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Friday, Jul 26

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Prince Harry reveals why he won’t bring Meghan Markle back to U.K.

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Meghan Markle has faced torrents of online hate after she married into the British royal family in 2018.

Thursday, Jul 25

02

Fake cops scam Richmond, B.C., victim out of $1.5 million

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Police in Metro Vancouver have issued a public warning after a single victim reported losing more than $1.5 million in a fraud scheme.

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Calgary fire trials Canada’s first-of-its-kind electric fire engine

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It's a big step forward in Calgary's Green Fleet Strategy: an electric/diesel fire engine will be tested in Calgary and its cold weather for the next five years.

Wednesday, Jul 24

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B.C. child sex assault charges stayed after judge finds unreasonable delays

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A B.C. judge says trial delays for a man accused of sexually assaulting a six-year-old girl went beyond a "ceiling" set by the Supreme Court of Canada.

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Maintaining plants in hot temperatures

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Kath Smyth with the Calgary Horticultural Society joins Global News Morning Calgary to discuss how you can protect your plants from extreme heat.

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Indigenous group frustrated after being uninvited to Winnipeg gender equality gathering

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Stealing some of the spotlight from women and gender issues was a political battle that led to what was effectively a counter-conference in the same downtown hotel.

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Vancouver deaths, stabbings ‘unsettling,’ mayor says

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A suspect is in custody after three apparent random stabbings in Vancouver, where police are also investigating the deaths of two women.

Tuesday, Jul 23

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B.C. selects team to design Massey Tunnel replacement project

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A team has been selected to design a new eight-lane tunnel to replace the aging George Massey Tunnel under the Fraser River in Metro Vancouver.

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B.C. child welfare system facing workload, staffing crisis: report

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The representative for children in British Columbia says the provincial child welfare system is either in a state of crisis or close to it with understaffing and unmanageable workloads.

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Winnipeg police talk cocaine bust, 3D-printed gun arrests

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Police spoke Tuesday about a drug trafficking investigation from this past spring, as well as Project Gauge -- an investigation into firearms trafficking involving 3D-printed guns.

Monday, Jul 22

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Calgary garden centres suffer in heat and prolonged water restrictions

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Calgary garden centre owners say the city didn't act fast enough to fix the water main problem, nor in removing outdoor water restrictions.

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Heat wave continues to break records in B.C. as 324 wildfires burn

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The BC Wildfire Service said in its Sunday update that the heat and wind was doing crews no favours, and those conditions were expected to persist.

Wildfires, crashes impact B.C. Southern Interior highways

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Ongoing wildfire strife as well as at least one crash have affected B.C. Interior highways and motorists are being advised to check Drive BC before they embark on any road trips.

Sunday, Jul 21

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B.C. heat warnings extend, Canada’s hot spot in province

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On Saturday, Lytton was the hottest spot in Canada for part of the day, with the mercury reaching 41 degrees in the afternoon.

Friday, Jul 19

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Rising number of vacant apartments for sale in Kelowna

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In a recent analysis of MLS listings, Andrew Smith of Royal LePage in Kelowna said the region has 264 apartments, from Peachland to Oyama, currently for sale and vacant.

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What is CrowdStrike? How a cybersecurity update caused a global tech outage

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A single software update has brought the digital world to its knees as workers around the world woke up on Friday and found they couldn't boot up their computers.

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Aphid explosion in Alberta creates sticky situation

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Aphids and their honeydew are creating a mess in many Calgary yards this year after a wet spring and a warm summer led to an infestation.

Thursday, Jul 18

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Summer dinner ideas that don’t require an oven

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Here are some summer recipes the avoid using your over in hot weather.

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In Photos: Winnipeg Folk Festival 2024

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The 2024 Winnipeg Folk Festival took place from July 11th – 14th in Birds Hill Park. Photos from the event show rain and heat did not stop festival goers from enjoying the event.

02

National Hot Dog Day: going full cylinder in Calgary

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Celebrating the loveable name-sake, in this case a handful of miniature wire-haired dachshunds, or the famous hot dog itself, National Hot Dog Day in Calgary has plenty to offer.

Wednesday, Jul 17

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Nicky nicky nine doors: Surrey prank ‘frenzy’ damages multiple properties, RCMP say

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Police say there have been a surge of recent incidents involving the 'decades-old prank known as "Nicky Nicky nine doors" or "ding dong ditch."'

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603 bears in B.C. killed by conservation officers in 2023

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The Fur Bearers say the B.C. Conservation Officer Service agency wouldn’t release the location of over 50 per cent of the 603 black bears they killed.

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‘Throwaway cost’: Doug Ford ordered Highway 413 signs, then replaced them weeks later

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Documents obtained by Global News show the government rushed promotional signs for Highway 413 and the Bradford Bypass, before ripping them out because the font wasn't big enough.

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Families won’t have standing in Pickton evidence case, judge rules

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A B.C. judge has dismissed applications by relatives of Robert Pickton's victims to intervene in court proceedings over plans to destroy evidence related to the serial killer.

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Calgary woman listed as dead on Alberta health care site demanding answers

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Irene Jaime, 44, from Calgary said she had to fight for months to get her 'life back' after being mistakenly declared deceased on Alberta's health-care reporting site Netcare.

Tuesday, Jul 16

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Xeriscaping: The changing face of Calgary landscaping

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Faced with drought, heat and water restrictions in the recent past, new home buyers in Calgary are choosing drought-resistant, sod-free yards for their new homes.

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Cross-border shopping for spirits picks up in Quebec amid LCBO strike

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Société des alcools du Québec spokeswoman Linda Bouchard says that since last week the shelves have been emptying quickly at between 20 and 25 outlets located near Ontario.

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Our cleaning expert’s top picks for Amazon Prime Day

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Seven discounted items you're sure to love, handpicked by our trusted cleaning expert Melissa Maker.

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Calgary man uses own radar to show police that drivers are speeding in neighbourhood

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A Calgary man is using his own radar to try and convince Calgary police to set up their own radar and slow drives down in his community.

Monday, Jul 15

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‘Balaclava rapist’ Larry Takahashi granted full parole

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A serial sex offender known as the "balaclava rapist" for attacking 23 women in Edmonton more than 40 years ago has been granted full parole.