Candace Daniel

Viewers of Global News Toronto are being treated to a "fresh perspective" on the day's news as the 50-year-old station begins a new format. Global News Toronto is adding 30 minutes to its early evening newscast, providing viewers with more local news coverage starting Monday.

11:50 Tornadoes: Is your home ready for extreme weather? It was the May long weekend in 2022 and Rob Garrard was at his brewery in Uxbridge, Ont., when he heard something he will never forget. “It’s just this really high-pitched, crazy wind sound,” described Garrard. Moments later a tornado hit his business, The Second Wedge Brewing Company. “It was like a bomb went off,” Garrard said, “it was devastating.” When it was over, shards of glass, metal and tree debris littered the building and area.

At a pickleball centre in Edmonton, nearly 200 players are getting ready to compete. They have come to this local tournament to show off their ability, and take their shot at top prize. “There’s lots of people, high energy. I’m just happy to be part of it,” says Brad Chapman, who is playing men’s doubles. The 32-year-old used to play badminton but now he’s training for victory in pickleball. He won gold at the 2022 Canada National Championships for his age and skill level.