‘Barbie’ honours Shania Twain with custom doll
Ahead of International Women’s Day and the 65th anniversary of ‘Barbie,’ Mattel has immortalized eight women from around the world in plastic including Shania Twain. Prior to the release, Global’s Liem Vu chatted with the Canadian superstar about the honour and reuniting with one of her most iconic outfits.
Canada
Mar 6
Amid ‘Barbie’ success, Halifax university panel finds gaps in representation
The Barbie movie continues to grow in popularity, having just won a People’s Choice Award for movie of the year. But some Halifax professors from Saint Mary’s University hosted a discussion panel, critiquing the film and finding gaps in its narrative. Vanessa Wright has more on their findings and why they say the movie can...
Global News at 6 Halifax
Feb 19
Oscars 2024: Oppenheimer, Barbie among nominees for Best Picture of the Year
The 96th Oscars nominations were announced on Tuesday. Among the Best Motion Picture of the Year nominees were “Oppenheimer” and “Barbie.”
Entertainment
Jan 23
Students collect baby supplies for those in need
New moms come from all walks of life, and some Grade 1 students are trying to help make sure that no matter what, they have what they need for their babies. Jaclyn Kucey has more in United Way’s Make Your Mark, presented by Dentons.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 23
Baby eel poaching causing frustration in Canada’s maritime provinces
Elvers, or baby eels, weigh only a few grams, but make up a multi-billion dollar industry. Since March 6, 34 people have been arrested and more than six kilograms of the lucrative were fish confiscated after the fishing season on Canada’s east coast was cancelled. As Heidi Petracek reports, licensed fishers say enforcement isn’t keeping...
Canada
Mar 24
Barb & Ernie’s Old Country Inn collaborates with Langano Skies Ethiopian cuisine
Edmonton staple Barb & Ernie’s Old Country Inn has been around for 50 years and now it shares a space with Langano Skies, which serves Ethiopian cuisine. Both restaurants share their menu features and a special collaboration.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Mar 23
Godzilla x Kong: Rebecca Hall, Dan Stevens discuss monsterverse & baby Kong!
Rebecca Hall and Dan Stevens chat about their roles in ‘Godzilla x Kong: The New Empire’. They discuss shooting in remarkable locations and collaborating with director Adam Wingard. They also talk about their excitement of seeing baby Kong joining the monsterverse!
The Morning Show
Mar 27
Metal hunk thrown from Whitemud Drive overpass harms mom sitting by baby; man arrested
A mom sitting beside her infant was seriously injured when a hunk of metal was thrown off the 53 Avenue overpass of Whitemud Drive on Wednesday. Edmonton police said a man has been arrested and investigators are looking into whether he is linked to other similar incidents in recent months.
Crime
Mar 8
Canadian millennials surpass baby boomers as dominant generation: StatCan
On Wednesday, Statistics Canada revealed that Canada’s millennial population surpassed baby boomers last summer, making those born between 1981 and 1996 the country’s dominant generation.
Canada
Feb 21
Barrie woman victimized by racist attack turns pain into purpose, opening a youth center
Shanicka Edwards says though she was shaken by a racist attack her resolve was not. Kayla McLean explains how the pain she endured that day simply fueled her purpose.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Feb 9
‘Hopeless’: Gaza refugee couple expecting baby in Rafah fearful as Israel plans next move
Lama and Nedal Zaqout, a refugee couple in the Gaza border town of Rafah are expecting their second child next week and are among 1.4 million refugees in Gaza. “Our biggest fear is that the occupation is attacking the Rafah area, which is our only escape. How will I deal with my wife’s pregnancy and...
World
Feb 11
Woman burns empty baby stroller in Ottawa to demand climate, wildfire action
A climate protester set fire to an empty baby stroller and then glued herself to the brick pathway in front of Ottawa’s Peace Tower on Tuesday. Gillian Graham, 24, said she was part of the group ‘Last Generation’ and was protesting Canada’s climate response after last year’s record-breaking wildfires. Security showed up and put the...
Canada
Feb 6
Family speaks out after 36-year-old-woman, 5-month-old baby found dead in Richmond Hill home after apparent double murder suicide
Rommelia Asuncion’s mother says she and her daughter went looking for Rommelia and her baby Morgyn on February 1st when Rommelia stopped responding to her mother’s texts. Catherine McDonald has the story.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Feb 13
Golden Globes 2024: Best and worst dressed celebrities on the red carpet
Join the style party with Susie Wall and Morgan Hoffman as they dish out the hottest fashion moments from the 81st Golden Globe Awards. From the Barbie effect to men’s fashion hits and misses, paddle up as they rate the triumphs, so-so moments, and everything in between. Get ready for a glamorous roundup, including sparkles...
The Morning Show
Jan 8
Charges dropped against 3 OPP officers for killing toddler in shooting
All charges against 3 OPP offices in the 2020 shooting death of an 18-month-old baby in Kawartha Lakes have been dropped. The officers allegedly shot at the baby’s father who was holding a gun. Kayla McLean reports.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Mar 25
Barrie, Ont., family safe after armed men attempted to enter home
A Barrie family is shaken but thankfully unharmed after four masked men attempted to break into their house with guns earlier this week. On Jan. 8, 2024, just after 2:20 a.m. Barrie police say they responded to an attempted break-in at a Rosedale Place home near the Bayfield Street and Cundles Road intersection. Security footage...
Crime
Jan 10
How to keep your fur-baby safe in Winnipeg’s deep freeze
It’s feeling like the dead of winter out there, and animal advocates are reminding Winnipeggers that the temperature drop could be deadly for your furry friend.
Weather
Jan 9
Alberta politician on mission trip stick in Haiti
M.D. of Bonnyville reeve Barry Kalinski has been in Haiti for two weeks as part of the Mission of Grace, but with the chaos and gang control that has run rampant in recent days, there is no indication of when Kalinski will be able to return. Lisa MacGregor reports.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Mar 18
Carbon taxes set to go up on April 1st
The carbon tax is set to go up from 14 cents to 17 cents on April 1st. Provincial premiers from across the country have protested the coming increase, but B.C. is holding steady. Global News Morning discusses BC’s position with former BC Environment Minister Barry Penner.
Global News Morning BC
Mar 21
‘The Swearing Jar’ hitting the stage at the Walterdale Theatre
A young married couple decided to kick their bad swearing habit before their baby is born, but that’s not their only obstacle. Ursula Pattloch and Lita Pater from the Walterdale Theatre joined us on Global News Morning Edmonton to tell us more about their upcoming production, “The Swearing Jar.”
Global News Morning Edmonton
Mar 26