Alley Wilson

Multimedia Producer

Author Archives

• How tech is helping Canadians living with dementia

  Whether it's a virtual experience or social robots, technology is being designed to help with an upcoming challenge Canada isn’t ready for: a surge in cases of dementia.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
• A care revolution: Inside Canada’s first dementia village

  There are communities revolutionizing dementia care as we know it — allowing those living with dementia to roam freely and live their lives.

  Canada

  May 6, 2023
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• Cashless Canada: Why Canadians are leaders in the cashless trend

  Whether you pay by debit, credit, your mobile wallet or a smart watch, speed and convenience are driving the way Canadians are choosing to pay, but it comes with a price.

  Canada

  Oct 29, 2022
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• How the metaverse could change how we live, work and interact

  The metaverse is being described as the next evolution of the internet. Even though it’s in the early stages, it could change how we socialize, work and live.

  Tech

  May 7, 2022
• With health-care disparity rampant, trans people turn to each other for help

  When health care isn’t made for you, informal support can make a world of difference (and go the extra mile to affirm gender goals).

  Perspectives

  Mar 31, 2021
• One year into pandemic, delays in permanent resident applications impact separated families

  One mother is anxiously waiting for her daughters to recieve their PR status so they can join her in Canada. If not, the children could be left alone without supervision in Haiti.

  Perspectives

  Mar 28, 2021
• BLOG: Welcome to ‘Perspectives’ — where our stories unfold

  'Perspectives' provides in-depth storytelling about Black, Indigenious and racialized communities, with a focus on the intersections and complexities these communities face.

  Perspectives

  Feb 1, 2021
• Registered nurse discusses working in hospital amid coronavirus pandemic

  In a candid discussion with Global News, a registered nurse speaks about the reality of working at a hospital during the coronavirus outbreak.

  Health

  Apr 9, 2020
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• Coronavirus: Here’s why experts, health officials want you to stay away from public parks

  Cities all around the world have closed down non-essential services, including public parks, in order to help stop the transmission of COVID-19. However, some people don’t seem to be getting the message.

  Health

  Apr 1, 2020
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• BLOG: Living In Colour is a safe space for POCs to discuss daily experiences and ethnic identities

  'Living In Colour' is a Global News YouTube series that looks at what it's like to deal with the everyday experience of being a person of colour (POC).

  May 15, 2019
• Black History Month 2019: 28 historical black figures to celebrate

  In celebration of Black History Month, here are 28 historical black history makers and 10 modern-day black history makers who are paving the way and achieving firsts.

  World

  Feb 1, 2019
• Barack Obama debuts on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart

  Former U.S. president Barack Obama debut at No. 22 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Songs chart with Christopher Jackson and BeBe Winans.

  World

  Jan 4, 2019
• Teen fatally shoots friend by accident, then kills himself on New Year’s Eve

  A 15-year-old teen is dead after he accidentally killed his 17-year-old friend and then turned the gun on himself.

  Crime

  Jan 3, 2019
• Walmart employee pays grocery bill for woman who started crying at checkout

  A GoFundMe page has been created for the Walmart employee who helped pay a woman’s grocery bill after she was unable to.

  Jan 2, 2019
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• BLOG: Living In Colour returns to talk interracial marriage, cosplay, incarceration and employment

  'Living In Colour' returns for a second season on Global News YouTube channel.

  Lifestyle

  Dec 5, 2018
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• Boy battling cancer gets wish of walking mom down aisle days before dying

  A 12-year-old Ohio boy with cancer told his mom he wanted to walk her down the aisle before he died – the boy’s wish came true just days before his death.

  World

  Nov 13, 2018
• Yes, ‘Monopoly for Millennials’ is a thing – this is how it works

  Monopoly for Millennials is exactly what its name suggests: a board game targeted to adults under the age of 30 who may not be able to relate to the original version.

  Trending

  Nov 12, 2018
• With winter on the way, here are 7 home remedies to help tackle your cough

  Have a little tickle in your throat that won’t go away? Here are seven home remedies, according to nutritionists, you could try to help ease your cough and feel better.

  Health

  Oct 23, 2018
• ‘These are topics that need to be discussed’: Reaction to the first season of #LivingInColour

  'Living In Colour' is a Global News YouTube exclusive series that looks at what it's like to deal with the everyday experience of being a person of colour (PoC).

  Features

  Sep 3, 2018
• Dad surprises daughter with dance in hospital room to celebrate last day of chemotherapy

  A two-year-old girl in Atlanta, Ga., was surprised with a yellow dress and a dance with her dad, who dressed up in a suit in her hospital room.

  World

  Aug 21, 2018
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• Milwaukee bus driver helps reunite lost, crying toddler with mother

  A two-year-old girl in Milwaukee, Wis., was found wandering the streets on August 4 when a bus driver and motorist both spotted her.

  World

  Aug 16, 2018
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• Unconscious man rescued from burning vehicle after multi-car collision

  Dramatic video shows the moment Good Samaritans, along with California patrol officials, help rescue an unconscious man from a burning vehicle.

  World

  Aug 2, 2018
• BLOG: Living In Colour explores how race, ethnicity impacts the daily experience of PoCs

  'Living In Colour' is a Global News YouTube exclusive series that looks at what it's like to deal with the everyday experience of being a person of colour (PoC).

  Lifestyle

  Jul 27, 2018
• Taiwan boy left dangling from fifth-floor balcony grille suffers minor injuries

  Firefighters were able to rescue the boy, who only suffered minor injuries, after 30 minutes.

  World

  Jul 2, 2018
• Teen pulls himself from burning plane following deadly crash

  A 17-year-old boy was the only survivor of a plane crash. Dramatic video shows the teen emerging from the burning plane after the crash.

  World

  Jun 26, 2018