central Okanagan Economic Development Commission has released new data in...

Tomorrow, millions of Canadians living in the eastern part of the nation will witness a total solar eclipse, a once-in-a-lifetime event. The eclipse will be visible across dozens of communities, with cities in the path of totality expecting a large influx of eclipse watchers. The timing and geography of the eclipse will play a crucial...

On Friday, Saskatoon Tribal Council (STC) Chief Mark Arcand led a march to raise awareness for the needs of unhoused community members and the importance of the Emergency Wellness Centre (EWC). The march was met with a “silent protest” from residents who live near the EWC and who say the centre has only brought problems.

The Alberta NDP is calling for affordable housing investment for communities in the Bow Valley in the upcoming provincial budget. As Adam MacVicar reports, the minister in charge of the file says that funding will only go to communities who approve housing projects.

A new report on homelessness calls on governments to protect temporary modular and SRO housing in Vancouver. As Alissa Thibault explains, community leaders say without intervention, Vancouver’s unhoused population will only increase.

A joint government initiative is looking to complete construction work on what is being called the only mode of transportation into several northern Manitoban communities.

EDITORS NOTE: A portion of the newscast was removed from the online version due to technical difficulties. We regret the error. You can watch Adam MacVicar’s report here https://globalnews.ca/video/10312118/stakeholders-await-next-weeks-budget-after-address-from-alberta-premier/ More than 2 years after a man’s deadly attack on a Muslim family in London, Ont., a judge has ruled it as an act of terrorism,...

In Ottawa, there is a significant update in the case of a young person RCMP arrested in late December on terror-related charges for allegedly plotting an attack on the Jewish community. Not only did RCMP announce on Friday that they are laying two additional charges on that individual, they’ve also arrested another young person as...

After months of negotiations, the minority Liberal government and the NDP say they have reached a deal to start a new national pharmacare program in Canada, according to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. The final details of the offer will be presented soon, and will include coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. Canada also announced...

A redevelopment plan for Muskoka Algonquin Health is receiving pushback from the community, despite officials saying it’s the only way to sustain healthcare in the region. Earlier this year, the healthcare network unveiled its new plan to build two new hospitals in Bracebridge and Huntsville. The proposed builds would replace the two existing hospitals, which...

The federal government will not only top up the Canada Housing Benefit — which provides rent support to some Canadians — by $99 million, but also provide $100 million in emergency winter funding for shelter spaces in 85 different communities. Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland made the announcements on Tuesday.

Despite a growing community in Penticton, the school district is looking to close three schools as the population growth is mainly seniors. As our Taya Fast reports, the district stands out as possibly one of the only Okanagan districts looking to downsize.

Calls are mounting to reverse the decision to convert all the acute care beds in Kent County’s only hospital to long-term care beds. A longtime advocate of the Stella Maris Hospital says it already needed major investments to properly meet the needs of the community. Suzanne Lapointe reports.

A Vancouver Island woman’s actions have proven the old adage: a good deed is its own reward. On Thursday night, Talia Ball found an envelope stuffed with cash in the parking lot of the Courtenay Thrifty Food. She posted online about the find, and the message was shared widely in the community.

His big frame was only matched by his big heart for people in his community. Former Stampeders offensive lineman Bruce Covernton has died. Moses Woldu has the story of a man whose impact off the field was greater than his time on it.

“A total of 25 rewards were approved and only 9 were claimed,” Cory Little of Regina Crime Stoppers said Thursday. “We want to focus on community outreach by engaging schools and community centres to get the word out on the work we do.”

Often depicted as deserted shopping malls and long hallway corridors, liminal spaces are empty or abandoned places that appear eerie, forlorn or surreal — and they’ve taken hold in the imagination of those online. In Toronto, one person intrigued by these in-between places has decided to take their fascination with these in-between spaces offline by...

The community living at Halifax’s Grand Parade is reeling following a recent death. A man living at the encampment died Friday after a suspected overdose. Advocates warn that without help, things will only get worse. Vanessa Wright reports.