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Tech giant Meta plans to spend $13 billion to build an A-I focused data centre in Alberta’s Sturgeon County. Marina Freire Gormaly, Associate Professor at York University’s Department of Mechanical Engineering, joins Global’s Nivrita Ganguly to discuss the technology powering this technology and its likely impact.

WATCH: A celebration honouring Metis history and culture kicked off Friday in Batoche, Sask., while a self-governance treaty with the federal government looms in the background.

A tale of fantasy, myth and finding oneself unfolds in a debut novel by author David Ly. He joins Jennifer Palma to talk about “Not All Dragons”.

Meta, the parent company of Facebook and Instagram, is rolling out a new feature that will alert parents if their child is discussing suicide or self-harm with its AI chatbot. Jacqueline Hansen has that story and more in Business Matters for July 17, 2026.

Tech giant Meta has announced plans to build its first Canadians data centre in Alberta. It marks one of the largest private-sector investments in Canadian history and as Meghan Cobb reports, the Alberta government says it signals the province is open for buisness.

Alberta Premier Danielle Smith announced Wednesday that Alberta will be home to Meta’s first artificial intelligence (AI) data centre in Canada. The tech company behind Facebook says the $13-billion project is to be located in Sturgeon County, north of Edmonton.

Argentina’s Lionel Messi and Spain’s Lamine Yamal will play against each other for the first time at the 2026 World Cup final, but the two already crossed paths 19 years prior in an incredibly unlikely way. Mike Armstrong looks at how the soccer stars met when Yamal was just a baby.

WATCH: CUMFI president Shirley Isbister explains the significance and meaning of National Indigenous Peoples Day.

WATCH: A key gathering is underway this weekend in Saskatoon as Métis leaders and citizens meet to discuss the future of governance in the province. Payton Zillich is at Prairieland Park with the latest.

Canada’s Indigenous Service minister is standing by the Metis National Council amid its dispute with other Metis organizations. Mandy Gull-Masty says she won’t give into calls to defund the group, at least for now. Melissa Ridgen reports.

RCMP say one man was arrested in Kelowna after a large quantity of illicit drugs was uncovered in a shipment of pickles. Two other men were arrested in Australia.

The Métis National Council is facing financial collapse after being ordered to pay $11.8 million in a lawsuit against its former leaders, staff and consultants. Melissa Ridgen looks at what the council is accused of doing, what the federal government is being called on to do, and what could happen next.

The Met Gala is always a spectacle, but some A-listers are skipping this year’s festival because of Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos’ involvement. Touria Izri looks at the backlash to the Met Gala’s embrace of Bezos, and which high-profile names won’t be at the New York show.

An alleged attempt to sneak in meth, cocaine, THC, and other items into Stony Mountain Institution has been thwarted.

Met Gala 101: fashion’s biggest night with exclusive guests, bold themes, iconic looks. 

The Met Gala is known for its exclusive guest list and daring fashion, and this year’s event didn’t disappoint. The theme of this year’s annual fundraiser was “Costume Art,” and the looks on this year’s red carpet definitely brought the drama.

What Prime Minister Mark Carney accomplished in Saudi Arabia, and why he avoid talking about the country’s poor human rights record. An early assessment of Canada’s 2026 wildfire season. The backlash to Meta’s planned AI data centre in Alberta. Plus, how singer Bonnie Tyler eclipsed people’s hearts.

WATCH: Award-winning author Arnolda Dufour Bowes shares the meaning behind “Apples and Train Tracks” following the aftermath of the Road Allowance Métis displacement. “Apples and Train Tracks” is co-produced by Burnt Thicket & Gordon Tootoosis Nīkānīwin Theatres. It plays April 30 – May 10 at The Refinery in Saskatoon.

Mocktails for better sleep? The 30-30-30 morning rule to boost your metabolism? Saunas and cold plunges? Do any of these wellness hacks work? Naturopathic Doctor Maille Devlin joins Ross Hull to separate fact from fiction and breakdown the science behind wellness claims that actually work.

Meta’s announcement is just the latest in a series of ventures into artificial intelligence. Several other data centres have been proposed throughout Alberta. As Erik Bay tells us, there are people both for and against the developments.