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There’s a strong divide across the province when it comes to this year’s drought and flooding risk. As Kylie Stanton reports, we’re getting a glimpse of what could be in store in the coming months.

Office vacancies in Winnipeg’s downtown decreased to 17.6 per cent in the first quarter of 2026. Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel has the story.

An arbitrator says Okanagan College violated its collective agreement when it laid off a number of professors last year. The school’s faculty association says three members were let go improperly. Klaudia Van Emmerik has the story.

On this week’s edition of Science News Now, Walter Stoddard, Senior Scientist from the Ontario Science Centre, joins Miranda Anthistle to break down some of the most head turning stories in the science world, including a look at whether the Earth is getting brighter at night and whether there’s an overestimation of microplastics.

An Edmonton father is sharing his son Ezra’s story in hopes others will register to be stem cell donors. Even though Jacob Marfo didn’t get his happy ending, he’s hopeful a new documentary will encourage people to register, and save lives. Quinn Ohler has more.

Last year, we told you the story of Brody Tkachyk, a homeless man who recently left incarceration and stopped a machete attack and a potential tragedy. Afterwards he made a promise to himself and his loved ones that he would get on the right path. Vasilios Bellos has this update.

Many U.S. states are extending their window for RSV immunization as the virus continues to spread later into the spring than usual. In the third week of March, American federal data shows 7.5 per cent of tests were positive for RSV.  Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Apr. 7, 2026. 

It’s National Pet Adoption Week, which shines a spotlight on animals across the country in need of homes. Cassandra Ferrante, from Dog Tales Rescue and Sanctuary, joins Nicole Di Donato with a special rescue dog, Tora. Ferrante shares their story, what kind of home these special pups need, and how people can support shelters facing...

Her stepfather was convicted of sexually abusing her for years. Now Nicolle Lauder has taken the unusual step of making her name public. She says she is doing this to help others and to get her voice back. A warning that the details of this story may be disturbing. Darya Zargar has her story.

Rising sports costs are being driven by more than just inflation. Moshe Lander, Economy professor at Concordia University says on top of upgraded equipment, growing demand is also playing a role, as more kids sign up and the need for equipment increases. “Part of it is that quality adjustment, part of it too is as...

There are plenty of crime stories that don’t make the news, but this one is getting lots of attention because it raises so many questions. A man in Maryland has been charged with murder, and it’s alleged to have happened in the suspect’s car. However, that suspect is a quadruple amputee who, as Mackenzie Gray...

Friday marked the 10th and final day of NASA’s historic Artemis II mission. The four-astronaut crew landed off the coast of San Diego, Calif., just after 8 p.m. ET. The Orion spacecraft left Earth and headed for the moon — nearly 250,000 miles away — on April 1, 2026. The mission saw humans examine the...

Certain Wagner 900 series power steamers are being recalled because of concerns about a potential burn hazard. Health Canada says a hose on the steamer can get hot and shoot out water, posing a potential danger to users. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Mar. 20, 2026.

Canada’s central bank is holding its benchmark interest rate steady at 2.25 per cent as the Iran war rattles economies around the world. The central bank is weighing conflict in the Middle East, the impact of tariffs as well as current domestic economic data. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for...

A Nanaimo grocery store is putting more security measures in place to deal with ongoing theft. Customers now have to ring a bell if they’d like to buy meat, as it’s behind lock and key. Kylie Stanton has the details.

Canada’s economy lost 84,000 jobs in February, a surprise fall that pushed the employment rate down to 60.6 per cent. That’s according to Statistics Canada, which reported Friday that the unemployment rate rose to 6.7 per cent in February. Nivrita Ganguly has this story and more in Business Matters for Mar. 13, 2016.

Tiny Kittens is a non-profit rescue society in Fort Langley that helps neglected and feral cats get the care they need. They also harness the power of social media to share the feline’s stories. Global’s Safeeya Pirani visits the organization to learn more about the kittens, and the thousands of viewers that are connecting with...

G7 leaders met in Paris Tuesday to discuss the Iran War and possible steps to support the global energy supply and mitigate further economic damage. However, they stopped short of calling for a release of stockpiles. Anne Gaviola has this story and more in Business Matters for March 10, 2026.

Iran’s military command warned Wednesday the world should be prepared for oil to hit US$200 per barrel, as the war in the Middle East stretches on. Surging energy prices have prompted the International Energy Agency (IEA) to prepare for the record release of 400 million barrels of oil reserves in an effort to stabilize prices....

The Alberta Teachers’ Association continues its legal fight to restore educator’s right to strike. Jasper’s rebuild from the 2024 wildfire gets a multi-million dollar affordable housing boost. Alberta Francophonie join the ‘Forever Canadian’ movement. The Alberta government and store owners push for nicotine pouch rules to be relaxed. The sister of murder victim Nancy Cooper...