Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels
Videos
-
Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels
02:07 | April 27, 2021
-
‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits
01:55 | December 31, 2025
-
Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change
01:51 | December 29, 2025
-
Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved
02:05 | December 23, 2025
-
Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty
02:07 | December 22, 2025
-
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law
02:00 | December 17, 2025
-
Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause
01:50 | December 10, 2025
-
Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program
01:47 | December 2, 2025
-
Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta
01:55 | December 1, 2025
-
Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum
01:57 | November 28, 2025
-
Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal
01:44 | November 26, 2025
-
Global National: Nov. 20
22:00 | November 20, 2025
-
Alberta pushing for pipeline projects as Carney set to unveil more fast-track projects
01:59 | November 12, 2025
-
‘All options on the table’ to manage Alberta’s grizzly population
02:00 | November 6, 2025
-
Alberta’s back-to-work bill spurs MLA recall campaign
01:55 | November 3, 2025
-
Alberta schools reopen as unions plan potential general strike
02:00 | October 29, 2025
-
‘This is trampling on workers rights’: Labour groups vow to fight Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause in teachers strike
02:02 | October 28, 2025
-
Alberta uses notwithstanding clause in bill ordering striking teachers back to work
02:17 | October 27, 2025
-
Alberta to end teachers strike with back-to-work legislation
02:20 | October 23, 2025
-
Alberta teachers, province resume talks as strike enters 2nd week
01:42 | October 14, 2025
-
‘Un-Canadian’: Alberta’s Danielle Smith blasts B.C. Premier Eby’s pipeline project criticism
02:01 | October 7, 2025
-
Global National: Oct. 6
21:14 | October 6, 2025
-
Alberta pushes for new pipeline to B.C. coast
02:07 | October 1, 2025
-
Alberta teachers strike likely after union rejects contract offer
01:42 | September 30, 2025
-
Search expands for missing 6-year-old Alberta boy
01:56 | September 25, 2025
-
Search for missing 5-year-old Alberta boy enters 3rd day
01:51 | September 23, 2025
-
Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people
02:04 | September 18, 2025
-
Carney meets with Liberal caucus before Parliament’s return
01:37 | September 9, 2025
-
‘Critical day’ for N.W.T. wildfire fight, as smoke drifts south
01:53 | September 3, 2025
-
Alberta’s new school year gets off to tumultuous start
02:16 | September 2, 2025
-
What’s Poilievre’s next challenge after his byelection victory?
01:46 | August 19, 2025
-
Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson honoured with national exhibit in Calgary
01:38 | August 12, 2025
-
Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels
02:07 | April 27, 2021
-
‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits
01:55 | December 31, 2025
-
Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change
01:51 | December 29, 2025
-
Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved
02:05 | December 23, 2025
-
Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty
02:07 | December 22, 2025
-
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law
02:00 | December 17, 2025
-
Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause
01:50 | December 10, 2025
-
Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program
01:47 | December 2, 2025
-
Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta
01:55 | December 1, 2025
-
Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum
01:57 | November 28, 2025
-
Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal
01:44 | November 26, 2025
-
Global National: Nov. 20
22:00 | November 20, 2025
-
Alberta pushing for pipeline projects as Carney set to unveil more fast-track projects
01:59 | November 12, 2025
-
‘All options on the table’ to manage Alberta’s grizzly population
02:00 | November 6, 2025
-
Alberta’s back-to-work bill spurs MLA recall campaign
01:55 | November 3, 2025
-
Alberta schools reopen as unions plan potential general strike
02:00 | October 29, 2025
-
‘This is trampling on workers rights’: Labour groups vow to fight Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause in teachers strike
02:02 | October 28, 2025
-
Alberta uses notwithstanding clause in bill ordering striking teachers back to work
02:17 | October 27, 2025
-
Alberta to end teachers strike with back-to-work legislation
02:20 | October 23, 2025
-
Alberta teachers, province resume talks as strike enters 2nd week
01:42 | October 14, 2025
-
‘Un-Canadian’: Alberta’s Danielle Smith blasts B.C. Premier Eby’s pipeline project criticism
02:01 | October 7, 2025
-
Global National: Oct. 6
21:14 | October 6, 2025
-
Alberta pushes for new pipeline to B.C. coast
02:07 | October 1, 2025
-
Alberta teachers strike likely after union rejects contract offer
01:42 | September 30, 2025
-
Search expands for missing 6-year-old Alberta boy
01:56 | September 25, 2025
-
Search for missing 5-year-old Alberta boy enters 3rd day
01:51 | September 23, 2025
-
Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people
02:04 | September 18, 2025
-
Carney meets with Liberal caucus before Parliament’s return
01:37 | September 9, 2025
-
‘Critical day’ for N.W.T. wildfire fight, as smoke drifts south
01:53 | September 3, 2025
-
Alberta’s new school year gets off to tumultuous start
02:16 | September 2, 2025
-
What’s Poilievre’s next challenge after his byelection victory?
01:46 | August 19, 2025
-
Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson honoured with national exhibit in Calgary
01:38 | August 12, 2025
Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels
Description
April 27, 2021
The pandemic has meant many people living in long-term care facilities had to stay confined to their rooms. But three women at Carewest Garrison Greene in Calgary were inspired them to author their own series of novels. Heather Yourex-West explains on how a love of literature helped Heather Graham, Loretta Scutchings, and Diana Van Geffen write off the pandemic.
-
Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels02:07 | April 27, 2021 -
‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits01:55 | December 31, 2025 -
Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change01:51 | December 29, 2025 -
Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved02:05 | December 23, 2025 -
Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty02:07 | December 22, 2025 -
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025 -
Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause01:50 | December 10, 2025 -
Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program01:47 | December 2, 2025 -
Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta01:55 | December 1, 2025 -
Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum01:57 | November 28, 2025 -
Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal01:44 | November 26, 2025 -
Global National: Nov. 2022:00 | November 20, 2025 -
Alberta pushing for pipeline projects as Carney set to unveil more fast-track projects01:59 | November 12, 2025 -
‘All options on the table’ to manage Alberta’s grizzly population02:00 | November 6, 2025 -
Alberta’s back-to-work bill spurs MLA recall campaign01:55 | November 3, 2025 -
Alberta schools reopen as unions plan potential general strike02:00 | October 29, 2025 -
‘This is trampling on workers rights’: Labour groups vow to fight Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause in teachers strike02:02 | October 28, 2025 -
Alberta uses notwithstanding clause in bill ordering striking teachers back to work02:17 | October 27, 2025 -
Alberta to end teachers strike with back-to-work legislation02:20 | October 23, 2025 -
Alberta teachers, province resume talks as strike enters 2nd week01:42 | October 14, 2025 -
‘Un-Canadian’: Alberta’s Danielle Smith blasts B.C. Premier Eby’s pipeline project criticism02:01 | October 7, 2025 -
Global National: Oct. 621:14 | October 6, 2025 -
Alberta pushes for new pipeline to B.C. coast02:07 | October 1, 2025 -
Alberta teachers strike likely after union rejects contract offer01:42 | September 30, 2025 -
Search expands for missing 6-year-old Alberta boy01:56 | September 25, 2025 -
Search for missing 5-year-old Alberta boy enters 3rd day01:51 | September 23, 2025 -
Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people02:04 | September 18, 2025 -
Carney meets with Liberal caucus before Parliament’s return01:37 | September 9, 2025 -
‘Critical day’ for N.W.T. wildfire fight, as smoke drifts south01:53 | September 3, 2025 -
Alberta’s new school year gets off to tumultuous start02:16 | September 2, 2025 -
What’s Poilievre’s next challenge after his byelection victory?01:46 | August 19, 2025 -
Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson honoured with national exhibit in Calgary01:38 | August 12, 2025
-
Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels02:07 | April 27, 2021
-
‘Catastrophic’ Calgary water main break prompts usage limits01:55 | December 31, 2025
-
Edmonton man’s death while waiting in ER sparks calls for change01:51 | December 29, 2025
-
Petition for Alberta independence referendum approved02:05 | December 23, 2025
-
Low oil prices fuel Canadian pipeline uncertainty02:07 | December 22, 2025
-
Skate Canada at odds with Alberta government over transgender law02:00 | December 17, 2025
-
Alberta shields 3 transgender youth laws by using notwithstanding clause01:50 | December 10, 2025
-
Alberta using Sovereignty Act to push back against federal gun buyback program01:47 | December 2, 2025
-
Danielle Smith navigating difficult political waters within Alberta01:55 | December 1, 2025
-
Environmental groups decry Liberal pipeline memorandum01:57 | November 28, 2025
-
Pipeline politics: First Nations, Alberta energy sector divided on possible deal01:44 | November 26, 2025
-
Global National: Nov. 2022:00 | November 20, 2025
-
Alberta pushing for pipeline projects as Carney set to unveil more fast-track projects01:59 | November 12, 2025
-
‘All options on the table’ to manage Alberta’s grizzly population02:00 | November 6, 2025
-
Alberta’s back-to-work bill spurs MLA recall campaign01:55 | November 3, 2025
-
Alberta schools reopen as unions plan potential general strike02:00 | October 29, 2025
-
‘This is trampling on workers rights’: Labour groups vow to fight Alberta’s use of notwithstanding clause in teachers strike02:02 | October 28, 2025
-
Alberta uses notwithstanding clause in bill ordering striking teachers back to work02:17 | October 27, 2025
-
Alberta to end teachers strike with back-to-work legislation02:20 | October 23, 2025
-
Alberta teachers, province resume talks as strike enters 2nd week01:42 | October 14, 2025
-
‘Un-Canadian’: Alberta’s Danielle Smith blasts B.C. Premier Eby’s pipeline project criticism02:01 | October 7, 2025
-
Global National: Oct. 621:14 | October 6, 2025
-
Alberta pushes for new pipeline to B.C. coast02:07 | October 1, 2025
-
Alberta teachers strike likely after union rejects contract offer01:42 | September 30, 2025
-
Search expands for missing 6-year-old Alberta boy01:56 | September 25, 2025
-
Search for missing 5-year-old Alberta boy enters 3rd day01:51 | September 23, 2025
-
Quebec joins Alberta in ending free COVID-19 vaccines for some people02:04 | September 18, 2025
-
Carney meets with Liberal caucus before Parliament’s return01:37 | September 9, 2025
-
‘Critical day’ for N.W.T. wildfire fight, as smoke drifts south01:53 | September 3, 2025
-
Alberta’s new school year gets off to tumultuous start02:16 | September 2, 2025
-
What’s Poilievre’s next challenge after his byelection victory?01:46 | August 19, 2025
-
Canadian jazz legend Oscar Peterson honoured with national exhibit in Calgary01:38 | August 12, 2025
Calgary long-term care residents escape pandemic by writing novels
Description
April 27, 2021
The pandemic has meant many people living in long-term care facilities had to stay confined to their rooms. But three women at Carewest Garrison Greene in Calgary were inspired them to author their own series of novels. Heather Yourex-West explains on how a love of literature helped Heather Graham, Loretta Scutchings, and Diana Van Geffen write off the pandemic.
National News
-
Global National: Jan. 722:016 hours ago -
Russia attacks Ukraine after Coalition commits to sending defence forces2:136 hours ago -
Trump administration ready to use U.S. military force to get Greenland1:536 hours ago -
Minneapolis woman fatally shot by ICE agents during confrontation with protesters5:268 hours ago -
Deryck Whibley of Sum 41: ‘You think everything lasts forever’2:1610 hours ago -
The Kooks on opening for the Rolling Stones: underwear, stadiums and Mick Jagger2:2410 hours ago -
Video shows moment U.S. ICE agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis0:3510 hours ago -
Iran protests intensify as opposition figure, officials issue conflicting calls2:3310 hours ago -
Canada’s economic growth to slow to 1.5% in 2026: Deloitte1:5010 hours ago -
Humanoid robot deals cards at blackjack table in Las Vegas0:4410 hours ago
Advertisement
Top News
-
Iran protests intensify as opposition figure, officials issue conflicting calls2:3310 hours ago -
‘It’s a disaster’: Kosovo battles floods, blackouts as heavy rains lash country2:1913 hours ago -
CES 2026 highlights: Looking at the latest innovations in AI, TV, robotics and more!7:1014 hours ago -
Disney Drama: Ashley Tisdale, Hillary Duff’s husband feud over claims of “toxic” mom’s group5:2914 hours ago -
Canadian scientists discover new galaxies that defy theory1:5914 hours ago -
Europe rejects Trump’s Greenland ambitions after Venezuela strikes2:131 day ago -
Rob Reiner murder: Police say Nick Reiner taken off suicide watch, still dealing with “mental disability”4:452 days ago -
Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC courtroom as case put on hold until March3:571 day ago -
Saudi-UAE rift leaves 600 tourists stranded on remote Yemeni island2:111 day ago -
Carney addresses Canada’s future in the Arctic as U.S. doubles down on annexing Greenland1:151 day ago
Sponsored Content
Global National
-
Global National: Jan. 722:016 hours ago -
Global National: Jan. 622:421 day ago -
Global National: Jan. 522:302 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 421:323 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 321:564 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 222:025 days ago -
Global National: Jan. 122:006 days ago -
Global National: Dec. 3122:081 week ago -
Global National: Dec. 3022:061 week ago -
Global National: Dec. 2921:341 week ago
Trending
-
WestJet passenger says he was ‘fat-shamed’ by staff on flight to Mexico1:591 day ago -
Community support for family of boy killed in Nova Scotia dog attack2:149 hours ago -
Canadian fugitive arrested in Spain over major Desjardins data leak2:111 day ago -
Saskatchewan canola producers ‘very hopeful’ of Carney’s planned China visit next week2:048 hours ago -
Former UN ambassador warns Canada after recent U.S. actions2:2014 hours ago
Canada
-
Canada’s economic growth to slow to 1.5% in 2026: Deloitte1:5010 hours ago -
Restaurant offers Bo Bichette free steak for life if he re-signs with Blue Jays5:1114 hours ago -
Calgary woman continues desperate search for sibling missing for 6 months2:0414 hours ago -
Ruptured Calgary feeder main won’t run at full capacity even after repairs2:0014 hours ago -
Calgary woman faces serious charge after dangerous prank was posted online1:1213 hours ago -
Former UN ambassador warns Canada after recent U.S. actions2:2014 hours ago -
Carney responds to Chrystia Freeland’s departure0:5813 hours ago -
Canadian fugitive arrested in Spain over major Desjardins data leak2:111 day ago -
Poilievre pushes for pipeline approval amid uncertainty in Venezuela2:051 day ago -
Residents in Regina gather to protest U.S. actions in Venezuela1:261 day ago
U.S. News
-
Trump administration ready to use U.S. military force to get Greenland1:536 hours ago -
Video shows moment U.S. ICE agent fatally shoots woman in Minneapolis0:3510 hours ago -
‘Fell for president’s lies’: Ex-MAGA woman breaks down, apologizes on Capitol attack anniversary4:5913 hours ago -
Trump backs Maduro ally in Venezuela, sidelines opposition leader Machado3:5313 hours ago -
Changes to U.S. CDC child vaccine recommendations spark backlash2:121 day ago -
5-year anniversary of Jan. 6 capital riot0:371 day ago -
Venezuela’s Maduro has dramatic day in U.S. court, pleads not guilty2:161 day ago -
Man detained after windows smashed at JD Vance’s Ohio home0:292 days ago -
U.S. Supreme court set to hear over a dozen cases testing limits of Trump’s power2:332 days ago -
Is Donald Trump putting his interests before those of U.S. and allies?2:252 days ago
Advertisement
World
-
How Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis is spilling over into Colombia3:455 hours ago -
Russia condemns U.S. seizure of two oil tankers2:115 hours ago -
Iran protests intensify as opposition figure, officials issue conflicting calls2:3310 hours ago -
Venezuela’s acting president declares 7-day period of mourning for soldiers killed in U.S. strikes1:4112 hours ago -
‘It’s a disaster’: Kosovo battles floods, blackouts as heavy rains lash country2:1913 hours ago -
Venezuela situation increasing pipeline approval pressure2:051 day ago -
B.C. government trade mission to India under scrutiny2:201 day ago -
Swiss bar fire: Town mayor ‘deeply regrets’ Le Constellation went 5+ years without safety inspection2:051 day ago -
Residents in Regina gather to protest U.S. actions in Venezuela1:261 day ago -
Maduro pleads not guilty in NYC courtroom as case put on hold until March3:571 day ago
Politics
-
How Venezuela’s humanitarian crisis is spilling over into Colombia3:455 hours ago -
Russia condemns U.S. seizure of two oil tankers2:115 hours ago -
Minnesota officials dispute federal account of fatal ICE shooting2:136 hours ago -
Eby asked to clarify post-criminalization drug policy1:596 hours ago -
Immigrant family in Kelowna facing homelessness2:206 hours ago -
Economic lookahead warns about sluggish growth in 20262:066 hours ago -
Former CAO pays city $1.15M after police HQ construction scandal1:577 hours ago -
Canada unveils Black History Month theme in Nova Scotia2:169 hours ago -
Canada’s economic growth to slow to 1.5% in 2026: Deloitte1:5010 hours ago -
Venezuela’s acting president declares 7-day period of mourning for soldiers killed in U.S. strikes1:4112 hours ago
Health and Wellness
-
Health Matters: Novo Nordisk Canada may offer cheaper drug options2:3414 hours ago -
B.C. moving to deregulate traditional Chinese medicine4:1914 hours ago -
Supervised consumption sites aren’t linked to increased crime: study1:561 day ago -
Health Matters: Protecting yourself from cervical cancer5:151 day ago -
Laval man credits experimental treatment with saving his life2:011 day ago -
New frostbite treatment works to reduce amputation numbers1:512 days ago -
Novo Nordisk launches new weight loss pill in U.S.1:492 days ago -
Flu season increasing emergency room wait times2:042 days ago -
Manitobans living healthier lives, but diabetes still a concern5:372 days ago -
Edmonton father dies waiting to see a doctor in hospital E.R.2:062 weeks ago
Advertisement
Investigative News
-
One of Canada’s 1st convicted terrorists is denied parole1:572 weeks ago -
Advocacy group fears Manitoba inmate being targeted by jail guards2:123 weeks ago -
Fighting the addictions crisis in northern Manitoba’s Nisichawayasihk Cree Nation5:023 weeks ago -
‘They can shoot me’: Fear-stricken Ontario family speaks after Bishnoi gang violence in Canada2:513 weeks ago -
Government responds to allegations of widespread fraud at Social Development and Poverty Reduction ministry3:301 month ago -
Ontario’s landfill crisis: The cost of inaction2:532 months ago -
Russian snipers using Canadian rifles in Ukraine despite sanctions2:382 months ago -
Canada fails to deport Iranian regime member2:023 months ago -
Police defend handling of information on arrest overseas of wanted B.C. fugitive2:383 months ago -
‘ChatGPT was helping’: Kenyan human trafficking survivor reveals AI role in Myanmar scam centres2:524 months ago
News Bloopers
-
‘Amoosing’ cow leaves Global News Morning crew in stitches1:594 weeks ago -
‘Can’t use that on TV’: Watch a Global News reporter jump from the highest bungee jump in Canada0:378 months ago -
Black bear in tree has rough landing after being tranquilized at Halifax-area park0:4916 months ago -
Edmonton, B.C. morning show hosts settle NHL playoff bet3:0520 months ago -
‘You can’t make this stuff up:’ Loud clap of thunder interrupts live TV segment at pivotal moment0:2527 months ago -
Fun times? Global News personalities help clear snow in search of ‘fun’ story2:0038 months ago -
‘Buzzworthy moment’: Colin D’Mello recaps Doug Ford accidentally swallowing a bee1:5741 months ago -
‘Did you just call me daddy?’: Morning show hosts can’t hold back laughter after on-air mixup1:1541 months ago -
B.C. dad hoping to see his cloud photo on TV get his wish following viral TikTok campaign2:1245 months ago -
Bloopers: Phil Darlington slips, slides and falls in these Our Winter City outtakes1:3839 months ago