Linda Kash brings Ephron sisters’ play to Peterborough
En route to a movie gig in B.C. and heading to a Grandma gig this summer, Linda Kash gushes on the cast that said “yes” to the dress… and to the other clothes too, featured in “Love, Loss and What I Wore”
The Morning Show on CHEX
May 1
‘Fresh’ new Calgary play features Sherlock Holmes as a woman
Some talented Calgarians are hitting the stage with a real twist on a long tradition. As Gil Tucker shows us, this Canadian premiere brings us a very modern take on a couple of classic characters.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
May 3
Melbourne’s Lleyton Brooks treks to Calgary to play for Calvary FC
From Melbourne to Calgary, Lleyton Brooks has made the nearly 14,000-kilometre trek for a chance to play meaningful soccer. As Moses Woldu reports, the Aussie is quickly turning heads and could be that secret weapon in the Calvary’s title hopes.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Apr 26
‘Closing the Divide’ plays at VIFF for Earth Day screening
It’s a film looking into the impacts of climate change and how polarizing the debate has become. ‘Close the Divide’ is playing as part of the Vancouver International Film Festival’s special Earth Day screenings. Director Thomas Acton talks to Jennifer Palma about how the movie came together and how people can catch it.
Global News Morning BC
Apr 21
‘Play it forward’: Manitoba Theatre for Young People kicks off fundraising campaign
The Manitoba Theatre for Young People kicked off its Play it Forward capital campaign Tuesday to raise $9 million for the organization.
Entertainment
May 7
‘Woking Phoenix’ serves up play about the Chinese-Canadian experience
It’s food for thought in more ways than one in the new play ‘Woking Phoenix,’ which focuses on 20 years-worth of intergenerational drama at a Chinese restaurant in Ontario. Liem Vu reports.
Entertainment
Apr 19
Jeffrey Northrup death: How video evidence played a role in the Umar Zameer trial
In a Toronto courtroom on Sunday, Umar Zameer was found not guilty of first-degree murder in the death of Cst. Jeffry Northrup. The case revolved around whether Zameer had intended to hit Northrup with his car and whether he knew that Northrup and his partner were police officers. Former Crown Attorney and now Defense Lawyer...
Crime
Apr 22
Calgary-area veteran plays ‘very exciting’ role in new salute to Canadian soldiers
A Calgary-area veteran is excited about a new tribute to an important part of our military history. As Gil Tucker shows us, he’s playing a key role in a salute to some brave Canadian soldiers.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Apr 16
Inaugural International Day of Play
The organization Right to Play was part of a global campaign to get the UN to recognize an International Day of Play. Global News speaks with Jennifer Slawich, Director of Policy and Stakeholder Engagement with Right to Play, about that campaign, and the importance of promoting play in the lives of children everywhere.
Canada
Mar 30
Kelowna man wins big playing slot machine
He’s a financial consultant who has some big financial decisions to make of his own now after winning nearly $1.5 million. The Kelowna man was recently playing slot machines at Chances casino when luck struck and on Friday, he was presented with the colossal cheque.
Apr 5
Liberals have been playing ‘catch-up’ on housing crisis since Harper, Poilievre were in power: Trudeau
Addressing the Canadian Labour Congress in Ottawa on Thursday, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau spoke on the recently announced federal budget and the Liberal government’s efforts to combat the housing crisis. Trudeau also pointed his finger at the former and current Conservative leaders, Stephen Harper and Pierre Poilievre — the latter of which was once...
Canada
Apr 18
Adopt a Pet: Playful Philip
Liza Sunley with the Edmonton Humane Society joined us on Global News Morning to introduce us to a playful dog named Philip who’s looking for his forever home.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Mar 27
Walton Goggins talks ‘Fallout’, playing The Ghoul and shares the magic behind his lack of a nose
Coinciding with the release of the highly-anticipated, video-game-inspired Amazon Prime series ‘Fallout’, Global’s Chris Jancelewicz sat down with Walton Goggins — who stars as The Ghoul — to chat about his experience working on the series and whether or not he’s played the beloved Bethesda games before, among other things.
Entertainment
Apr 10
Northumberland Bulldogs provide much needed opportunity to play hockey
The Northumberland Bulldogs hockey team gives players with special needs and intellectual disabilities, the chance to play the game they love, while more importantly, being part of a team. Lexy Benedict reports.
Apr 1
Metro Vancouver church fusing play with prayer for Easter Sunday
A church in Metro Vancouver is doing something really different this Easter Sunday. Where the pastor’s son usually plays, he’s now offering prayer. Emily Lazatin reports.
Global BC
Mar 31
Sarah Fisher on playing twin sisters in ‘Someone Like You’
Canadian actor Sarah Fisher takes us on a whirlwind journey through her latest film, ‘Someone Like You,’ where she tackles the roles of twin sisters. She talks about what drew her to the storyline that’s based on the novel by best-selling author Karen Kingsbury. Plus, she reflects on her transition from ‘Degrassi’ and reveals her...
The Morning Show
Mar 28
‘The Playful Warrior’: Exploring creative stress relief techniques for adults
Kara Latta, founder of ‘The Playful Warrior,’ explores the importance of play in managing stress at any age! She teaches us playful activities like shaking meditation and silly face massages to alleviate tension. Plus, Jeff and Carolyn get creative with Play-Doh in a lighthearted guessing game.
The Morning Show
Mar 26
Learn and play at the Manitoba Children’s Museum over spring break
Program director Meghan Hayward says the museum will host a special guest, a craft, an activity, and story time each day.
Mar 26
Adopt Chevy: Cochrane Humane Society’s playful canine seeks forever home
Tiffany Beaton from the Cochrane Humane Society introduces Chevy, a friendly and energetic dog available for adoption. For more information you can call (403) 932-2072 or go to http://www.cochranehumane.ca.
Global News at Noon Calgary
Mar 27
‘We’ll Meet Again’: Recording of Brian Mulroney singing played at funeral
Following a state funeral ceremony at Notre-Dame Basilica in Montreal, former prime minister Brian Mulroney’s casket was carried out to a rendition of the song “We’ll Meet Again” – a recording sung by Mulroney himself.
Remembering Brian Mulroney
Mar 23