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WARNING: This video contains disturbing content. Viewer discretion is advised. Another troubling social media trend is emerging that’s linked to the “manosphere,” a collection of online communities focused on hypermasculinity and misogyny. As Jeff Semple reports, self-proclaimed pickup artists are sharing their sexual exploits online while degrading the women they target.

A centre that has been serving the deaf community on Vancouver Island for 35 years is closing its doors. The province chose not to renew funding, saying the centre wasn’t meeting its mandate. As Kylie Stanton reports, executives at the centre say not only is that not true, it’s the community that will ultimately suffer.

The World Cup is spreading soccer fever across Canada and a number of Calgary businesses are seeing a boost in their sales. As Jordan Prentice tells us, those deeply rooted within the soccer community say this competition is only the beginning of the sport’s next chapter in our city.

In Squamish, BC Housing is proposing to place a temporary modular shelter in a nearly completed public park. And while the province and district says it’s only one of several options, some locals say it’s the wrong place to help some of the community’s most vulnerable. Angela Jung reports.

New polling from Ipsos conducted exclusively for Global News has found support for Alberta separatism is dropping. Only 18 per cent say they would vote for separation if a binding referendum was held in June – 10 points lower than in January. Heather Yourex-west went to Olds, Alta., a rural community north of Calgary, to...

After Statistics Canada reported Canada had entered a technical recession last Friday, a new jobs report revealed some positive news about the economy. 88,000 jobs were created in May, sending the unemployment rate lower. While many economists had been expecting much weaker jobs growth, Jillian piper walks us through the numbers, and what they mean...

A remarkable young Montrealer is turning environmental concern into community action. She’s only in high school, but Catherine Ste-Marie is the founder of Éco Fest MTL, a brand new, free community festival launching in NDG this weekend. She joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to discuss the event and its mission.

Salisbury’s only grocery store is reopening on Friday after burning to the ground in a fire eight months ago. Residents of the rural community were being shuttled to Moncton to do their groceries in the meantime. Suzanne Lapointe reports.

The CEO of OpenAI has apologized to the community of Tumbler Ridge B.C., for failing to notify police about the mass shooter’s online activity. In a letter, Altman said, “the pain your community has endured is unimaginable. I have been thinking of you often over the past few months.”

March marks National Reading Month, and a growing online community is helping more Canadians rediscover the joy of books. Content creator and podcast host Morgann Book joins Ross Hull to talk about the rise of digital reading spaces, how she’s using her platform to spark interest in books, and simple ways anyone can build lasting...

A Winnipeg man is facing more charges over online threats directed at Prime Minister Mark Carney, as well as Jewish and Muslim communities, according to Manitoba RCMP.

People living in the Southwest Edmonton community are bracing for more traffic congestion. Access to 111th Street will temporarily be closed off at 12th Avenue beginning in June, leaving only one way in and out of the community. Ward councillor Jon Morgan is advocating for a new access point to relieve some pressure on residents....

Community has always been at the heart of Alberta Blue Cross, not only in the health coverage it provides,but in the meaningful impact this leads to. Today, we’re exploring how that commitment comes to life by speaking with Narissa Kanji, director of community impact at Alberta Blue Cross.

A small town 200 km north of Edmonton is losing its only pharmacy. The drug store will be closing at the end of April, leaving community members scrambling over what this could mean for their medication. Jasmine King reports.

For 30 years the West Coast Express has been connecting people from Mission to Vancouver and points in between. And as Katelin Owsianski tells us in Traffic Tips, not only is the train connecting communities, it’s also spawned friendships among its regular riders.

 A public memorial in Saint John gave remembrance to 39 lives lost due to lack of housing and other systemic issues. Johnny James visited the event and reports on how community members came together to not only mourn, but collaborate in an effort to move towards a solution.

One in every 100 Canadians live with epilepsy. This March, communities across Canada are coming together to shine a light on the neurological condition. As a registered charity, the Edmonton Epilepsy Association is proud to be the only organization providing dedicated epilepsy education, awareness and support services in Greater Edmonton, northern Alberta and the Northwest...

Mexico returns to normal after intense drug cartel violence, and how Canadian tourists feel about the country’s safety. Why didn’t OpenAI flag the Tumbler Ridge shooting suspect’s disturbing online activity? How Canada’s Sikh community is upset about Prime Minister Mark Carney’s trade mission to India. Plus, the Ukrainian doctor training in Calgary to heal the...

Members of B.C.’s business community say the expansion of the provincial sale tax this fall is only going to hurt businesses that are already dealing with rising costs. As Jordan Armstrong reports, they’re calling on the province to scrap the tax.

Could Surrey be a new soccer destination? The city is looking into becoming Canada Soccer’s national training centre location. As Taya Fast reports, Surrey says it only makes sense as one of the most active soccer communities in the country.