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>> And at last days 22nd. Craig momney global news. >> Has your neighbourhood been in the dark quite literally? A city audit revealing thousands of streetlight problems were taking 3 to on putting people at risk. But the fixes underway getting the lights back on. Doug vaessen reports svfr to too many communities being left in the dark. Jeans has burnt streetlights were putting kids at risk. >> I opened the preschool in the morning and wintertime and there's no lights in the surrounding area. Through the school zones especially as soon as it starts to get dark there's no likely kids. >> Reporter: back he says he got so bad a whole row of lights about a kilometre long was out for days and days. >> There has been a string of lights that seem to remain in the dark throughout that time and while walking my dog especially in the wintertime does become a challenge and a safety concern because you can see the ice that might be piling up. >> Reporter: the city knew it had a problem. An audit revealed repairs and replacements were not getting done fast enough and urgent repair like the 1 involving pedestrians and southward was supposed to take 14 days. It was taking on average 77. >> We have very severe winter we get a lot of freeze thaw cycles in our city so underground wires from time to time failing we have to repair those. Read a number of other challenges with the system itself supply chain challenge. >> Something needed to be done and it was. Someone flipped a switch. Now we are down to 10 day response time equest the 500 outages where there was over 5,000 at 1 point so we are thankful for the process we've had but also the team we have the response to streetlights. >> Reporter: the city says it has over 105,000 yards and can get up to 800 calls for repairs each month. They say thanks for the attention. Too much is riding on keep no lights on. >> We want our kids to be safe. >> I'm very happy to hear the numbers are going down. I hope I don't have to make that call 2311 in the future. >> Doug vaessen, global news. >> Joel: a senior couple in calgary facing a possible eviction in the midst of alberta's housing crisis. We first introduce you to sherry and dave haldimand in march. There try to keep that catheter doctor recommended for emotional support but as sarah often reports it could be costing them more than they had bargained for >> For over 10 years they've made this subsidize two-bedroom apartment their humble home. >> It's an instance 87. >> Reporter: sometimes that's included their own repairs and upgrades. >> They objected. >> Reporter: the couple is trying to remove. >> There's a crack. >> For example a crack the pair asked to be repaired. >> It never got done so we covered it with wallpaper. >> Joel: her depression took hold during the pandemic they found baby girl. A cat her doctor recommended for emotional support. They now have until mid-june to relocate. >> We are between a rock and a hard place. >> Reporter: in a written letter so there for seniors references breaches in the lease include in violation of the pet policy and a number of unauthorized alterations at a total cost of over $4,100 now owing. They were given options at so there is other pet friendly facilities with rents almost double or triple their current rental cost. >> We are living check to check. And we do not have the capability of an increase. They tried househunting on their own but it's a difficult prospect on a fixed income and reality local shelters already facing occupancy challenges are now trying to accommodate. >> We are seeing more seniors in our other shelters socially foothills shelter. >> Reporter: that's forcing the mustard seed to look at new models of care to address needs of a vulnerable demographic. >> There on oxygen cabbies and walkers and individuals who should be safely housed. >> Reporter: while they join others on hopeless wait lists. >> It's for the scary. Sometimes I feel frozen. >> Reporter: as they try to hold onto a little support they have left. Sarah often global news.

>>> A late afternoon storm bringing hail to parts of the northeast today. This is what looked like just after pfeffer this afternoon but it moved through pretty quickly. >> It really did. It was quick powerful 1 and this is what looks outside now. Paul dunphy are we in for any more of that tonight? >> Very likely. I was just outside moments ago. A big change from 1 hour ago when we got walloped by that hailstorm here at global calgary. And it's lots of sunshine right now but off to the west there's lots of cloud and rain the view from global one looking straight west I believe cop in the distance with the visibility not that great. 10 degrees variable winds at 7 kilometres an hour. The thunderstorm the runthrough is right there off to the south and east but there's more streaming away from the northwest and this will likely go on for the evening hours early morning we expect to see some clearing developed but just a bit before we start clouding over again in the morning and once again afternoon instability developing when the heat of the sun recycle some moisture got today and tomorrow afternoon showers and thunderstorms. There's good news in the long-range. I have that coming up a little bit later inertia. >> Joel: we will talk to you shortly. >> Linda: the provincial government tabled amendments to a controversial bill that would give the province sweeping powers over municipalities. The changes centre around 2 key areas that have triggered strong pushback and tonight some say the changes don't go far enough. Ina sidhu joins us live with more on this. What are these amendments? >> Reporter: municipal affairs minister ric mciver introduced 2 amendments today. 1 of them repeals cabinets power to oust city councillors. Under the amendment cabinet can order a public vote of municipality's electors to the side of the councillor should be removed. It would be limited to politicians cabinet have deemed to be unwilling unable or refusing to do their job or such vote is in the public interest. If there is a legal or I'm ethical behaviour via councillor. The second amendment addresses build 20's proposal to give cabinet the power to repeal or change civic bylaws. It proposes setting a series of requirements that will. >> Before cabinet can intervene including where the bylaw exceeds the scope of the municipal governments act conflicts with that legislation or the constitution. That criteria include denny bilac cabinet believes is contrary to provincial policy though it's unclear what meets that standard. Minister mciver says he believes these changes will be enough to ease some of the criticism of the bill. >> We want municipalities to focus on doing the job they are meant today. When it comes to these parts of the legislation please to provide more clarity in the legislation as municipalities some of them have asked for. >> Reporter: alberta minas appellate he says it is disappointed with the amendment. The president says the ucp government is not listening to albertans want. >> We are hoping to have the opportunity to meet with minister mciver and work through some of those concerns we had an average off the opportunity. We had 2 rayshard phone calls. >> Reporter: meanwhile the opposition ndp calls build 20 authoritarian and says the amendments don't reflect the feedback from municipalities and albertans debate of bill 20 has been adjourned. Mciver says the province so plans to get the bill passed by the end of the current session scheduled to end a week from today. >> Ina sidhu live in the newsroom. Thanks. >> A group of muscle car enthusiasts are revving up for a big toy drive this weekend. Dozens of cool cars shifting gears all in support of kids fighting cancer. Here's gil tucker. >> Reporter: on the road sight to behold. Now a chance to check them out of close. Some surprises in store our own version of bumblebee. >> 1 of 150 cool cars that will be outside mcmahon stadium sunday. You're welcome to stop by spinco have to do is bring a brand-new unwrapped toy and they are in. >> Reporter: toy drive for kids fighting cancer. >> That's the best part of owning these cars. We use them for good. >> Reporter: this family loves being part of smartphone over the yellow convertible and she was 3. >> Reporter: a decade later devastating news. >> She was diagnosed with kimia on march 4th of last year and that was the beginning of this crazy journey our poor girl has been through. >> Reporter: months of chemotherapy and other treatments. >> She's a tough warrior and she still fighting and by the grace of god we are winning the battle with the help of everyone at the children's hospital. >> Reporter: now getting in gear to collect toys for young

patients at the hospital and the kids cancer care organization. >> There is this group of people willing to turn these cars they loved and enjoyed so much into something that could help kids going through a rough time. I just love that. >> Redried by the children's hospital so the kids that can come see us we go to them. >> And part of that parade. >> 2013 camaro. >> Reporter: complete with custom tribute. >> The oncology unit's unit 1 we wanted to show them our appreciation for taking care of us. >> Already to roll knowing how a show of support like this can bring such a big boost. >> Justice little bit of spark of joy can change so much in a person's day. Gil tucker global news. >> Such a great initiative and it will make a difference in a lot of kids' lives so thanks to everybody taking part. >> Let's hope there is a lot of money. >> Still ahead a young boy was fatally attacked while out walking his dog. >> A very difficult conversation to have. This is a 15-year-old boy. >> Joel: still ahead coming to grips with the loss of a best friend. >> We are over top of glenmore trail looking at a collision westbound just past mcleod. You can see the left lane blocked causing late day delays all the way back to 18th street southeast. Taking 15 minutes to get through. When you call healthland professionals cannot only answer your questions but also provide a virtual care. For trusted health advice a by Alberta Blue Cross Group benefits, helping your team bring their best. I can't believeall this was five bucks.I can't believe you brought mehere ( ) Right now,get a Chicken McMuffin with a hash brown and a small premium roastcoffee for five bucks. Lightning Lotto! Hey, what's that? Oh that's Lightning Lotto, it's our newest instant win game. Hmmm... Jackpot starts at $100k, grows with every ticket sold. Get me one of them. - Yeah? - Yeah Alright. [thunder and lighting] ( ) Next! Whoa, I'm rich! Lightning Lotto! The Simon and Garfunkel Story returns to the stage after a sold out worldwide tour and their latest blockbuster tour of North America, where they received standing ovations everywhere. The nostalgic multimedia experience and a full live band perform all the hits, including Mrs. Robinson, Cecilia, Homeward Bound and many more. Don't miss the Simon and Garfunkel Story. Calgary - Friday, May 24th Gray Eagle Events Centre Tickets at ticketmaster.ca I can't believeall this was five bucks.I can't believe you brought mehere ( ) Right now,get a Chicken McMuffin with a hash brown and a small premium roastcoffee for five bucks. . >> Hundreds of millions of dollars is being injected into alberta's long-term care system. What the money will go towards as the province sees more demand on the sector. That story coming up in a few minutes.

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