Edmonton Humane Society shifts to walk-in adoption process to quickly find pets their forever homes
In an effort to find more animals their forever home more quickly, the Edmonton Humane Society is changing the way it adopts out pets.
Canada
Apr 17
Global Okanagan’s Adopt A Pet
Every week, Global Okanagan brings you a pet that's available for adoption through the Okanagan Humane Society.
Canada
Feb 1
‘It is the love’: Wally the injured stray dog gets new ‘leash’ on life
Wally, a down on his luck Border Collie cross, has found his 'fur-ever' home after months of care at Calgary's Animal Services.
Features
Apr 17
Innovative nursing education: Mannequins lead the way in Alberta
Amidst a nursing shortage and fewer clinical hours available, Bow Valley College is pioneering digital revolution practices in nursing education.
Health
Apr 22
Ford government questions usefulness of fourplex policies citing low uptake
Housing Minister Paul Calandra claimed those municipalities that have adopted the policy haven't experienced a dramatic increase in construction.
Politics
Apr 15
City council looking at denser housing in Vancouver’s Shaughnessy neighbourhood
Bill 44, adopted by the Provincial legislature in November 2023, will allow for increased maximum densities for the purpose of creating new “small-scale, multi-unit housing.”
Canada
Apr 18
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Friday, April 5
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Friday, April 5.
Canada
Apr 5
Toronto city councillors vote to make alcohol in parks permanent
On Thursday, Toronto city council voted to make permanent a pilot program that allowed people over the age of 19 to drink in certain parks.
Politics
Apr 18
Saskatoon morning news rewind: Thursday, March 21
Here's a look back on who was on 'Global News Morning Saskatoon' for Thursday, March 21.
Canada
Mar 21
Are vehicle headlights too bright? Debate revs up as U.K. plans study
The U.K. announced in late March that it will commission an independent study into glare from bright car headlights but it is unclear whether Canada will do the same.
Canada
Apr 13
Trudeau should meet with premiers on carbon price, MPs say as motion passes
With the support of the NDP and Bloc, the non-binding Conservative motion calling on the prime minister to have a carbon price meeting with the premiers has been adopted.
Canada
Apr 10
Missing cat found after 5 years makes 2,000-km journey home
Cindy and Jeff Hall got a phone call out of the blue that their cat, who ran out the door five years ago, was found thanks to a microchip.
Trending
Apr 22
West Kelowna council sets tax rate increase at 6.85%
The city’s assessment growth of 1.5 per cent last year resulted in additional revenue of $623,455, which was used to reduce the tax burden.
Canada
Apr 10
‘Don’t give rabbits as gifts for Easter,’ animal rights advocates urge
With Easter just around the corner, animal rights advocates are once again warning the public to think carefully before giving rabbits as pets.
Canada
Mar 23
Kelowna, B.C. yoga classes with cats offer plenty of ‘kitty shenanigans’
Called Paws and Poses, the special yoga classes are for the first time being offered in the Okanagan at Catelowna, Kelowna’s first-ever cat café.
Features
Mar 25
Humane society’s rebranded 50/50 draw gets underway in Guelph
The Lucky Paws 50/50 jackpot is over $15,000 and the winning ticket will be drawn on May 17. Proceeds will go back to the Guelph Humane Society.
Canada
Apr 10
EV sales in Canada rose in recent years despite higher interest rates. Why?
Electric vehicle registrations rose in recent years despite interest rates also rising. Experts caution Canada's transition to EVs could still be challenging.
Canada
10 hours
Gas prices spike in N.S. by nearly 10 cents a litre. Here’s how that compares with last year
The price of gasoline jumped by 9.8 cents in the Halifax-area. The price at the pump in Cape Breton, is slightly higher -- at a minimum price 186.9 cents per litre.
Economy
Apr 19
U.S. limits ‘forever chemicals’ in drinking water. What about Canada?
Canada should swiftly adopt enforceable limits on 'forever chemicals' found in drinking water, experts say, as the United States imposed strict new regulations.
Health
Apr 12
Kelowna councillors given choice to opt out of pay raise until next term
An adjustment will be made twice per council term to realign the mayor’s remuneration with the 60th percentile of comparable B.C. municipalities.
Politics
Apr 4