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Business Matters: Half of Canadians can’t afford emergency winter repairsAs temperatures drop across Canada, a new survey by Homestars.com suggests 46 per cent of homeowners have less than $1,000 set aside for emergencies. And while most Canadians have insurance to cover some of these unexpected costs, data from Ratehub.ca reveals that 70 per cent of households have little or no understanding of their policy...CanadaNov 13
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Tweak in spending habits could net additional $88 billion for small businesses: surveyMom and pop shops across the country have seen a lift in interest and support for small businesses amid this patriotic wave of the “Buy Canadian” trend as tariff tensions remain between Canada and the U.S. A new survey by payments platform Xero suggests that a 5% increase in spending towards small businesses could result...Jul 13
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Job security concerns for working momsAn advocacy group for working women is calling for stronger workplace protections during, and after, maternity leave. It comes on the heels of a new survey exploring the impact of motherhood on job security. We discuss the findings with Moms at Work Founder Allison Venditti.CanadaJun 17
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: Jan. 26The mayor of Langley Township is vowing a crackdown on illegal street racing in his community, after a mob turned on RCMP officers Friday night, forcing them to stun a teenage suspect and set off pepper spray. A woman has died after a five-vehicle crash on the Pattullo Bridge in Surrey. The end of a...Global BCJan 26
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Survey finds increasing number of B.C. post-secondary students rely on bank of mom and dadA new survey from TD finds nearly 7 out of 10 parents in B.C. are helping pay for their children’s post-secondary studies. Global News Morning speaks with TD Budgeting Expert Meranda Hamilton about the findings, and how you can improve your child’s budgeting skills.CanadaAug 27, 2024
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New poll suggest B.C. small businesses can’t afford paid sick leaveA new survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Businesses shows that local “mom and pop” shops can’t afford to pay for a permanent sick leave program.Global News Hour at 6 BCOct 18, 2021
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Breastfeeding mom confonted by mall security guardTue, Jun 28: A woman’s right to breastfeed in public is at issue. A BC mother says she was feeding her infant daughter on a bench at a Surrey mall when she was told to move by a security guard. Catherine Urquhart reports.Global News at 11 BCJun 29, 2016
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Husband and ‘hitman’ found guilty in Surrey mother’s murderSat, Oct 8: Some closure today for the family of Amanpreet Bahia. The Surrey mom was brutally murdered in her own home with her children close by 9 years ago. Saturday a jury found her husband and the hitman who killed her both guilty of first degree murder. Julia Foy reports.Global News Hour at 6Oct 8, 2016
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Is debt making you undateble?If you are finding yourself without a Valentine, the reason might be your debt. According to the results of a survey by website finder.com, respondents say certain kinds of debt would make for a relationship deal breaker. Personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed -Haq has more.MoneyFeb 13, 2019
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Average Quebecer will spend $62 on Mother’s Day gifts, surveyA new survey says that a lot of money changes hands in the province on Mother’s Day. Global’s Dan Spector reports on how Quebecers are celebrating their mom’s this Sunday.May 13, 2018
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Almost 60% of Saskatchewan nurses considered leaving profession in past year, survey showsA new survey shows 68 per cent of Saskatchewan registered nurses think Premier Scott Moe and health minister Paul Merriman haven’t handled the COVID-19 pandemic well.Global News at 5 ReginaApr 6, 2022
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Global News Hour at 6 BC: May 5Gun violence puts one man in hospital after bullets fly in Surrey. What we’re learning about the victim from the tight-knit community. The terrifying attack by a violent mob targeting at an Abbotsford home. And flood weary communities brace for the worst as heavy rain is forecasted for the weekend.Global News Hour at 6 BCMay 5, 2023
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Mother’s Day gift giving ideasStill stuck on a Mother’s Day gift idea? A recent survey shows just what moms ‘really’ want.LifestyleMay 9, 2017
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Surrey mom speaks out after pharmacy dispenses the wrong medicineA Surrey mother says a pharmacy at a Shoppers Drug Mart dispensed the wrong medication to her daughter, who has epilepsy. Tanya Beja has the story.Global News Hour at 6 BCJan 30, 2018
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Financial pressures keeping post-secondary students at homeA new survey has found that more post-secondary students are living at home during this school year, and more depend on the “bank of mom and dad” for help. Grace Ke reports.Global News Hour at 6 BCSep 6, 2023
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Large brawl involving weapons in Surrey caught on videoRCMP are investigating a large fight involving vandalism of vehicles with weapons in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood, which the city’s mayor has called “mob violence.”CrimeNov 15, 2019
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Surrey charity that helps teen moms sues Surrey School DistrictA Surrey charity is taking the Surrey School District to court over its decision to drop it as the sole operator of a daycare program for teenaged parents. Nadia Stewart reports.Global News Hour at 6Jul 11, 2019
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Surrey students and RCMP join forces for anti-bullying flash mobMore than 14-hundred students and cops put on their best bollywood moves in the anti-bullying flashmob outside tamanawis elementary in Surrey. Today’s Global News Hour at 6 Health Matters is brought to you by Pharmasave.Global News Hour at 6 BCMar 13, 2019
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What mom gets on Mother’s Day vs. what she actually wantsA new survey suggests what people buy mom for Mother’s Day and what she actually wants are two different things. Dallas Flexhaug has the details.Global News Morning CalgaryMay 12, 2017
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Surrey charity that helps teen moms sues Surrey School DistrictA Surrey charity is taking the Surrey School District to court over its decision to drop it as the sole operator of a daycare program for teenaged parents. Nadia Stewart reports.Global News Hour at 6Jul 11, 2019