Cat dead, woman burned in northeast Calgary fire caused by cleaning products
Astokomii Smith crowned 2019 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess
Calgary girl celebrates 7th birthday with tribute to fallen officer
Man seriously injured after single-vehicle crash on Highway 1A near Cochrane
Calgary ring road opponents say province not enforcing Weaselhead protection order
Alberta Green Party members elect Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes as new leader
Man facing charges after truck plows into Red Deer pub
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Police were called to the Lion’s Den Pub at the Quality Inn shortly before 10 p.m. after a report that a truck had driven between two pillars and through the doorway of the pub. Continue reading
2 separate stabbings hours apart in Calgary
No one is in custody for the nightclub stabbing, police said. Continue reading
Rare infection that can cause blindness spikes in U.K. contact lens users
People who wear daily contact lenses really need to be careful when it comes to hygiene. Continue reading
Exercise, not rest, may be best for coping with chemo: University of Alberta study
By Adam Brilz Radio anchor/reporter
Dr. Kerry Courneya at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Kinesiology says exercise, not rest, may be the best option to cope with cancer treatments. Continue reading
Gender equality in Canada: Progress made, but work still needs to be done
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
Paulette Senior, president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Network, told the Alberta Morning News that Canada has made some progress, but there’s much more work that needs to be done. Continue reading
Philadelphia Flyers unveil Gritty, ‘the most terrifying mascot in the NHL’
On Monday, the NHL team revealed the orange, overweight, googly-eyed monster, the Flyers’ second mascot in team history. Continue reading
Members of University of Lethbridge rugby team buckling up in wake of Humboldt Broncos tragedy
The head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team says he’s making it a habit to wear his seatbelt on the team’s bus. Continue reading
Alberta buffer zone law tested in Calgary as anti-abortion group calls new rules anti-free speech
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A demonstration outside Calgary’s northwest abortion clinic was held on Saturday. It was one of the first protests since the NDP government created zones to protect staff and clients from harassment. Continue reading
‘Bachelor: Vietnam’ contestants find love with each other, leaving man shocked
One woman tearfully explained to the bachelor, “I’ve found love for myself, but it wasn’t you,” and then appeared to leave with another female. Continue reading
Viewers tour newsroom for Global Calgary Doors Open YYC
About 140 viewers came through the doors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tours around Global Calgary’s newsroom, control room and studios. Continue reading
Former Calgary Stampeder Mike Labinjo dies at 38
Mike Labinjo passed away in his sleep Saturday morning in Calgary at the age of 38. Continue reading
Alan Cross joins Toronto’s Q107 radio station as the new voice of rock
It’s a new day for Toronto’s Q107: Legendary broadcaster Alan Cross has joined the roster to discuss all things rock. Continue reading
Alberta Fish and Wildlife contacted after bear spotted in Grande Prairie neighbourhood
The RCMP say officers with Alberta Fish and Wildlife have been contacted after a woman walking her dog in Grande Prairie, Alta., reported that she saw a bear. Continue reading
Laywers offer free legal guidance for Advice-A-Thon at Calgary city hall
“Not everybody can afford a lawyer and not everybody qualifies for Legal Aid.” Continue reading
They’re back! Newfoundland’s popular calendar of bearded ‘merb’ys’ raising money for good cause
Proceeds from the second calendar will go to Violence Prevention Newfoundland and Labrador for a project that aims to challenge traditional concepts of masculinity and engage men in violence prevention. Continue reading
How a handful of pharmacists flooded Ontario’s streets with lethal fentanyl amid a national opioid crisis
A Global News/Toronto Star investigation reveals how Ontario pharmacists staged robberies and forged prescriptions to obtain thousands of doses of opioids amid a national epidemic. Continue reading
Government of Canada, schools closed in Ottawa Monday due to tornado damage
The Government of Canada and several schools in both Ottawa and Gatineau, Que., have announced closures for Monday due to power outages and tornado damage. Continue reading
Canada’s obesity rate has doubled since the 1970s. What happened?
More than one quarter of Canadians are obese. Experts put the blame on our food environment and other societal factors. Continue reading
Astokomii Smith crowned 2019 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess
It marks the first year the role has taken on the new “First Nations” title since officials changed it from “Indian” last year. Continue reading
Rod Rosenstein expected to resign as deputy attorney general: reports
The news comes after a report from The New York Times that Rod Rosenstein proposed secretly taping Donald Trump. Continue reading
Man facing charges after truck plows into Red Deer pub
By Kirby Bourne Digital Content Coordinator
Police were called to the Lion’s Den Pub at the Quality Inn shortly before 10 p.m. after a report that a truck had driven between two pillars and through the doorway of the pub. Continue reading
Astokomii Smith crowned 2019 Calgary Stampede First Nations Princess
It marks the first year the role has taken on the new “First Nations” title since officials changed it from “Indian” last year. Continue reading
Cat dead, woman burned in northeast Calgary fire caused by cleaning products
Firefighters responded to the 300 block of Falshire Dr. N.E. just after 1 p.m. Continue reading
Calgary ring road opponents say province not enforcing Weaselhead protection order
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
People who are concerned about the southwest portion of the Calgary ring road say the province is not enforcing a Weaselhead protection order. Continue reading
Calgary girl celebrates 7th birthday with tribute to fallen officer
“For my seventh birthday, I would like to dress in a very pretty dress and I would like to take that police officer some flowers.” Continue reading
Man seriously injured after single-vehicle crash on Highway 1A near Cochrane
Cochrane RCMP responded to the scene just before 2 p.m. Continue reading
2 separate stabbings hours apart in Calgary
No one is in custody for the nightclub stabbing, police said. Continue reading
Exercise, not rest, may be best for coping with chemo: University of Alberta study
By Adam Brilz Radio anchor/reporter
Dr. Kerry Courneya at the University of Alberta’s Faculty of Kinesiology says exercise, not rest, may be the best option to cope with cancer treatments. Continue reading
Alberta Green Party members elect Cheryle Chagnon-Greyeyes as new leader
An Indigenous woman from Calgary will be at the helm of Alberta’s Green Party when the expected provincial election takes place in the spring. Continue reading
Gender equality in Canada: Progress made, but work still needs to be done
By Cassandra Jodoin Radio Anchor/Reporter
Paulette Senior, president and CEO of the Canadian Women’s Network, told the Alberta Morning News that Canada has made some progress, but there’s much more work that needs to be done. Continue reading
Members of University of Lethbridge rugby team buckling up in wake of Humboldt Broncos tragedy
The head coach of the University of Lethbridge Pronghorns women’s rugby team says he’s making it a habit to wear his seatbelt on the team’s bus. Continue reading
Alberta buffer zone law tested in Calgary as anti-abortion group calls new rules anti-free speech
By Carolyn Kury de Castillo Reporter
A demonstration outside Calgary’s northwest abortion clinic was held on Saturday. It was one of the first protests since the NDP government created zones to protect staff and clients from harassment. Continue reading
Viewers tour newsroom for Global Calgary Doors Open YYC
About 140 viewers came through the doors from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. for tours around Global Calgary’s newsroom, control room and studios. Continue reading
Former Calgary Stampeder Mike Labinjo dies at 38
Mike Labinjo passed away in his sleep Saturday morning in Calgary at the age of 38. Continue reading
Alberta Fish and Wildlife contacted after bear spotted in Grande Prairie neighbourhood
The RCMP say officers with Alberta Fish and Wildlife have been contacted after a woman walking her dog in Grande Prairie, Alta., reported that she saw a bear. Continue reading
Laywers offer free legal guidance for Advice-A-Thon at Calgary city hall
“Not everybody can afford a lawyer and not everybody qualifies for Legal Aid.” Continue reading
Alberta farmers worried as cold weather hurts harvests
Some farmers are worried as harvest progress slows down across Alberta due to cold weather and high precipitation. Continue reading
Bear caught on video pawing at window of Calgary area home
Amid concerns over bear sightings in west Calgary over the past few weeks, new video submitted to Global News shows what appears to be a black bear pawing at the window of a home at the city’s western outskirts, west of Canada Olympic Park. Continue reading
Peter Watts: Put Canadian seniors front and centre in federal budget, CMA says
By Peter Watts Radio host
Dr. Gigi Osler, the new head of the Canadian Medical Association, speaks about priorities for health care in Canada. Continue reading
Carbon pricing will cost Canadians money — it might also give them back plenty more: report
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
“At almost all income levels and for almost all family types, families and households would receive more money back in carbon dividends than they would pay out in carbon taxes or indirect costs.” Continue reading
On board with 17 Wing Search and Rescue team over Manitoba
The Transport and Rescue Squadron based at 17 Wing in Winnipeg has had a busy year. On Thursday 680 CJOB and Global News were invited along on a training session. Continue reading
Red Deer woman killed in head-on crash on central Alberta highway
Police are investigating a deadly crash involving a car and an SUV that occurred in central Alberta late Thursday afternoon. Continue reading
North Battleford man facing charges after Amber Alert issued for 6-year-old girl
Saskatchewan RCMP say they have made an arrest in relation to an Amber Alert that ended earlier this week. Continue reading
‘CLOSED’: Doors shuttered at Calgary Veteran’s Food Bank months ahead of schedule
The Calgary Veteran’s Food Bank wasn’t slated to close its doors until the end of January 2019. Continue reading
Alberta firefighter remembered as a hero in MP’s emotional tribute
Darren Anderson lost his battle with PTSD on Sept. 15. On Friday, the Strathcona County firefighter was honoured in the House of Commons. Continue reading
