James Armstrong

Director of National Online News

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• McDonalds to exit Russia after more than 30 years amid Ukraine war

  After more than three decades, McDonald's, the world's biggest burger chain, is going to exit Russia entirely amid the country's ongoing invasion of Ukraine.

  World

  May 16, 2022
• As it happened: 2021 Canadian election coverage

  With the Liberals now projected to form a minority government, here's Global News' multiplatform coverage of the 2021 Canadian election results.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2021
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• Live Canada election results 2021: Real-time results in the federal election

  Global News election map has live, real-time election results from all 338 ridings as Canadians' votes are counted in the 44th federal election.

  Canada

  Sep 20, 2021
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• Watch: Canadian election English-language leaders’ debate

  You can watch the Canadian leaders debate live on Globalnews.ca at 9 p.m. ET and follow along with live coverage and analysis in real-time as the leaders debate.

  Canada

  Sep 9, 2021
• WATCH: 2021 Canadian election French debate (English Translation)

  Watch the Canadian election debate live on Globalnews.ca and follow along with live coverage and analysis in the Global News live blog.

  Politics

  Sep 8, 2021
• Nova Scotia election results: Live, real-time numbers from the 2021 vote

  Global News will have live, real-time results from all 54 ridings, so you can see who's winning in your riding and which party won the most votes in the Nova Scotia election.

  Canada

  Aug 17, 2021
• Canada election: Find your riding, your local candidates and local results

  Here's a look at all 338 ridings in Canada so you can find your riding, learn more about the candidates running, and see how your riding has voted in past elections.

  Politics

  Aug 15, 2021
• Canada election: Complete list of promises made during the 2021 campaign

  A running list of promises the Justin Trudeau, Erin O'Toole, Annamie Paul, Jagmeet Singh, and Yves-Francois Blanchet have made from the time the campaign starts to election day

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
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• Canada election: Complete list of affordability-related promises made during the 2021 campaign

  Here's a running list of the affordability-related promises that have been made.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
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• Canada election: Complete list of promises about tackling climate change

  Here's a running list of the promises regarding climate change.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• Canada election: Complete list of spending promises made during the 2021 campaign

  Here's a running list of the spending promises made.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• Canada election: Complete list of promises made on Indigenous reconciliation

  Here's a running list of the promises made about reconciliation with Indigenous peoples.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• Canada election: Complete list of health care promises made during the 2021 campaign

  Here's a running list of the health care promises.

  Canada

  Aug 15, 2021
• Olympics medal count: Here’s who won the most medals during the Tokyo Games

  As each country racks up Olympic medals, Global News will have a live-updating chart so you can see which nation is leading the Olympic medal count.

  Sports

  Jul 23, 2021
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• Young Canadians and the future of work: There’s a method to our madness

  There’s so much nuance in the evolution of work that deserves to be explored and unpacked, which is what I hope to do in my new Global News column, Outside the 9 to 5.

  Commentary

  May 19, 2021
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• How to write commentary for Globalnews.ca

  Globalnews.ca is looking to expand its opinion and commentary section with new, diverse voices from across Canada — and elsewhere. Here is how you can write for Globalnews.ca

  Commentary

  Jan 4, 2021
• Don’t buy coronavirus vaccines off the internet, Health Canada warns Canadians

  Health Canada issued the statement Thursday, warning that any counterfeit coronavirus vaccines could pose 'serious health risks.'

  Health

  Dec 17, 2020
• U.S. election results: Live, real-time election results as Joe Biden set to become president

  Global News will have live, real-time results in the 2020 U.S. election as counting continues.

  World

  Nov 3, 2020
• Live Updates

  U.S. election live: Ongoing coverage as votes are counted

  Live coverage of the U.S. election as the final votes are tallied for either Donald Trump or Joe Biden.

  Politics

  Nov 3, 2020
• Saskatchewan election results: Live, real-time results from the provincial election

  Global News has live, real-time results for all 61 Saskatchewan ridings so you can see who will be representing your area.

  Politics

  Oct 26, 2020
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• Survey finds B.C. businesses facing major hurdles, as province seeks to reopen economy

  A new survey of B.C. businesses has found many think they'll need ongoing government support, while others are having trouble bringing staff back during the pandemic.

  Economy

  May 22, 2020
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• Nova Scotia shootings began after gunman attacked his girlfriend, sources say

  The killings started with what investigators believe was an argument between Gabriel Wortman and his girlfriend, sources tell Global News.

  Canada

  Apr 23, 2020
• The new reality of coronavirus for Canadians: focus of new Global News program

  Global News is launching a new weekly 7 p.m. local Sunday special titled ‘Coronavirus: The New Reality.’

  Canada

  Apr 12, 2020
• Trump looking to put troops near Canadian border amid coronavirus fears

  Prime Minister Justin Trudeau confirmed talks are ongoing on U.S. border concerns amid the new coronavirus pandemic.

  Politics

  Mar 26, 2020
• Coronavirus: 2 Global News employees in Toronto test positive for COVID-19

  There are two confirmed cases of COVID-19 at the Global News television station in Toronto, the news organization announced Monday.

  Health

  Mar 16, 2020