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A Taste of Life has organized a community to raise crucial funds for local aid service organizations to support people living with HIV and Aids. Catherine Broomfield with HIV Edmonton and Greg Zesch, owner of Biera and Blind Enthusiasm Brewing Co., share how you can support.

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney died at the age of 84 on Thursday, Feb. 29. Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, governed from 1984-1993 and oversaw the signing of NAFTA and international treaties on acid rain. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Frank McKenna, the former N.B. premier and former Canadian ambassador to the...

There’s been no shortage of tributes to former prime minister Brian Mulroney following his death this week, who has left an indelible mark on Canadian politics. He also played a pivotal role in protecting the country’s environment, in the face of an acid rain crisis. Mike Drolet has the story behind Mulroney’s “clean hands” campaign.

Former prime minister Brian Mulroney died at the age of 84 on Thursday, Feb. 29. Mulroney, Canada’s 18th prime minister, governed from 1984-1993 and oversaw the signing of NAFTA and international treaties on acid rain. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson speaks with Frank McKenna, the former N.B. premier and former Canadian ambassador to the...

Asked how the federal government could justify raising capital gains taxes as part of their 2024 budget amid Canada’s productivity crisis, Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland on Friday said that “it’s absolutely right” to ask Canadians who make more than $250,000 in capital gains annually to “contribute a little bit more” to help the government...

Rio Grande do Sul continues to be battered by heavy rains after catastrophic flooding swept Brazil’s southernmost state last week, leaving not just tens of thousands of people displaced, but animals stranded, too. More than 155,000 people have been left homeless, without food or water amid the floods. As of Wednesday, 131 people are still...

In this Monday, April 15, 2024 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Carole Anne Devaney and Scott Roberts, academics slam Alberta’s proposed Bill 18, downtown Edmonton prepares for the 2024 Oilers playoff run and a grass fire breaks out near rail tracks on northeast Edmonton outskirts amid drought conditions.

U.S. Congress has finally passed a $95-billion aid package to replenish military aid to Ukraine and other countries, as Russia continues to gain ground in its invasion of Ukraine. In a bid to address a slew of other global security concerns, the bill also includes money for Israel, Taiwan and the Indo-Pacific region. The bill...

Editor’s note: There is a typo in the name ‘Chief Stan Bird.’ We regret the error. Israel’s army says it is now fully prepared to launch a ground operation into Rafah, the only city in the Gaza Strip that Israel has not yet raided. With ongoing famine and increasing heat, just trying to survive in...

The federal government has released its 2024 budget, taking aim at improving affordability amid Canada’s slowing economy, and an uphill road for the Liberals in the polls. The highlights from the new fiscal plan, including its focus on helping younger Canadians. Plus, Dawna Friesen speaks with Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland about the increase in the...

The deaths of the seven World Central Kitchen workers have sent a chill through the humanitarian aid community. Many organizations are re-evaluating their plans and work in the region. As Heather Yourex-West reports, the killings are a painful reality check that there is no security for anyone in Gaza.

Canadians in Ontario and Quebec are feeling the pain of sticker shock at the pumps, where gas prices reached a two-year high overnight with little explanation. A look at the frustration in Eastern Canada, and what may be driving the sudden spike. U.S. lawmakers will soon vote on whether to give billions of dollars in military...

First Aid Training Calgary is bringing back free CPR training in Calgary and Edmonton for a second straight year. The organization’s Ben Morasco joins Global News Morning Calgary with some stats that show how key the life-saving training is.

Classes at Concordia and McGill universities will be disrupted as thousands of students take part of a week-long strike. The protest comes amid Quebec’s plan to raise out-of-province tuition fees. Global’s Brayden Jagger Haines brings us the details.

The Muslim holy month of Ramadan is underway, but there is no ceasefire in Gaza. For the 2.3 million people inside Gaza, there will be little cause to celebrate when the daily fast is broken every evening. The United Nations says over 500,000 people are at risk of famine in Gaza. The UN says food...

WARNING: This video contains content that may be disturbing to viewers. Viewer discretion is advised. Ahead of negotiations in Cairo, Egypt., on Sunday, the U.S. has delivered the first of what it says will be many airdrops of aid to Gaza. Plus, a Global News investigation in northwestern Ontario’s Grassy Narrows First Nation uncovers troubling...

After months of negotiations, the minority Liberal government and the NDP say they have reached a deal to start a new national pharmacare program in Canada, according to NDP leader Jagmeet Singh. The final details of the offer will be presented soon, and will include coverage for birth control and diabetes medication. Canada also announced...

A chairlift at Big White Ski Resort had to be evacuated following an operational issue. SilverStar Ski Resort was forced to close several runs amid warm weather and rain. Fringe Festival kicks off in Kelowna.

German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says there are growing concerns as right-wing groups gain significant political support among Germans, including one part that has sparked protests over revelations its members took part in a secret meeting with extremist groups. This comes amid Holocaust Remembrance Day. Mike Armstrong explains.

Israeli hostage families and families of soldiers killed in Gaza tried to prevent the passage of aid trucks into the Gaza Strip on Thursday. The protest was meant to put pressure on the Israeli government to secure the release of hostages held by Hamas since the Oct. 7 raid.