Farah Nasser

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• Nelson Mandela would be ‘highly disappointed’ in today’s leaders, says great-grandson

  South Africa recalled its diplomats from Israel last week to assess its relationship with the country as civilian casualties rise in Israel's conflict with Hamas.

  World

  Nov 17, 2023
• National Silver Cross Mother remembers soldier son: ‘Always knew’ he would enlist

  Gloria Hooper, whose son Chris Holopina was killed in Bosnia while serving with the Canadian Armed Forces at the age of 22, has been named this year's National Silver Cross Mother.

  Canada

  Nov 1, 2023
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• 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
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• What is the controversy around Camilla’s coronation crown?

  At the May 6 coronation, Camilla will wear Queen Mary’s crown, which has been reset with the Cullinan diamonds that were mined in South Africa.

  Canada

  May 4, 2023
• At Roxham Road, migrants reach uncertain ends to harrowing journeys: ‘They’re scared’

  As the influx of irregular crossings into Canada becomes a political lightning rod, Global News spoke with migrants and those who help them on the final leg of their journey.

  Canada

  Mar 23, 2023
• Can virtual reality fight racism?

  A Canadian educator, concerned about a lack of understanding about issues of race, developed a VR tool to drive positive change.

  Features

  Mar 11, 2023
• Prime Minister Trudeau addresses Islamophobia ahead of emergency national summit

  In an interview with Global News' Farah Nasser, Trudeau addressed Islamophobia and said that while he disagrees with Bill 21, it's up to the people of Quebec to challenge it.

  Canada

  Jul 21, 2021
• Climate Change: Oil sands producer aims at net zero with carbon capture

  The oil industry is at crossroads on climate change. Farah Nasser spoke to the head of a leading oil company that hopes to utilize carbon capture to achieve net zero by 2050.

  Canada

  May 28, 2021
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• COVID-19: Those with weakened immune systems may reveal the secrets to the variant mystery

  There are a growing number of cases, showing evidence of immunocompromised COVID-19 patients accelerating viral evolution.

  Health

  Mar 13, 2021
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• ‘Feeling the fear of homelessness’: Renters facing an eviction crisis during pandemic

  Canada had an affordable housing problem pre-pandemic. Now, among all the other issues created by COVID-19, advocates say there is an eviction crisis.

  Features

  Jan 30, 2021
• ‘We’re not mental health professionals’: Even police call for change in handling wellness checks

  Tens of thousands of wellness checks are done by police every year in Canada. High-profile cases of those needing help ending up dead have renewed calls for new ways to respond.

  Health

  Nov 28, 2020
• Health official turned whistleblower carries flag for families grieving over COVID-19

  Dr. Rick Bright is one of the many who contribute to the memorial created by Washington artist Suzanne Firstenberg.

  Nov 3, 2020
• U.S. Election: This small Pennsylvania county means big prizes for Trump, Biden

  This county, like so many others in the United States of America, is divided — but this small working class community is different and both candidates know it.

  Politics

  Oct 29, 2020
• D’Andre Campbell fatally shot by police in Brampton home after calling for help, family says

  'He called Peel police for help, and they came here and crucified him… two minutes in the house and two gunshots to his chest.'

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2020
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• COMMENTARY: What I learned from working at home with kids during coronavirus self-isolation

  Surprisingly, the toughest part of self-isolation hasn't been being locked in the house, Farah Nasser says. It has been taking care of small kids while working.

  Mar 18, 2020
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• TTC CEO discusses efforts behind the scenes after partial subway derailment

  TTC CEO Rick Leary said he stayed in the office to guide senior staff, unlike his predecessor Andy Byford who would usually face angry riders during large-scale situations.

  Traffic

  Jan 23, 2020
• Toronto couple killed in Iran plane crash hours before they were due to arrive for niece’s birth

  "Everybody in the hospital cried, that's what I can tell you -- even the nurses, the doctors, whoever was in the hospital."

  Canada

  Jan 10, 2020
• Kim Campbell on Wexit, climate change and the Conservatives’ election loss

  Campbell said politicians have to have respectful “adult conversation” about difficult issues like western alienation, climate change and equalization payments.

  Canada

  Nov 18, 2019
• Pop-up ‘strike camps’ available in Ontario as alternative childcare if CUPE strikes Monday

  Here are some places offering 'pop-up' strike camps across the province in the event of a strike on Monday.

  Education

  Oct 4, 2019
• Jody Wilson-Raybould discusses new book, Indigenous reconciliation during Toronto visit

  From Where I Stand: Rebuilding Indigenous Nations for a Stronger Canada is focused on Indigenous reconciliation and abolishing the Indian Act.

  Politics

  Sep 23, 2019
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• Margaret Trudeau reflects on time in psychiatric hospital, life at 24 Sussex in new show

  Margaret Trudeau, now a mental health advocate, is bringing her one-woman show to a Toronto stage as part of the Just for Laughs comedy festival.

  Canada

  Sep 18, 2019
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• Bianca Andreescu on being starstruck, her parents’ immigration to Canada and voting for the 1st time

  Bianca credits her parents for her success and said her mom is who she wants to be when she grows up.

  Sports

  Sep 11, 2019
• Farah Nasser: Seven flights, three weeks, two kids — how to travel with children

  Our trip was a worst case situation (night is day, day is night).

  Commentary

  Aug 18, 2019
• Police searching for missing father from Richmond Hill

  Shandy Harricharrandas left his Richmond Hill home Wednesday morning for a client meeting in Guelph and hasn’t been seen since.

  Canada

  Jun 21, 2019
• Think you are unbiased? Think again

  “All humans have unconscious bias ... No exceptions. We are unaware of it,” said Shakil Choudhury, author of 'Deep Diversity: Overcoming Us vs. Them.'

  Canada

  Jun 12, 2019