Minute at the Movies: March 8, 2024
In this week’s edition of Minute at the Movies, Todd James reviews Indigenous caper comedy “The Great Salish Heist,” season two of British sci-fi comedy series “Extraordinary,” Luke Evans stars as an ex-con in “5Lbs of Pressure” and the story of a nearly forgotten Women’s World Cup in the documentary “Copa 71.”
Global News at 5 Edmonton
Mar 11
Toronto billionaire pushing for WNBA team
With the FIFA Women’s World Cup breaking attendance records in 2023, and the PWHL selling out stadiums in its inaugural season, women’s sports are surging in popularity. As Eric Sorensen explains, Toronto billionaire Larry Tanenbaum is now trying to net a WNBA team for Canada.
Global National
Mar 5
Looking back on Christine Sinclair’s legacy ahead of final international match
Canadian soccer legend Christine Sinclair is in Vancouver for her final match with the women’s national team, capping one of the greatest careers in the sport’s history. Neetu Garcha looks back at Sinclair’s legacy as one of the world’s greatest athletes.
Canada
Dec 4, 2023
Women’s World Cup: Jubilant Spain fans celebrate 1st-ever tournament win
Fans in Spain were ecstatic as they watched their country win the Women’s World Cup for the first time with a 1-0 win over England in the Final on Sunday. Fans watched the game on big screens in Madrid, erupting in cheers as Spain emerged victorious and flooding Madrid’s streets to carry on their celebrations.
Sports
Aug 20, 2023
What’s next for Team Canada after Women’s World Cup elimination
Canada’s run at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup has come to a disappointing end after a lopsided loss to Australia. Eric Sorensen reports on the defeat, the potential fate of Captain Christine Sinclair, and where this could leave the team.
Global National
Jul 31, 2023
Women’s World Cup: Australia fans rejoice as Canada sent packing
Ecstatic Australian fans in Sydney celebrated after watching the Matildas crush Canada 4-0 and advance to the FIFA Women’s World Cup round of 16 as Group B winners on Monday.
Canada
Jul 31, 2023
Women’s World Cup: What to expect for Canada and Australia’s upcoming match?
At the Women’s World Cup, Canada will face the co-host Australians on Monday in what will be the biggest game so far in a do-or-die match. Neetu Garcha speaks with Sydney’s Adam Peacock, host of “Seven Sport.”
Canada
Jul 30, 2023
Canada weathers rain and early Ireland lead thanks to earn their first victory at Women’s World Cup
The Canadian national soccer team is back on track with a come-from-behind win over Ireland at the Women’s World Cup. As Moses Woldu reports, a second-half surge made all the difference for a group that has high expectations.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Jul 26, 2023
Strong team chemistry can help Canada go far at Women’s World Cup: Labbé
Canada’s quest to win the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup is off to a tense start, with a 0-0 draw against Nigeria. Farah Nasser speaks with former Canadian national team goalkeeper and Olympic gold medallist Stephanie Labbé about the match, Canada’s chances of survivng the group stage of the tournament, and the upcoming “Project 8”...
Global National
Jul 21, 2023
The goal for pay equity as Women’s World Cup kicks off
As professional soccer players from around the globe compete against each other at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup (WWC), they do stand united in the fight for pay equity. Mike Armstrong looks at the gender disparity in not only earnings, but prize money as well.
Global National
Jul 20, 2023
Expectations for Canada at Women’s World Cup
The FIFA Women’s World Cup is officially underway. Coach Dave Mcdowell from Queens University joins Candace Daniel to take a look at the tournament and expectations ahead of Team Canada’s first match.
Global News Morning Toronto
Jul 20, 2023
Toronto girl’s soccer academy inspired as FIFA women’s world cup set to begin
The FIFA Women’s World Cup kicks off on Thursday with Canada set to play Nigeria. As Noor Ibrahim reports, the athletes at Power FC Girl’s Academy are excited to cheer for the team.
Global News at 5:30 Toronto
Jul 20, 2023
Impact of the FIFA Women’s World Cup on Saskatoon’s soccer community
Canada’s women’s national team is preparing for action at the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup.
Global News Morning Saskatoon
Jul 19, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Canadian interest higher than for men’s tournament, poll shows
According to an Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News, more Canadians are interested in the FIFA Women’s World Cup than the men’s version. Plus, 75 per cent said the Canadian women’s team qualification makes them proud. Ipsos Public Affairs Vice President Sanyam Sethi explains what the poll’s findings mean.
Canada
Jul 19, 2023
FIFA Women’s World Cup: Soccer expert predicts Canada will have some tough competition
OneSoccer commentator Gareth Wheeler shared his predictions with Global News about how he thinks Team Canada might do during the 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup. Wheeler said Canada has some challenging competition, but to win a world cup “everything needs to line up.”
Canada
Jul 18, 2023
Global National: July 31
The town of Osoyoos, B.C. is on edge after the Eagle Bluff wildfire, first discovered in Oroville, Washington, cross into Canada, prompting evacuation orders. How residents are reacing to the tense experience, and what could cause the wildfire to flare up again. Many struggling Canadian business owners took out loans from the federal government under...
Global National
Jul 31, 2023
2023 Women’s World Cup: Canada top contender to bring home championship trophy
The Canadian women’s soccer team is just days away from embarking on what it hopes will be a championship run. The Women’s World Cup is set to kick off in Australia and New Zealand on Thursday, with Canada among the top contenders to bring home the coveted trophy. Mike Drolet reports.
Canada
Jul 16, 2023
Global National: July 30
Hundreds of people in Osoyoos, B.C., have been forced to flee their homes, after a fast-growing wildfire jumped the Canada and U.S. border. As the planet’s hottest month on record comes to a close, close to 125 million Americans are expected to face heat alerts over the coming days. And as Jamie Mauracher explains, while...
Global National
Jul 30, 2023
Global National: July 21
Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo’s prison transfer is under sharp scrutiny, and emails obtained by Global News show Correctional Service Canada (CSC) anticipated the public relations fallout. The new details of how the penitentiary move unfolded. Summer temperatures in the southern U.S. are soaring to new extremes for prolonged periods of time, with...
Global National
Jul 21, 2023
Global National: July 20
Notorious serial killer and rapist Paul Bernardo will stay in a medium-security prison, as Correctional Service Canada (CSC) commissioner Anne Kelly says the decision to transfer him from maximum-security facility was “sound.” How the CSC is defending the move, and the bitter opposition by the families of Bernardo’s victims. With no resolution in the labour...
Global National
Jul 20, 2023