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Unusual growing conditions lead to some early Okanagan harvestsThe effects of a warm winter and hot summer have combined to make several Okanaga crops ready to harvest much earlier than usual. Kevin Pontious reports.Sep 3
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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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Heavy rains grind harvest to a halt – have farmers struggling to keep above waterThe rainfall is just the latest in a barrage of negative factors hitting farmers this year.WeatherSep 8
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Manitoba farmers harvests crops reflecting on ‘volatile’ yearManitoba producers are harvesting their fields and reflecting on the after extreme weathers, tariffs, and rising prices farming season.ConsumerAug 19
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26th annual Harvest Bee in southern Alberta raises funds for Canadian Foodgrains BankFarmers in southern Alberta representing 15 Christian faiths gathered for the first harvest of the year, but it wasn’t about profits. As Justin Sibbet reports, the Picture Butte Growing Project raised more than $200,000 for the Canadian Foodgrains Bank this year, which supports farmers in more than 30 countries around the world dealing with food...Aug 25
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Proposed Mount Tecumseh Harvest Plan sparks concern among Crowsnest Pass residentsA proposed logging plan that would cover 474 hectares on Mount Tecumseh is drawing concern from residents. Zoe Lukowich reports.EnvironmentJul 29
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CNE vendors donate surplus food to food-insecure communitiesNow that the Canadian National Exhibition has wrapped, vendors are packing up their booths and clearing out. As Megan King reports, The Ex is working with Second Harvest to donate surplus food to communities in need.Global News at 6 TorontoSep 8
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Sept. 8Wild weather over the long weekend left many Saskatchewan cities with flooding and damage. We will have a look at the effects of the weather and what to expect in the coming weeks as farmers are harvesting. Also, as Canada’s counter tariff deadline hits, what can the provincial industries expect for the foreseeable future. We...CanadaSep 8
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Global News at 6 Regina: Sept. 8Wild weather over the long weekend left many Saskatchewan cities with flooding and damage. We will have a look at the effects of the weather and what to expect in the coming weeks as farmers are harvesting. Also, as Canada’s counter tariff deadline hits, what can the provincial industries expect for the foreseeable future. We...CanadaSep 8
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Central Alberta farmers suffering impact of extensive summer rainThe heavy storms seen across central Alberta throughout most of the early summer have calmed down, but the impacts remain. Katherine Ludwig spoke with a farmer who’s beginning to harvest his crops and is facing some major losses.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryAug 31
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Sept. 2The lunches are packed and the back packs are on… the start of the school year has officially kicked off. We hear from local students and parents about what they are looking forward to this year. Also, the provinces only major Canadian project is picking up steam. We get a look at how copper extract...CanadaSep 2
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Aug. 31The province saw a major wake of storms hit over the weekend and into Monday. We get a look at how this is affecting the agricultural sector and what possible setbacks can be expected for harvest. Also, new parameters for online gaming are coming to Saskatchewan. We get a look at the latest deal between...CanadaAug 31
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Global News at 6 Regina: Aug. 31A major helping hand is coming to the Regina General Hospital’s NICU, adding three new intensive care bassinettes to the hospital’s fleet. What does this mean for new parents and how will it help hospital staff? Also, the province saw a major wake of storms hit over the weekend and into Monday. We have a...CanadaAug 31
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Skip the shucking with this corn on the cob hackCan you really serve corn on the cob straight from the microwave? The viral method promises no more stringy silks or lengthy cooking times, and Laura Keogh puts it to the test! She always shares two easy recipes that celebrate the late summer harvest.The Morning ShowAug 20
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Wild blueberry season sees improved crop after last years droughtThis year’s blueberry harvest is bringing sweet news to farms across New Brunswick and Nova Scotia. After last year’s drought depleted the supply and quality of the superfruit, fields across both province’s are now turning a distinct shade of blue. David Murdock has more.Global News at 6 New BrunswickAug 20
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Cooking with Seasonal Fruits and VegetablesWith the end of summer looming over Canadians, harvest season is upon us. Taylor McMeekon, executive chef of Cluny Bistro, joins Jaden Lee-Lincoln to showcase some creative recipes using fresh fruit and vegetables.Global News MorningAug 17
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Flooded fields spell trouble for farmersProduce farmers in Northern Alberta have seen seven times as much precipitation as normal this summer, and it’s drowning their crops. As Sarah Ryan explains, it’s leading to harvest losses.WeatherAug 12
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Global News at 6 Saskatoon: Aug. 13As harvest season begins in Saskatchewan, farmers are hoping for a little more moisture to help boost their yield. We get a look at what farmers are experiencing so far this season and what the outlook is for the fall. Also, a welfare check by police has led to an investigation into the city’s 9th...CanadaAug 13
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Global News at 6 Regina: Aug. 13As harvest season begins in Saskatchewan, farmers are hoping for a little more moisture to help boost their yield. We get a look at what farmers are experiencing so far this season and what the outlook is for the fall. Also, for the first time in 8 years, a major golf tournament is taking the...CanadaAug 13
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Quebec apple grower arms himself with a hail cannon to fight increasingly extreme weatherA Quebec apple orchard says it has installed a Canadian-first anti hail cannon to protect its crops. A hailstorm can decimate a harvest – and turn a lucrative crop into a mushy massacre. As Dan Spector tells us the high-tech weapon is the latest tool being used to help farmers in the face of an...CanadaAug 10