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Comic Strip hosting ‘Jokes for Jasper’ fundraiser showAlbers have always shown incredible solidarity in times of need, and the Jasper wildfire devastation has given rise to charity events. The West Edmonton Mall Comic Strip is hosting a ‘Jokes for Jasper’ show Aug. 7. Standup comedians Lars Callieou and Brad Semotiuk explain.Global News Morning EdmontonAug 4
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Comic-Con human trafficking sting: 14 ‘sex buyers’ arrested, 10 victims rescuedA three-day human trafficking operation during one of San Diego’s most popular events resulted in more than a dozen arrests at Comic-Con. Led by the San Diego Human Trafficking Task Force, the sting resulted in the arrests of 14 “sex buyers” and the recovery of 10 victims, including a 16-year-old girl.CrimeAug 2
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Fan Expo 2024 kicks off with fan favourite celebsFan Expo is Canada’s biggest comic, SCI-fi, gaming and anime event and this year‘s fan-tastic celebs include Star Wars’ Temuera Morrison (Boba Fett) and Seinfeld’s John O’Hurley. Liem Vu has more from Day 1 of the four day event.CanadaAug 22
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Montreal’s Comic Arts Festival in full swingThe Comic Arts Festival is running until Sunday this weekend and features over 300 authors, speakers and artists from the comic book world. Nily Louis has the details.ConsumerMay 25
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Minute at the Movies: July 12, 2024This week in Minute at the Movies with Todd James: Nicholas Cage is a satanic serial killer in “Longlegs,” while “Mother of All Shows” stars Wendie Malick in a 70’s variety show throwback and comedic mother/daughter confrontation, and social media comedian Melanie Stalter stars in “Cora Bora” as a comic trying win back an old...Global News at 5 EdmontonJul 12
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Comiccon kicks off in Montreal, attracting thousands of sci-fi, horror, gaming and anime fansMontreal’s annual comiccon kicked off Friday, giving fans of all sorts of chances to meet their favourite stars — and also dress up as characters from comic books, sci-fi series, and more. Here’s a sneak peek inside all the action and excitement.CanadaJul 5
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Montreal Comiccon returns to the Palais des CongrèsIt is going to be a jam-packed weekend at the Palais des Congrès for Montreal Comiccon. Celebrities, comic book creators, voice actors, bodybuilders, and more will be descending upon our city for this massive pop culture convention. Spokesperson Jason Rockman joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella with the details and highlights not to be...Global News Morning MontrealJul 4
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Thousands attend Kelowna ComiConThousands of costume-clad fans descended on the city of Kelowna for the annual ComiCon festival Sydney Morton brings us the highlights from day two of the festivitiesLifestyleJun 23
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Journey to Wellness: Benefits of sound healingSound baths and vibrational healing are growing in popularity as an alternative healing modality. Farhad Khan, sound healing practitioner, joins Stephanie Florian to discuss his Cosmic Sound Journey and more.HealthAug 18
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Recurring character from Curb Your Enthusiasm coming to MontrealShe is best known for her recurring role as Rachel Heinemann on Larry David’s Curb Your Enthusiasm. She is an award-winning actor, director, comic, and bestselling author. She is now coming to Montreal with her new solo show as part of the Fringe Festival. Comic Iris Bahr joins Global News Morning’s host Laura Casella to...Global News Morning MontrealMay 21
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Big names in comics, movies and TV coming to Calgary ExpoThe Calgary Expo is just one week away, with some big names set to visit the city over four days. Fan Expo HQ vice-president Andrew Moyes joins Global News Morning Calgary to share some of the celebrities on hand, and to talk about other festivities.Global News Morning CalgaryApr 19
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Calgary-area Earth Day display uses comic book art to promote sustainabilityShoppers at a Calgary-area mall are getting some new perspectives on going green. As Gil Tucker show us, an Earth Day display is showcasing some serious subjects in a fun way.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryApr 19
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Global Okanagan News: June 23, 2024Officials in Sicamous are asking for a meeting with the Ministry of Public Safety after the second homicide this year, a Hindu festival is held in Kelowna’s City Park, and ComiCon comes to Kelowna.Jun 23
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Thousands expected as comic convention debuts in FrederictonThousands of attendees are expected for a weekend of cosplaying, gaming, and shopping as the Atlantic Entertainment Expo kicks off in Fredericton for the first time. Anna Mandin attended the first day of events and brings us the story.Global News at 6 New BrunswickApr 13
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Emmy Award-winning comedian appearing at West Edmonton MallPaul Mecurio is an Emmy & Peabody Award winning comedian who currently works and appears on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert. Mecurio is appearing at The Comic Strip at West Edmonton Mall May 10 and 11. He joined us on Global News Morning with all the details.Global News Morning EdmontonMay 10
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Burke Mountain backyard bear swingA Global viewer in Coquitlam shares a hilarious video that shows a mother bear comically trying to get on a saucer tree swing, as her cub gets bored and wanders off.BC1May 8
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From Ariel to Gimli, there’s something for all fans at Calgary ExpoIt’s the ultimate playground for comic, sci-fi and pop-culture fans. The Calgary Expo has kicked off and thousands of people are expected to flock to Stampede Park. Joel Tomlinson takes a look.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryApr 26
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2024 Calgary Expo kicks off with Parade of WondersCharacters from all genres in film, TV and comics took over downtown Calgary for the annual Parade of Wonders to kick off the 2024 Calgary Expo. Meghan Cobb reports.Global News at Noon CalgaryApr 26
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ComIT helps overcome employment barriersComIT is a charitable organization that’s bridging the gap between unemployed Canadians and companies looking for talented IT professionals. Susan Hay has the story.Apr 23
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Movie Trailer: Deadpool & WolverineWARNING: Video contains graphic language. Viewer discretion is advised. Marvel comic characters Deadpool and Wolverine unite in this sequel to Deadpool 2 as Deadpool (Ryan Reynolds) and Wolverine (Hugh Jackman) team up in this 34th installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe. The film is slated to open in theatres in Canada on July 26.EntertainmentApr 22