Новости за 24.08.2016

One day after pegging Alberta's deficit at almost $11 billion, Premier Rachel Notley says her government is aware it needs to balance the books.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested in Victoria for a series of sexual assaults that took place back in the 1970's.

Those who take taxi's, including handicabs and limousines, are being asked to share their opinions in an online survey.

Half of parents with kids under the age of 14 let them drink at home, a new U.K. poll has revealed. Is that a good idea? Here's what parents should know.

After weeks of speculation, it's been confirmed: there is a rocky, possibly Earth-like planet only four light-years from Earth, the closest ever discovered.

Racism still a “big problem” in Saskatchewan according to a new poll from NRG Research Group and Peak Communications.

RCMP in Red Deer have seized the house and property belonging to a couple at the centre of a drug trafficking investigation.

The online attackers hacked into her iCloud and posted photos of Harambe, the dead Ohio zoo gorilla, to her site.

Donald Trump detailed on Monday how he plans to deal with millions of immigrants living in the United States illegally: continue to do what President Barack Obama is doing, but "perhaps with a lot more energy."

Ontario's ombudsman says the province has shown a systemic failure to help families unable to care for relatives with developmental disabilities, which he says leaves vulnerable people at risk.

A Texas teacher is getting top marks from parents after her note about homework went viral.

Wednesday's deadly earthquake once again revealed the fragility of Italy's infrastructure, made up of a mix of both modern and ancient buildings.

Edward Downey's appearance was excused Wednesday morning, but his lawyer Gavin Wolch spoke to the case in court.

While you may still be donning flip-flops and shorts, it's still important to remember: winter is coming.

The medical profession is waking up to the reality that opioids have been over-prescribed in Canada and is actively searching for solutions, says a national association that represents doctors in legal matters.

it isn’t often that the cat is larger than the dog in our weekly Adopt a Pet segment with the Edmonton Humane Society, but this week little chihuahua Lloyd was dwarfed by fat cat Roger.

Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) announced Wednesday it will be suspending applications for new volunteers for the majority of its community-based programs in the Calgary area.

A young Edmonton kid is learning a hard lesson. He knows what it’s like to get his first job and now he knows what it’s like to lose it. The 13-year-old is one of 600 in our city who’ve been told they’re no longer needed. Quinn Ohler reports.

It’s been a busy summer for events and festivals in Alberta, and it isn’t over yet. Shelley Grollmuss from Travel Alberta joined Global News Morning to talk about a few events still to come.

Buses were sent in to replace LRT service in south Edmonton Wednesday morning after a power issue along the main train route, which also caused the crossing arms to fail in places.

The Edmonton Eskimos will take on the Saskatchewan Roughriders at Commonwealth this Friday, and while fans will get the opportunity to cheer on their home team they will also get the chance to support our troops. Angela Duckworth from the Military Family Resource Centre joined Global News Morning to talk about the special events planned.

An earthquake of 6.8 magnitude struck central Myanmar on Wednesday, the U.S. Geological Survey said.

Fewer foreign tourists are visiting the Paris region after deadly attacks last year and a season of strikes, violent labour action and exceptional floods.

A 22-year-old female suffered stab wounds to her back and chest after an altercation at a Dartmouth hotel Tuesday night.

A job at McDonald's Canada could now help workers earn a college diploma.