London sword attack: Teen killed, 4 injured by man on stabbing spree
A 14-year-old boy was killed, and four other people were injured, after a stabbing in London on Tuesday involving a man with a sword, Metropolitan Police said. Police tasered and arrested a 36-year-old man after the incident near Hainault in east London. Video footage showed a man dressed in yellow wielding what appeared to be...
Crime
Apr 30
Taber man claims pair of pugs stolen
A Taber man claiming that his pair of pugs was stolen based on the footprints in the snow, but the footprints left on his heart by the local pet community have made their mark.
Apr 10
Charges dropped against Hamilton man Tasered while having seizure
Marcus Charles is considering his legal options after the Crown officially dropped assault charges he was facing from an incident involving Hamilton Police 15-months-ago. Charles was Tasered by police who were attempting to subdue him in the middle of an epileptic seizure. Matthew Bingley reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jan 30
Taber police department marks 120-year anniversary
Few organizations can say they’ve been around for 120 year, but the Taber police department is marking that milestone this year. Brandon Cassidy paid a visit to Taber to learn about the community and its policing history.
Mar 13
Special report on rising hate and antisemitism in Canada: Teaser
With a recent uptick of hate crimes and antisemitism within Canada, a special report will premiere this Saturday on Global at Feb. 24 at 7 p.m. ET.
The New Reality
Feb 21
B.C. coroner’s inquest underway in fatal hostage taking in Surrey
A coroner’s inquest is now underway into the death of a hostage-taker and his hostage 5 years ago. Both were killed by police gunfire. Andrea Macpherson was at coroner’s court in Burnaby where jurors heard from the son of one of the victims.
Global News at Noon BC
Apr 16
Coroner’s inquest details Surrey hostage-taking deaths
It was the worst possible outcome of a hostage-taking in Surrey five years ago – both the hostage-taker and an innocent victim were shot dead by police. Today, we’re learning more about what led up to that deadly encounter. Global’s Rumina Daya was there for day one of the coroner’s inquest.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Apr 16
Alberta man reunited with hero dogs who saved his life
A southern Alberta man has been reunited with two of his dogs after an ordeal that landed him in the hospital after being stuck in the mud for two days near Taber.
Apr 6
Calgary man finally brings Gaza relatives to safety after long struggle
Canada had promised to help get some relatives of Canadians out of the war-torn Gaza Strip, but the federal government’s temporary visa program has been far less successful than hoped. Heather Yourex-West speaks with Tamer Jarada, a Calgary man who’s finally been able to help some of his loved ones get out of Gaza.
Global National
Apr 9
Hero dog helps save southern Alberta man
A Taber man is lucky to be alive after his dog, fittingly named Hero, saved his life. Sarah Jones has the story on the series of events that led to the discovery of the dog owner, who was trapped in the mud for two days.
Canada
Apr 2
‘Why don’t you f*** off’: Marjorie Taylor Greene offers blunt response to UK journalist
WARNING: Video contains language which may not be suitable for all viewers. Discretion is advised. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene responded “Why don’t you f*** off?” when asked by the British journalist Emily Maitlis about her reported endorsement of a conspiracy theory blaming a Jewish space laser for wildfires in California.
Politics
Mar 6
Calgary police charge 911 call taker with sharing information for organized crime purposes
CPS Insp. Shawn Wallace speaks to the media after a 911 call taker was charged for allegedly sharing protected information for organized crime purposes.
Canada
Jan 25
Winnipeg police chief talks about use of ‘less-lethal’ foam round in St. Boniface incident
Winnipeg police chief Danny Smyth provided details Thursday afternoon about an incident that involved officers shooting a man with a ‘less-lethal’ foam round and using a taser to incapacitate him. Teagan Rasche reports.
Jan 4
Calgary 911 employee accused of sharing police information with organized crime members
A call taker at the City of Calgary 911 department has been accused of leaking information about organized crime. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Jan 25
Winnipeg police fatally shoot hostage-taker; suspect also under investigation for earlier homicide
Winnipeg Police said Friday an armed suspect took two women, a child, and an adult male hostage in a Furby Street building suite on Thursday. After surrounding the suite, police said one woman, the child and the male either were released or escaped. Police tactical units then entered the suite, fatally shooting the suspect and...
Canada
Dec 29, 2023
Fireworks light up Germany as retailer launches sale amid ongoing debate on ban
As New Year’s Eve approaches, German police, environmental groups, and health authorities are calling for a ban on fireworks due to concerns over their inappropriate and careless use, as well as air pollution caused by the explosives. Despite the calls for a ban, fireworks enthusiasts in Grevenbroich, North Rhine-Westphalia, were treated to a dazzling display...
Dec 28, 2023
First-ever Faith Pavilion at COP28 will bring interfaith co-operation to global stage
Carolyn Kury de Castillo speaks with an Indigenous student minister from Taber attending COP28, about the challenges of getting Albertans to listen and the importance of faith leaders speaking out about the climate crisis.
Nov 27, 2023
Construction at Big White reaching pre-pandemic levels
From the pandemic, to supply chain issues and inflation, construction up at Big White Ski Resort tapered off for a few years, but as Jayden Wasney reports, the resort is finally seeing the construction of new homes, condos and staff accommodations reach pre-pandemic levels.
Nov 22, 2023
Phase 1 of Highway 3 twinning to begin in spring 2024, Alberta government says
On Monday, the Alberta Government announced that Highway 3 twinning will begin next year on the 46-kilometre stretch between Taber and Burdett, Alta. Sarah Jones has more.
Traffic
Nov 21, 2023
Crime Beat Most Wanted: Harry Rajkumar [teaser]
Harry Rajkumar is a suspect in an attack that left a 16-year-old girl with life-altering injuries in November of 2018. Toronto police describe Rajkumar as five feet, 11 inches tall and weighing 160 lbs. He has connections across the GTA and in New York and Guyana.
Crime Beat
Nov 2, 2023