Global News at 6 Maritimes: May 11

Residents met in Bridgewater, N.S., on Sunday to discuss the concept of “homesharing” as a way of responding to a lack of affordable housing across the province. Advocates say there are currently more than 100,000 empty rooms across Nova Scotia. Plus, this year’s Fredericton Marathon saw 3,230 runners hit the streets, roads and bridges of the capital city this weekend. The event is growing in more ways than one, with the addition of a new race to this year’s schedule.