Controversy over staffing at Surrey Memorial Hospital
A B.C. doctor, and provincial election candidate, claims one of the province’s biggest and busiest hospitals will not have a critical emergency team in place for the upcoming May Long Weekend. But the health minister insists there won’t be a problem. Grace Ke reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 1
Code Critical: N.S. nurses say they’re burnt out amid staffing crisis
In the latest installment of Code Critical, a Nova Scotia nurse says health-care workers are continuing to battle burnout. The union representing workers calls it a “crisis in staffing” that’s taking a toll mentally and physically. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 1
Fort Nelson, B.C. hospital emergency room closed due to staffing challenges
A Fort Nelson General Hospital emergency department closure is active from 4 a.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and is due to challenges with nursing coverage.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 30
Thompson mayor on firefighter staffing concerns
Thompson, Man., mayor Colleen Smook said it’s proving difficult to retain firefighters in northern Manitoba when opportunities become available elsewhere.
Mar 14
Thompson Firefighters’ Association sounding alarm over staffing vacancies
Thompson Professional Firefighters Association president Travis Mirus says they’re short about a third of their work force, with no signs of relief.
Mar 14
Thompson, Man., firefighters facing burnout crisis due to staffing woes
Thompson, Man., is facing a crisis when it comes to staffing the city’s fire department.
Fire
Mar 14
‘We’re really wanting to get our message out’: Surrey mayor defends communications staff increase
Even as crime-fighting groups in Surrey faced surprise cuts in this week’s Surrey budget, the mayor’s staffing budget has grown, with new positions being added in the communications staff. Catherine Urquhart reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 24
Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 1
Staffing shortages prompt a health care emergency at Surrey Memorial. The Trans Mountain pipeline project is finally done, and that’s either good or bad news, depending on who you ask. And new short term rental rules come into effect across the province.
Global BC
May 1
Union representing Halifax ferry operators say they’re burnt out
Halifax Transit staffing shortages are still being felt as service interruptions continue across the city. The union representing operators says workers are burnt out. Amber Fryday reports.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 16
BC Nurses call for immediate action
The BC Nurses Union rallied in Merritt today amid what they say is worsening working conditions. As our Taya Fast reports, the local hospital has seen numerous emergency room closures for over a year due to staffing shortages.
Apr 17
Gas station clerk stabbed in Montreal
Montreal police are investigating after a gas station clerk was stabbed early Wednesday and the suspect fled the scene. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines reports.
Crime
Apr 24
‘Star Wars’ Day: ‘May the fourth be with you’
Calling all Jedi! Saturday marks the annual, and informal, holiday for ‘Star Wars’ fans worldwide. The enduring media and pop culture phenomenon debuted in 1977 and is still going strong to this day. How will you celebrate?
Entertainment
May 4
Community of White Rock on edge after stabbings
A pair of stabbings in White Rock – one of them fatal – has residents on edge. As Global’s Janet Brown reports, there are noticeably fewer people walking along the promenade and businesses are hurting because people are scared.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 25
Man arrested in deadly White Rock Promenade stabbing
White Rock RCMP and the Integrated Homicide Investigation Team have announced an arrest has been made in connection with a fatal stabbing last week on the White Rock promenade. Global’s Rumina Daya has more on the dramatic developments.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 29
Montreal’s Mbaye Brothers and stars of HGTV’s “Hoarder House Flippers”
Are you planning a home renovation or need to tackle some spring cleaning this weekend? The experts for any upcoming home reno or spring cleaning project, the Mbaye Brothers and stars of HGTV’s “Hoarder House Flippers” join Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to share their tips and look-ahead to season 2 of their hit...
Global News Morning Montreal
May 3
St. George’s students and staff help clean up
Students and staff from St. George’s Elementary School took part in a cleanup along the shoreline of the Lac Saint-Louis.
Apr 24
Parents’ house wealth affects children: StatCan
A new StatCan report highlights what could be a key factor for homeowners born in the 1990s. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explains.
May 1
Public waits for word on White Rock stabbing suspect arrest
There is a sense of relief in white rock today with news a suspect has been arrested in connection to last week’s fatal stabbing. But as Andrea Macpherson reports, RCMP are releasing little new information about the case ahead of a community town hall Tuesday night.
Global News at Noon BC
Apr 30
‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ concert coming to Edmonton
Star Wars fans will get to immerse themselves on a journey through the galaxy! ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ concert is coming to the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. Conductor, Francis Choiniere, explains what the audience can expect.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 4
Man arrested in deadly White Rock Promenade stabbing
Homicide investigators have arrested a suspect in a fatal stabbing in White Rock last week. Emily Lazatin reports.
Global News at 11 BC
Apr 30