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Two Ukrainian soldiers who voluntarily enlisted to fight for their country have recently arrived in Kelowna. As Jayden Wasney reports, both men are adjusting to their new lives in Canada, after encountering their own experiences on the front lines of the conflict.

Now in its second season, Ukrainian Film Festival in Edmonton is proud to present six award winning Ukrainian films over three days this weekend at Edmonton Metro Cinema. Oleksandr Pankieiev and Alisa Kovalenko share the details.

After more than two years of supporting refugees, the Ukrainian newcomers furniture warehouse is shutting its doors. It’s been an essential stop for thousands of Ukrainians fleeing the conflict abroad and settling here in Edmonton. Kabi Moulitharan has more on the closure.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has thanked American lawmakers after the U.S. passed a $95-billion aid bill, which includes $61 billion in funding for his country. In an interview on U.S. television, he said the bill needs to be signed into law as soon as possible so that his troops can continue to push back against...

A 98-year-old Ukrainian woman said she walked 10 kilometres under shelling in just her slippers, supporting herself with sticks and sleeping on the ground. In a video posted by Ukraine’s police on social media on Monday, the woman — identified as Lidia Stepanivna — said she had walked without food or water, and fell several...

Following the full-scale Russian invasion of Ukraine in February 2022, the Axios Men’s Ensemble commissioned composer and two-time Grammy Award nominee Benedict Sheehan to compose a requiem to honour the countless victims who have lost their lives in the tragic war. Conductor Michael Zaugg joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to talk about the...

Making art in a time of war — that’s what 13 Ukrainian newcomer artists are doing as part of the Pysanky for Peace exhibit at Kingsway Mall. As Jaclyn Kucey reports, there are many techniques and traditions being showcased on giant Ukrainian easter eggs.

A new kind of beer is being brewed in New Brunswick with the goal of helping Ukrainian soldiers still fighting on the front lines. Shelley Steeves has the story.

The Ukrainian U18 hockey team is in Calgary this week, preparing for the IIHF World Division 1 Championships in Denmark. As Moses Woldu reports, the group is fighting for more than just its teammates.

The victims of a serious hit and run in Edmonton this week have been identified as a Ukrainian newcomer and her six-year-old daughter. Sarah Ryan has more on their history and the recovery ahead.

Many families throughout Canada are gearing up to paint eggs as a way of celebrating the Easter weekend. But for some Ukrainians living in Fredericton, the tradition is a sign of community and resilience. Anna Mandin reports from a Ukrainian egg painting class.

Defence Minister Bill Blair said in Edmonton on Monday that the Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) “cannot have any combat role, or what could be perceived as a combat role” as a condition for considering sending military personnel to Ukraine. Blair added that the CAF has “some work to do” regarding the level of the military’s...

Polish farmers organized protests on Friday on the border of Lithuania against the alleged import of Ukrainian grain through the Baltic country.

Nivrita Ganguly speaks with Olena-Kateryna Garbaruk, a Ukrainian refugee living in Canada since 2022 about her reflections on the two-year anniversary of Russia’s invasion, her personal journey from Ukraine to Canada, and the challenges faced by new refugees.

Amid the ongoing conflict in Ukraine, hundreds of thousands of people have fled to Canada, where they have made their new homes. However, after two years, many are reflecting on whether they will ever return to their homeland, even if the war ends. Heidi Petracek has the story.

Ukrainians who now call Lethbridge home are marking the two-year anniversary of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine by Russia. They gathered over the weekend at city hall to raise a flag in solidarity for the people of Ukraine. Micah Quintin has the details.

Since Russia invaded Ukraine two years ago, Canada has welcomed 221,231 Ukrainians into the country under a temporary stream of entry. Many Ukrainians wishing to stay back in Canada are now in need of legal aid.

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says more than 31,000 Ukrainian soldiers have been killed in the past two years since Russia’s full-scale invasion. This is the first time Ukraine has openly given details of how many soldiers have died in over a year. Additionally, Ukraine’s defence minister stated that the country is “losing territory” in its...

Saturday marks two years since Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Thousands of families found refuge in Canada following the conflict’s escalation. Vanessa Wright spoke with one Ukrainian family living in Halifax, who reflect on life since fleeing the ongoing war.

On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, Kabi Moulitharan sat down to speak to people who have fled the conflict and about how they have adjusted to life in Edmonton.