83 ethics complaints against Brett Kavanaugh dismissed because he’s now a Supreme Court judge
Activists said the decision proves that laws surrounding judicial misconduct need to be rewritten. Continue reading
Trump appears to back off $5B demand for border wall to avoid government shutdown
The White House set the tone when press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders indicated that Trump doesn’t want to shut down the government, though just last week he said he’d be “proud” to do so. Continue reading
Disney trademarks ‘hakuna matata,’ petition says it’s cultural appropriation
As of this writing, the petition about the ‘Lion King’ phrase has more than 40,000 signatures. Continue reading
Donald Trump doesn’t want a ‘concrete wall,’ he wants ‘artistically designed steel slats’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Trump said a border wall would be “beautiful and, at the same time, give our country the security that our citizens deserve.” Continue reading
What you need to know about rust warranty versus rust protection
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
With winter on the way, Canadians who travel salty roadways are considering their options to protect against rust. But, is it better to be proactive in treating your automobile or relying on a secondary rust protection warranty? Continue reading
Texas girl baffles doctor after her rare brain tumour mysteriously disappears
Roxli Doss had an “inoperable” brain tumour on the back of her brain, but somehow, doctors say it has vanished. Continue reading
GoFundMe campaign created for Michael Spavor, Canadian detained in China
As of Tuesday evening, almost $7,000 of the campaign’s $14,000 goal has been raised. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – December 18
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Couple named Mary and Joseph donate SUV to homeless mother fighting addiction
A new mother who is homeless and fighting addiction may have just had her Christmas saved by — you guessed it — Mary and Joseph. Continue reading
Lawmakers call for probe into death of Guatemalan migrant girl held by U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz questioned whether the Border Patrol should have called for an air evacuation as soon as Jakelin Caal’s father reported her distress. Continue reading
Blind amphibian that buries its head in the ground named after Donald Trump
The limbless, worm-like creature’s name was chosen by EnviroBuild, a U.K.-based supplier of sustainable building materials that forked out $25,000 to secure naming rights. Continue reading
Trump is fuming over ‘SNL,’ but experts say political crisis just fuels the satire fire
Has there been a rise in political parody, especially during the era of the Trump administration? Continue reading
Ottawa’s $1.6B energy aid package won’t get Canadians back to work: analyst
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
Analysts predict the federal government’s $1.6 billion announcement to help struggling oil and gas companies won’t get out-of-work Canadians back into the workforce,. Continue reading
Yemeni mother wins travel ban waiver to see her dying son in California
Abdullah Hassan was born with hypomyelination, a genetic brain disorder that has slowly taken away his ability to walk and talk. He is not expected to make it to his third birthday. Continue reading
Delta Airlines to change the way you board planes
Delta Airlines is ditching the zone boarding process and will determine the order in which passengers board an airplane by which “branded fares” they pay for. Continue reading
Militant who beheaded two Canadians still on the loose and investigators may have uncovered why
Researchers say they have identified the Facebook page of the Abu Sayyaf militant who beheaded two Canadians in the southern Philippines in 2016, and it has deepened the mystery about him. Continue reading
Tornado touches down in Port Orchard, Wash., leaving damage in its wake
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Homes were damaged and trees uprooted in Kitsap County, west of Seattle, when the tornado touched down just before 2 p.m. Continue reading
100-year-old Ontario woman says one of keys to a long life is partying
Jamiran Ali or “Ma” says she still finds time to hit the dance floor, even at 100. Continue reading
Canada’s new impaired driving laws are now in effect — here’s what to know
The government says the new laws will make Canada’s impaired driving rules “amongst the strongest in the world.” Continue reading
Penny Marshall dead: ‘A League of Their Own,’ ‘Big’ director dies at 75
Penny Marshall died on Monday night in her California home. Continue reading
Trump signed a letter of intent to build a tower in Moscow. His lawyer denied it, but he did it: reports
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Rudy Giuliani initially said there was a Trump Tower Moscow letter of intent, but “no one signed it.” Continue reading
U.S. Senate passes criminal justice reform bill, hands Trump a bipartisan win
Senate passage of the bill gives President Donald Trump a signature policy victory, with the outcome hailed by scores of conservative and liberal advocacy groups Continue reading
76% of Canada’s national wealth is wrapped up in real estate, and the market is slowing: data
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Analysis of data from the U.S. Federal Reserve indicates that this is a higher share of national wealth than real estate takes up in the United States. Continue reading
83 ethics complaints against Brett Kavanaugh dismissed because he’s now a Supreme Court judge
Activists said the decision proves that laws surrounding judicial misconduct need to be rewritten. Continue reading
Trump appears to back off $5B demand for border wall to avoid government shutdown
The White House set the tone when press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders indicated that Trump doesn’t want to shut down the government, though just last week he said he’d be “proud” to do so. Continue reading
Donald Trump doesn’t want a ‘concrete wall,’ he wants ‘artistically designed steel slats’
By Jesse Ferreras Online Journalist
Trump said a border wall would be “beautiful and, at the same time, give our country the security that our citizens deserve.” Continue reading
What you need to know about rust warranty versus rust protection
By Sean O’Shea Consumer Reporter
With winter on the way, Canadians who travel salty roadways are considering their options to protect against rust. But, is it better to be proactive in treating your automobile or relying on a secondary rust protection warranty? Continue reading
GoFundMe campaign created for Michael Spavor, Canadian detained in China
As of Tuesday evening, almost $7,000 of the campaign’s $14,000 goal has been raised. Continue reading
WATCH: Global National – December 18
Watch the full broadcast of Global National with Dawna Friesen Continue reading
Lawmakers call for probe into death of Guatemalan migrant girl held by U.S. Border Patrol
U.S. Rep. Raul Ruiz questioned whether the Border Patrol should have called for an air evacuation as soon as Jakelin Caal’s father reported her distress. Continue reading
Blind amphibian that buries its head in the ground named after Donald Trump
The limbless, worm-like creature’s name was chosen by EnviroBuild, a U.K.-based supplier of sustainable building materials that forked out $25,000 to secure naming rights. Continue reading
Ottawa’s $1.6B energy aid package won’t get Canadians back to work: analyst
By Quinn Ohler Anchor/Reporter
Analysts predict the federal government’s $1.6 billion announcement to help struggling oil and gas companies won’t get out-of-work Canadians back into the workforce,. Continue reading
Yemeni mother wins travel ban waiver to see her dying son in California
Abdullah Hassan was born with hypomyelination, a genetic brain disorder that has slowly taken away his ability to walk and talk. He is not expected to make it to his third birthday. Continue reading
Tornado touches down in Port Orchard, Wash., leaving damage in its wake
By Amy Judd Online Supervisor BC
Homes were damaged and trees uprooted in Kitsap County, west of Seattle, when the tornado touched down just before 2 p.m. Continue reading
Trump administration bans bump stocks, which were used in Las Vegas mass shooting
The regulation gives gun owners until late March to turn in or destroy the devices. After that, it will be illegal to possess them under the same federal laws that prohibit machine-guns. Continue reading
Donald Trump’s school safety panel wants media to stop naming school shooters
Trump also said it’s critical for highly trained school personnel to have access to firearms because the average duration of an active shooting is less than five minutes. Continue reading
Alberta mom disappointed with Ottawa’s ‘no’ vote on infant loss leave
By Kim Smith Reporter
Earlier this month, members of Parliament voted against an amendment to C-86 brought forward by the Conservatives to ensure parents would be entitled to 12 weeks of leave following the death of a child. Continue reading
Belgian PM offers to resign amid uproar over UN migration pact
Charles Michel lost the support of the biggest party in his coalition last week in protest at his support of a U.N. pact to foster cooperation over the world’s 21 million refugees. Continue reading
DJ David Guetta under fire for remixing King Salman tribute during Saudi concert
David Guetta joined The Black Eyed Peas, OneRepublic and Enrique Iglesias for Riyadh’s ‘Formula E’ festival. Continue reading
Militant who beheaded two Canadians still on the loose and investigators may have uncovered why
Researchers say they have identified the Facebook page of the Abu Sayyaf militant who beheaded two Canadians in the southern Philippines in 2016, and it has deepened the mystery about him. Continue reading
Disney trademarks ‘hakuna matata,’ petition says it’s cultural appropriation
As of this writing, the petition about the ‘Lion King’ phrase has more than 40,000 signatures. Continue reading
Texas girl baffles doctor after her rare brain tumour mysteriously disappears
Roxli Doss had an “inoperable” brain tumour on the back of her brain, but somehow, doctors say it has vanished. Continue reading
Couple named Mary and Joseph donate SUV to homeless mother fighting addiction
A new mother who is homeless and fighting addiction may have just had her Christmas saved by — you guessed it — Mary and Joseph. Continue reading
Trump is fuming over ‘SNL,’ but experts say political crisis just fuels the satire fire
Has there been a rise in political parody, especially during the era of the Trump administration? Continue reading
Delta Airlines to change the way you board planes
Delta Airlines is ditching the zone boarding process and will determine the order in which passengers board an airplane by which “branded fares” they pay for. Continue reading
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