Mike Armstrong
Global National Quebec Correspondent
Mike Armstrong has been with Global National since it first hit the airwaves in September 2001. He was also one of the original cast of characters when Global opened its station in Quebec in September of 1997.
As the national correspondent for Quebec, Mike has covered stories in every corner of the province – riots, floods, elections and, of course, a referendum.
His job has taken him beyond Quebec as well, to cover some of the biggest stories of this generation, such as the tsunami in Indonesia, Hurricane Katrina in the Gulf, the earthquake in Haiti, and the war in Afghanistan.
Mike is proud to say he has had the privilege of reporting from every single province in Canada, an accomplishment that came to fruition thanks to a cross-country road trip he made during the 2011 federal election campaign.
One of Mike’s career highlights was in 1997 during the Quebec ice storm. Sent out to cover how families were coping, Mike found a couple in their late 80s who refused to leave their home. The story won a national award, but that’s not what made it so special. The story was told in the first person and the subjects… were his grandparents.
Video Archives
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‘Endangered Stories’: Quebec videographer’s mission to chronicle Point-Claire’s unique history
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Solo ski to South Pole by Quebec woman shatters record
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Lisa Marie Presley’s funeral draws hundreds of mourners
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Future of flight: NASA teams up with Boeing to create greener aircraft
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ER nurses at Montreal hospital threaten to quit
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Lisa Marie Presley’s family ‘shocked and devastated’ by her loss at age 54
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Russia’s war in Ukraine results in biggest European refugee crisis since Second World War
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Year in review: 2022 from A to Z
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Nearly 1/3 of Canadians less trusting of social media information after pandemic: poll
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7-year-old Ukrainian girl killed in Montreal hit-and-run laid to rest
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COP15: Global agreement on biodiversity expected as China presents draft for approval
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France makes condoms free of charge for young adults aged 18 to 25
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COP15: Trudeau commits $800 million to Indigenous-led conservation projects
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‘We are waging war’: COP15 UN Biodiversity Conference in Montreal hears stark warning
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Cattle chaos: Quebec farmers unable to herd runaway cows
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China moves to crack down on rising unrest
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Democratic Republic of the Congo conflict: Will the ceasefire hold?
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iPhone maker Foxconn apologizes after mass protests at Chinese plant
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Former Hydro-Quebec employee charged with spying back in court for bail hearing
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CSIS head urged Trudeau to invoke Emergencies Act during convoy, inquiry hears
Author Archives
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Cornwall hospital juggles surge in sick patients as staff shortage drags onThe Omicron wave has hit the region and the Cornwall hospital hard. Finding space for patients is only one of the challenges facing the hospital.CanadaFeb 4, 2022
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COVID-19: Canadian zoos prepare to vaccinate animals with experimental vaccineA COVID-19 vaccine for animals has been approved for experimental use by Canadian regulators, and six zoos are eagerly awaiting their shipments.CanadaDec 4, 2021
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‘She is the village’s guardian angel’: National Silver Cross Mother remembers daughter killed in AfghanistanJosée Simard will represent all mothers who lost sons or daughters in military service to the country on Remembrance Day and for the next year.CanadaNov 1, 2021
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Afghanistan’s Taliban nightmare — and how women are resistingWith the Taliban back in power, courageous Afghan women are speaking out about their dreams and their future.FeaturesOct 9, 2021
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Battleground Quebec: Parties clash over province’s key ridingsThe fight for Quebec is heating up, as dozens of key ridings are seeing close races, with just days left in the election campaign.PoliticsSep 14, 2021
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A life-long Montreal Canadiens fan on why this playoff run means so muchMike Armstrong, Global National's Quebec correspondent and a lifelong Montreal Canadiens fan, writes about seeing his beloved Habs make the Stanley Cup finals.CommentaryJun 28, 2021
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German researcher may have found Canadian bomber crew missing for 7 decadesA tombstone in Germany says the grave contains the remains of a U.S. airman. But a German researcher says he has evidence to prove it contains a Canadian aircrew from WWII.CanadaJun 8, 2021
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Ontario airmen lost in Second World War bombing raid to be laid to restThere were seven men on the aircraft when it went down in Lake Markermeer, east of Amsterdam.CanadaMay 11, 2021
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Syrian refugees reflect on 10th anniversary of conflict that forced them to leaveThis month marks a sombre milestone in the Syrian conflict. It was 10 years ago this month that peaceful protests were met by a violent crackdown and spiralled into civil war.CanadaMar 21, 2021
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A friendship interrupted: Two women reunited 82 years after escaping Nazi GermanyIt was a reunion as unlikely as it was unforgettable — and it was 82 years in the making.WorldFeb 27, 2021
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Toronto’s relocated Raptors settling in to a Florida grooveThe Toronto Raptors may have built their brand around the slogan “We the North,” but they’ve now rebuilt the team’s infrastructure in the U.S. south.SportsFeb 12, 2021
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Coronavirus: Meet the small flock of Canadian snowbirds in Largo, Fla.In a normal year, about 4.1 million Canadians make the trip south. Here are a few of the Canadians who still do, despite the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaFeb 11, 2021
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Tampa COVID nurse is drafted to serve as honorary Super Bowl captainSuzie Dorner, a COVID-19 nurse at Tampa General Hospital, will be an honorary captain for the coin toss at Super Bowl LV.SportsFeb 5, 2021
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ANALYSIS: Changing minds in the U.S. election — Is that Mission Impossible?Dianne Childress voted for Donald Trump in 2016. And in 2020, despite the turmoil of the last four years, she still supports him.CommentaryNov 3, 2020
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U.S. election: Loss of older voters may be Donald Trump’s biggest barrier to re-electionSeniors were a major part of Trump's 2016 victory, but according to polls, they may not be in his corner this time around.PoliticsNov 1, 2020
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COVID-19 concerns in a solid red state, voters divided on Trump presidencySome voters in West Virginia say despite COVID-19 they still support Trump, while others say he has mishandled the crisis, with the economy 'shot to hell.'Oct 28, 2020
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Trump supporters stand by their candidate as U.S. president campaigns in PennsylvaniaIt was shoulder-to-shoulder at a rally to support the U.S. president in Pennsylvania — a state where COVID-19 numbers are surging.Oct 26, 2020
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Joe Biden pitches Scranton roots in battle for blue-collar votesBiden has long played up his blue-collar roots in Scranton, Pa., even when he was a senator in neighbouring Delaware.PoliticsOct 24, 2020
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Problems predicted for Pennsylvania’s new early voting programEarly voting is immensely popular in Pennsylvania. It's also sparked a lot of partisan handwringing.WorldOct 23, 2020
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Polling shows political engagement in the United States at a high as early voting beginsOne opinion is shared by both Democrats and Republicans: in the United States, people care about this election more than ever.Oct 19, 2020
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Meet the groups trying to turn Republicans away from Donald TrumpHundreds of Americans are supporting a political action committee called Republican Voters Against Trump, which is trying to convince Republicans it’s OK to vote against the party.WorldOct 19, 2020
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Civilians in Yemen caught in the middle as crisis worsensThe Houthi administration suspended all UN and humanitarian flights into Sanaa on Sept. 9.WorldSep 26, 2020
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Critics condemn Egyptian highway project through pyramid plateauTwo Egyptian highways are being constructed across a pyramid plateau, cutting through some of the most important ancient sites in the world.WorldSep 21, 2020
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Quebec woman’s patience tested by 8th positive COVID-19 testSarah-Laurence Côté, a 20-year-old nursing student from Quebec, has tested positive for COVID-19 eight times over four months, despite having no symptoms of the virus since May.HealthSep 4, 2020
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Stanstead College prepares to welcome international students during a global pandemicA co-ed residence for Grade 12 students at Stanstead College will serve as a quarantine facility for newly arrived international students who must isolate for 14 days.CanadaAug 22, 2020