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Debate on climate change and the price of carbon was focused on the Jasper, Alta. wildfires this past July during question period in the House of Commons on Wednesday. 5,000 residents and 20,000 visitors to Jasper National Park were ordered out in late July due to a fast-moving wildfire. “Mr. Speaker, (Justin Trudeau) pretends you...

Jasper, Alta. residents forced out by a wildfire have been visiting their wildfire-ravaged community via carefully controlled bus tours, because they can’t return to their homes until the fire risk is gone and critical services are restored. Heather Yourex-West reports on how people are reflecting on their losses, and the eagerness to return and rebuild.

It’s been more than 13 years since the town of Slave Lake, Alta., was devastated by wildfire. Now, following the Jasper wildfire, Global News takes a look back on how the experience can help those in Jasper now. Former Slave Lake councillor and mayor, Tyler Waman, spoke to Global News at Noon about what it’s...

Some Jasper evacuees are staying in hotels, campsites or friends’ couches, but a group of young people have found refuge on a rural property outside Sundre, Alta. As Jayme Doll reports, it’s been a place they can process and plan together.

Team Canada has won its first gold medals of the Paris Olympics, with Christa Deguchi standing atop the podium in women’s under 57-kilogram judo, while Summer McIntosh finished first in the women’s 400-metre individual medley. How it only scratches the surface of Canadian athletic achievement at the Games so far. A Taylor Swift-themed dance class...

Providing an update Thursday on the wildfire burning near and in Jasper, Alta., Minister of Public Safety and Emergency Services Mike Ellis spoke about the flames engulfing the town. “Wind gust(s) moved that fire five kilometers in, probably less than 30 minutes with a wall of fire that was about 100m high. I think people...

The Wasyliks family are behind Chatsworth Farm near Vermilion, Alta. They’re dedicated to raising and growing food sustainably and connecting people to their farm’s ingredients. Charlotte Wasylik explains how you can cook or bake with a goose or turkey egg.

As the weather gets warmer, there is a warning for Nova Scotians to be on the lookout for blue-green algae. Experts say its toxin-producing blooms can be deadly to pets and make humans sick. Skye Bryden-Blom reports.

Thousands of people have been forced to flee their homes, as major wildfires continue to burn near Fort Nelson, B.C., and Fort McMurray Alta. While cooler temperatures and rain in some areas are helping firefighters fend off the flames, the situation for these communities remains volatile. Two Ontario men are facing charges of fraud over...

In what turned out to be a remarkably close vote, residents of Westlock, Alta., have voted in favour of banning all non-governmental flags on municipal property. The results also mean the town’s Pride crosswalk must be removed. Nicole Di Donato has the latest.

Speaking in the House of Commons in Ottawa on Tuesday, Government House Leader Karina Gould said that “When we hear the words ‘common sense’ and ‘Conservatives,’ we get the shivers” because of spending cuts. Conservative MP Dan Albas responded by saying that inflationary government deficits were “to blame” for rising living costs and asking if...

Jolene Brewster, the owner of Jolene’s Tea House in Banff, Alta. joins Global News Calgary with tips on elevating your iced tea recipe and shows off some other treasures that can be found in a little log cabin on Banff’s iconic Bear Street

The water reservoir in Alma, N.B. can’t keep up with increased demand during the summer months. As Suzanne Lapointe reports, the popular tourist destination is on day six of a boil order that could last all season

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau refused to answer repeated questions on plans to probe potential cases of fraud involving applications for COVID-19 benefits. The questioning came after Conservative MP Dan Albas alleged federal workers were told to ignore “obvious signs of fraud” when processing applications for benefits and pushed Trudeau to commit to investigate the possible...

A temporary drive-thru COVID-19 testing centre is open in Brooks, Alta., this week. As Emily Olsen reports, anyone can get a test done, even those who aren’t displaying symptoms.

Central Okanagan-Similkameen-Nicola MP Dan Albas discusses his Private Member’s Bill, which would make it legal for the producers of Canadian wines, spirits and craft beer to ship their product within Canada by Canada Post.

A 19-year-old from Okotoks, Alta., is sharing his frightening story of surviving COVID-19 to remind others that anyone can get the virus. As Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports, he’s the first teenager to be diagnosed with the virus and admitted to the ICU.

The war in Ukraine can be a difficult topic to speak about with children. Dr. Adam Abba-Aji, a psychiatrist and clinical professor at the University of Alberta, joins Kim Smith to shed some advice for dealing with our mental health.

Thursday’s federal budget saw the government unveil $31 billion in new spending, something Conservative MP and Finance Committee vice chair Dan Albas says will keep driving up inflation. “The West Block” host Mercedes Stephenson pushes Albas on how the Conservatives would address issues like short housing supply and the rising cost of living.

The Town of Vulcan, Alta. is hoping a Canada Day fundraiser can help raise more money to put toward their goal of building a new Star Trek-themed swimming pool. Dallas Flexhaug has details.