Новости за 27.10.2015

Processed meats such as bacon, ham and beef jerky do cause cancer according to the World Health Organization.

Hollywood actor Ethan Hawke lent some star power to environmentalists and First Nations groups in Nova Scotia who are calling for a ban on offshore drilling in the Gulf of the St. Lawrence.

For the third time in seven years, General Motors is recalling cars that can leak oil and catch fire, sometimes damaging garages and houses.

The Toronto Raptors ended a 2014-15 season that held so much promise in perhaps the worst possible way. Then they headed into the off-season vowing to do better.

John Tory is still a popular choice among voters for mayor of Toronto if an election were held today but Rob Ford would nonetheless receive a good fraction of the ballots as well, according to a new poll released on Tuesday.

Two Iranian poets jailed for their work and sentenced to 99 lashes apiece for shaking hands with members of the opposite sex are the latest targets in a crackdown that analysts say pits hard-liners against those offering new glimpses of life in the Islamic Republic.

Four Toronto police officers suffered minor injuries after two separate vehicles collided with two cruisers in North York overnight.

Guinness World Records has denied a Chinese city's attempt at a new mark for the biggest serving of fried rice ever cooked, saying Yangzhou violated rules by wasting 150 kilograms (331 pounds) of the feast.

Canada Post announced Monday it was temporarily suspending its conversion of door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes, in a move that will affect about 460,000 addresses across the country. Lisa Wolansky reports.

The Monday, October 26, 2015 weather forecast for Edmonton, Alberta and the surrounding area.

This weekend’s weather was an example of the mild conditions that El Niño has caused. Margeaux Morin has a look at what Albertans can expect this winter.

Registered nurses in Alberta are taking a unique approach to testing their knowledge. Su-Ling Goh has the details.

The wildlife rehabilitation society is known for its work rescuing animals and it’s received a bit of rescuing from the city. Fletcher Kent has more.

Eating processed meat on a daily basis can increase the risk of colon cancer, while red meat is “probably” carcinogenic too, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Monday. Jessica Kent reports.

It is one of the big drivers in our economy, but is the province doing enough to keep the oilsands competitive? Several Fort McMurray business groups have come together suggesting more can be done. Vinesh Pratap reports.

Alberta’s politicians were back to work in the legislature Monday as the fall session kicked off. Tuesday’s budget dominated the discussion in the halls of power. Provincial affairs reporter Tom Vernon has the details.

It took five years to raise funds for the Lee Ridge Community Park and on Sunday night it was destroyed by fire. Kendra Slugoski reports.

Canada Post announced Monday it was temporarily suspending its conversion of door-to-door mail delivery to community mailboxes, in a move that will affect about 460,000 addresses across the country. Lisa Wolansky has the details.

The University of Regina has launched a campaign aimed to engage men in preventing sexual assault.

The sinking of a whale-watching boat off the coast of Vancouver Island Sunday should be a wake-up call for Canada’s marine safety regulation, safety expert Joseph Spears told Global News.

A big game by big Dave has earned the Manitoba Bisons' defensive lineman a player of the week nod.

Tuesday’s daytime high range: 8 to 13C

Calgary police are investigating after a woman in her 30s was found dead in the city’s northeast Monday afternoon.

The province has approved a private loan guarantee for $35.3 million to BBB Inc, the consortium representing the province, city of Winnipeg, University of Manitoba and the Winnipeg Football Club.

A webcast of the Monday, October 26, 2015 edition of the Early News with Gord Steinke on Global Edmonton.