Naomi Barghiel
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Naomi Barghiel is a Digital Broadcast Journalist covering national stories for Global News.
Her topics of interest are primarily in health, culture, consumer affairs and anything “off the beaten track.”
She was previously a multi-platform associate producer for news and current affairs at CBC Toronto. There, she covered the COVID-19 pandemic, local budget woes, the many years of Eglinton LRT construction and more.
Naomi graduated from Western University with a Masters of Media in Journalism and Communication in 2022.
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Video Archives
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Almost half of Canadian workers say they feel burnt out in new survey
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Inaccurate weights on food labels spark concern in Canada amid cost-of-living crisis
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Best practices for preparing to evacuate during a wildfire event
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United Kingdom bans easy to guess passwords in cyber-attack crackdown
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Toxic metals in vapes linked with major health problems in youth, study finds
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One in ten Canadians plan to invest their tax refund this year, poll finds
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Heathrow Airport expecting its busiest ever summer. What does that mean for Canadians?
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CRA’s last-minute bare trust rule change sparks frustration among Canadian taxpayers
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Why is extra virgin olive oil so expensive now?
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Alcohol sales are softening but cannabis is flying high, new data finds
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Young adults are bigger targets of online scams than seniors, study finds
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Can nicotine patches treat long COVID-19 symptoms?
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El Niño to La Niña: How shifting weather patterns will impact Canada
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Worried about quality health-care in Canada? Here’s how to navigate the system
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Why do coughs linger post-respiratory infection?
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Extreme cold prompts urgency for homeless protections in ‘deadly’ conditions
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Searching for a new job? Building AI skills before you apply is a smart move
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Starbucks allows reusable cups for mobile and drive-thru orders in U.S., Canada
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Canada’s housing catalogue could be hampered by zoning and building codes, experts say
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Canadian pet rescue organizations overwhelmed by surge in pet abandonment
Author Archives
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Are you self-employed? What to know as tax filing deadline approachesCanadians who are self-employed must file their 2023 income tax and benefit returns by Monday, June 17. Here’s what you need to know.CanadaJun 12
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Contentious capital gains tax change to come to House of Commons MondayFinance Minister Chrystia Freeland maintained Sunday that only a small number of wealthy Canadians will be paying more, despite objections from some professionals.CanadaJun 9
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Ottawa to invest over $110M in new anti-racism strategyMinister Kamal Khera said at a press conference Saturday the federal government's new anti-racism strategy will change the lives of "thousands" of Canadians.CanadaJun 8
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CBSA strike ‘on hold’ as mediation continues: unionThe union had been threatening job action would begin Friday afternoon if an agreement was not reached with the CBSA and Treasury Board by then.CanadaJun 7
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Why studies show burnout is getting worse: ‘Employees are exhausted’A new survey by Robert Half found that almost half of Canadians workers feel burnt out, pointing to a growing trend in the workplace.CanadaJun 6
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CBSA strike across Canada set to begin Friday if no deal reachedThe union representing 9,000 CBSA workers says a strike will begin on Friday June 7 if a deal is not reached between the two sides by then.CanadaJun 6
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Two Ottawa mothers express fear for their children’s safety amid rising antisemitismTwo mothers say they fear for their children after being targets of antisemitic remarks, as hate stemming from the Oct. 7 Hamas attack continues to surge.CanadaJun 2
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Why experts say Canada Post could go ‘the route of Blockbuster’ soonCanada Post revealed new plans Wednesday to recover from its financial turmoil, but experts say it lacks a concrete competitive edge.CanadaMay 31
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Is air travel back in full swing? What new Statistics Canada data suggestsIn April, seven out of eight Canadian airports surveyed by StatCan reported higher volumes of passenger traffic year over year since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMay 30
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Mortgage risks have likely more than doubled amid higher rates, CMHC saysThe new CMHC report says current interest rate conditions have more homeowners with mortgages finding themselves in 'precarious financial situations.'CanadaMay 29
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Unknown N.L. soldier who fought in France over 100 years ago returns homeAn unknown soldier from Newfoundland who died in the First World War was returned to St. John's Saturday. He will be officially laid to rest on July 1, Memorial Day.CanadaMay 26
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Thousands of NÜTRL tumblers recalled after dozens report illnessNÜTRL-branded tumblers have been recalled. The manufacturer says it’s received 43 reports from consumers who experienced various symptoms following use of the promotional product.CanadaMay 25
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Capital gains change: CMA ‘deeply concerned’ about impact on health careThe CMA said in a statement Thursday that the capital gains tax changes will worsen barriers for retaining and recruiting physicians.CanadaMay 23
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Canadians kick-off gardening season on May long weekend as food prices soarGardening has seen a hike in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, experts say, as Canadians look for ways to combat the rising cost of food.CanadaMay 19
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Toronto’s denied drug decriminalization is a step ‘backwards,’ expert saysGuy Felicella, a harm reduction and recovery expert in British Columbia, says all regions in Canada need to persevere with treating substance addictions as a health issue.CanadaMay 18
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Wildfire evacuations: What to know in case you have to leave your homeMany Canadians will likely face an emergency evacuation order or alert for the first time this summer. Here’s what you need to know before it happens.CanadaMay 18
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‘Panic and anxiety’: Western Canada continues evacuations as wildfires rage onSmoke from the numerous wildfires has also been causing reduced visibility and air quality issues in several prairie citiesCanadaMay 12
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Vape liquids may release hundreds of toxic chemicals when inhaled, study findsThe Ireland-based researchers found about 127 acute toxins, 153 health hazards and 225 irritants in the studied vaping products.CanadaMay 11
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Power adapters sold on Amazon may cause electric shock, Health Canada warnsAmazon says 97,113 units of the affected power adapters were sold in Canada between August 2020 and March 2024.ConsumerMay 10
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Capital gains changes could have ‘irreversible’ effects, business groups warnSix large industry groups wrote in a letter to Freeland that the proposed capital gains changes will impede economic growth and come at the expense of future generations.CanadaMay 9
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AstraZeneca says it’s withdrawing COVID vaccine amid low demandAstraZeneca says a surplus of other available COVID-19 vaccines and declining demand are the reasons behind why it's withdrawing Vaxzevria.HealthMay 8
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U.K. bans generic passwords over cybersecurity concerns. Should Canada be next?The U.K. has passed a new law — the first in the world — banning manufacturers from allowing consumers to use weak passwords on internet-connected devices.CanadaMay 5
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Toxic metals in vapes may pose major health risks for youth, study findsThe study, published Monday in the Tobacco Control journal, says vaping may increase the risk of exposure to lead, uranium and cadmium.HealthMay 1
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Investing tax refunds is low priority for Canadians amid high cost of living: pollMost Canadians plan on keeping their tax refund available for spending instead of investing, the poll released Friday found.CanadaApr 26
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London’s Heathrow Airport anticipates ‘busiest’ summer to dateHeathrow, a global travel hub, says it expects about 82.4 million passengers to travel through the airport this year, despite the possibility of strike-related delays.ConsumerApr 24