David Skok

A personal reflection on Nelson Mandela's 'other' legacy from a South African expatriate.

If the caller wasn’t the mayor then who is ‘Ian from Etobicoke’ and why hasn’t he come forward to identify himself?

Global News had forensics experts analyze the photo that was provided separately to both Gawker and the Toronto Star by the same person who later showed them the alleged video showing someone matching the appearance of Toronto Mayor Rob Ford smoking what could be crack cocaine.

As Americans grieve their loss and come to grips with their shock, they can look north to the Canadian flag as a calm reminder of support and goodwill in the midst of senseless carnage. Here are your morning reads, as selected by Director of GlobalNews.ca David Skok.

Losing her hearing as a child was definitely a challenge. But, Dr. Emily Roback has more than overcome that challenge: she's risen above it. Now this Woman of Vision is sharing her story of success.

During the holy week of Passover, families gather around a table of unleavened bread to ask the question, "Why is this night different from any other?" The Jewish holiday is more than six weeks away, but you’d be forgiven for thinking that the Seder table had been set this week. <br />

At a time when athletes across many professional sports are looking out only for their next contract, we should take a minute to celebrate the remarkable achievement of one athlete, in one sport, that reminds us all, the best way to ensure a lasting legacy in the sporting arena is by having fun and honouring those that helped you get there.