Alberta High School receives backlash over drug-use pamphlet
Parents and the premier are weighing in after pamphlets on how to prepare drugs such as crystal meth and crack were distributed to students at Medicine Hat High School during a wellness fair. Ina Sidhu explains.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Dec 18, 2023
$90 million worth of cocaine, crystal meth seized in Toronto bust
Toronto police say around $90 million in cocaine and crystal methamphetamine was seized in a major bust. Shallima Maharaj reports.
Crime
Nov 17, 2023
$100K in drugs seized from Mountain Institute in Agassiz
The union representing federal prison guards is renewing its call to scrap the needle exchange program in Canada’s correctional centres. More than $100,000 worth of crystal meth and other drugs were found at mountain institution in Agassiz Wednesday night.
Global News at Noon BC
Nov 10, 2023
Global National: Oct. 12
As the violent conflict between Israel and Gaza escalates, details are emerging of some of the horrific atrocities committed by Hamas militants on innocent civilians. Jeff Semple reports from Jerusalem, on the grim stories being shared and the growing concerns for Canadians still missing. About 70 Canadians are stuck in the Gaza Strip, according to...
Global National
Oct 12, 2023
More than 8,000 Edmontonians victimized by violent crime so far in 2023
The chief of the Edmonton Police Service is addressing new data from Statistics Canada showing a rise in violent crime in the city. As Sarah Ryan explains, Dale McFee has a number of ideas on how to combat the increase, including cracking down on the use of drugs such as crystal meth.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Jul 31, 2023
Canadian contingent to perform in King’s coronation procession
As excitement builds on the eve of the coronation of King Charles III, some Canadians are pumped to be participating in the procession. Crystal Goomansingh met with some of them in Surrey, England as they prepare for the historic moment, and looks at some of the notable Canadian figures who will be attending the coronation.
Global National
May 4, 2023
Alberta nurse practitioner raises the alarm on handling of crystal meth use and the addiction crisis
The current mental health and addiction crisis in and around Edmonton continues to be top of mind in Alberta. Nurse practitioner Linda Wonitoway-Raw, who works on the front-line dealing with mental health and addictions, explains why there needs to be more attention on the issues around crystal meth use and drug-induced psychosis.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Apr 13, 2023
Israel protests: Demonstrations planned for coming days despite Netanyahu’s shift in tone
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is taking a publicly diplomatic approach to his planned legal reforms that were met with widespread protests, as the coalition government negotiates with opposition leaders. Crystal Goomansingh reports from Tel Aviv, Israel on what happens next, and what could be behind Netanyahu’s softer tone.
Global National
Mar 29, 2023
Ukraine pushing for more military aid at NATO talks
Ahead of the one-year anniversary of Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine, NATO defence ministers have met in Brussels to discuss the war. Crystal Goomansingh looks at what Ukraine is pushing for, and what the West is pledging.
Global National
Feb 14, 2023
B.C. prison guards intercept pigeon carrying crystal meth
Prison guards at the Pacific Institution in Abbotsford intercepted a pigeon with a small backpack containing crystal meth. Emad Agahi reports.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jan 6, 2023
Tokyo Olympics: Canada wins first-ever medal in softball, nabs another silver in swimming
Canada won its first ever medal in Olympic softball with the women’s team claiming bronze after a 3-2 win over Mexico. Kylie Masse won Canada’s latest swimming medal, taking silver in the women’s 100-metre backstroke. And Catherine Pinard-Beauchemin won a bronze medal in judo in the women’s under-63kg category, defeating Venezuela’s Anriquelis Barrios after more...
Sports
Jul 27, 2021
Canada bags gold medal in swimming, first medal in judo at Tokyo Olympics
Canadian women are keeping up Team Canada’s streak of medals at the Tokyo Olympics. Swimmer Maggie Mac Neil nabbed the country’s first gold medal of the Games in the 100-metre butterfly, while Jessica Klimkait became the first Canadian woman to medal in judo. Crystal Goomansingh reports.
Global National
Jul 26, 2021
Tokyo Olympics: Canada defeats U.S. 1-0 in women’s soccer
Team Canada has defeated Team USA in women’s soccer 1-0, with a goal scored by 23-year-old Jessie Fleming on a penalty kick 74 minutes into play. Meanwhile, American gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam event after having withdrawn from a number of other individual events. Canadian gymnast Ellie Black will compete in...
Sports
Aug 2, 2021
2016 beer trends bust traditional pint protocol
Registered cicerone Crystal Luxemore joins The Morning Show to bust common myths about beer drinking.
The Morning Show
Jan 22, 2016
$206M of meth seized by Australian police
Australian police have charged eight people after 275 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine was seized in the Victoria state, local media reported on Monday.
World
Jul 4, 2016
Calgary police speak after seizing $10M worth of drugs
Calgary police Staff Sgt. Kyle Grant speaks to media after $10M worth of cocaine and crystal meth was seized from a vehicle near Drumheller.
Canada
Feb 4, 2020
The Crystal Cycle
Police in Regina, Saskatoon, and Prince Albert having been dealing with increased methamphetamine use over the past year and a half. Crystal meth is a notoriously difficult drug to quit, so David Baxter spoke with a struggling addict as she makes another attempt at recovery.
Focus Saskatchewan
Sep 9, 2016
Calgary police seize cocaine, crystal meth worth an estimated $10M
Calgary police have made one of their biggest drug busts in 20 years. As Gil Tucker reports, it involved an estimated $10-million worth of cocaine and crystal meth.
Canada
Feb 4, 2020
Assembly of First Nations delegates meet with Pope Francis
Delegates from the Assembly of First Nations met with Pope Francis Thursday morning. Europe bureau chief Crystal Goomansingh has more on how the meeting went, and what is still planned for Indigenous leaders.
Global News Morning Toronto
Mar 31, 2022
Police say crystal meth a driving force behind Saskatoon’s high crime rates
Methamphetamine or crystal meth is being blamed as the driving force behind Saskatoon’s high crime rates. Meaghan Craig reports.
Global News at 10 Saskatoon
Jul 25, 2017