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Residents of West Kelowna, B.C., say foul-smelling, discoloured and bad-tasting water has been flowing through their taps since a new water treatment plant began operating.

Teams from four energy companies in Calgary competed in the 2nd annual Pull For Wishes fundraiser for Make-A-Wish Canada on Sunday, collectively raising $140,000.

A mother and daughter, Tennille and Lydia Corbett, were given news that no one wants to receive: one of them is dying. So, they wrote a book about their journey.

Since the pandemic, more and more Calgarians are using the local food bank each day. That made Saturday's city-wide drive for the Calgary Food Bank that much more important.

Charlene Hudy told her fellow employees in a virtual townhall Friday that she "will have no choice but to resign" if they vote down the would-be contract.

Justin Trudeau is set to be in New York for the 78th meeting of the U.N. General Assembly and the Summit of the Future amid increasing geopolitical instability around the world.

Liran Levin of Saskatoon has created the first Global Dental and Oral Trauma Day to bring awareness to proper treatment of traumatic dental injuries, particularly in sport.

A $2.14-billion federal loan for an Ottawa-based satellite operator has Canadian politicians arguing about whether American billionaire Elon Musk poses a national security risk.

'The fact that this animal has been by himself for at least two years and presumably many years longer, looking at his behaviour is just really not OK.'

The return to two per cent inflation and forecasts for more interest rate cuts are being hailed as good news, but economists warn there's more to the picture.

'A trend of above-normal temperatures' is forecasted for the rest of September and October across the country, according to Global News meteorologist Ross Hull.

In a 'hail mary' letter sent Thursday, Calgary mayor Jyoti Gondek urged the provincial government to preserve existing portions of the Green Line as they work on a new alignment.

Winter is looming, and this year, it's forecasted to be an extra chilly one. Lethbridge non-profits are bracing for the upcoming cold, and are in need of help.

A group of Calgarians who live in RVs parked on the side of a road will be able to stay a little longer as the city works on a long-term solution.

Plaintiffs argue that Maple Leaf should be added as a defendant in the bread price-fixing lawsuit because of its ownership of Canada Bread at the time of the alleged conspiracy.

The concept would see a new rail line on Pinebush Road in Cambridge travel to Guelph Central Station where passengers can transfer to Union Station in Toronto.

Global News sat down with the remaining members of The Tragically Hip to talk about the docuseries, Canadian rock and life after Gord Downie's death.

What looked like a summer block party in front of two Toronto apartment buildings was a celebration of what renters who withheld payments for months called a "huge victory."

A study done by Rates.ca is reporting half of Calgary families will have to make a least $11,000 more in order to afford an average priced home.

Demolition of the Eau Claire Market and River Run townhomes is on hold awaiting the Government of Alberta's review of a new alignment for Calgary's Green Line.

The now sentimental pieces are making their way all the way to New York for a pop-up exhibit highlighting the human costs of climate related events.

Regina Pats forward Braxton Whitehead has verbally committed to play college hockey for the Arizona State Sun Devils in 2025-26.

Parks Canada and the RCMP are investigating after five bison were killed east of Edmonton in an overnight collision at Elk Island National Park,