26% of Canadian parents say they use cannabis: Ipsos poll
Legalization is nigh: Things to know in Alberta before getting high
How will you mark Canada’s historic marijuana legalization in Alberta?
Alberta rolls out 2-year cannabis funding for municipalities ahead of legalization
Edmonton’s tech community says EEDC is hurting not helping
Alberta Party votes to disqualify Edmonton candidate over ‘discriminatory views’
RCMP investigate shooting involving high-powered weapon on O’Chiese First Nation
Police said they got the call at around 9 a.m. Monday for a report of gunshots. Continue reading
Head of cannabis company talks pot before legalization: ‘All eyes are on Canada’
With the legalization of recreational cannabis just days away, Global News sat down with Brad Rogers, president of CannTrust, to get his thoughts on legalization and the future of cannabis in Canada and around the world. Continue reading
‘Bachelor: Vietnam’ contestants ended up together after all
Last month, two female contestants left the bachelor stranded at a rose ceremony, claiming they’d found love with one another instead of with him. Continue reading
Edmonton Prospects hire former WMBL coach of the year as team’s new skipper
The Edmonton Prospects officially named Jordan Blundell as the baseball team’s new coach at a news conference on Monday. Continue reading
Calgary woman begging province to cover $63K-per-dose drug putting her parents in debt
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A Calgary woman with a muscle wasting disease is begging the provincial government to cover a drug that could save lives. The woman’s parents have now helped raise nearly $200,000 and are going in debt in a desperate attempt to keep their daughter alive. Continue reading
U.S. Congress won’t vote on new NAFTA in 2018 — throwing wrench in trade deal’s timeline
The U.S. Senate’s top Republican said on Tuesday that senators will not vote to approve a revised North American trade pact in 2018, leaving the issue to the next Congress. Continue reading
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in Edson
A man convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl, whose body was found in an Edson apartment suite two years ago, has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Continue reading
Ashtrays being redistributed to align with Edmonton’s 10-metre no-smoking zone
A number of ashtrays will soon be gone along busy Edmonton strips like Whyte Avenue and Jasper Avenue to comply with the new no-smoking-in-public-places bylaw. Continue reading
Haunted house actors suspended after being accused of mock rape scene
Employees at a popular haunted house Halloween attraction in Ohio have been suspended after at least one couple accused them of staging a mock rape scene without consent. Continue reading
Quebec work crews scramble to finish cannabis stores ahead of Wednesday deadline
With recreational marijuana set to be legalized nationwide in less than two days, provincial-run cannabis stores around Quebec are still unfinished. Continue reading
Nenshi says Calgary shouldn’t contribute more than province to hosting Olympics
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says the prospect of his city paying more than the Government of Alberta to host the 2026 Winter Games is “not a good deal.” Continue reading
Tragically Hip tribute bands take centre stage 1 year after Gord Downie’s death
The Artificially Hip are one of a number of Tragically Hip tribute acts performing in the coming days to mark the first anniversary of Downie’s death on Wednesday. Continue reading
6-year-old boy with autism found safe in Red Deer after running from caregiver
A six-year-old boy with autism who slipped away from his caregiver at a bus stop in Eastview has been found safe, Red Deer RCMP said. Continue reading
Canada’s move to legalize cannabis won’t change NHL, at least not yet
Canada on Wednesday will become the largest country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. That means it will be available under the law in seven more NHL cities. Continue reading
Roger Daltrey of The Who reveals 3 secret children he never knew about
‘I’ve tried to do my best about a situation that couldn’t change because it happened a long time ago,’ said Roger Daltrey. Continue reading
Border security beagle catches pig’s head in traveller’s luggage at Atlanta airport
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“This seizure at ATL illustrate the tremendous expertise of our four-legged K-9 partners in protecting the United States.” Continue reading
Pilot seriously injured after small plane crashes in Ottawa’s west end
The crash occurred in the 3000 block of Old Almonte Rd., between Howie Road and Beavertail Road, outside of Stittsville in Ottawa’s west end. Continue reading
Stormy Daniels defamation lawsuit against Trump dismissed because of the 1st amendment
“If this Court were to prevent Mr. Trump from engaging in this type of ‘rhetorical hyperbole’ against a political adversary, it would significantly hamper the office of the President,” the judge wrote. Continue reading
Piers Morgan shames ‘emasculated’ Daniel Craig for carrying daughter in ‘papoose,’ dads fire back
On Monday, the breakfast talk show host tweeted a photo of the James Bond star carrying his daughter in what Morgan referred to as a “papoose.” Continue reading
Cannabis IQ: Here are all the legal ways to consume pot in Canada
From dried bud to oils, here’s a rundown of what will be legal to purchase and consume Oct. 17. Continue reading
Reilly and Mitchell named CFL Players of the Week
A pair of Edmonton Eskimos have been named CFL Players of the Week for their performances over the weekend against the Ottawa RedBlacks. Continue reading
RCMP investigate shooting involving high-powered weapon on O’Chiese First Nation
Police said they got the call at around 9 a.m. Monday for a report of gunshots. Continue reading
Edmonton’s tech community says EEDC is hurting not helping
By Scott Johnston Reporter
Edmonton’s tech entrepreneurs aren’t happy with the Edmonton Economic Development Corporation and the support the agency provides the industry with. Continue reading
Legalization is nigh: Things to know in Alberta before getting high
Before you reach for the bong, here are some things to keep in mind for weed legalization in Alberta. Continue reading
Head of cannabis company talks pot before legalization: ‘All eyes are on Canada’
With the legalization of recreational cannabis just days away, Global News sat down with Brad Rogers, president of CannTrust, to get his thoughts on legalization and the future of cannabis in Canada and around the world. Continue reading
26% of Canadian parents say they use cannabis: Ipsos poll
By Kim Smith Reporter
The survey also found parents who use cannabis are more likely to feel equipped to educate their children. Continue reading
Edmonton Prospects hire former WMBL coach of the year as team’s new skipper
The Edmonton Prospects officially named Jordan Blundell as the baseball team’s new coach at a news conference on Monday. Continue reading
Alberta Party votes to disqualify Edmonton candidate over ‘discriminatory views’
The Alberta Party’s provincial board voted to disqualify the party’s candidate Edmonton-Ellerslie on Monday night after “becoming aware today of an event he attended and supported over the weekend.” Continue reading
Calgary woman begging province to cover $63K-per-dose drug putting her parents in debt
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A Calgary woman with a muscle wasting disease is begging the provincial government to cover a drug that could save lives. The woman’s parents have now helped raise nearly $200,000 and are going in debt in a desperate attempt to keep their daughter alive. Continue reading
Man sentenced to life in prison for murder of 14-year-old girl found dead in Edson
A man convicted of murdering a 14-year-old girl, whose body was found in an Edson apartment suite two years ago, has been sentenced to life in prison with no possibility of parole for 25 years. Continue reading
Ashtrays being redistributed to align with Edmonton’s 10-metre no-smoking zone
A number of ashtrays will soon be gone along busy Edmonton strips like Whyte Avenue and Jasper Avenue to comply with the new no-smoking-in-public-places bylaw. Continue reading
Quebec work crews scramble to finish cannabis stores ahead of Wednesday deadline
With recreational marijuana set to be legalized nationwide in less than two days, provincial-run cannabis stores around Quebec are still unfinished. Continue reading
Nenshi says Calgary shouldn’t contribute more than province to hosting Olympics
Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi says the prospect of his city paying more than the Government of Alberta to host the 2026 Winter Games is “not a good deal.” Continue reading
6-year-old boy with autism found safe in Red Deer after running from caregiver
A six-year-old boy with autism who slipped away from his caregiver at a bus stop in Eastview has been found safe, Red Deer RCMP said. Continue reading
Canada’s move to legalize cannabis won’t change NHL, at least not yet
Canada on Wednesday will become the largest country in the world to legalize recreational marijuana. That means it will be available under the law in seven more NHL cities. Continue reading
Alberta NDP demands Kenney reveal plans for labour rule changes, minimum wage
Alberta’s NDP says Opposition Leader Jason Kenney needs to explain what regulations and labour rules he plans to cut if he wins power. Continue reading
Woman found dead in Edmonton apartment suffered from dementia for a decade
By Sarah Kraus Reporter
The senior couple at the centre of an investigation by the homicide unit were in a loving relationship, according to their landlord. The husband had been the wife’s caretaker for the last decade, as she suffered from dementia. Continue reading
Canada to allow cannabis smoking at campsites in national parks
Parks Canada says campers will be allowed to smoke cannabis at registered campsites in national parks across Canada. Continue reading
How will you mark Canada’s historic marijuana legalization in Alberta?
Recreational marijuana use will be legal across Canada on Wednesday and we want to know how Albertans plan to mark the historic day. Continue reading
Alberta rolls out 2-year cannabis funding for municipalities ahead of legalization
Edmonton Mayor Don Iveson said he was furious with the lack of support from the province on this file and called the funding inadequate and unacceptable. Continue reading
Nearly half of Edmontonians won’t get flu shot: survey
As flu clinics opened around Alberta Monday morning, a new survey suggests a little over half of Edmonton residents plan to get a flu shot this year. Continue reading
North Edmonton intersection reopens after serious collision
A serious collision closed an intersection in north Edmonton on Monday morning. Continue reading
A look at cannabis consumption bylaws in Alberta cities and towns
The Government of Alberta has left public cannabis consumption rules up to individual municipalities. Here’s a list of major cities and towns and how their bylaws compare. Continue reading
Alberta senior seriously injured in Edmonton hit-and-run collision
“I think I was in shock. It happened so fast,” Tiller said, describing the collision that took place just east of downtown Edmonton on Sunday, Sept. 30. Continue reading
Edmonton-area teen returns from unique camp for burn victims
By Julia Wong Digital Broadcast Journalist
Deeanna Cowan, 14, was the only Alberta representative at the International Burn Camp, which was held in Washington D.C. Continue reading
