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Community harvest to curb food waste beginsFruit donor initiatives around the city are hoping to give excess produce a second life. Local cider makers are also finding a sweet solution to prevent food waste. Bella Finn reports.Aug 25
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London proposal to curb “vertical drinking” sparks backlashAs anyone who has visited London in the United Kingdom can attest, the British are proud of their pub culture. That includes enjoying a pint while standing and mingling with friends and strangers. But authorities in one of the city’s most popular neighbourhoods, are now proposing that bars and pubs offer table service only. As...LifestyleAug 9
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Laval neighbours frustrated at city’s slow action cleaning up garbage dumped at the curbResidents of a cul-de-sac in Laval are celebrating this afternoon, and thanking Global News for a cleaner street. Piles of garbage have finally been picked up by the city, after rotting on the curb for a month outside their homes. Brayden Jagger Haines brings us that story.CanadaJul 24
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New images coming to cigarette packages as Health Canada aims to curb smokingCigarette packaging is about to look a whole lot different. Health reporter Katherine Ward takes a look at the new warning images rolling out across Canada and explains what’s driving the change.CanadaJul 22
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Edmonton explores Diwali festival to curb illegal fireworksThe city of Edmonton is discussing ways it can celebrate Diwali and also curb the unsanctioned actions some people are taking. Dozens of illegal fireworks displays have been investigated over the years and even caused some house fires last year. Erik Bay has more on the plan.FireJun 29
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New federal legislation looks to help curb retail theftThe governing Liberals says new federal legislation is coming to try and help curb a spike in retail theft in Canadian cities. And as Angela Capobianco tells us, Halifax business leaders believe the commitment is the right step forward in trying to solve the problem.CanadaJun 25
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NB announces policy banning student phone use in public schoolsNew Brunswick public school students will have their screen time reduced significantly this fall. The province’s education department announced a policy on Friday, aimed at curbing cell phone distractions in classrooms. Johnny James has the details.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 28
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Telecommunications companies look for help from Bill C-14 to combat copper wire theftsCanadian telecommunications companies are looking to the federal government’s Bill C-14 to help curb copper wire thefts as most report a rise since last year. Craig Momney reports.CrimeAug 26
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50 per cent tariffs would ‘shut down the entire North American auto industry’ says Unifor presidentThe union representing nearly 19,000 Canadian auto workers opened contract talks with Stellantis Tuesday, amid ongoing tensions between Canada and the U.S. Last week, U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to hike tariffs on all vehicles, auto parts and steel from Canada. Unifor National President Lana Payne says that Trump knows, “a 50 per cert tariff...CanadaSep 1
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City crews install traffic calming measures at schools across Calgary before classes are back this FallBefore Calgary schools are back in session next week city crews have wrapped up construction on 50 traffic calming measures in playground zones including speed humps, better lighting, and curb extensions. Drew Stremick reports.EducationAug 24
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Corb Lund delivers ‘Water Not Coal’ petition to Elections AlbertaAlbertans could be getting another referendum question. The rancher and musician behind ‘Water Not Coal’ says more than 200,000 people signed the petition calling for an end to coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rocky Mountains. Erik Bay has more on what the government could do if Corb Lund’s petition is validated.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 10
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Hepatitis A outbreak updateThe province has once again increased access to their Hepatitis A vaccine – in an effort to curb the outbreak in Manitoba. Katherine Dornian reports.HealthJul 27
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Alberta country music star Corb Lund submits anti-coal referendum petitionAlberta country music artist Corb Lund is leading the push for another question to be added to the province’s October referendum. Heather Yourex-West explains why Lund wants to ban new coal mining on the eastern slopes of the Rockies, and the problem his petition creates for Premier Danielle Smith’s government.Global NationalJun 10
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Anti-coal mining petition failsThe Water Not Coal petition spearheaded by Alberta rancher and country music artist Corb Lund has been rejected by Elections Alberta. Elissa Carpenter has detailsEnvironmentJul 4
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Former addict says he supports police crackdownA former drug addict says he fully supports a Winnipeg police project aimed at curbing the use of drugs along the Main Street strip. Global News Morning’s Clay Young talks to Jospeh Liew of Street Links, who works with people on the street and tries to get them off drugs.CrimeJul 3
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Ethical considerations of curbing Ebola spreadBioethicist Kerry Bowman joins Global’s Antony Robart to discuss a U.S.-bound plane being diverted to Canada after a passenger from an Ebola-hit region was allowed on board.CanadaMay 21
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Global News at 6 Regina: June 24Following a two-month investigation by the Regina drug unit, over 30 drug trafficking and firearms possession charges have been laid. What does this mean for the city and how they will try and curb these numbers? Also, after a wild weather filled last few weeks, SGI released their annual report; we get a look into...CanadaJun 24
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Frustration over uncertain fate of ‘Water Not Coal’ petitionAfter a recent comment by Premier Danielle Smith, the Alberta rancher and musician behind the Water Not Coal Petition, Corb Lund, says he’s frustrated over the uncertainty of if his petition question will be added to this fall’s referendum. Katherine Ludwig reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 16
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: June 16A tornado touched down near Girouxville in northern Alberta. Opioid data shows Edmonton accounts for more than half of deaths in the province. Corb Lund is frustrated over the uncertainty of the ‘Water Not Coal’ petition making it into this fall’s referendum. Students speak out over the impending Edmonton Public Schools travel ban, prompting the...Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJun 16
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CRA ordered to pay $8.7M after security gaps on website cost CanadiansDuring the pandemic, millions of Canadians relied on the Canada Emergency Response Benefit, or CERB. People who signed up received an automated message — but tens of thousands who never applied also received the same message. “The CRA website lacked robust security controls to prevent criminals from hijacking people’s accounts,” says David Shipley of Beauceron...CanadaMay 7