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UFC is heading back to Edmonton in October with an action-packed fight night. Headlined by a pivotal welterweight contenders’ bout, the event will see Canadian Mike Malott face Joaquin Buckley. Mike Malott joined Global News Morning Edmonton to talk more about the event.

The high profile defamation trial of a former UBC professor got underway today. Steven Galloway lost his job as chair of creative writing, after being falsely accused of sexual assault. The untrue rumours were fuelled by social media. Galloway a published author is suing for special damages. Rumina Daya reports.

Mason Trafford with Cavalry FC joins Global News Morning Calgary to tee up the team’s final regular season match on Oct 25, where they have the opportunity to hoist the CPL Shield as regular season champions.

With the squad sitting atop the Canadian Premier league table, Cavalry FC heads into the final stretch of the season with playoff positioning on the line.

The leaders were busy again on Thursday, with the provincial election just days away. And why are politicians jumping to serve up SkyTrain for Surrey? What about UBC SkyTrain expansion? Or other transit projects?

UBC medical genetics professor Dr. Marco Marra joins us to discuss ‘Powered by Terry’, a new claymation film celebrating Terry Fox’s legacy through the work of leading cancer researchers. He explains how genomic research is advancing cancer treatment, and what a new multi-million dollar investment could mean for the future of cancer research.

It’s election day in B.C. as voters head to the polls to cast their ballots and decide which party will govern the province. UBC Sauder School of Business associate professor Tom Davidoff joins Global News Morning with more on the 2 major party’s costed platforms and whether they can get the province’s finances back on...

Police are investigating a disturbing online incident that allegedly involves students from Sir Winston Churchill Secondary in Vancouver using AI in an inappropriate manner. UBC Associate Professor Ron Darvin talks about the areas were society needs to catch up with these new technologies

Three continental soccer confederations are now accusing FIFA president Gianni Infantino of “deception” over his role in an abandoned proposal to sell a stake of the World Cup to private investors. Eric Sorensen reports on the open letter signed by the federations, and the Canadian being touted as Infantino’s potential replacement.

On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we reflect on the legacy of residential schools and the experiences of survivors. Tricia Logan, a Métis scholar and assistant professor in First Nations and Indigenous Studies at UBC, joins Global News Morning to discuss what reconciliation means in practice and what it requires from Canadians.

A UBC professor is being given the ultimate honour for decades of work researching seahorses and advocating for conservations. Amanda Vincent’s name will now forever live as the name of a newly identified species of the fish. Kylie Stanton reports.

UBC political scientist Stewart Prest breaks down Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s resignation as B.C. Conservative leader, the future of the party, CentreBC and growing speculation about a snap election.

A new Statistics Canada report finds more than 85,000 homes in Metro Vancouver are located in areas at high risk of flooding. UBC Okanagan engineering professor Kh Md Nahiduzzaman joins Global News Morning to discuss why development is happening in flood-prone areas and what can be done to reduce future risk.

A new exhibit at the UBC Museum of Anthropology has returned a rare indigenous artifact to B.C. for the first time in more than 150 years. As Kylie Stanton reports, it’s the only known pelt from a now-extinct animal that was raised by the Coast Salish and Makah peoples.

A UBC scientist says we can see damage to forests caused by unchecked climate change right in our own backyards. Paul Johnson reports.

Starting kindergarten can be a big transition for both children and parents. UBC early childhood development expert Magdalena Janus joins us to explain what school readiness looks like and how parents can help their children adjust.

The Liberals have won all three federal byelections, securing the government’s majority. Global News Morning speaks with UBC political science lecturer Stewart Prest about what the results mean for Prime Minister Mark Carney and the Liberals as they face a renewed trade fight with the U.S.

As back-to-school costs continue to rise, more B.C. families are turning to community organizations for help with school supplies and other essentials. UBC researcher Martin Guhn explains how financial circumstances can affect children’s development and access to positive experiences.

As the Bald Range wildfire burns near Summerland, there’s renewed attention on prescribed burns and how they can help reduce wildfire risk. Jane Park, a prescribed fire training manager at UBC Okanagan, explains how prescribed burns work and why they’re important.

The FBI says it foiled a plan to attack the UFC event at the White House, with dozens of people alleged to be involved. Jackson Proskow explains what’s known about the thwarted plot, the potential motive, and how U.S. President Donald Trump is reacting.