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A St. Lawrence College student has created an app that turns hikes into high scores. “WildQuest” blends nature exploration with gaming, a combination being compared to iNaturalist and Pokemon Go.

A popular Langley preschool is facing closure due to a licensing issue. And as Taya Fast reports, Langley Forest School says the requirements laid out by Fraser Health would result in a significant scaling-back of programs.

Looking for an easy getaway without leaving Canada? Oro-Medonte, Ontario is just a 90-minute drive from Toronto with outdoor activities for all ages. Liem Vu hits the trails on horseback with Glen Oro Farm, sips some bubbly at Woodfolk Cider, savours the dishes at Braestone Club, explores Treetop Trekking, and settles into a geodisic dome...

A number of injuries and fatalities along Alberta hiking trails this summer are prompting a reminder from experts on outdoor safety and emergency preparedness. Bella Finn reports.

Edmonton Public Library is helping Edmontonians make the most of the final month of summer with free events, programs and activities for all ages. This August, EPL is highlighting outdoor experiences like Sounds from the Valley, a concert series featuring local musicians, writers and artists, and the brand-new Read in the Park event at Callingwood...

Vancouver Magazine editor-in-chief Stacey McLachlan talks about Vancouver’s best beaches and some hikes you may not have done before.

Day two of the B.C. Summer Games in Kelowna, and despite warnings from Environment Canada about the health effects of wildfire smoke, organizers have decided to go ahead with outdoor competition. Cohan Sassaman reports.

Global News Morning’s Matthew Merkel spoke to Mike Anderson about this weekend’s festival at Assiniboine Park, and what attendees should expect.

If you’re struggling to figure out how to keep your kids busy this summer, you’re not alone. There’s good news for parents South of the Fraser, the Surrey Cares Community Foundation is donating $50,000 dollars towards the city’s free to play initiative, focusing on encouraging children to put the screens away and go back to...

WATCH: Back to Batoche Days takes place July 16 – 19 featuring Métis culture and history during Canada’s largest outdoor Indigenous festival.

Summer is finally here, but there’s something that wants to ruin the celebration: bugs. According to experts, Canadians should expect a more severe mosquito season as a result of this year’s rains. Mosquitoes, wasps, and bees will have to dodge your home with our barrage of easy-to-set-up items, and Melissa Maker is here to help...

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival scheduled in Mississauga was postponed abruptly just days before the event. As Victoria Femia reports, one of the main headlines spoke out on social media.

A new site for an outdoor aquatic park could be coming to the St. Boniface area. But as Toni De Guzman reports, some residents say the money would be better spent maintaining what is already there.

Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers are meeting behind closed doors at their Liberal cabinet retreat in Banff, Alberta, to plan their agenda for the fall sitting of Parliament while also discussing escalating trade tensions with the U.S. Carney took some time on Friday to get some fresh air and head outdoors, where he...

A new outdoor stadium project with the potential to replace the aging McMahon Stadium is in the early stages at the City of Calgary. Global News has learned there are a number of contracts out for tender to look into the idea, including the facelift of a familiar facility at Stampede Park. Adam MacVicar reports.

In less than a week, summer officially begins! Ali Budd, design expert and host of “House of Ali,” has some fresh ideas to transform your backyard with Benjamin Moore exterior paints and stains.

With the arrival of warmer weather, outdoor activities around the home can lead to a cluttered mess of bikes, shoes, and sports equipment. Megan Arthurs, home organization expert, joins Ross Hull with ideas on how to keep things functional at your home this summer with simple organization tips that are easy for the whole family...

Father’s Day is fast approaching and we all know finding that perfect gift for dad can be a challenge. Melissa Maker has the ultimate gift guide for dads who love the outdoors — whether that’s barbecuing in the backyard or hiking their favourite trail. Shop the show by scanning the QR code that appears on...

Calgary is once again contending with heat and smoke. The conditions have emergency officials reminding everyone to take precautions and stay safe if they’re planning to spend time outdoors this long weekend. Meghan Cobb reports.

The BC Fruit Growers Association is demanding that the Regional District of North Okanagan halt its shut-off order for the five farms that have hit their 30 per cent water allocation. The BC Summer Games kick off in Kelowna. The wildfire smoke may also be having an impact on some outdoor events.