
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
Videos
-
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
02:17 | August 24, 2024
-
Northern Super League’s inaugural season kicks off
01:42 | April 16, 2025
-
Meet the Habs superfan in a league of his own
01:54 | April 15, 2025
-
Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home
02:11 | April 15, 2025
-
Federal Election: Week in Review
05:55 | April 10, 2025
-
Canada’s NHL teams optimistic about ending Stanley Cup drought
01:26 | April 9, 2025
-
Legault remains ‘on guard’ as Trump trade war deepens
02:15 | April 3, 2025
-
Premier Legault confident in Quebec’s aerospace and aluminum industry strengths despite Trump’s tariffs
02:34 | April 3, 2025
-
Blanchet has ‘no reasons to believe’ Carney will protect Bill 96 in U.S. negotiations
01:52 | April 2, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy
00:53 | April 2, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Why the Conservatives abruptly dropped 2 candidates
01:39 | April 1, 2025
-
Canada Election 2025: Quebec’s language law an important issue for province’s voters
02:39 | March 30, 2025
-
7’4” Canadian teen basketball phenom turning heads
01:42 | March 27, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes counter-tariffs on U.S. products to fund tax cuts
01:11 | March 27, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Poilievre tries to make Quebec breakthrough
02:08 | March 26, 2025
-
‘He’s out of touch with Quebec’: Singh condemns Carney over Montreal massacre mix-up
01:06 | March 26, 2025
-
Robotic device helps Quebec children walk
01:58 | March 23, 2025
-
Retaliatory tariffs could be catastrophic for Canadian bookstores
02:11 | March 22, 2025
-
Free Transit Ends in Montreal; Hudson’s Bay Faces Financial Challenges
05:06 | March 20, 2025
-
State of streets in Montreal goes from bad to worse
01:29 | March 18, 2025
-
Montreal’s streets packed for its 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade
01:53 | March 17, 2025
-
Montreal celebrates lucky milestone St. Patrick’s Day with annual parade
01:53 | March 16, 2025
-
Video captures Quebec school bus slamming into frozen snowbank, no injuries reported
01:43 | March 13, 2025
-
Critics call on Legault to take a page from Ford’s book in fight against Trump
02:21 | March 12, 2025
-
Trade war heats up as Canada imposes 25% counter tariffs on imports from the U.S.
02:16 | March 12, 2025
-
Trump is turning Quebecers off from traveling to the U.S.
01:50 | March 11, 2025
-
Local Escapes: Discovering Montréal’s gems and culinary delights
05:19 | March 10, 2025
-
International Women’s Day: Thousands protest Trump administration outside Montreal’s U.S. Consulate
02:20 | March 8, 2025
-
Canadians reflect on the end of the Justin Trudeau era
02:23 | March 7, 2025
-
Canada doesn’t want ‘melodrama every 30 days’: Joly on temporary tariff pause
03:57 | March 6, 2025
-
Non-profit cafe burglarized in Montreal
02:12 | March 2, 2025
-
Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board’s SAAQclic scandal
02:42 | February 27, 2025
-
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
02:17 | August 24, 2024
-
Northern Super League’s inaugural season kicks off
01:42 | April 16, 2025
-
Meet the Habs superfan in a league of his own
01:54 | April 15, 2025
-
Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home
02:11 | April 15, 2025
-
Federal Election: Week in Review
05:55 | April 10, 2025
-
Canada’s NHL teams optimistic about ending Stanley Cup drought
01:26 | April 9, 2025
-
Legault remains ‘on guard’ as Trump trade war deepens
02:15 | April 3, 2025
-
Premier Legault confident in Quebec’s aerospace and aluminum industry strengths despite Trump’s tariffs
02:34 | April 3, 2025
-
Blanchet has ‘no reasons to believe’ Carney will protect Bill 96 in U.S. negotiations
01:52 | April 2, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy
00:53 | April 2, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Why the Conservatives abruptly dropped 2 candidates
01:39 | April 1, 2025
-
Canada Election 2025: Quebec’s language law an important issue for province’s voters
02:39 | March 30, 2025
-
7’4” Canadian teen basketball phenom turning heads
01:42 | March 27, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes counter-tariffs on U.S. products to fund tax cuts
01:11 | March 27, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Poilievre tries to make Quebec breakthrough
02:08 | March 26, 2025
-
‘He’s out of touch with Quebec’: Singh condemns Carney over Montreal massacre mix-up
01:06 | March 26, 2025
-
Robotic device helps Quebec children walk
01:58 | March 23, 2025
-
Retaliatory tariffs could be catastrophic for Canadian bookstores
02:11 | March 22, 2025
-
Free Transit Ends in Montreal; Hudson’s Bay Faces Financial Challenges
05:06 | March 20, 2025
-
State of streets in Montreal goes from bad to worse
01:29 | March 18, 2025
-
Montreal’s streets packed for its 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade
01:53 | March 17, 2025
-
Montreal celebrates lucky milestone St. Patrick’s Day with annual parade
01:53 | March 16, 2025
-
Video captures Quebec school bus slamming into frozen snowbank, no injuries reported
01:43 | March 13, 2025
-
Critics call on Legault to take a page from Ford’s book in fight against Trump
02:21 | March 12, 2025
-
Trade war heats up as Canada imposes 25% counter tariffs on imports from the U.S.
02:16 | March 12, 2025
-
Trump is turning Quebecers off from traveling to the U.S.
01:50 | March 11, 2025
-
Local Escapes: Discovering Montréal’s gems and culinary delights
05:19 | March 10, 2025
-
International Women’s Day: Thousands protest Trump administration outside Montreal’s U.S. Consulate
02:20 | March 8, 2025
-
Canadians reflect on the end of the Justin Trudeau era
02:23 | March 7, 2025
-
Canada doesn’t want ‘melodrama every 30 days’: Joly on temporary tariff pause
03:57 | March 6, 2025
-
Non-profit cafe burglarized in Montreal
02:12 | March 2, 2025
-
Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board’s SAAQclic scandal
02:42 | February 27, 2025
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
Description
August 24, 2024
A melon species once thought to be extinct is having a resurgence in its namesake city. The Montreal melon is a sought-after delicacy popular among society's elite in the late 19th century. But as Montreal's farmland gave way to roads and buildings, the fruit disappeared. Now, as Dan Spector reports, the Montreal melon is having a moment thanks to some local initiatives.
-
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback02:17 | August 24, 2024
-
Northern Super League’s inaugural season kicks off01:42 | April 16, 2025
-
Meet the Habs superfan in a league of his own01:54 | April 15, 2025
-
Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home02:11 | April 15, 2025
-
Federal Election: Week in Review05:55 | April 10, 2025
-
Canada’s NHL teams optimistic about ending Stanley Cup drought01:26 | April 9, 2025
-
Legault remains ‘on guard’ as Trump trade war deepens02:15 | April 3, 2025
-
Premier Legault confident in Quebec’s aerospace and aluminum industry strengths despite Trump’s tariffs02:34 | April 3, 2025
-
Blanchet has ‘no reasons to believe’ Carney will protect Bill 96 in U.S. negotiations01:52 | April 2, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy00:53 | April 2, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Why the Conservatives abruptly dropped 2 candidates01:39 | April 1, 2025
-
Canada Election 2025: Quebec’s language law an important issue for province’s voters02:39 | March 30, 2025
-
7’4” Canadian teen basketball phenom turning heads01:42 | March 27, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes counter-tariffs on U.S. products to fund tax cuts01:11 | March 27, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Poilievre tries to make Quebec breakthrough02:08 | March 26, 2025
-
‘He’s out of touch with Quebec’: Singh condemns Carney over Montreal massacre mix-up01:06 | March 26, 2025
-
Robotic device helps Quebec children walk01:58 | March 23, 2025
-
Retaliatory tariffs could be catastrophic for Canadian bookstores02:11 | March 22, 2025
-
Free Transit Ends in Montreal; Hudson’s Bay Faces Financial Challenges05:06 | March 20, 2025
-
State of streets in Montreal goes from bad to worse01:29 | March 18, 2025
-
Montreal’s streets packed for its 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade01:53 | March 17, 2025
-
Montreal celebrates lucky milestone St. Patrick’s Day with annual parade01:53 | March 16, 2025
-
Video captures Quebec school bus slamming into frozen snowbank, no injuries reported01:43 | March 13, 2025
-
Critics call on Legault to take a page from Ford’s book in fight against Trump02:21 | March 12, 2025
-
Trade war heats up as Canada imposes 25% counter tariffs on imports from the U.S.02:16 | March 12, 2025
-
Trump is turning Quebecers off from traveling to the U.S.01:50 | March 11, 2025
-
Local Escapes: Discovering Montréal’s gems and culinary delights05:19 | March 10, 2025
-
International Women’s Day: Thousands protest Trump administration outside Montreal’s U.S. Consulate02:20 | March 8, 2025
-
Canadians reflect on the end of the Justin Trudeau era02:23 | March 7, 2025
-
Canada doesn’t want ‘melodrama every 30 days’: Joly on temporary tariff pause03:57 | March 6, 2025
-
Non-profit cafe burglarized in Montreal02:12 | March 2, 2025
-
Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board’s SAAQclic scandal02:42 | February 27, 2025
-
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback02:17 | August 24, 2024
-
Northern Super League’s inaugural season kicks off01:42 | April 16, 2025
-
Meet the Habs superfan in a league of his own01:54 | April 15, 2025
-
Quebec wants to fight ‘Netflix sentences’ allowing accused to serve time at home02:11 | April 15, 2025
-
Federal Election: Week in Review05:55 | April 10, 2025
-
Canada’s NHL teams optimistic about ending Stanley Cup drought01:26 | April 9, 2025
-
Legault remains ‘on guard’ as Trump trade war deepens02:15 | April 3, 2025
-
Premier Legault confident in Quebec’s aerospace and aluminum industry strengths despite Trump’s tariffs02:34 | April 3, 2025
-
Blanchet has ‘no reasons to believe’ Carney will protect Bill 96 in U.S. negotiations01:52 | April 2, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes ‘surgically chosen’ counter-tariffs to preserve ‘fragile’ economy00:53 | April 2, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Why the Conservatives abruptly dropped 2 candidates01:39 | April 1, 2025
-
Canada Election 2025: Quebec’s language law an important issue for province’s voters02:39 | March 30, 2025
-
7’4” Canadian teen basketball phenom turning heads01:42 | March 27, 2025
-
Blanchet proposes counter-tariffs on U.S. products to fund tax cuts01:11 | March 27, 2025
-
Canada election 2025: Poilievre tries to make Quebec breakthrough02:08 | March 26, 2025
-
‘He’s out of touch with Quebec’: Singh condemns Carney over Montreal massacre mix-up01:06 | March 26, 2025
-
Robotic device helps Quebec children walk01:58 | March 23, 2025
-
Retaliatory tariffs could be catastrophic for Canadian bookstores02:11 | March 22, 2025
-
Free Transit Ends in Montreal; Hudson’s Bay Faces Financial Challenges05:06 | March 20, 2025
-
State of streets in Montreal goes from bad to worse01:29 | March 18, 2025
-
Montreal’s streets packed for its 200th St. Patrick’s Day parade01:53 | March 17, 2025
-
Montreal celebrates lucky milestone St. Patrick’s Day with annual parade01:53 | March 16, 2025
-
Video captures Quebec school bus slamming into frozen snowbank, no injuries reported01:43 | March 13, 2025
-
Critics call on Legault to take a page from Ford’s book in fight against Trump02:21 | March 12, 2025
-
Trade war heats up as Canada imposes 25% counter tariffs on imports from the U.S.02:16 | March 12, 2025
-
Trump is turning Quebecers off from traveling to the U.S.01:50 | March 11, 2025
-
Local Escapes: Discovering Montréal’s gems and culinary delights05:19 | March 10, 2025
-
International Women’s Day: Thousands protest Trump administration outside Montreal’s U.S. Consulate02:20 | March 8, 2025
-
Canadians reflect on the end of the Justin Trudeau era02:23 | March 7, 2025
-
Canada doesn’t want ‘melodrama every 30 days’: Joly on temporary tariff pause03:57 | March 6, 2025
-
Non-profit cafe burglarized in Montreal02:12 | March 2, 2025
-
Quebec minister Éric Caire resigns over auto board’s SAAQclic scandal02:42 | February 27, 2025
Montreal melon, once thought to be extinct, makes a comeback
Description
August 24, 2024
A melon species once thought to be extinct is having a resurgence in its namesake city. The Montreal melon is a sought-after delicacy popular among society's elite in the late 19th century. But as Montreal's farmland gave way to roads and buildings, the fruit disappeared. Now, as Dan Spector reports, the Montreal melon is having a moment thanks to some local initiatives.
National News
-
Threat of China reason for ‘year-round presence in the Arctic’, Carney says1:576 hours ago
-
Carney to unveil Liberal platform Saturday3:106 hours ago
-
Poilievre dodges question on firing Bank of Canada governor, criticizes Mark Carney instead2:456 hours ago
-
Poilievre vows to axe food packaging tax, carbon tax, and cut income taxes under Conservative plan2:206 hours ago
-
Singh pledges to protect farmers and St. Lawrence River2:236 hours ago
-
Bloc urges Alberta to implement ‘greener model’ if they plan to separate from Canada post-election2:207 hours ago
-
TikTok trend claims luxury goods made in China2:2413 hours ago
-
Astronomers find ‘strongest evidence yet’ of alien life on distant planet1:4920 hours ago
-
Why Trump wants to fire the Federal Reserve chair2:0220 hours ago
-
Concerns grow over management of Alberta Health Services1:5120 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Fight at West Kelowna golf course angers ownership2:0222 hours ago
-
Trump ‘not in a rush’ to attack Iran over nuclear program1:481 day ago
-
Michelle Trachtenberg died due to complications from diabetes, medical examiner confirms0:271 day ago
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Mass drone strikes in Dnipro kill 3, injure dozens2:001 day ago
-
‘No safe place’: Israeli airstrike on Gaza tent encampment kills at least 101:311 day ago
-
France prison attacks: Macron warns those responsible will be ‘found, tried, and punished’1:442 days ago
-
China’s Q1 GDP tops estimates at 5.4% as growth momentum continues ahead of Trump tariffs2:282 days ago
-
Bank of Canada keeps interest rate steady at 2.75% amid Trump tariff turmoil1:202 days ago
-
Sudan civil war enters 3rd year with no end in sight2:033 days ago
-
Business Matters: Honda staying in Canada for ‘foreseeable future,’ refutes move report2:133 days ago
Sponsored Content
Trending
-
Are you voting in advanced polls this Easter long weekend?2:061 day ago
-
OPP issue Canada-wide warrant for ‘dangerous offender’ posing risk to children1:431 week ago
-
What if you really do win the lottery?1:3278 months ago
-
Federal leaders fight it out over economy, Trump, cost of living at English-language debate6:4020 hours ago
-
MLA Peter Guthrie booted from UCP: ‘Criticizing government comes at a cost’2:092 days ago
-
Bank of Canada keeps interest rate steady at 2.75% amid Trump tariff turmoil1:202 days ago
-
B.C. Emergency Health Services water bottle controversy1:4519 hours ago
-
Rise in asylum seekers to Canada as migrants’ protected status set to expire in U.S.1:571 week ago
Canada
-
Concerns grow over management of Alberta Health Services1:5120 hours ago
-
Ontario Place Spa development to proceed as Ford dismisses any claims of wrongdoing1:541 day ago
-
How changes to B.C.’s graduated licensing program will impact new drivers4:331 day ago
-
Good and bad news on B.C.’s drought, wildfire and freshet situation1:442 days ago
-
Abbotsford reveals vaping crisis in B.C. schools3:122 days ago
-
Ford to ‘double-check’ Ontario Place spa deal following NYT claims about Therme1:282 days ago
-
Health Canada issues recall for some acetaminophen, melatonin tablets due to labelling errors0:442 days ago
-
3 Pearson gold heist suspects still on the run a year after 1st arrests made0:462 days ago
-
2 injured in targeted shooting in southeast Calgary1:432 days ago
-
2 young men shot and killed in Toronto’s Riverdale neighbourhood2:262 days ago
U.S. News
-
Italy’s Meloni pleads case for lower EU tariffs with Trump1:551 day ago
-
‘He’ll be out of there real fast’: Trump says Fed’s Powell would step down ‘if I ask’1:551 day ago
-
‘Outrageous’: Puerto Rico faces massive power outage1:011 day ago
-
Business Matters: Honda moving some production from Japan to U.S. in response to Trump tariffs2:161 day ago
-
‘I don’t think this is Trump country’: AOC, Sanders get massive crowds at ‘Fighting Oligarchy’ rallies2:361 day ago
-
Thieves tunnel into jewelry store, steal nearly $20M worth of goods1:462 days ago
-
Dallas school shooting: Four students injured, suspect turned himself in1:552 days ago
-
Harvard fires back at Trump amid costly battle over government grants2:392 days ago
-
Trump admin sues Maine for defying transgender athlete ban3:542 days ago
-
Gene Hackman death: Newly-released bodycam footage show police response inside home1:452 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Trump ‘not in a rush’ to attack Iran over nuclear program1:481 day ago
-
‘Outrageous’: Puerto Rico faces massive power outage1:011 day ago
-
Russia-Ukraine war: Mass drone strikes in Dnipro kill 3, injure dozens2:001 day ago
-
‘No safe place’: Israeli airstrike on Gaza tent encampment kills at least 101:311 day ago
-
Legal definition of a woman based on biological sex, U.K.’s top court rules1:522 days ago
-
France prison attacks: Macron warns those responsible will be ‘found, tried, and punished’1:442 days ago
-
U.K. Supreme Court rules definition of ‘woman’ refers to biological sex2:342 days ago
-
China’s Q1 GDP tops estimates at 5.4% as growth momentum continues ahead of Trump tariffs2:282 days ago
-
Sudan civil war enters 3rd year with no end in sight2:033 days ago
-
Business Matters: Honda staying in Canada for ‘foreseeable future,’ refutes move report2:133 days ago
Politics
-
Know who you want to form Canada’s next government? Advance polls are open5:415 hours ago
-
Threat of China reason for ‘year-round presence in the Arctic’, Carney says1:576 hours ago
-
Carney to unveil Liberal platform Saturday3:106 hours ago
-
Bloc urges Alberta to implement ‘greener model’ if they plan to separate from Canada post-election2:207 hours ago
-
Why Trump wants to fire the Federal Reserve chair2:0220 hours ago
-
Concerns grow over management of Alberta Health Services1:5120 hours ago
-
Canada election 2025: Three takeaways from the English-language leaders debate4:3819 hours ago
-
Canada election 2025: Leaders face off for final debate of campaign2:1420 hours ago
-
Canada election 2025: Debate moderator thanks Toronto Maple Leafs for clinching playoffs early0:1520 hours ago
-
Alberta Transportation trying to micromanaging city bike lane plans1:5922 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
B.C. Emergency Health Services water bottle controversy1:4519 hours ago
-
Ontario reports 109 more measles cases in the last week2:041 day ago
-
Health Matters: Raid sprays recalled over leak hazard2:321 day ago
-
Abbotsford reveals vaping crisis in B.C. schools3:122 days ago
-
RFK Jr. calls for investigation into ‘environmental toxins’ linked to autism ‘epidemic’4:032 days ago
-
Texas measles outbreak: CDC warns that number of infected may be higher than originally believed1:382 days ago
-
Health Matters: WHO member states agree on draft ‘pandemic treaty’2:052 days ago
-
B.C. eliminates sick notes for short-term absences1:423 days ago
-
Alberta to legislate involuntary addictions, substance use treatment2:013 days ago
-
New Brunswick parents calling for better access to ADHD testing1:443 days ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Astronomers find ‘strongest evidence yet’ of alien life on distant planet1:4920 hours ago
-
What Canada’s inflation slowdown really means for your wallet1:532 days ago
-
Poilievre dismisses report alleging ‘friends’ of Indian PM Modi helped finance leadership campaign1:561 week ago
-
Buy Canadian: Does boycotting American products actually benefit consumers?5:223 weeks ago
-
Know your rights when crossing the Canada-US border2:403 weeks ago
-
How Harper’s Arctic naval station became a white elephant2:141 month ago
-
How a BC woman’s peronal information was changed at CIBC – without her knowledge4:031 month ago
-
Scammers target Global News contributor Michael Campbell2:261 month ago
-
Sanctions evader didn’t disclose criminal history: CBSA2:321 month ago
-
Canada accuses businessman of foreign interference3:102 months ago
News Bloopers
-
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:487 months ago
-
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0511 months ago
-
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2418 months ago
-
Global Calgary weather anchor startled by surprise guest appearance0:2122 months ago
-
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0029 months ago
-
Global National anchor Farah Nasser swallows fly on-air0:1732 months ago
-
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5732 months ago
-
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1433 months ago
-
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1136 months ago
-
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3830 months ago