As Alberta heads toward an election campaign, Premier Rachel Notley used Monday’s throne speech to emphasize the accomplishments of her NDP government over the past four years. The speech, read to the legislature by Lt.-Gov. Lois Mitchell, emphasized that the…
‘House of talk’: Alex Janvier’s latest work is unveiled at Alberta legislature
A new work of art by Alberta artist Alex Janvier now looks down upon members of the Alberta legislative assembly in the chamber. Sunriseand Sunset, a diptych in which two panels are hinged together, was unveiled Monday with an “honour song” featuring traditional Indigenous drummers, a prayer…
How Global News is covering Alberta election 2019
While the writ has yet to be dropped, Albertans are gearing up for the spring election and Global News will have everything you need to help you make an informed decision. On election night, Global News will have robust election…
B.C. argues it cannot stop Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can protect environment
VANCOUVER – A lawyer for the British Columbia government says the province knows it cannot stop the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion, but it can enact environmental laws to mitigate the harm it may cause. B.C.’s Court of Appeal is considering…
Canadian jailed after deadly Kenya attack now safe at home in Ontario
A Canadian citizen arrested after a January terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi is back in Canada after 21 days in a Kenyan jail. Abdihakim Guleid returned to his home in the Toronto suburb of Etobicoke, Ont., three weeks ago, after he was released…
Canadian arrested, jailed after deadly Kenya attack now safe at home in Ontario
A Canadian citizen arrested after a January terrorist attack on a hotel complex in Nairobi is back in Canada after 21 days in a Kenyan jail. AbdihakimGuleid returned to his Etobicoke, Ont., home three weeks ago, after he was released unconditionally on Feb. 9, according…
Man behind Long John Index hangs up his thermal underwear
It’s the unofficial authority on how many pairs of thermal underwear you need to wear to survive the long Canadian winter. The Long John Index Service of Canada has been running for nearly a decade, but the man behind the satirical…
Spike in stolen dogs could point to underground fighting rings in Alberta: animal society
It’s a brutal blood sport. A fight to the death match. Dog fighting rings involve high-stakes gambling and spectators bet on which breed has the stamina to win. Animal welfare organizations and canine search-and-rescuers say it’s happening in parts of…
11 romance scams in Edmonton led to $1.1M lost to fraudsters in 2018
Most people want to find love and happiness, and in a digital world that can mean turning to online dating. However, that can also open the door to scammers hoping to prey on people’s emotions. Story continues below In 2018,…
Alberta election promise tracker: Where do the parties stand on the major issues?
Albertans will be heading to the polls before the end of May for a spring election. While the provincial election has yet to be called, by law, it must be held between March 1 and May 31, 2019. If you’re…