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‘Spring Awakening’ production opens in HalifaxThe eight-time Tony award-winning musical, Spring Awakening, is headed to the Maritimes. The show features an all-local cast and touches on themes related to youth, mental health and society pressures. Landon Duquette, who plays Melchior Gabor, joins our Jaden Lee-Lincoln for more on opening night.Global News MorningOct 8
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Gardening Tips: Planting fall bulbs for spring-floweringLeanne Johnson of GardenWorks shows Yvonne Schalle which bulbs to plant now to get a beautiful spring flower garden.Global News Morning BCOct 3
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Calgary woman hopes to warn others after losing thousands in a case of contractor fraudA Calgary woman is speaking out to warn others after she lost $8,000 to a case of contractor fraud in the spring. Craig Momney reports.ConsumerOct 7
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Wellness Wednesday: Spotlight on women’s healthDr. Colleen Norris, a women’s health researcher and founder of the Alberta Women’s Cycles to Cessation Clinic, supporting women through perimenopause and menopause. Dr. Norris also joined Alberta Blue Cross for their internal women’s health panel this past spring. She spoke to Global News Morning Edmonton about continuing that conversation to supporting women at every...Global News Morning EdmontonOct 7
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Expensive season of storms leads to MPI expansion of hail estimating servicesSevere weather drove extensive damage and insurance claims across the Prairies this past spring and summer. And MPI is expanding its hail estimating services after those storms.WeatherSep 22
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Richard Mantha sentenced to 12 years for Calgary sexual assaultsA man convicted of drugging and violently assaulting vulnerable women has been sentenced to 12 years behind bars. Richard Mantha was convicted in the spring after multiple trial delays and on Thursday, he and the women he victimized learned his sentence. Elissa Carpenter reportsCrimeSep 17
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Manitoba becomes latest province to ditch time switchManitoba is staying on daylight time permanently, with its residents having switched their clocks for the last time. It’s the latest province to ditch the twice-a-year time change. Touria Izri looks at which parts of Canada are no longer springing forward or falling back, and where the rest of North America stands on the issue.Global NationalSep 17
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Rallies held outside Province House as legislature fall sitting beginsMore than 100 people gathered outside the Nova Scotia legislature, raising their voices once again in protest of Premier Tim Houston’s controversial spring budget cuts. They joined each other in song to call on government to listen to the voices of the people.Global News at 6 HalifaxSep 8
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Police seek witnesses after string of arsons in Richmond HillYork Regional Police are appealing for witnesses following three arsons at a commercial business in Richmond Hill. Catherine McDonald has more.Global News at 6 TorontoAug 27
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TTC begins installing new subway barriers to mixed responseWhen they were announced in the spring, the TTC and Mayor Olivia Chow were forced to defend a plan to install subway barriers similar to New York City’s. Now that a single steel gate has gone up ahead of the full installation of TMU station barriers, the debate has been renewed under the cover of...CanadaAug 31
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Humanoids spar, sprint and practice tai chi at the World Robot Games in BeijingThe World Robot Games opened Saturday in Beijing for the second year, with more than two thousand robots participating from 16 countries. Humanoids competed in sporting events and artistic challenges, providing an international platform for companies and research institutions to show off the latest tech.SportsAug 23
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Province cancels plans for overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown coreThe provincial government is cancelling plans to put an overdose prevention site in Vancouver’s downtown core. The site at 900 Helmcken was announced in the spring, but the project was paused after backlash from the mayor and community. Catherine Urquhart has more.Global News Hour at 6 BCAug 24
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Fire at Sherwood Park home the latest in string of incidents at problem propertyFire investigators were on scene Tuesday at a house in Sherwood Park which has been under scrutiny lately. As Sarah Ryan explains, neighbours of 58 Glengarry Crescent are speaking out about being “terrorized” by its tenants.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonAug 11
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Alberta delays new restrictions on flags in schoolsThe new school year is getting closer, but some changes the UCP government laid out in the spring will not be making their way into classrooms yet. The province says some of its neutrality legislation needs more time. Erik Bay reports.PoliticsAug 14
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Halifax animal shelter sees influx in kittensA local animal shelter has been seeing an influx of kittens this summer. Bide-A-While is experiencing high demand for its services, including shelter, medical care, and food. Since the spring, the rescue has taken in more than 150 kittens. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.Aug 12
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This is BC: Canada’s only olive farm for saleIt began as a leap of faith for a Canadian couple – creating the country’s first commercial olive farm.They found the perfect spot on Salt Spring Island and began producing high-end olive oil. The owner is now hoping someone else can take over the passion project she started with her late husband.Global News Hour at 6 BCJul 30
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Alberta introduces program for out-of-pocket private medical testingAlbertans will soon be able to access certain diagnostic screening tests without a doctor’s referral, but they will need to pay out of pocket. The move was announced by the province on Monday after legislation was passed this spring, but critics say it will only benefit those who can afford to pay. Adam MacVicar reportsGlobal News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 27
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Burnaby man sentenced in cross-Canada sextortion caseA Burnaby man has been sentenced in a cross-Canada sextortion case. As Kristen Robinson reports, Anwer Jelassi admitted to a string of offences involving teenaged victims.CrimeOct 14
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RCMP believe gas thefts in Olds, Calgary are relatedRCMP are investgating a diesel theft from a gas station in Olds, north of Calgary. As Craig Momney reports, it comes after police revealed an investigation into a string of similar thefts in Calgary.CrimeOct 2
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Saskatoon construction blitzWATCH: If you feel like you run into road construction wherever you go, you’re not alone. After a late start to spring caused delays, the city is scrambling to get it all done. Our Ashley Beherns looked into how people are getting around.CanadaJul 23