Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 85
Videos
-
Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 85
01:51 | April 24, 2021
-
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments
01:59 | 9 hours ago
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes
05:31 | 11 hours ago
-
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns
01:52 | February 18, 2026
-
Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities
02:06 | February 17, 2026
-
Winter returns to Calgary with flight cancellations, road closures
01:58 | February 17, 2026
-
Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother
02:14 | February 17, 2026
-
Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms
02:20 | February 17, 2026
-
Calgarians react after a vehicle hits and kills 2-year-old in a stroller at crosswalk
02:08 | February 16, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 2026
12:58 | February 15, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 2026
11:31 | February 14, 2026
-
Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims
01:50 | February 13, 2026
-
Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary
02:02 | February 13, 2026
-
Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected
01:53 | February 13, 2026
-
Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentors next law enforcement leaders
06:54 | February 13, 2026
-
Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall
02:01 | February 13, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 12
10:52 | February 12, 2026
-
Alberta Sheriffs work to take unsafe commercial vehicles off province’s roads
02:07 | February 12, 2026
-
Team Canada’s men’s hockey goes for gold at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics
05:05 | February 12, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 11
15:24 | February 11, 2026
-
Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure
01:55 | February 11, 2026
-
Calgary senior’s ‘living wish’ made a reality with help of local club
01:55 | February 11, 2026
-
Stoney Nakoda grow annual bison harvest with students across region
03:09 | February 11, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 10
13:25 | February 10, 2026
-
Calgary women’s group gives back on the day of love with ‘Galentine’s’ party
01:57 | February 10, 2026
-
Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line downtown alignment as Calgary gathers feedback
01:47 | February 10, 2026
-
Canadian women’s hockey team chasing another medal win at the 2026 Olympics
04:56 | February 10, 2026
-
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds
01:53 | February 9, 2026
-
Canada’s Megan Oldham wins Olympic bronze in freeski slopestyle
01:39 | February 9, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 9
14:47 | February 9, 2026
-
Calgary Close-up: Local facility pivotal to developing Canada’s Olympic athletes
10:02 | February 9, 2026
-
1 dead, 6 in serious condition after charter bus rollover near Alberta town
00:42 | February 8, 2026
-
Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 85
01:51 | April 24, 2021
-
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments
01:59 | 9 hours ago
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes
05:31 | 11 hours ago
-
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns
01:52 | February 18, 2026
-
Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities
02:06 | February 17, 2026
-
Winter returns to Calgary with flight cancellations, road closures
01:58 | February 17, 2026
-
Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother
02:14 | February 17, 2026
-
Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms
02:20 | February 17, 2026
-
Calgarians react after a vehicle hits and kills 2-year-old in a stroller at crosswalk
02:08 | February 16, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 2026
12:58 | February 15, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 2026
11:31 | February 14, 2026
-
Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims
01:50 | February 13, 2026
-
Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary
02:02 | February 13, 2026
-
Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected
01:53 | February 13, 2026
-
Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentors next law enforcement leaders
06:54 | February 13, 2026
-
Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall
02:01 | February 13, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 12
10:52 | February 12, 2026
-
Alberta Sheriffs work to take unsafe commercial vehicles off province’s roads
02:07 | February 12, 2026
-
Team Canada’s men’s hockey goes for gold at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics
05:05 | February 12, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 11
15:24 | February 11, 2026
-
Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure
01:55 | February 11, 2026
-
Calgary senior’s ‘living wish’ made a reality with help of local club
01:55 | February 11, 2026
-
Stoney Nakoda grow annual bison harvest with students across region
03:09 | February 11, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 10
13:25 | February 10, 2026
-
Calgary women’s group gives back on the day of love with ‘Galentine’s’ party
01:57 | February 10, 2026
-
Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line downtown alignment as Calgary gathers feedback
01:47 | February 10, 2026
-
Canadian women’s hockey team chasing another medal win at the 2026 Olympics
04:56 | February 10, 2026
-
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds
01:53 | February 9, 2026
-
Canada’s Megan Oldham wins Olympic bronze in freeski slopestyle
01:39 | February 9, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 9
14:47 | February 9, 2026
-
Calgary Close-up: Local facility pivotal to developing Canada’s Olympic athletes
10:02 | February 9, 2026
-
1 dead, 6 in serious condition after charter bus rollover near Alberta town
00:42 | February 8, 2026
Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 85
Description
April 24, 2021
The Calgary theatre community is mourning the loss of award-winning playwright Sharon Pollock. As Jackie Wilson reports, the 85-year-old was known as a "titan of talent, personality and spirit."
-
Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 8501:51 | April 24, 2021 -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | 9 hours ago -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | 11 hours ago -
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026 -
Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities02:06 | February 17, 2026 -
Winter returns to Calgary with flight cancellations, road closures01:58 | February 17, 2026 -
Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother02:14 | February 17, 2026 -
Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026 -
Calgarians react after a vehicle hits and kills 2-year-old in a stroller at crosswalk02:08 | February 16, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 202612:58 | February 15, 2026 -
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 202611:31 | February 14, 2026 -
Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims01:50 | February 13, 2026 -
Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary02:02 | February 13, 2026 -
Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected01:53 | February 13, 2026 -
Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentors next law enforcement leaders06:54 | February 13, 2026 -
Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall02:01 | February 13, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1210:52 | February 12, 2026 -
Alberta Sheriffs work to take unsafe commercial vehicles off province’s roads02:07 | February 12, 2026 -
Team Canada’s men’s hockey goes for gold at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics05:05 | February 12, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1115:24 | February 11, 2026 -
Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure01:55 | February 11, 2026 -
Calgary senior’s ‘living wish’ made a reality with help of local club01:55 | February 11, 2026 -
Stoney Nakoda grow annual bison harvest with students across region03:09 | February 11, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1013:25 | February 10, 2026 -
Calgary women’s group gives back on the day of love with ‘Galentine’s’ party01:57 | February 10, 2026 -
Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line downtown alignment as Calgary gathers feedback01:47 | February 10, 2026 -
Canadian women’s hockey team chasing another medal win at the 2026 Olympics04:56 | February 10, 2026 -
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds01:53 | February 9, 2026 -
Canada’s Megan Oldham wins Olympic bronze in freeski slopestyle01:39 | February 9, 2026 -
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 914:47 | February 9, 2026 -
Calgary Close-up: Local facility pivotal to developing Canada’s Olympic athletes10:02 | February 9, 2026 -
1 dead, 6 in serious condition after charter bus rollover near Alberta town00:42 | February 8, 2026
-
Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 8501:51 | April 24, 2021
-
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments01:59 | 9 hours ago
-
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes05:31 | 11 hours ago
-
Dry Prairie winter sparks wildfire, beef price concerns01:52 | February 18, 2026
-
Calgary mayor asks photo radar ban be reconsidered after recent traffic fatalities02:06 | February 17, 2026
-
Winter returns to Calgary with flight cancellations, road closures01:58 | February 17, 2026
-
Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother02:14 | February 17, 2026
-
Danielle Smith announces $400M purchase of 5 Alberta-built water bombers as wildfire season looms02:20 | February 17, 2026
-
Calgarians react after a vehicle hits and kills 2-year-old in a stroller at crosswalk02:08 | February 16, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 15, 202612:58 | February 15, 2026
-
Global News Weekend at 6 Calgary: February 14, 202611:31 | February 14, 2026
-
Vigil for Tumbler Ridge shooting victims01:50 | February 13, 2026
-
Widespread vole damage showing up around Calgary02:02 | February 13, 2026
-
Detours in place around Bearspaw feeder main after ‘wire snaps’ detected01:53 | February 13, 2026
-
Tsuut’ina Nation Police Service mentors next law enforcement leaders06:54 | February 13, 2026
-
Calgary businesses left shaken after late night shooting at popular strip mall02:01 | February 13, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1210:52 | February 12, 2026
-
Alberta Sheriffs work to take unsafe commercial vehicles off province’s roads02:07 | February 12, 2026
-
Team Canada’s men’s hockey goes for gold at 2026 Milano-Cortina Olympics05:05 | February 12, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1115:24 | February 11, 2026
-
Calgary requires at least $5.7B over next 10 years for critical infrastructure01:55 | February 11, 2026
-
Calgary senior’s ‘living wish’ made a reality with help of local club01:55 | February 11, 2026
-
Stoney Nakoda grow annual bison harvest with students across region03:09 | February 11, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1013:25 | February 10, 2026
-
Calgary women’s group gives back on the day of love with ‘Galentine’s’ party01:57 | February 10, 2026
-
Decisions ‘not yet’ made on elevated Green Line downtown alignment as Calgary gathers feedback01:47 | February 10, 2026
-
Canadian women’s hockey team chasing another medal win at the 2026 Olympics04:56 | February 10, 2026
-
Only 29% of Albertans support independence, poll finds01:53 | February 9, 2026
-
Canada’s Megan Oldham wins Olympic bronze in freeski slopestyle01:39 | February 9, 2026
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 914:47 | February 9, 2026
-
Calgary Close-up: Local facility pivotal to developing Canada’s Olympic athletes10:02 | February 9, 2026
-
1 dead, 6 in serious condition after charter bus rollover near Alberta town00:42 | February 8, 2026
Award-winning Calgary playwright Sharon Pollock dead at 85
Description
April 24, 2021
The Calgary theatre community is mourning the loss of award-winning playwright Sharon Pollock. As Jackie Wilson reports, the 85-year-old was known as a "titan of talent, personality and spirit."
National News
-
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Reece Howden aims to extend ski cross supremacy2:0515 hours ago -
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Canada heartbroken after losing gold to U.S. in women’s hockey1:3715 hours ago -
Carney government unveils plan to tackle Canada’s growing extortion problem2:1014 hours ago -
Trump gets pledges for Gaza at 1st Board of Peace meeting1:5715 hours ago -
Epstein files: Calls grow in U.S. for more transparency, renewed investigations2:0815 hours ago -
Ex-prince Andrew released after arrest amid Epstein revelations2:2015 hours ago -
Global National: Feb. 1921:3315 hours ago -
Alberta Premier Danielle Smith promises referendum over immigration, Constitution changes5:3115 hours ago -
U.S.-Iran tensions: Threat of all-out war increases as Trump’s military presence grows1:5514 hours ago -
Trump says Obama made ‘big mistake’ by giving ‘classified information’ on existence of aliens0:4217 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Former prince Andrew’s arrest ‘is where the house of cards starts falling’: Virginia Giuffre family3:0119 hours ago -
Poland ramps up military expansion, confirms landmine treaty withdrawal1:2114 hours ago -
Life in prison for former South Korean president Yoon Suk Yeol in historic insurrection ruling3:4423 hours ago -
Former prince Andrew arrested amid Epstein investigation2:241 day ago -
Ontario Line opening unlikely until sometime after ‘early 2030s’1:512 days ago -
U.S. and Iran ‘still very far apart’ amid negotiations on nuclear dispute: Leavitt0:432 days ago -
Protests erupt against Iranian government amid talks with U.S. over nuclear dispute1:423 days ago -
Robert Duvall, Oscar-winning actor, dies at 952:093 days ago -
Israel kills at least 9 Palestinians in overnight airstrike in Gaza1:225 days ago -
Four astronauts arrive at International Space Station on SpaceX Crew-121:485 days ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Feb. 1921:3315 hours ago -
Global National: Feb. 1820:222 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1722:022 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1621:394 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1521:485 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1421:326 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1322:247 days ago -
Global National: Feb. 1221:471 week ago -
Global National: Feb. 1122:581 week ago -
Global National: Feb. 1021:491 week ago
Trending
Canada
-
Carney says toughening bail, immigration laws main priorities in meeting with RCMP3:2622 hours ago -
Canadian Armed Forces train in Arctic conditions amid increased geopolitical attention on the region2:0423 hours ago -
‘Enough is enough’: Canada unveils ‘follow the money’ plan to tackle extortion crisis3:591 day ago -
Heavy snowstorm buries eastern N.L.1:572 days ago -
Ex-Conservative MP Matt Jeneroux to join Carney’s Liberals2:232 days ago -
Milano-Cortina Olympics: Ivanie Blondin skates to gold with fresh perspective2:103 days ago -
Canada needs nimble, “MacGyver-like” military procurement policy: Poilievre0:453 days ago -
Africville resident Eddie Carvery leaves behind decades-long legacy of activism2:074 days ago -
Dad killed, daughter loses legs after being hit on Edmonton freeway while changing a tire1:554 days ago -
Canada ‘doomed for a lot of drama’ when negotiating trade with Washington11:065 days ago
U.S. News
-
‘Outrageous’: Les Wexner claims he was not contacted by DOJ, FBI about Epstein ties, Garcia says0:552 days ago -
At least 8 skiers dead after avalanche near California’s Lake Tahoe1:512 days ago -
Trump’s Board of Peace has received over $5B in pledges for Gaza reconstruction: Leavitt0:582 days ago -
Iran-U.S. standoff continues after talks fail to produce nuclear deal2:012 days ago -
Epstein files: Clinton demands transparency, accuses Trump administration of ‘slow-walking’ release1:273 days ago -
‘We still have hope’: Family renews plea for Nancy Guthrie’s return as FBI analyzes glove DNA1:514 days ago -
‘Small’ security force to remain in Minnesota, Trump border czar says1:094 days ago -
Fake ransom note charge laid in Nancy Guthrie’s kidnapping as search continues1:316 days ago -
Air Transat to cancel remaining flights to Florida in May0:326 days ago -
Trump could scale back aluminum and steel tariffs ahead of midterms: report2:167 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
Trump gets pledges for Gaza at 1st Board of Peace meeting1:5715 hours ago -
Okanagan dance school has much to celebrate2:232 days ago -
Supreme leader says ‘deterrent weapons’ are necessity as U.S.-Iran tensions continue2:452 days ago -
Iran-U.S. standoff continues after talks fail to produce nuclear deal2:012 days ago -
Macron, Modi sign agreement, unveil 1st H125 helicopter assembly line in India2:143 days ago -
Castle Mountain Resort debuts high-speed chairlift1:493 days ago -
Welcoming the Year of the Fire Horse5:513 days ago -
Montrealers Ring in Lunar New Year5:263 days ago -
Kremlin accused of killing Navalny with dart frog toxin2:073 days ago -
Four astronauts arrive at International Space Station on SpaceX Crew-121:485 days ago
Politics
-
Global News at 6 Calgary: Feb. 1916:3514 hours ago -
Global News at 6 Lethbridge: Feb. 1910:1614 hours ago -
Premier Danielle Smith staffer under fire for immigration comments1:5914 hours ago -
Global News Hour at 6 BC: Feb. 1919:3014 hours ago -
Public safety concerns after release of B.C. budget1:4815 hours ago -
Carney government unveils plan to tackle Canada’s growing extortion problem2:1014 hours ago -
Trump gets pledges for Gaza at 1st Board of Peace meeting1:5715 hours ago -
Epstein files: Calls grow in U.S. for more transparency, renewed investigations2:0815 hours ago -
Ex-prince Andrew released after arrest amid Epstein revelations2:2015 hours ago -
B.C. paramedics vote in favour of strike action2:0816 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Quebec’s medical specialists threaten new pressure tactics as tension rises2:122 days ago -
Calgary family posts billboard to help find kidney donor for mother2:143 days ago -
Alberta woman waits a week for emergency surgery to fix skiing fracture1:403 days ago -
U.S. measles case near 1,000 just weeks into 2026; children most affected1:485 days ago -
Psychological effect of Tumbler Ridge tragedy on children4:485 days ago -
Doctors say colon cancer affecting patients at younger ages, advocates push to lower age for screening2:175 days ago -
‘It could spread everywhere’: U.S. doctors concerned about vaccine skepticism amid measles outbreak3:517 days ago -
Health Matters: Outdoor Master helmets recalled due to safety concerns2:271 week ago -
How to talk to your kids about school shootings4:201 week ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
Canadian immigration officers investigating hundreds identified by extortion task force1:582 days ago -
Major spike in number of extortion suspects being investigated by border security1:582 days ago -
Deportation hearing for suspected high-ranking Iranian official living in Canada held behind closed doors0:452 weeks ago -
Battling extortion violence in Surrey7:133 weeks ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:022 months ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:512 months ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:303 months ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:533 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:025 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:525 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:592 months ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:3710 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4917 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0521 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2529 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0040 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5742 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1543 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1246 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3840 months ago