Aya Al-Hakim
National Online Journalist
Aya Al-Hakim is a National Online Journalist with Global News in Toronto.
She first started working with Global News Halifax and New Brunswick in 2019, as a Digital Producer for the web team. During that time, she developed a passion for digital storytelling.
She covers beats ranging from breaking news, health, immigration, and the arts.
Aya has previously worked with CBC Nova Scotia producing stories for television, radio, and online.
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N.S. hockey group rallies to support P.E.I. rival
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First transgender woman to perform on Neptune Theatre’s main stage
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Dayne’s nephew running away from the tear gas
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Iraqi man chokes on tear gas in Tahrir Square, Baghdad
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N.S association calling for more money to support growing number of newcomers
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Going skydiving with the SkyHawks
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North End Business Association dealing with plant thief
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Ottawa commits funds to Harrietsfield water project
Author Archives
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11% of hospitalized COVID-19 patients get readmitted or die, study showsResearchers have found that for people who were hospitalized with COVID-19, death or readmission was common, with about 11 per cent being readmitted or dying within 30 days.HealthMay 16
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As flood battles continue in Western Canada, here’s a look at what’s happened so farGlobal News meteorologist Anthony Farnell said it'll continue to be wet out west as flooding has forced communities to declare states of emergency and evacuate residents.EnvironmentMay 12
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Will the Joro spider make its way to Canada? Here’s what we know"They wouldn't even be able to bite you if they wanted to," said a researcher from the University of Georgia about the Joro spider, while warning that it could spread to Canada.CanadaMay 8
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G7 leaders vow to wean off Russian energy as Ukraine enters talks for ‘peace settlement’G7 leaders say they're committed to phasing out dependency on Russian energy, including by banning imports of Russian oil to further pressure Moscow over the war in Ukraine.WorldMay 8
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‘Alarming’ Roe v. Wade draft ruling shows Canada must protect abortion access: ministerMinister of families, children, and social development says Canada is "not immune to the forces that want to limit or restrict a woman's right to access abortion services."CanadaMay 8
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1 in 3 Canadians are willing to change jobs to keep working from home: Ipsos pollMany working Canadians want to continue working from home and are even willing to change jobs to find an employer that would let them, a new Ipsos poll has found.CanadaMay 6
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House of Commons debates lowering voting age for CanadiansThe House of Commons will debate lowering the federal voting age in Canada from 18 to 16 years of age on Wednesday. It will be Bill C-210's second reading.CanadaMay 4
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New eye-scanning app can screen people for Alzheimer’s, ADHD: researchersResearchers at the University of California San Diego have developed a new app for people to screen for Alzheimer’s disease, ADHD and other neurological diseases.WorldMay 1
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U.N. leads evacuation of civilians from Azovstal bunkersCivilians were evacuated on Sunday from the bunkers of Mariupol's Azovstal steel works after the United Nations and the International Red Cross led a deal to ease the ordeal.WorldMay 1
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Russian war wreaks more devastation on Mariupol, satellite photos showThe photos show damaged, destroyed residential housing areas and civilian infrastructure as well as the industrial parts of Mariupol, including the Azovstal steel plant.WorldApr 30
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As Russia’s war on Ukraine enters 3rd month, here’s a look at what’s happened so farUkrainian forces have mounted stiff resistance since the invasion began and the West has imposed sweeping sanctions on Russia in an effort to force it to withdraw troops.PoliticsApr 24
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Canada ‘finalizing’ armoured vehicle deals for Ukraine as promised heavy artillery arrivesCanada announced Friday that it is in the process of finalizing contracts for a number of commercial pattern armoured vehicles that will be sent to Ukraine as soon as possible.CanadaApr 22
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Earth Day: Climate crisis highlighted in stark Google imagesGoogle has used real time-lapse imagery taken over several decades from Google Earth Timelapse and other sources to show the impact of climate change on four different locations.WorldApr 22
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Insignia air fryers, ovens recalled in Canada due to potential burn, fire hazardSome Insignia air fryers and air fryer ovens are being recalled due to a potential burn and fire hazard, the government of Canada announced.ConsumerApr 21
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Russia bans 61 Canadians from entering country, calls Ottawa’s actions ‘Russophobic’Banned Canadians include senior government officials, active and retired military personnel, representatives of the expert community and leading media figures.CanadaApr 21
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What immunocompromised Canadians need to know amid rising COVID-19 casesA lead physician at the Mississauga Medical Arts said immunocompromised people need to know what tools there are available to them to combat COVID-19 before they get sick.HealthApr 20
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Canadians tipping more generously during COVID-19, new data findsOn average, Canadians are tipping 17.9 per cent on face-to-face purchases, up from 16.6 per cent pre-pandemic, said technology company Square.CanadaApr 15
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Is Russia’s violence in Ukraine a genocide? Trudeau says ‘absolutely right’ to considerPrime Minister Justin Trudeau said on Wednesday that it's right for people to use consider whether Russia’s behaviour in Ukraine constitutes a genocide..CanadaApr 13
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Lack of awareness over COVID-19 antiviral pill causing barrier to access: expertsSome experts say there is a lack of awareness among the public for who qualifies for the pills and how to access them.HealthApr 10
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Vaccinated Canadians can have COVID-19 symptoms despite testing negative. Here’s whyExperts say a person may test negative for COVID-19 on a rapid antigen test despite being infected, partly due to how quickly vaccination clears the amount of virus in their body.CanadaApr 8
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Canada condemns Russia for ‘murder of civilians’ in Bucha, will hold regime accountablePrime Minister Justin Trudeau and other world leaders condemned Russia on Sunday for its recent attack on the Ukrainian town of Bucha and the reported murder of over 300 civilians.PoliticsApr 3
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Omicron COVID-19 variant ‘less severe’ than Delta for kids under 5, new U.S. study saysA study from the U.S. suggests that children younger than five who are infected with Omicron have less risk of severe health outcomes than those infected with the Delta variant.HealthApr 2
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Russia causes damage to Ukrainian fuel storage facility, buildings, satellite images showThe satellite images released by U.S. company Maxar show damage to a Ukrainian fuel storage facility in Kalynivka, burning buildings and damage to civilian infrastructure.WorldMar 26
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Functional over formal: How Canadians could redefine office wear as many go back to workA fashion expert says the COVID-19 pandemic has had a huge impact on the way people dress and present themselves at work these days, and that more even change is expected.LifestyleMar 26
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CP Rail strike could be ‘detrimental’ to Canada’s economy, experts warnThe anticipated strike at CP Rail, Canada’s second-largest railroad operator, has come at one of the worst times for the country’s economy, experts say.CanadaMar 20