Aaron D’Andrea
National Online Journalist
Aaron D’Andrea is a national online journalist with Global News based in Toronto, Ont., who specializes in breaking news.
Before joining Global, he was a reporter for Metroland Media Toronto. While there, he broke several stories and covered major news events like the 2018 Toronto Van Attack. During his time at Metroland, he won two Ontario Community Newspapers Association awards.
D’Andrea’s career began in the television industry before becoming a journalist. He holds an honours advanced diploma in journalism from Humber College in Toronto.
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Canadian inflation expected to cool with falling gas prices. But will it last?High gas prices played a key role in Canada's 8.1 per cent annual inflation rate last month, and their decline will factor into the country's next inflation reading on Tuesday.CanadaAug 15
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Afghanistan is a ‘disaster’ after a year of Taliban rule. What does the future hold?The Taliban pitched they were a different group when they reclaimed power in Afghanistan last summer. Since then, the country has found itself in a crisis state.WorldAug 15
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Monkeypox: Canada’s top doctor urges those at risk to get vaccinated as cases climbMonkeypox, which causes flu-like symptoms and skin lesions, is transmitted to humans from animals caused by an orthopoxvirus, which is related to smallpox, according to PHAC.CanadaJul 27
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Russia is striking Black Sea ports. How does it impact the Ukraine grain deal?Moscow has bombed several targets in Black Sea cities, such as the major port town Odesa, since the grain deal was reached last Friday. What's going on?WorldJul 26
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‘Miscommunication’ led to confusion over sharing of N.S. shooting gun info: LuckiJustin Trudeau and Bill Blair have adamantly denied there was any political interference and Brenda Lucki has repeatedly said she did not feel any pressure from federal officials.CanadaJul 25
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Looking for hummus? Chickpea supply in question as global shortage loomsSeveral factors are contributing to a reduced chickpea production world-wide, likely resulting in a chickpea price hike for Canadians, experts say.ConsumerJul 22
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Hockey Canada dropping reserve fund is good first step, but more action needed: Trudeau“There’s a lot more that Hockey Canada is going to have to do before Canadian parents, like me, can start trusting them," Prime Minister Justin Trudeau said.CanadaJul 21
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Europe heat wave: Photos show impact of wildfires, extreme heatWhile some Canadians are dealing with extreme heat conditions of their own, many are watching how the searing-hot temperatures are impacting those overseas.WorldJul 20
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Ottawa’s turbine return may weaken West’s unity against Russia: Rick HillierOttawa has faced harsh criticism over its decision earlier this month to return six turbines to Gazprom for the Nord Stream 1 pipeline that sees Russian gas flow to Europe.CanadaJul 19
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Canadian animal shelters facing ‘perfect storm’ as more pets are being surrenderedIt’s no doubt hard for many Canadians to surrender their pets, but there’s numerous issues at play when it comes to the current pressures shelters are experiencing, experts say.CanadaJul 19
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Monkeypox cases spike in Canada – has the risk level changed in the country?Canada now has 477 confirmed cases of monkeypox in the country since its emergence as part of the unusual global outbreak that started in May.CanadaJul 15
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Gazprom turbine return to Germany ‘very difficult’ but essential move: TrudeauGermany and Europe are facing energy challenges as a result of the war, and are moving to shift away from their reliance on Russian energy.CanadaJul 13
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CRTC orders Rogers to give ‘comprehensive explanation’ for outage by July 22Friday’s outage has placed a spotlight on the vulnerability of Canada’s internet and cellphone network, which is dominated by Rogers, Bell and Telus.CanadaJul 12
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Rogers outage sparks calls for telecoms to collaborate in emergencies. Will it work?Canada’s big three telecommunications companies are ready to help each other out in emergencies, but getting a working agreement in place will be no easy task, says one expert.CanadaJul 12
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Extreme heat running up your hydro bill? How to save money and keep coolCanada's summer have been getting warmer due to climate change, and it can impact how much you pay for hydro. What are ways to save money and keep cool at the same time?ConsumerJun 28
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Canada must up incentives, charging capacity to meet EV goals: industry groupsElectric vehicle sales have been on the rise in Canada over the years, and automotive industry groups say Canadian governments are falling behind on the meeting the demand. Why?CanadaJun 25
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Trudeau says no political interference in Nova Scotia shooting probe: ‘Absolutely not’Prime Minister Justin Trudeau also told reporters on Thursday he stands by RCMP Commissioner Brenda Lucki in the wake of the controversy.CanadaJun 23
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Summer arrives in Canada, and so does extreme heat. How to stay safePlenty of warm temperatures are in store for Canada this summer, shining light on the need for protection from extreme heat and sun exposure. Here's what you need to know.CanadaJun 22
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As summer travel heats up, how to navigate delays at home and abroadBeing a well-prepared traveller will help improve your experience in Canada this summer, experts say. Here's what you should be doing.CanadaJun 22
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Canada’s single-use plastics ban a ‘first step’ in waste reduction. What’s next?Canada announced a series of deadlines on Monday that would see an end to the circulation of several single-use plastic products in the country. What happens now?CanadaJun 20
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Canada’s COVID-19 travel rules: What’s changing this summer?With border restrictions constantly changing, it has been challenging at times to keep up. Here's what you need to know as the summer travel season arrives.CanadaJun 19
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Ottawa shuts down COVID Alert app with pandemic easing in CanadaCOVID Alert cost $20 million, with $15.9 million spent on promotion and advertising, and another $3.5 million on developing and maintaining it.CanadaJun 17
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Ottawa unveils new rules for use of personal data, AI in privacy billThe Digital Charter Implementation Act was expected to revive some items in a previous bill, introduced by the Liberals in late 2020, that did not become law.CanadaJun 16
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Unvaccinated Canadians able to board planes, trains as feds pause COVID-19 mandateIs a vaccine mandate on planes and trains effective in the age of immune-evasive Omicron? After months of questions, Ottawa will lift the requirements.CanadaJun 14
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Canadian passport delays are frustrating travellers. What’s the fix?Canadians in need of new passports have been met with delays in processing for months, putting their travel plans at risk. What's going on?CanadaJun 10