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One week into the provincial election campaign and the race in some Quebec ridings is heating up. Verdun has traditionally been a Liberal Party stronghold until Québec solidaire won the seat in the last election. As Phil Carpenter reports, despite a familiar name running for the Liberals, anything could happen come October 5th.

Global News Morning speaks with Denis Agar of Movement: Metro Vancouver Transit Riders about the campaign to lower transit fares for people living on a tight budget.

The Quebec election campaign hasn’t officially begun. But the gloves are off and the political battle is already heating up ahead of the October 5th vote. As Elizabeth Zogalis reports, a total of 127 ridings will be up for grabs, with the parties competing to win over nationalist voters, especially in the regions.

Aiming to reward advocates for fighting against the Billy Bishop Airport expansion and help with the cost of living, the Mayor’s pitching free ferry rides for kids and seniors this August. But the timing of the perk so close to the election raises questions over whether it’s actually a campaign gimmick. Matthew Bingley reports.

David Eby hasn’t wasted any time calling a byelection in Abbotsford- Mission. One week after Reann Gasper resigned her seat to allow the embattled BC Conservative Leader Kerry-Lynne Findlay a possible path to the legislature, the premier announced the vote will be held 28 days from now. The minimum campaign time for a B.C. election....

Sixteen days into Quebec’s election campaign, some party leaders are outlining their plans to help Quebecers face the rising costs of living, from cutting gasoline taxes to increasing the minimum wage. But once again, the referendum question dominated the space with two front runners Paul St-Pierre Plamondon and Christine Fréchette. Tim Sargeant reports.

As Alberta’s referendum approaches, different campaigns encouraging people to vote either to stay in Canada or separate are underway. Rallies for both sides happened in Calgary and Edmonton this past weekend, attracting large crowds. Katherine Ludwig reports.

During the upcoming Quebec election campaign there will be at least three leaders’ debates in French, but none in English. The situation is causing concern on both sides of the linguistic divide. As Dan Spector tells us, an Anglo rights group and a Quebec sovereignist group are coming together to call for more English representation...

A Halifax rental company is asking prospective tenants to ditch their cars in exchange for a place downtown. Agency Art Lofts has launched a campaign offering some money for rent to those who are looking to get rid of their vehicle. As Mitchell Bailey reports, rental market experts say incentives like these are on the...

The U.S. military has followed through with an intensive air campaign against Iran with strikes deeper inside the country, as Iran’s response has grown more intense, with drone strikes across the region. But the fiery rhetoric between both sides comes amid a brief moment of diplomacy where Donald Trump hailed the release of a U.S....

Canvassers were out in the riding of Vancouver-Quilchena this weekend, hoping to collect enough signatures to have their MLA removed from office. The former conservative has been the center of a number of controversies, including over comments she made about residential schools. But as Paul Johnson reports, the recall campaign against Dallas Brodie is facing...

As temperatures rise and children begin summer vacation, a new safety campaign is putting the spotlight on risks that arise in warmer weather.  Priscilla Manford, the CEO of Catholic Children’s Aid Society of Toronto, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to help raise awareness.

A summer of campaigning for and against Alberta separation is off to an ugly start. At least one community event had to be cancelled as passionate views on either side gave way to conflict. As Heather Yourex-West explains, Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is appealing for unity through a process she helped create.

1500 riders will take the streets for Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad. Global’s Matthew Merkel talks to spokesperson Ed Johner about the campaign, and importance of prostate cancer screening

As advocates for each side of Alberta’s question on separation get ready for a summer of campaigning, an Edmonton man who voted in both of Quebec’s referendum says there’s no turning back now. Drew Stremick reports.

There are flood concerns across much of southern Alberta and the B.C interior this weekend as the region braces for wet weather and a fast snow melt. Referendum campaigns and rallies have begun to pick up momentum across the province. Supporters for both the pro-Canadian and pro-separation crowds centered in on red deer Sunday to...

Albertans will vote on October 19th in a referendum that could decide the province’s future. With support for separation cooling, and Premier Danielle Smith saying she’ll campaign for the pro-Canada side, does Alberta have a clear path to separate from Canada? David Schneiderman, professor of law and political science at the University of Toronto, joins...

The Manitoba Motorcycle Ride for Dad campaign has kicked off in support of prostate cancer.

We check in with MJ MacDonald, Ceo of CSNS, to learn more about their new awareness campaign to help workers and employers better understand the dangers of crystalline silica and take action to prevent exposure on the job.

On Monday the United Way Peterborough and District announced the total amount of menstrual products collected for its tenth annual Period Promise Drive. Madeleine McColl has more on how the campaign aims to help those struggling to access and afford essential menstrual hygiene products, as the cost of living continues to rise.