Fact or Fiction: Misinformation on Queen Elizabeth II can cause emotional, political shakeup, experts say
A wave of false or misleading posts surrounding the late Queen, the Royals, and those associated with them is gaining traction online.
Politics
Sep 24
City of Toronto pulls series of ads regarding children COVID vaccines
The City of Toronto has pulled a series of controversial ads regarding COVID-19 vaccines for children. Shortly after they were posted, they received sharp criticism online.
Sep 21
U of L study finds experimenter’s gender affects rats, could impact findings
A new study from researchers at the University of Lethbridge suggests the results of tests conducted on rats could be impacted by who is performing them. As Erik Bay explains, their findings suggest the gender of the experimenter is having an effect on some of their test subjects.
Sep 15
Global National: September 21
Russia's war on Ukraine is escalating, as Russian President Vladimir Putin announces a partial mobilization of his country's military reserves, while strongly implying he's ready to use nuclear weapons. What this could mean for the conflict, and how Ukraine and its Western allies are responding. Saskatchewan's chief coroner says two public inquests will be held into this month's deadly stabbing rampage. What the inquests' juries will hear, what they won't determine, and how long victims' families will have to wait for some answers. More of Canada's COVID-19 travel mandates are departing. When travellers can expect use of ArriveCAN and vaccine requirements to ease. Plus, the funeral is held for Const. Andrew Hong, the Toronto police officer gunned down in a shooting spree. How his family is remembering him. And meet Nova Scotia's 'Coupon Nannie,' who's helping people cut down on their grocery expenses.
Global National
Sep 21
PEI, New Brunswick and Newfoundland among those hit by incoming Hurricane Fiona: CHC
At a Canadian Hurricane Centre press briefing on Thursday, warning preparedness meteorologist Bob Robichaud fielded questions from reporters regarding the impact that Hurricane Fiona may have on the areas of New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Newfoundland and Labrador. Robichaud outlined southeastern New Brunswick, eastern PEI and southwestern Newfoundland as the areas most affected by Hurricane Fiona, detailing potential amounts of rain and wind intensities for each area.
Canada
Sep 22
More than 20 Edmonton schools experiencing ‘respiratory illness outbreaks’
Thousands of kids are already missing from classrooms just a few weeks into the school year. Health experts say COVID-19 still plays a part, but there's more to the story. Morgan Black explains what parents need to know.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Sep 21
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Sept. 21
A wrong-way driver wreaks havoc on the Upper Levels Highway. The path of destruction put five people in hospital and caused gridlock on the North Shore. A new provincial plan to deal with repeat offenders and why some say it's not nearly enough to get crime under control. And a Chilliwack house fire quickly spreads that threatens several homes.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Sep 21
Winner has not yet come forward to claim US$1.3B Mega Millions jackpot: official
Harold Mayes, the director of the Illinois Lottery, said Saturday that a winner had not yet come forward to claim a US$1.3 billion Mega Millions jackpot, which is the second largest in the lottery’s history. Mayes said the jackpot had climbed from US$1.2 billion to approximately US$1.34 billion “based on last-minute sales.”
Jul 30
Vancouver police called in after riot breaks out at PNE Sunday
Reporter Rumina Daya is live outside the PNE Sunday night after a riot broke out. Lil Baby was unable to perform at the BreakOut Music Festival due to illness and some festival-goers were not happy.
Canada
Sep 19
Inflation woes in U.S. show no signs of improving
Inflation continues to be a topic hitting people's pocketbooks. In the U.S., Americans are looking for a break but it's unlikely to happen anytime soon. Jennifer Johnson explains.
Economy
Aug 27
Experts say there are ways to make rising interest rates work in your favour
Interest rates continue to rise as the Bank of Canada attempts to tame high inflation across the country. Its latest hike last week pushed the nation’s key rate to 3.25 per cent, making it more costly for those with credit cards, loans and lines of credit. But as Erik Bay reports, there are ways Canadians can make higher rates work in their favour.
Sep 16
‘Blatant lie’: airline experts say incoming passenger rights amendment creates exploitable loophole
New travel regulations coming Sept. 8 were "already the law", and create avenue for airlines to exploit passengers - experts claim.
The federal regulator says that's not true.
Global's Noor Ibrahim reports.
Canada
Sep 1
Why some experts say rainwater may be unsafe to drink
A team of European researchers have found rainwater around the world has become unsafe to drink because it has more contaminants than most regulations allow. Sharmeen Somani finds out what Canadian researchers think of the findings and how harmful rainwater really is.
Canada
Aug 14
‘Quebecers are prouder than ever’: François Legault wraps up CAQ convention weekend with message of pride
The Coalition Avenir Québec (CAQ) convention wrapped up day two of its annual convention on Sunday. As Global's Olivia O'Malley reports, Legault credits the adoption of controversial legislations -- Bill 21 and 96 -- for making Quebecers proud, while refusing the notion that the new laws make the province a less welcoming place.
Canada
May 29
Peterborough church holds service to honour Queen Elizabeth II
Thursday evening a Peterborough church held a service in Queen Elizabeth’s II name.
The community came together to share their condolences and stories about the Queen.
Tricia Mason reports…
Economy
Sep 15
Russian men queue for miles at border crossings after Putin’s mobilization announcement
Russian men rushed for the exits on Thursday after President Vladimir Putin ordered a partial mobilization, with traffic at border crossings with Finland and Georgia surging and prices for air tickets from Moscow rocketing. Long queues of cars were also reported on Russian borders with Kazakhstan and Mongolia, while Russian passengers could be found in Turkish airports.
Politics
Sep 22
‘You are doing nothing’: Beto O’Rourke interrupts Texas governor’s remarks on school shooting
WARNING: Video may contain language not suitable for all viewers. Former Texas U.S. Rep. Beto O'Rourke interrupted Gov. Greg Abbott's press conference regarding the Texas school shooting on Wednesday, stating he didn't believe the governor was doing enough to address gun violence. He was promptly escorted out of the briefing. "You are doing nothing," said O'Rourke.
Politics
May 25
Alberta lawyers say more job action coming unless legal aid dispute is resolved
Alberta lawyers are escalating their job action as a dispute with the province over legal aid funding drags on. They staged their second walkout in less than a month on Friday, and starting Monday, they say they will not take on any legal aid files. The lawyers say legal aid is underfunded in Alberta and they need help now. Sarah Komadina has more.
Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
Sep 23
Calgary nurse born in fire hall reunites with biological mom, delivery doctor
There was an emotional reunion in Cochrane Saturday as four people whose lives were forever changed 40 years ago came together again after a Calgary nurse found out a new patient was the doctor who delivered her in Cochrane’s old fire hall. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.
Sep 24
Royal Canadian Mint commemorates National Day for Truth and Reconciliation
The Royal Canadian Mint unveiled a new Keepsake ahead of the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation on Thursday. The face of the keepsake reads "Every Child Matters" surrounded by small footprints facing counter-clockwise. Survivor Eugene Arcand says to him, the feet represent the heartache caused by Residential Schools adding that "when things change, the feet will travel the other way." The Truth and Reconciliation Keepsake helps educate Canadians about the intergenerational impacts of Residential, Day and Boarding schools, and net proceeds from the sale of each keepsake will be donated to the Na-mi-quai-ni-mak Community Support Fund.
Sep 22