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  • Olympic champion Andre De Grasse on inspiring new book ‘Ignite’
    We have a conversation with Canadian Olympic legend Andre De Grasse as he takes us through his extraordinary journey from sprinting stardom to fatherhood and shares the inspirational revelations from his debut book ‘Ignite: Unlocking the Champion Within.’ He chats about the untold stories of his career, the profound impact his mother had on him...
    The Morning Show
    Oct 20, 2023
  • The Morning Show: October 20
    On today’s episode of The Morning Show: We talk to the latest evictee from ‘Survivor’. Plus, we look at the latest money trends with personal finance expert Rubina Ahmed-Haq. Plus, we get Natalie Sexton’s top picks when it comes to sleepwear. Also, we’re talking about astro-chic beauty with Meera Estrada. Plus, we talk to Olympic...
    The Morning Show
    Oct 20, 2023
  • ‘Storm Warning’: Saskatchewan sprinter Storm Zablocki ties national mark
    WATCH: At just 19 years old, Prince Albert’s Storm Zablocki has become one of Canada’s fastest young sprinters after matching a national U20 record held by Olympic great Andre De Grasse.
    Sports
    Jun 5, 2023
  • Global News at 6: August 1, 2021
    Penny Oleksiak becomes Canada’s most decorated Olympian of all time, while Andre De Grasse captures bronze in the men’s 100m dash. Plus, a Toronto city councilor is calling for the end of Active TO and Ontario reports more than 200 COVID-19 cases for a fourth straight day.
    Aug 1, 2021
  • Tokyo Olympics: Canada defeats U.S. 1-0 in women’s soccer
    Team Canada has defeated Team USA in women’s soccer 1-0, with a goal scored by 23-year-old Jessie Fleming on a penalty kick 74 minutes into play. Meanwhile, American gymnast Simone Biles will compete in the balance beam event after having withdrawn from a number of other individual events. Canadian gymnast Ellie Black will compete in...
    Sports
    Aug 2, 2021
  • Andre De Grasse arrives home with trio of medals in tow
    Markham, Ont. sprinter & three-time Olympic medallist Andre De Grasse arrived in Canada on Wednesday following a successful 2016 Rio Games, and said he is looking forward to getting some rest.
    The Morning Show
    Aug 24, 2016
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  • Global News reporter runs 200 metres to compare his time to Canada’s Andre De Grasse
    Canada’s Andre De Grasse set a new Canadian record at the Rio Olympics Wednesday night, running the 200-metre race in 19.80 seconds. How long do you think it took Global Edmonton’s Kent Morrison to run the same distance?
    Sports
    Aug 18, 2016
  • Taking a look at the financial reality of Olympic athletes
    Mon, Aug 15: Olympic athletes like Andre de Grasse and Penny Oleksiak are now household names in Canada and that means the potential for major sponsorship dollars. But that’s far from the case for most athletes at these games; in fact, most are struggling to get by. Vassy Kapelos looks at who has the potential...
    Global National
    Aug 15, 2016
  • Markham, Ont. street to be named after Andre De Grasse
    Sun, Sep 18: Residents in Markham, Ont. honoured local Olympic athletes during the 2016 Rio homecoming parade and celebration Sunday. Markham Mayor Frank Scarpitti and Andre De Grasse unveiled a sign that will mark a local street to be named after the sprinter.
    Global News at 5:30 Toronto
    Sep 18, 2016
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  • Andre De Grasse ready to ‘take on the world’ after coaching change
    Canadian sprint star Andre De Grasse was in his hometown of Markham last week to attend his charity basketball tournament. He spoke with Global’s Mike Arsenault about his career since the Rio Olympics and what to expect from him in 2019.
    Global News at 5:30 Toronto
    Jan 2, 2019
  • The Morning Show: August 23
    On today’s episode of The Morning Show: Canada’s pride Andre De Grasse talks about his Olympic experience and wins! Breaking down COVID-19 headlines, Monday motivation to keep you upbeat, and the game that has kids glued to their screens.
    The Morning Show
    Aug 23, 2021
  • Tokyo Olympics: Canada’s Andre De Grasse wins gold in 200-metre race, sets Canadian record
    Canada’s Andre De Grasse of Markham, Ont. won gold on Wednesday at the Tokyo Olympics in the Men’s 200-metre final, setting a Canadian record with his time of 19.62, breaking the time he had set just a day before in the semifinal. He also becomes the first athlete from the country to win the race...
    Canada
    Aug 4, 2021
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  • Global News at 5:30: August 4, 2021
    Andre De Grasse does Canada proud by sprinting to a gold medal in Tokyo. The province promises a fresh start to the new school year with new air filters. Also, why is the W.H.O. asking countries to put the brakes on COVID-19 booster shots.
    Global News at 5:30 Toronto
    Aug 4, 2021
  • Gold medalist Donovan Bailey on Andre de Grasse’s chances in Rio
    Former Olympian, gold medalist and record holder Donovan Bailey reacts to Andre de Grasse’s chances against Usain Bolt
    The Morning Show
    Aug 17, 2016
  • Canadian sprinter Andre de Grasse could be the next great one
    Mon, Aug 15: Usain Bolt says Rio de Janeiro will be his last Olympic Games. And he seems keen to pass the torch to the new kid on the starting-block: 21-year-old Canadian Andre De Grasse captured the bronze in the 100-metre dash. Jeff Semple spoke to De Grasse’s proud mother in Rio.
    Global National
    Aug 15, 2016
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  • Edmonton kids weigh in on their favourite Olympic moment so far
    What has been your favourite Olympic moment so far? From Penny Oleksiak to Andre De Grasse, Team Canada has provided incredible theatre at the Summer Games. As Jack Haskins reports, even kids are getting caught up in Olympic fever.
    Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton
    Aug 19, 2016
  • Sprinter Andre De Grasse returns home from Rio
    Our Cindy Pom catches up with three-time Olympic medal winner Andre De Grasse as he touches down in Toronto. He is one of the many athletes returning home from the Olympics in Rio.
    The Morning Show
    Aug 24, 2016
  • De Grasse soars at Canadian Track and Field Championships in Edmonton
    The Canadian Track and Field Championships are taking place in Edmonton this weekend and this year, the stakes are even higher as the event doubles as Canada’s Olympic trials. On Saturday, the main event was the 100-metre dash featuring Canada’s rising star, Andre De Grasse. Jack Haskins has more.
    Global News at 11 Weekend Edmonton
    Jul 10, 2016
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  • Andre De Grasse hosts holiday classic in Markham ahead of 2020 Olympics
    More than 800 basketball players hit the hard court for Andre De Grasse Holiday Classic at Markham’s Pan Am Centre. The players all itching for some one-on-one time with the Olympian and our Morganne Campbell was there.
    Global News at 6 Toronto
    Dec 29, 2019
  • Sprinter Andre De Grasse on becoming Canada’s most decorated male Olympian
    Andre de Grasse shares his thoughts on his performance at the Tokyo Olympics and how this year’s Olympics was unlike any other in history.
    The Morning Show
    Aug 23, 2021
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