Rebecca Lindell
Associate Producer
Rebecca Lindell covers politics and national affairs in Ottawa as part of the Global News team.
She joined Global News in 2011, but started her career in Vancouver, where she covered everything from forest fires to shootings to municipal politics as a print reporter. Her work has appeared in the Vancouver Sun, The Globe and Mail and Postmedia News.
Born in Burlington, Ont., Rebecca followed her love for politics to the nation’s capital where she graduated from the University of Ottawa. She holds a Master of Journalism degree from the University of British Columbia.
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Mom of 4 army officers, 1 who died in Afghanistan, named National Silver Cross MotherFour sons joined the military. Three served in Afghanistan. One didn’t make it home. This year’s National Silver Cross Mother Reine Samson Dawe speaks about sacrifice and life as a military mother.CanadaNov 1, 2019
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Conservative MPs call for inquiry as veterans, families seek acknowledgement in malaria drug lawsuitMefloquine is an anti-malarial drug used by the Canadian Armed Forces since 1992 in deployments including Somalia, Congo, Rwanda and Afghanistan.CanadaJun 20, 2019
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Special federal remission program relieves $110M in tariffs in wake of trade disputeA special program meant to help Canadian companies hit by retaliatory tariffs on steel and aluminum imports by the U.S. has started to roll out millions in relief money.CanadaNov 6, 2018
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The West Block, Season 8, Episode 2The full episode and transcript of The West Block, Season 8, Episode 2CanadaSep 16, 2018
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Canadian companies receive just $11,000 in duty relief in wake of trade disputeOttawa has paid out just over $11,000 in duty relief despite collecting more than $286 million after it slapped on retaliatory tariffs, according to figures obtained by Global News.EconomySep 14, 2018
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New Nature Museum exhibit highlights pioneer women in natural sciencesThe exhibit features the contributions of women in science from the 17th century to the present. It also addresses the social and gender barriers these women faced in the pursuit of their careers.ScienceJul 26, 2018
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Here’s how the Canadian military is battling fake news in LatviaThe Canadians say they've been winning the information war, of late, as the attacks have slowed down recently.CanadaJul 10, 2018
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Who is most at risk of death during a heat wave like Eastern Canada’s?The heatwave battering Eastern and Central Canada this week has claimed the lives of as many as 17 people, all of whom officials say were either seniors or adults suffering from chronic illness.HealthJul 4, 2018
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West Block’s transformation into the new home of the House of CommonsOne of Canada's most ambitious renovation projects is entering the home stretch.PoliticsJun 15, 2018
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Canadian parents want to do more for the surrogates carrying their babiesA new bill to decriminalize payments for surrogacy wades into contentious ethical territory where the implications go far beyond paying for a thank-you gift.HealthJun 3, 2018
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Food for Thought: Scott Brison on coming out and why the Charter has changed his lifeScott Brison has a life he didn’t think would be possible. It’s a reality he credits to Pierre Elliott Trudeau and the Charter of Rights and Freedoms.PoliticsMay 20, 2018
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Everyday Hero: Ottawa doctor becomes Canada’s first Inuk heart surgeonDr. Donna May Kimmaliardjuk knew she wanted to save lives since she was only six years old. What she didn’t know was that pursuing her passion would mean making history.CanadaMar 30, 2018
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Paramedics take calls airborne with the help of dronesA rural paramedic service just west of Ottawa is plotting a new flight path for the future of drone use and is trying to save lives in the process.TechMar 23, 2018
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Trudeau family wore designs by Toronto fashion activist during India tripThe Trudeaus were criticized for their wardrobe during last week's trip to India. But the Toronto designer who made some of the pieces, hopes the attention will lead to good, instead of gossip.LifestyleMar 4, 2018
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Canadians demand Ottawa make air travel more accessibleCanadians are urging Ottawa to repeal a regulation that can prevent people from travelling on airplanes with their power wheelchairs.PoliticsSep 29, 2016
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Most rural Ontario hydro customers to see new increases, despite rebateSome of Ontario’s most hard-hit ratepayers will see new increases on their bills, despite a promised eight per cent rebate on electricity bills announced by the Liberal government this week.PoliticsSep 13, 2016
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Ontario man aims to canoe 100 of Algonquin Park’s lakes in 100 daysThousands of Canadian canoeists journey to Ontario’s legendary Algonquin Park every summer to paddle its pristine lakes, but few will see as much in one season as Ottawa’s Drew Czernik.CanadaAug 27, 2016
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Death of Abdirahman Abdi fuels calls for police training reformsCalls for changes to police training are getting louder after Abdirahman Abdi, a mentally-ill Ottawa man, died in the wake of a confrontation with police this week.CanadaJul 27, 2016
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Duffy’s lawyer worried for Senator’s health post-verdictSenator Mike Duffy’s defence lawyer says he is worried about the health of the “overwhelmed” parliamentarian after an Ottawa judge cleared of him of all charges.CanadaApr 24, 2016
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Mauril Bélanger: Meet the honorary Speaker of the House of CommonsLiberal MP Mauril Bélanger has sat in the House of Commons for 21 years, but when he arrives Wednesday, where he sits will make history.PoliticsMar 8, 2016
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Justin Trudeau’s photographer follows in father’s footstepsJustin Trudeau isn’t the only man in the Prime Minister’s Office following in his father’s footsteps. The prime minister’s official photographer Adam Scotti is also taking on a job once filled by his father Bill McCarthy.CanadaJan 4, 2016
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Despite government request, some Conservative appointees refuse to step downThe government of Canada has received a mixture of responses to a letter it sent out to 33 Conservative government appointees earlier this month asking them to voluntarily step down from their positions.PoliticsDec 22, 2015
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DND officials none too happy with pricey retirement moves: documentsTop officials at National Defence weren't happy to learn Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Andrew Leslie and a dozen of his peers used the military’s generous retirement resettlement policy to pay for moves within the same city over the past five years – a policy they recommended be reviewed.PoliticsAug 21, 2014
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Near-death experience gave Ottawa veteran his life’s purposeStranded on a dinghy in the middle of the ocean, Second World War veteran Frank Cauley uttered a prayer that changed his life.CanadaJun 23, 2014
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RCMP obtain hotel receipts in Mike Duffy investigationThe RCMP has obtained hotel receipts showing suspended Senator Mike Duffy stayed in a Charlottetown hotel during the winter months while claiming his permanent residence was in PEI.PoliticsJun 5, 2014