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‘Incredibly surreal’: Calgary teens rock out on tour throughout the U.S.It’s the summer road trip of a lifetime for some talented young Calgarians. As Gil Tucker shows us, they’re heading off to wow the crowds as the School of Rock’s star students.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJul 3
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‘Surreal, chaotic, stressful’: Wildfire evacuees anxiously wait for word on fate of homesFrom British Columbia to Manitoba, wildfire season is off to an early and fierce start, with thousands of people already ordered out of their homes. Neetu Garcha looks at how evacuees are coping, and what could fan the flames.Global NationalMay 13
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‘Surreal’: Panicked U.K. military horses charge down London streetsWARNING: This video contains upsetting images. Viewer discretion is advised. Several military horses broke loose during a routine training exercise in London, injuring four people and damaging vehicles in the city’s downtown area. Redmond Shannon explains how it all unfolded, why the breakout was so unusual, and the health of both the horses and those...Global NationalApr 24
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Solar Eclipse: Timelapse videos capture surreal moments of darkness during celestial eventA solar eclipse swept across parts of Canada, the US, and Mexico on Monday, drawing millions of people to witness the rare celestial event. The eclipse caused a day-to-night transition as it cast a shadow along its “path of totality”. Timelapse videos captured the moments of darkness during the eclipse, leaving viewers in awe of...CanadaApr 8
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Olympic champion Jennifer Jones to step back from curlingOn Tuesday, Canadian curling champion Jennifer Jones said, “It will be surreal when I throw my last shot but I think this is an appropriate time to make this decision and really want to take a step back and be front and centre for my kids.”CanadaFeb 13
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Liminal spaces offline: Searching for abandoned, empty places in the real worldOften depicted as deserted shopping malls and long hallway corridors, liminal spaces are empty or abandoned places that appear eerie, forlorn or surreal — and they’ve taken hold in the imagination of those online. In Toronto, one person intrigued by these in-between places has decided to take their fascination with these in-between spaces offline by...LifestyleDec 29, 2023
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Kingston Frontenacs hit the ice as themselves in NHL 24 video gameIt’s any kid or teenager’s dream: having your name and face incorporated into the most popular hockey video game on the market. And some Kingston residents are experiencing that firsthand. Some members of the Kingston Frontenacs are being featured for the first time in the EA Sports NHL 24 video game series. As Paul Soucy...Nov 10, 2023
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Former CCA student says hearing abuser’s guilty plea ‘surreal’Jennifer Beaudry reacted to hearing her abuser and former Christian Centre Academy (CCA) athletics director, Aaron Benneweis, had entered a guilty plea on Thursday in Saskatchewan Provincial Court.CanadaOct 5, 2023
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‘Surreal and shocking’: New Zealand tourist stabbed in downtown Vancouver speaks outA New Zealand tourist stabbed in a random and unprovoked attack in downtown Vancouver is speaking to Global News for the first time. As Travis Prasad reports, the 28-year-old had no sense of what transpired until he felt a stinging pain.CanadaJul 16, 2023
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Beyond Van Gogh exhibit offers immersive, surreal experience in ReginaRegina’s Viterra International Trade Centre is set to host an immersive reality experience exploring the work of Dutch painter Vincent Van Gogh starting Thursday. Over 300 paintings will be animated onto the floors and walls by projection, and residents can take in the experience until mid-August.Jul 6, 2023
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‘It was surreal’: Saskatchewan locals celebrate Knights winThe Vegas Golden Knights captured the Stanley Cup against the Florida Panthers Tuesday night. As Brody Ratcliffe tells us – what happens in Vegas – can send ripples to Saskatchewan.Global News at 5 ReginaJun 14, 2023
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‘Pretty surreal’: Vancouver Island man on $55-million lottery winScott Gurney from Sidney, B.C., shares where he was when he discovered he had won the $55-million Lotto Max draw. BCLC awarded the Vancouver Island man the largest prize ever won from a ticket on Tuesday.MoneyApr 4, 2023
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Coronavirus: Comedian Jessica Holmes using humour to get through the pandemicDawna Friesen speaks with comedian Jessica Holmes on how humour can be a great release to get through this surreal time.Apr 19, 2020
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Video shows destruction left behind by Fort McMurray wildfiresMany of the evacuees who fled Fort McMurray north after wildfires surrounded the city are now headed south back through the destroyed community, and are capturing surreal pictures of the damage.CanadaMay 6, 2016
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Nova Scotia election: Brendan Maguire calls being elected ‘surreal’Liberal candidate Brendan Maguire has been elected in the riding of Halifax Atlantic. Maguire says he worked hard for it and called it a “surreal” experience.PoliticsMay 30, 2017
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‘It’s all been very surreal’: The Arkells rock Canada Olympic HouseCanadian rock band the Arkells tell Global News how a seemingly innocuous tweet resulted in a last-minute trip to South Korea to perform for Team Canada.EntertainmentFeb 25, 2018
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Korean peace talks end with surreal photo montage, leaders holding handsAfter the inter-Korean summit featuring North Korean ruler Kim Jong Un and South Korean President Moon Jae-in wrapped up at the DMZ, which included the countries coming to an early peace agreement, the leaders held hands during an earnest farewell slideshow reflecting on the day’s talks.PoliticsApr 27, 2018
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Toronto photographer draws inspiration from local wildlife for creative, surreal imagesCOVID-19 has forced many people to pivot and find new hobbies over the past two years. As Katherine Ward reports, one Toronto flight attendant used his free time while grounded from work to explore his passion for photography, creating captivating images filled with imagination.CanadaDec 23, 2021
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“It’s pretty dire,” Winnipeg intensive care units being overwhelmedAlthough officials still have some “levers” to pull to increase ICU capacity, one intensive care physician says the situation right now is “surreal.” Global’s Brittany Greenslade has the latest, and explains some of the options authorities are considering to boost capacity.May 20, 2021
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Peterborough Petes’ Hunter Jones signs entry-level contract with Minnesota WildIt’s been a surreal few days for Peterborough Petes goaltender Hunter Jones. On Thursday the 19-year-old signed his first professional contract with the NHL’s Minnesota Wild. Katrina Squazzin has more.Mar 27, 2020