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

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

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.

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...

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...

Global News Morning speaks with Linda Parkinson of Metro Vancouver Water Services about the plan to impose Stage 3 water restrictions on June 8.

About 700 outdoor service workers at Metro Vancouver are refusing to work overtime as they begin job action. GVRDEU spokesperson Bill Tieleman speaks with Global News Morning about the strike.

With summer around the corner, it’s a source of frustration every year for Pickering residents. The city’s only outdoor pool, located in the Petticoat Creek Conservation Area, will now be closed for seven years straight with reopening date in sight.

We check in with Jeffrey C. Comm and Jon Stone to learn more about their new book The Nature-Friendly East Coast Garden: How you can welcome native plants and pollinators to your yard.

Calgary city council is introducing an outdoor watering schedule as part of a multi-year plan to cut down on city water demand. Adam MacVicar reports. 

The Great Outdoors Comedy Festival lands in Winnipeg tonight for its third year. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more on how the city has embraced its growing comedy scene over the years.

We have the latest on the nurses’ strike as job action continues. And there were more rural emergency room closures over the weekend, sparking concerns as people travel for festivals and enjoy the great outdoors.

Toronto residents are being advised to limit their time outside today, as the city remains under an orange warning for air quality. As Megan King reports, officials are making health recommendations for those who do have to head outdoors.

Humidex values could hit the mid-40s this weekend, and with many still planning to enjoy outdoor activities, safety should be top of mind. Global’s Katherine Dornian has more.

Each year, the Calgary Stampede attracts visitors from around the world. But for one group of women, their journey to the greatest outdoor show on earth was not only about checking off a bucket list item. As Jordan Prentice tells us, it was about finding sisterhood on the open road.

Toronto had the worst air quality in the world on Wednesday morning as wildfire smoke from Northern Ontario drifted into the city. As smoke levels increase, health officials warn time outdoors should be limited. Touria Izri has this story and more in Health Matters for July 15, 2026.

Smoke from wildfires burning in northwestern Ontario blanketed Toronto and other parts of southern Ontario, reducing visibility and prompting air quality warnings this week.  Environment Canada warned that heavy smoke poses health risks to everyone and urged people to limit time outdoors and cancel strenuous activities. 

From pancake breakfasts to parade routes, politics are never far from the Calgary Stampede. Politicians from across the country have descended on the city to celebrate the greatest outdoor show on earth.

Mural Fest connects local and international artists with the community of Edmonton through large outdoor mural art and experiences. Anand Pye, the executive director, and Marcus Coldeway, the creative director, chatted with Global News Morning Edmonton.