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Representatives with the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission are in Peterborough, Ont., this week to take environmental samples around the BWXT Nuclear facility.

WATCH: Some cannabis users in Saskatchewan have been concerned about possibly testing positive if pulled over by police while driving and given a roadside drug test, even though they’re not impaired. Global’s Emily-May Simmonds breaks down the science.

Most watercraft will be banned from Clear Lake this season as Parks Canada continues to test the water for zebra mussels.

Officials are hoping it’s short-term pain for long-term gain – as one of Manitoba’s most majestic lakes is closing off to watercraft for the 2024 season. Marney Blunt reports.

Officials say Thursday afternoon’s fire at Islington station damaged critical equipment, will affect service all weekend. Mark Carcasole reports.

The city of Winnipeg is testing out a system it says could reduce emergency response times by up to 20 percent.

Ontario Public Service Employees Union president JP Hornick speaks at a press conference Wednesday held to sound the alarm over what the union says is the Ontario government’s plans to close six public health testing labs.

Years after Toronto’s Ombudsman recommended several changes in the wake of incidents involving fare inspectors and passengers, the TTC is adopting new policies taking account of the use of discretion, force and video surveillance. Matthew Bingley reports.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) said bird flu risk to the public remains low, but it has asked state public health officials to be prepared to respond. The agency also sked for plans to quickly test and provide treatment to potentially impacted farm workers. Katherine Ward has this story and more...

A Quebec City reverend is speaking out about his recent experience applying for citizenship. Christian Schreiner is calling for the French-language requirements to be better adapted to the realities and vocabulary more commonly used in Quebec. Global’s Franca Mignacca reports.

Alberta is turning to new kinds of water treatment tech to fight drought. But as Adam MacVicar reports, while it’s promising, using it to help with drought conditions may be a few years away.

Canada’s competition watchdog is urging the federal government to drop requirements for some borrowers to pass the mortgage stress test at renewal because it can prevent them from getting the best rate. Nivrita Ganguly has the details in Business Matters for Friday, March 22, 2024.

Loblaw-owned stores in four Ontario locations will make self-checkout users scan their receipt before they can use the exit gate. Mark Carcasole has reaction.

Canadian grocery giant Loblaw confirmed to Global News on Wednesday it was testing receipt scanners at four stores in Ontario as part of a pilot project to deter theft. But there are concerns it could deter shoppers instead. Sean Previl reports.

Federal funding for HIV self-testing kit distribution is set to conclude at the end of the month, and it’s leaving sexual health advocates concerned about renewed barriers to accessibility. As Megan King reports, those living in rural communities will be most impacted by the loss.

The reason behind Canadian curler Briane Harris’ ban at the 2024 Scotties Tournament of Hearts has been revealed. As Moses Woldu reports, the lead for Team Canada tested positive for the banned substance Ligandrol.

Pharmacist Chelsea Kwong joins Global News Calgary with details on a point-of-care machine that can diagnose strep throat in minutes. The machines are now located in select London Drugs locations throughout Alberta, including one in the community of Shawnessy in Calgary.

Despite the contact loss of the Starship during its re-entry into Earth’s atmosphere, SpaceX succeeded in multiple of its critical objectives during its third test launch on Thursday. The Starship was intended to “splash down” in the Indian Ocean, but it was presumed lost after losing contact with Starlink and the Tracking and Data Relay...

Nova Scotia Liberal MLA Rafah DiCostanzo was diagnosed with breast cancer last year after finding a lump that went undetected on a mammogram. Now she’s calling on the government to enhance breast screening in the province. Amber Fryday reports.