Pro climber found guilty of sex assault used fame to ‘lure’ women to Yosemite
Charles Barrett, 39, was found guilty of aggravated sexual abuse for repeatedly attacking a woman at Yosemite National Park.
U.S. News
Feb 15
Alex Iafallo brings winning, positive attitude to Winnipeg Jets
'To come to a great organization, and to know people on the team and to have players who I have played with going with me...' said Alex Iafallo of becoming a Winnipeg Jet.
Sports
Jul 4, 2023
California prepares for wind, rain after rare snowfall: ‘Significant impact’
Over the past three days, the storm brought the rare sight of snowflakes in Los Angeles, California more known for palm trees and sun.
Environment
Feb 26, 2023
Meet the ‘Oldfluencers’ – Canadian baby boomers putting a new face on aging
You've heard of influencers — now meet the 'oldfluencers.' There are close to 10 million Canadians over the age of 60 and they’re reinventing what it means to age.
Lifestyle
Feb 11, 2023
California storms: Residents scramble to clean up before more rain moves in
Many areas saw unprecedented amounts of rain coupled with furious winds and even hail and lightning that knocked down trees and damaged electrical lines.
U.S. News
Jan 11, 2023
California hit with heavy rain, snow from ‘atmospheric river’
A powerful storm brought drenching rain or heavy snowfall to much of California on Saturday, snarling traffic and closing highways as the state prepared to usher in a new year.
Weather
Dec 31, 2022
‘If I can do it, you can’: Scarborough, Ont. actor becomes star in ‘Looney Tunes Cartoons’
“It’s fun to see it all kind of come back now, but with me part of it," Eric Bauza, a longtime admirer of 'Looney Tunes,' told Global News.
Entertainment
Dec 9, 2020
Heat might have played a part in Squamish rockfall, says climbing group
Numerous rock climbing routes on the renowned Grand Wall of the Stawamus Chief in Squamish, B.C., are closed after a large slab broke off.
Science
Jul 29, 2021
Stanley Cup sets off on long summer journey with Boston Bruins
The Stanley Cup is on the road with the Boston Bruins for a two-month celebration unlike any other in sports.
Sports
Jul 13, 2011
Yosemite warns 1,700 past visitors after 2nd death from rare, rodent-borne illness
FRESNO, Calif. - About 1,700 people who stayed in tent cabins at Yosemite National Park this summer were warned Tuesday they may have been exposed to a deadly rodent-borne virus blamed for the deaths of two campers.
Health
Aug 28, 2012
Holiday trimmings: Families make exercise part of holiday traditions
For the Kent family of Amherst, N.H., getting dressed for the holidays often means lacing up hiking boots or buckling a helmet. For the last 11 years, they have made a tradition of spending many Thanksgivings, Christmases and Easters at a national park doing something active.
Nov 1, 2012
Popular lodging area in Yosemite park linked to man who died from rare rodent-borne disease
FRESNO, Calif. - A popular lodging area in Yosemite National Park could be linked to a rare rodent-borne disease that has killed a California tourist who stayed there this summer, officials said.
World
Aug 17, 2012
Study on Yosemite rock hazards identifies most dangerous areas, forces closures
YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, Calif. - Falling boulders are the single biggest force shaping Yosemite Valley, one of the most popular tourist destinations in the national park system. Now swaths of some popular haunts are closing for good after geologists confirmed that unsuspecting tourists and employees are being lodged in harm's way.
World
Jun 14, 2012
NY college given rare set of signed Ansel Adams photographs
NEW ROCHELLE, N.Y. - A small New York college has been given a rare collection of 75 signed Ansel Adams photographs, chosen and printed by the artist himself.
Entertainment
Oct 9, 2012
Apple unveils new iPads, iMac with Retina display
Apple unveiled its latest generation of iPads - The iPad Air 2 and the iPad Mini 3 - during the tech giant’s second launch event in less than a month.
Consumer
Oct 16, 2014
Hamilton’s ‘Depave Paradise’ replacing concrete with green space on Barton Street
Gardens showcasing trees and perennials will soon be replacing underutilized sidewalk spaces along the lower city roadway.
Environment
Jul 11, 2022
Top 5 new features coming to your iPhone with iOS 8
Here are the top five new features you will want to know about Apple's iOS 8 before downloading the new mobile operating system.
Canada
Sep 16, 2014
Apple unveils iOS 8, OS X Yosemite at WWDC
Apple has unveiled its latest mobile and desktop operating systems at the Worldwide Developers Conference.
Tech
Jun 2, 2014
A green pioneer
Rex Weyler, world-renowned author and environmentalist, shares his thoughts on Greenpeace and used furniture.
Apr 24, 2009
Rugby player Kleeberger shaves ‘wildman’ beard to raise money for cancer research
VICTORIA - Canadian rugby flanker Adam Kleeberger, who became known worldwide as "Grizzly Adam" for his wildman beard at the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand, has had the unruly facial hair shaved off for charity.
Oct 17, 2011