Jennifer Crosby

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• Unravelling stereotypes: The hidden habits of elite athletes

  The pregame routines and rituals of athletes go far beyond the stereotypical jock-jam soundtrack.

  Sports

  Aug 14, 2021
• Making the most of liquor cabinet leftovers through ‘lockdown libations’ project

  Puzzled by lesser-loved bottles in the back of the bar cabinet? Food writer Gwendolyn Richards' Lockdown Libations project provides tips for using up random & nearly-empty spirits.

  Features

  Jan 9, 2021
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• Santa letters in 2020, as read by Global News

  The kids have it right. Through our Global News tradition of reading kids' Santa letters we find Christmas spirit very much alive, along with resilience, determination and humour.

  Features

  Dec 21, 2020
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• Unusual pandemic pastimes follow COVID-19 work from home

  Some surprising pandemic pursuits are cropping up, thanks to COVID-19 and professionals working away from the office. How work from home could be a key factor in finding success with a new hobby.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2020
• Hollywood’s Ryan Reynolds joins fight for Edmonton toddler needing $2.8M life-saving drug

  An Edmonton toddler with just days to raise millions for a life-saving drug just got a boost from Canadian actor Ryan Reynolds.

  Health

  Jul 6, 2020
• Outgoing president says University of Alberta essential to province’s success

  The University of Alberta helped build the province once, and it will do it again, according to outgoing president David Turpin.

  Education

  Jun 17, 2020
• Wise Words: Seniors share inspiration for maintaining mental health as pandemic wears on

  Seniors share their advice for coping with the COVID-19 pandemic. During "Wise Words Wednesdays," Global News asked our elderly viewers for inspiration and insight on getting through trying times.

  Health

  May 21, 2020
• Expert offers a COVID-19 action plan for small Edmonton businesses

  Kim Drever, MNP's regional tax leader for the Edmonton region, offers some practical advice for small business owners.

  Canada

  May 8, 2020
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• Edmonton tops world in return to walking during pandemic, Apple mobility data shows

  An Alberta researcher found among major world centres, Edmonton has shown the largest bounceback from people staying indoors to now getting out for a walk.

  Canada

  Apr 28, 2020
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• Feed yourself: 3 ways to boost your food security during the COVID-19 pandemic

  More people are looking to make, bake, grow and preserve their own food. Beyond growing a garden, there are some surprisingly simple things you can do.

  Canada

  Apr 15, 2020
• Kids put their COVID-19 questions to the experts

  Global News invited our youngest viewers to submit their questions on COVID-19 and the new coronavirus. Here's what doctors and germ experts had to say.

  Canada

  Apr 3, 2020
• Three easy ways to get more plants on your plate

  With plant-based diets all the rage, we surveyed notable Edmonton chefs for their advice on getting more plants on your plate.

  Features

  Feb 19, 2020
• Preserving a slice of Edmonton’s black history

  Deborah Dobbins shares the story of Edmonton's first pie shop and Western Canada's oldest black Baptist church. She's also calling for a new cultural centre.

  Canada

  Feb 13, 2020
• Major in monster? Unexpected offerings at the University of Alberta

  It's not all calculus and chemistry. Students at the University of Alberta are taking courses focused on pop culture, from writing for video games, to fictional languages like Dothraki.

  Education

  Feb 1, 2020
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• Taking the stress out of supper with these tips from 3 Edmonton chefs

  Make mealtime easier with tips from three notable local chefs. The pros visited the Global Kitchen to show us their secrets for taking the stress out of suppertime.

  Lifestyle

  Jan 28, 2020
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• Dishing about Edmonton’s food scene in 2020: more mock meat and the growth of the ghost kitchen

  From more mock meat options to the growth of the ghost kitchen, our panel dishes about what's ahead for the food scene in Edmonton and beyond in 2020.

  Consumer

  Jan 6, 2020
• Dear Santa: Global News reads letters from your kids

  Inspired by the girl who asked for her poop to turn pink, Global News once again asked kids to share their wishes to Santa. We put out a call for your letters, and read some of our favourite parts from the Global News studio.

  Features

  Dec 20, 2019
• Trudeau’s special representative to the Prairies looking to listen

  Justin Trudeau's new special representative to the Prairies says he'll be paying attention to the very real sense of anger and pain in the region.

  Politics

  Dec 13, 2019
• Dramatic spike in victims turned away from Alberta shelters: report

  The 2019 Alberta Council of Women's Shelters report says more than 23,000 women, children and seniors were turned away from shelters in the last year, compared to more than 16,000 in 2018.

  Health

  Dec 4, 2019
• Global News staff share favourite recipes ahead of the holiday season

  Stuck for ideas on what to bring to your office holiday potluck? We have you covered as Global News shares some of our family favourites this month.

  Features

  Dec 2, 2019
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• Out of the shadows: How an Alberta government minister is waging war on FGM

  It seems like a problem from another place and time, but female genital mutilation is a very Canadian issue, according to an Alberta government minister and a human rights journalist who are joining forces.

  Canada

  Nov 28, 2019
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• Edmonton farmers work to make holiday hampers last

  A local food hamper program is looking to stretch donations even further by adding in fresh Alberta produce -- the kind designed to weather a Canadian winter.

  Canada

  Nov 20, 2019
• 6 ways to cut your auto insurance rate

  Auto insurance rates are climbing after the Alberta government cancelled a cap on increases. The Insurance Bureau of Canada has some cost-cutting advice for consumers.

  Consumer

  Nov 15, 2019
• Former city councillor helps pen new book on major league politics behind Edmonton Oilers arena

  A new book goes behind the closed doors of Edmonton's highly-debated arena deal.

  Politics

  Oct 29, 2019
• Premier Kenney on budget cuts, user fees and being Albertan

  Ahead of what's anticipated to be a tough budget, Global News' Jennifer Crosby sat down with Alberta Premier Jason Kenney for an exclusive interview on belt-tightening, climate action and the upcoming fall session.

  Politics

  Oct 8, 2019