Feds release startling opioid death numbers
Nearly 4,000 Canadians died last year from an apparent opioid overdose. While revealing that, the federal government also said it will crack down on pharmaceutical marketing. Su-Ling Goh reports.
Nearly 4,000 Canadians died last year from an apparent opioid overdose. While revealing that, the federal government also said it will crack down on pharmaceutical marketing. Su-Ling Goh reports.
The project included 200 market units, which would subsidize 30 social housing units run by the Kettle Friendship Society.
In a public opinion poll, Angus-Reid dives into why Canadians think the federal government was right to buy the Trans Mountain pipeline or why it was wrong. Jennifer Crosby has the numbers.
Crown Prosecutors and Laylin Delorme’s lawyer agree he killed a Mac’s store employee during an Edmonton robbery. Now, it’s up to a jury to decide if it’s first-degree murder. Fletcher Kent reports.
An NHLer, a Grey Cup champion, an Olympian and a Paralympian are among the Central Okanagan Sports Hall of Fame class of 2018. An NCAA standout at Michigan University, Heather Mandoli made her mark behind the oars of a rowing skull. Chad Folk spent 12 seasons in the Canadian Football League, winning two Grey Cup’s...
Quebec Premier Philippe Couillard is not ruling out a legal challenge as the federal government's cannabis bill allowing Canadians to grow recreational marijuana at home is one step closer to becoming law.
The homes have been without conventional phone service for almost two weeks, but some saw their lines restored just hours after Global News contacted Bell Canada to report on their stories.
Edmonton drivers with disabilities are voicing frustration with how the city’s EPark system will be enforced. As Vinesh Pratap reports, they’re losing two-hour free on-street parking.
Winnipeg basketball player Emily Potter has signed a contract to play with the Politechnika Gdańska basketball club in Poland.
CPS said Derek Faria is wanted for parole violations and is suspected to be in either the Calgary or Chestermere area.
Low-cost carrier Flair Air operates 188 flights a week across Canada. As Kim Smith reports, it’s moving its headquarters to Edmonton just as the discount flight market heats up.
The Tuesday, June 19, 2018 edition of Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton with Gord Steinke and Carole Anne Devaney.
The thieves broke into Trevor Majeski's mailbox at his condo and called him, pretending to be police, to get his personal information.
A business owner has started a petition asking the city to take a second look at the parking system because most of his clients would have to park illegally to use his service.
The 80-acre-project east of Swift Current is the first of two 10 megawatt plants that SaskPower plans to have operational before 2021.
Transportation staff with the City of Edmonton have committed to begin shifting traffic signals to new smart technology.
The theatrical celebration runs for nearly a month, featuring live performances every day of the week, except for Mondays, at the Heritage Amphitheatre in Hawrelak Park.
Is your toddler obsessed with dinosaurs? Princesses? Trains? Laurel Gregory looks at why two and three year olds can become fixated on an interest.
A new arena has been back on the forefront of many councillors' minds after Calgary City Council approved a new committee in May aimed at restarting the talks.
A police underwater recovery team surfaced the boat, which is being held for investigation, according to Cpl. Tammy Douglas.
The Tuesday, June 19, 2018 edition of Global News at 5 Edmonton with Gord Steinke.
The federal government is proposing measures that take aim at shadowy payments made by terrorists and money launderers using virtual currencies and prepaid credit cards.
Three girls have been arrested after an investigation into two break-and-enters in the White Butte area.
Mayor Poala Hawa aims to adopt a resolution that would completely ban dogs from the city boardwalk.
Laylin Delorme robbed two Mac's stores and shot a clerk but he didn't plan the killing, his lawyer argued to the jury at Delorme's first-degree murder trial Tuesday.