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An international team of scientists suggests that claims a Tyrannosaurus Rex was as smart as primates are simply not true. University of Alberta research associate in the department of biological sciences Cristian Gutierrez-Ibanez joined Global News at Noon to speak more about the research and its findings.

Preparations are underway for a special concert in Lethbridge to raise funds for cancer research. Broc Higginson is facing his own personal battle with brain cancer and hopes the event he’s putting together can raise important awareness, and money, around the disease. Micah Quintin has more.

Global’s Eilish Bonang is joined in studio by Dr. Casey Jones and Lyna Kamintsky, to learn about their recent research surrounding Blood-Brain Barrier dysfunction after repeated impacts while playing football.

After suffering a major workplace injury, resulting in a traumatic brain injury, Albertan Travis Roszell is running from Sherwood Park to Victoria, BC. Roszell is raising awareness and sharing his story in hopes of inspiring people to get involved.

A new campaign is being launched to draw attention to the human body’s most critical organ: the brain. Dr. Vivian Poupon, the President and C.E.O. of Brain Canada talks about the important messages from Brain Awareness Month.

U.S. Army reservist Robert Card killed 18 people in Lewiston, Maine in October 2023, before being found dead of a self-inflicted gunshot wound. Heidi Petracek reports on the findings from the special commission investigating that state’s deadliest mass shooting, including how Card was “likely” suffering from a brain injury.

The famous ‘Royal Hudson’ locomotive has been parked now for 25 years and we’re learning another piece of B.C.’s rail history may also have made it’s last run after more than 100 years. Cassidy Mosconi has the details on what may have taken the steam out of Fort Steele’s iconic engine 1077.

Right now, there are thousands of everyday British Columbians on standby, ready to spring into action at any moment in an emergency situation. They are our search and rescue volunteers who are highly skilled professionals that undergo intensive training. Our cameras were taken along on a full day exercise on Vancouver Island. Cassidy Mosconi has...

Karter Bourgeault, a six-year-old Edmonton Oilers fan who lost his battle with brain cancer, saved two babies by donating his heart valves. Quinn Ohler has more in Health Matters.

The B.C. premiere of the play ‘The Girl on the Train’ is coming to a stage in the Okanagan. Sydney Morton gives us a sneak peek at New Vintage Theatre’s production of the crime drama.

While the impending drought water conservation is top of mind for many, and (remove and) for others it’s at the bottom of the barrel due to rain barrels. We look at the increase in popularity and the reason behind it.

As warm and sunny weather dominates the forecast in the Okanagan, there’s concern about what this year’s wildfire season might look like, with officials already predicting a difficult one. As Victoria Femia reports – local fire departments in the South Okanagan are trying to be as prepared as possible as they train for what’s to...

Five cars in flames rolled through the city of London late Sunday. No one was injured but firefighters say that was due to teamwork and a decision by the train crew to uncouple the flaming cars

Dr. Silke Cresswell of the BC Brain Wellness Foundation and Parkinson’s patient Jim Wu break down some common misconceptions about the disease and discuss the importance of raising awareness and understanding.

The Brain Care Centre is a non-profit organization that operates out of Edmonton and Edson. They offer programs and services to support adults with acquired brain injuries- at no cost. Samantha Bahan Fehr and Teryn Coley with the centre joined Global News at Noon to talk about an upcoming fundraiser to help fund their programs...

BCIT School of Transportation Associate Dean Dhaval Shah discusses the important ways simulations are being used to train students in everything from marine transportation to emergency preparedness.

Rain is hitting several parts of Saskatchewan, but is it enough to start helping with the drier-than-normal conditions seen in many parts of the province?

The province is adding more spots for family physician training in hopes of retaining doctors.

Broadway hit ‘Basic Training’ is on now at Edmonton’s Backstage Theatre until April 27 in Fringe Theatre’s final show of the season. Creator and performer of the deeply personal show, Khalil Ashanti, shares what people can expect.

Global’s Eilish Bonang sits down with Dennis Adams, Shawn Downey, and Finley Tolliver from Lova Nova Scotia, to talk about the organizations newest program for youth; Afro-Centric Braiding!