ComIT helps overcome employment barriers
ComIT is a charitable organization that’s bridging the gap between unemployed Canadians and companies looking for talented IT professionals. Susan Hay has the story.
Apr 23
Moncton store selling rare Spider-Man
In the world of comic books, rare Spider-Man comics can send a collector’s heart racing. A friendly neighbourhood comic store in Brunswick has one of those books – with a high-flying price to match. Shelley Steeves reports.
Global News at 6 New Brunswick
Dec 6, 2023
Top product picks for babies and new parents
Gail Gabriel teams up with Parents Canada as she unveils the newest baby essentials, including a sleek folding high chair, specialized dish soap, and remedies for colic. Plus, don’t miss the chance to find out how you can win some of the featured products on our show!
The Morning Show
Oct 25, 2023
Montreal Comiccon
Montreal Comiccon is a pop-culture convention that gives fans a chance to meet and greet creators and some of their favourite characters from the world of sci-fi, horror, anime, gaming can comic books. Spokesperson Jason Rockman joins Global’s Laura Casella with a preview of this year’s lineup.
Global News Morning Montreal
Jul 13, 2023
TransLink releases limited edition DC superhero Compass Cards
Comic characters can still draw quite a crowd in Vancouver. Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman and the Flash all made their first appearance on the transit passes.
BC1
Jun 16, 2023
Robbie Amell stars in new sci-fi drama ‘Simulant’
‘Simulant’ is an upcoming movie which explores the dangers of AI. It stars Robbie Amell who is teaming up with fellow Canadian co-star Simu Liu in the film. Robbie stops by TMS to talk about the new project ahead of appearing at the Toronto Comic Con.
The Morning Show
Mar 17, 2023
‘Probably going to be record numbers:’ Fans flock to Peterborough Comicon
Peterborough Comicon took over The Venue in downtown Peterborough on Sunday. While it’s hardly the first time the comic book culture fan convention has come to town, it might be the largest turn out yet. Germain Ma reports.
Entertainment
Feb 26, 2023
Pokémon, Magic cards stolen during string of comic book store robberies in Edmonton
There’s a trend of comic book stores getting robbed in Edmonton: most recently, Wizard’s Comics & Collectibles on the southside was hit twice in three days and the thieves got away with thousands of dollars’ worth of merchandise. As Lisa MacGregor reports, it’s the latest crime wave and the criminals know exactly what to look...
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jan 17, 2023
King Con 2021 begins on June 24th with special guests as far as the U.K
King Con is Kingston’s preeminent festival of sci-fi, fantasy, comics, gaming and so much more. This year the event will be virtual and run from June 24-27, 2021.
Global News Morning Kingston
Jun 18, 2021
Shatner signs Montreal’s Golden Book
Sat, Jul 9: William Shatner, or Captain Kirk as he’s known to his fans, was in Montreal Saturday to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the original Star Trek at the ComicCon 2016 convention. The 85-year-old NDG native, also made a quick stop at city hall to sign the Golden Book before receiving the key to...
Global News at 6 Montreal
Jul 9, 2016
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2 will have a panel at San Diego Comic Con
Director James Gunn and actor Chris Pratt have announced that their anticipated new movie “Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2” will be heading to Comic-Con next month. In a message to fans posted through the recently launched Facebook Live on Thursday – the movie’s shooting wrap day – Gunn and Pratt promised they’d both attend...
The Morning Show
Jun 17, 2016
Fan Expo launches at full capacity since pandemic
The largest Canadian fandom convention for gaming, comics, sci-fi and more is back this weekend. Brittany Rosen has more on what fans and cosplayers can expect
Canada
Aug 25, 2022
Calgary Expo returns for first full-size show since 2019
Celebrities, anime, cosplay and more — The Calgary Expo returns for the first full-sized event since 2019. Vice president of fan expo HQ Andrew Moyes joins Global News Morning Calgary to tee up the big names fans get to meet along with what comic and entertainment lovers can expect to see.
Global News Morning Calgary
Apr 18, 2022
Comic Con takes off at The Venue in Peterborough
Comic Con returned to the Venue on George St., drawing in many first-timers to the event. Dozens of vendors lined the space, selling a variety of toys, DVDs, hand-drawn art – and of course, comic books. Sam Houpt reports…
Entertainment
Jul 17, 2022
Fog City Comic Con
A new entry in the ever growing popularity of Comic Cons. Fog City Comic Con made its debut in St. John on Sunday, Paul Cormier was there.
Global News at 6 Halifax
Apr 30, 2017
Comic-Con underway in San Diego
Fri, Jul 19: The 44th annual Comic Con International kicked off at the San Diego Convention Center Thursday.
Top Story
Jul 19, 2013
Lou Ferrigno in Calgary for 2018 Comic and Entertainment Expo
Thu, Apr 26: Actor Lou Ferrigno, a.k.a. The Incredible Hulk, joins Global News Morning Calgary with details on how you can meet him during the 2018 Comic and Entertainment Expo.
Global News Morning Calgary
Apr 26, 2018
‘DuckTales’ At Comic-Con
The 1980s cartoon classic “DuckTales” is heading back to TV in September on Disney XD with a brand new cast. ET Canada caught up with the new voices behind Duckburg’s famous faces at Comic-Con.
Entertainment
Aug 2, 2017
Kingston’s inaugural ToyCon event
A hundred vendors from across Ontario display their toys, comics and games for fans and collectors.
Aug 13, 2017
Man laden with weapons infiltrates Phoenix comic-con allegedly to try and kill police officers
Police say they arrested a man who had a shotgun, three handguns and a knife at ComiCon in Phoenix Thursday. Police say the suspect said he wanted to harm officers.
World
May 26, 2017