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After years of construction, early testing is getting set to begin on Metrolinx’s new line connecting Brampton to Mississauga. But on the first day, barriers remained up and some transit users aren’t as confident as government officials that lessons have actually been learned following other rocky transit launches. Matthew Bingley reports.

A new job posting for a six-figure salaried position in the BC civil service contains some requirements that have some folks raising their eyebrows: an “unwavering dedication” to supporting Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and a pledge to undoing the impacts of “settler colonialism.” On today’s episode of “The Ben Mulroney Show,” Ben explores these...

People in B.C. should be aware of a surge of bats testing positive for rabies. Officials in the province add there has also been an increase in bat encounters as wildfires push the animals into more populated areas. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for Aug. 21, 2026.

Albertans 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 reports

Albertans will soon be able to pay out-of-pocket for some medical tests without a doctor’s referral. Heather Yourex-West explains how it will work, what types of self-referrals are allowed, and what Alberta’s government is hoping the test program will achieve.

During a cybersecurity test last week Open AI models went rogue, attacking another AI, Hugging Face, in what the company says was an “unprecedented cyber incident.” Global’s Miranda Anthistle spoke with Security Technologist and Cybersecurity Expert, Bruce Schneier, who gave insight into the incident, and raised concerns over the growing capabilities of these powerful models.

In the latest edition of the Healthy Living Report, Body Measure Inc. talks about your metabolism.

The Calgary Stampede midway always offers a lot of fun, but if you need to duck out of a thunderstorm or escape the heat, the Stampede has a new interactive, culinary experience inside the B-M-O Centre that is drawing crowds this week.

Cancer survivors often live with the worry of cancer returning. Researchers in Toronto are now looking at whether a blood test can detect cancer left behind after treatment is completed. Caryn Lieberman reports.

Two batches of mosquitoes tested positive for West Nile virus in Hamilton, Ont. The medical officer of health has since raised the risk of the virus from low to moderate on Thursday. Katherine Ward has this story and more in Health Matters for July 31, 2026.

What’s old is new again: Valleyview IGA has reopened in west Edmonton after its replacement — artisan grocer L’OCA Quality Market — shut down earlier this year in the Parkview neighbourhood shopping complex. Gates Guarin has the story.

Health officials say a Canadian who contracted hantavirus during a cruise ship outbreak earlier this spring has recovered and was discharged from hospital. The outbreak hit the vessel during its voyage from Argentina to Antarctica after making several stops in the South Atlantic. Laura Casella has this story and more in Health Matters for June...

Kaya Fest is a global music and awareness festival known for curating world-class lineups of reggae and genre-crossing artists. Rooted in the guiding principle of “Education Before Recreation,” the festival brings together music, culture, and community to celebrate unity, peace, and conscious living. Stephen Marley, multiple Grammy winner and son of legendary icon Bob Marley,...

NASA administrator Jared Isaacman announced the astronauts taking part in the upcoming Artemis III mission — the next major step in its efforts to return to the moon. Included on the crew are mission commander Randy Bresnik, mission specialist Andre Douglas, Col. Frank Rubio and Italian astronaut Luca Parmitano.

Alarm is being raised among tenants’ rights workers about the state of housing affordability in the West Island. They’re calling for more resources because the situation is rapidly getting worse, causing other problems. Phil carpenter reports.

Nisha J Tuli is one of the world’s breakout authors in the genre of romantic fantasy. Her dystopian romance novel ‘Storm Breaker’ has also been optioned for development as a TV series. All of this was accomplished from her Winnipeg living room-turned-office. Melissa Ridgen met up with the best-selling author.

The BC Lions and the Hamilton Tiger Cats battle it out at BC Place this afternoon. Lions president Duane Vienneau joins Jay Janower to talk about the Lions FamFest.

Donald Trump’s presidency is sure to be remembered for many things. But one way the leader is making his mark is through his makeover of some of Washington’s most recognized landmarks. The most recent target — the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool. Jackson Proskow has more.

You’ll be able to smell the delicious offerings from blocks away as a parking lot is transformed into a vibrant celebration of Asian culture this weekend. Skylar Peters catches up with Taste of Asia organizers to explore what’s happening at the second annual event, running Thursday through Sunday