With misinformation and anxiety around COVID-19 case numbers running high, a group of health experts and scientists is encouraging you to “Take Science” when heading back into the classroom or workplace. Immunologist Dr. Yanet Valdez takes our questions about the risk level, the battle to share accurate information, and a new campaign promoting the latest...
In a news release Tuesday, ALERT said 13 search warrants were executed on July 7 as part of Project Essence.
Starting Friday, people will need to wear a face covering when inside public places in Edmonton due to rising COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations across the province. As Kim Smith explains, doctors and some businesses welcome the move.
Alberta’s deficit is down and the economy is growing faster than expected, Finance Minister Travis Toews announced at his first quarter update on Tuesday. But as Tom Vernon explains on the noon news, the government’s refusal to introduce a COVID-19 vaccine passport could hinder the province’s economic recovery.
The Webb identical quadruplets are starting kindergarten this fall. The four girls are excited to go to school, but mom is wondering how she will spend her free time.
The Liberals proposed last week an anti-flipping tax on residential properties, requiring that such homes be held for at least 12 months.
Scientists monitoring Peyto Glacier in Banff National Park said it’s retreating at an unprecedented rate. As Jayme Doll reports, researchers say it’s a casualty of climate change.
Pharmacist Shivali Sharma says it has never been more important to be aware of how to use Naloxone kits, as opioid overdoses continue to rise in Alberta.
Steven Sandor with Edify Magazine previews what to expect in the 2021 issue of the Edmonton-themed publication.
Infectious disease expert Dr. Craig Jenne says that he believes adding mask mandates back into public health measures is necessary as COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise in Alberta.
Here’s Mike Sobel’s Tuesday, August 31, 2021 early morning weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.
New numbers show Alberta's bottom line is on track to look better this fiscal year, but the province remains mired in a deep ditch of red ink.
The Oilsands Pathways to Net Zero proposal would reduce emissions by 68 megatonnes by 2050, but the plan comes with a hefty price tag as well.
"Our starting point will be to help students adjust back to in-person learning, ensure they feel safe, and that their mental wellness is in a good place."
Ida ravaged the region's power grid, leaving hundreds of thousands of Louisiana residents in the dark with no clear timeline on when power would return.
Mehdizadeh spent about two hours answering the questions of residents and business owners on Monday night.
Taliban leaders later symbolically walked across the runway, marking their victory over both the Afghanistan government and the United States.
A teepee was raised at the University of Calgary on Monday to welcome students to campus, and Indigenous students are hoping it will prompt people to learn about their history.
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers have signed veteran receiver Naaman Roosevelt.
Here are the top stories from the Monday, Aug. 30, 2021 edition of Global News at 5 with Breanna Karstens-Smith.
Fans attending Edmonton Elks games at Commonwealth Stadium will need to be fully vaccinated (14 days after second dose) or show proof of a negative COVID-19 test, starting at the club’s home game on Friday, Oct. 15. Sarah Komadina has the details.
Jesse Beyer has the long-range weather forecast for Edmonton and area Monday, Aug. 30, 2021.
COVID-19 protocols are once again being put to the test in the Edmonton public and Catholic school divisions, but this year is different with far more students returning to in-person learning. As Lisa MacGregor reports, it’s touch and go for some schools trying to navigate the various protocols.
Alberta Health Services tweeted Sunday that it is transferring “up to nine patients” out of Grande Prairie’s Queen Elizabeth II Hospital to neighbouring health-care centres because too many COVID-19 patients need acute care and ICU spaces. Fletcher Kent reports.
The province is introducing a slate of micro-credential programs for post-secondary students. The courses are aimed at fast-tracking employees into new job opportunities.
