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Monday marked the official opening of the West Island Branch of the REM Light-Rail Network. While commuters say the new service will be a game changer, researchers are watching to see whether the surprising trends found on other REM branches will be similar on this line. Phil Carpenter reports.

The West Island branch of the REM light rail network is finally opening to the public. The much-anticipated Anse-à-l’Orme branch will be inaugurated this weekend. As Phil Carpenter reports, some parking problems have been resolved just in time for the official opening.

All the rain we’ve seen in the capital region over the past month is having some unintended consequences in St. Albert. The Sturgeon River has broken its banks and people are noticing, but not for the reason you might think. Jasmine King has more.

Another night of stormy weather in Manitoba, with some southwest parts of the province get hammered by golf-ball sized hail. As Global’s Marney Blunt reports, the stormy season has some businesses and insurers run off their feet.

Many Montrealers walking past Place des Arts in recent days have been exposed to a jarring sight. The main entrance to the entertainment hub is being demolished. It’s part of a $134 million dollar renovation project that’s raising some eyebrows. Dan Spector reports.

A powerful 7.2-magnitude earthquake rocked northern Japan Thursday morning, shaking communities across the region and injuring eight people. Officials said there was no tsunami threat, while some bullet train and local rail services were temporarily suspended for safety inspections. Authorities also reported no abnormalities at nuclear facilities and are urging residents to remain alert for...

Prince Harry is scheduled to arrive in the United Kingdom Monday, and the controversy is already building. We’ve heard that he will be traveling alone, though the family might accompany him later, and despite accepting an invitation to stay at the palace, there are rumors that Harry will not accept. Plus, a decision on Harry’s...

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...

Justice Minister Sean Fraser says federal bail and sentencing reform that will target the “most frequent” issues seen across the country is now law. The Bail and Sentencing Reform Act received royal assent Monday evening and creates 80 changes surrounding bail and sentencing to the Criminal Code, the Youth Criminal Justice Act (YCJA) and the...

Calgary Mayor Jeromy Farkas floated an aggressive timeline — take a four-year project and complete it in just 12 months. But halfway through the ambitious work to replace the failing Bearspaw south feeder main, officials say they’re right on schedule. Skylar Peters reports.

Huge thunderclouds and lightning flashes were seen in Winnipeg Tuesday afternoon, leaving thousands of people without power. Local weather stations and residents reported hail and thunderstorms, and a tornado warning was in effect.

Montreal police are facing one of the most serious racism scandals in the force’s recent history after dismantling an entire night patrol team in Montreal North over allegations of racist and discriminatory behaviour. Sixteen officers, including two sergeants, have had their service weapons seized, with two suspended and others reassigned pending the outcome of an...

Residents in western Manitoba have been without power and clean drinking water after heavy rain Saturday night caused severe flooding in a number of rural communities. Vasilios Bellos reports.

Residents in parts of western Manitoba woke up to flooded basements, road washouts, and evacuations due to a gas leak after severe rain last night. Toni De Guzman reports.

The fight is on to save a rail freight corridor between Squamish and 100 Mile House, slated to be taken out of service in a little more than a month. As Jordan Armstrong reports, advocates say the scenic route has tourism potential.

A Nanaimo woman is being hailed as a hero for helping her neighbour in medical distress in the middle of the night. She credits her doorbell camera and the neighbour’s young son. Kylie Stanton has the story.

A major system slamming southern Manitoba yesterday with heavy rains, intense lightning, and the first tornadoes of the season. Marney Blunt reports.

 A traffic stop in Florida has gone viral after a sheriff’s deputy accused a woman of using her right hand and operating a cellphone with that right hand while driving. Bodycam footage shows the driver immediately raising her right arm to demonstrate she does not have a hand after being pulled over. The deputy still...

Air raid sirens were echoing over Israel Sunday night, warning of incoming missile fire from Iran. They’re the first direct strikes since the ceasefire began in early April and risk tipping the region into a full-blown war. It’s been 100 days since the U.S. and Israel launched their assault on Iran. President Trump has been...

A Kingston family is speaking out after an eight-year-old boy died following a severe allergic reaction linked to an alleged order mix-up at a local Dairy Queen. The family says they hope sharing Liam’s story will raise awareness about the dangers of food allergies. Jesse Reynolds reports.