‘Star Wars’ Day: ‘May the fourth be with you’
Calling all Jedi! Saturday marks the annual, and informal, holiday for ‘Star Wars’ fans worldwide. The enduring media and pop culture phenomenon debuted in 1977 and is still going strong to this day. How will you celebrate?
Entertainment
May 4
‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ concert coming to Edmonton
Star Wars fans will get to immerse themselves on a journey through the galaxy! ‘Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back’ concert is coming to the Jubilee Auditorium in Edmonton. Conductor, Francis Choiniere, explains what the audience can expect.
Global News Morning Edmonton
May 4
The power of the bark side: Corgis celebrate Star Wars in-costume at Moscow exhibition
Corgis clad in Star Wars-themed costumes paraded around a Russian exhibition dedicated to the genre-shaping sci-fi classics on Sunday. From Chewbarka and Boba Fetch, to Luke Dogwalker and Bark Vader, the competition for best costume was fierce among the four-legged Pawdawans.
Trending
Apr 28
Star Wars Day: Actor Mark Hamill makes surprise White House appearance for May 4th
Star Wars actor Mark Hamill stopped by the White House press briefing room on Friday, after meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden. Hamill, who played Luke Skywalker in the ‘Star Wars’ franchise and was mentored by Jedi master Obi-Wan Kenobi in the film, told reporters he had dubbed Biden “Joebi-Wan Kenobi” in a play on...
Entertainment
May 3
Inside look at SAR training
Right now, there are thousands of everyday British Columbians on standby, ready to spring into action at any moment in an emergency situation. They are our search and rescue volunteers who are highly skilled professionals that undergo intensive training. Our cameras were taken along on a full day exercise on Vancouver Island. Cassidy Mosconi has...
Global BC
May 5
Calgary fatal stabbing victim ‘gave himself’ to help those fleeing war in Ukraine
The victim of a fatal stabbing in McKenzie Towne in April is being remembered as a selfless man who helped people flee from the war in Ukraine.
Apr 22
Minute at the Movies: May 3, 2024
This week in Minute at the Movies with Todd James, a woman suffering a degenerative disease is tracking a carrier of a deadly virus in “New Life,” a look at the six-part series “Star Wars: Tales of the Empire” on Disney+, Johnny Depp in the historical French royalty drama “Jeanne Du Barry,” a coming-of-age drama...
Global News at 5 Edmonton
May 3
A ‘good start’: How Wab Kinew’s first budget is landing in Manitoba
Part of Budget 2024 was a promise to hire 1,000 new health care workers in the next year. So can they hit that target? Marney Blunt reports.
Apr 3
Calgary start-up revolutionizes the way we look at our bodies
A Calgary company is hoping to change the way we think about our guts. Health tech start-up Nimble Science has developed a revolutionary new way to look at what is going on inside your body. Joelle Tomlinson reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Mar 28
BIV: Richmond Karaoke bars want to stay open later
Richmond karaoke bars are asking to stay open later better compete, and Vancouver hotel prices continue climb as the region prepares for some major events. BIV’s Tyler Orton has your business news.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 22
Holland warns tobacco companies to ‘stay the hell away’ from kids
Minister of Health Mark Holland delivered a powerful message in Ottawa on Wednesday, warning tobacco companies selling nicotine pouches to “Stay the hell away from our kids.” Speaking to reporters, Holland argued that flavoured nicotine pouches are attracting young Canadians into a dangerous addiction and emphasized the need for stringent regulations to protect the youth...
Canada
Mar 20
B.C. warns of upcoming fire season, saying an earlier start is expected
Bowinn Ma, the minister of emergency management and climate readiness, said at a press conference on Monday that an early start to the 2024 wildfire season is expected. Ma said the province is feeling the impact of climate change and many parts of the province do not have enough snowpack.
Weather
Mar 18
Fraud Prevention Month: ways to stay safe online
Whether its fishing emails or fleecing phone calls – scams and schemes have become more and more common and sophisticated. March marks Canada’s Fraud Prevention Month; technology expert Carmi Levy sits down with host Brayden Jagger Haines on ways to protect ourselves from the dark digital world.
Money
Mar 5
Oilers star players Nuge, Hyman push car out of snowbank for Edmonton teens
Some Oilers fans line up for hours to get a glimpse of hockey heroes like Zach Hyman and Ryan Nugent-Hopkins —but all three Edmonton teens had to do was get their car stuck in the right place at the right time. Lisa MacGregor has the story they’ll be telling for years to come.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 5
Leduc basketball star Hudson Ward heading to NCAA
Hudson Ward is proving you don’t have to come from a basketball “hotbed” to achieve your dreams on the hardwood. The Leduc resident has earned a scholarship to the NCAA’s Penn State University. As Slav Kornik reports, Ward’s commitment to the sport have allowed him to achieve a longtime goal.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Feb 28
Minute at the Movies: Feb. 23, 2024
In this week’s edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews Bring Him to Me, Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season Three, The Taste of Things, How to Have Sex, Suze, Queen Tut and Perfect Days.
Global News at 5 Edmonton
Feb 23
Susie Qs: How to wear ’90s trends now, and why Zendaya is a ‘Style Star’
Style expert Susie Wall delivers another round of ‘Susie Qs’ where she gets into the resurgence of 90s fashion for spring, shares savvy tips to stretch your wardrobe budget, and explains why Zendaya is the ultimate ‘Style Star’ with her fashion-forward looks.
The Morning Show
Feb 21
Poilievre warns Trudeau to ‘stay out of the way’ of RCMP ArriveCAN investigation
Conservative Party Leader Pierre Poilievre said Tuesday during question period that he has written to the RCMP to request they expand their investigation into ArriveCAN, demanding Prime Minister Justin Trudeau support the move and “stay out of the way.” Trudeau responded that the government does not direct the RCMP’s investigation.
Canada
Feb 13
Minute at the Movies: Friday, April 12, 2024
This week, Kirsten Dunst leads a team of reporters on a terrifying journey through America in Civil War (Elevation Pictures), a giant spider terrorizes in Sting ( Well Go USA Entertainment), mysterious correspondence through the mail tears a seaside town apart in the black comedy Wicked Little Letters (Mongrel Media) starring Oscar winner Olivia Colman...
Global News at 5 Edmonton
Apr 12
Global National: April 15
The first criminal trial against a former U.S. president is now underway, over Donald Trump’s alleged hush money payments to hide an affair with an adult film star before the 2016 presidential election. What unfolded in the first day of the historic trial, and how it will impact Trump’s 2024 election campaign. The Israeli war...
Global National
Apr 15