Sean Previl

Video Journalist

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• Jurors in Canada can now discuss cases, seek mental health support while serving

  Under the new Canadian law that took effect Monday, jurors can disclose information about jury proceedings to health-care professionals.

  Health

  Jan 17
• Canadian senator hopes for bill’s fast passage to give jurors mental health support

  The 'jury secrecy' law prevents jurors from discussing any part of deliberations with anyone, making it difficult for them to access mental health support.

  Politics

  Nov 25, 2021
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• Agency to request end to blood donation ban for men who have sex with men this year

  Canadian Blood Services' move would effectively end what advocates have called a “discriminatory” ban on gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men from donating blood.

  Health

  Jun 18, 2021
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• Video shows jet skiers rescuing trapped dolphin from fishing net in Florida

  In the video, a dolphin can be seen swimming up near Nicholas Tuduri's jet ski before he notices what appears to be a cage attached to its tail.

  Dec 4, 2020
• One-armed Canadian golfer makes incredible hole-in-one at PGA Tour event

  The golfer shot a 151-yard hole-in-one on a par-3 hole.

  Sports

  Jan 17, 2020
• On anniversary of Sandy Hook shooting, Newtown high school wins football championship

  The win came seven years after 20 first graders and six educators were killed in a school shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School.

  Sports

  Dec 15, 2019
• New bill introduced in Canadian Senate to improve support for jurors affected by PTSD

  The bill is similar to legislation in the previous Parliament that died on the order paper when the 2019 election was called.

  Canada

  Dec 13, 2019
• Video captures multi-vehicle pileup on Iowa highway that injures at least 1

  Video captured the pileup as it happened, with multiple vehicles seen colliding with each other on camera.

  World

  Dec 9, 2019
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• Video shows moment plane landing in Chicago skids off runway

  American Airlines says there were no injuries and the incident was due to "icy conditions" at the airport.

  Weather

  Nov 11, 2019
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• Jonas Brothers surprise teen battling cancer with hospital visit before concert

  After an "SOS" from a teenage girl battling cancer, the Jonas Brothers paid her a surprise visit at her hospital room where she was receiving chemotherapy.

  Entertainment

  Sep 2, 2019
• Removal of 8-foot beehive from home in Brisbane, Australia generates buzz

  People have been left buzzing about the size of the honeycomb.

  World

  Aug 28, 2019
• ‘What a country’: Video captures kangaroos boxing on family’s drive home in Australia

  The two marsupials seemed hopping mad.

  World

  Aug 27, 2019
• Dozens of men from Ohio Amish community come together to move building by hand

  About 90 men were needed to move the building, but almost 200 showed up to help.

  World

  Aug 19, 2019
• California police officer caught on camera rescuing man from burning vehicle

  The driver was sent to hospital with minor injuries.

  World

  Jul 26, 2019
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• Video captures moment whale jumps out of water to eat fish off Massachusetts coast

  The moment a humpback whale breached the water to grab some fish was something a Massachusetts man says he won't forget any time soon.

  World

  Jul 13, 2019
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• Video captures 2 great white sharks off Cape Cod in first-ever on-camera interaction

  "Until this video was shot, we had never actually witnessed any kind of social interaction," scientist Gregory Skomal said.

  World

  Jul 10, 2019
• Mother bear saves cub from drowning in Pitt Lake, B.C.

  At one point one of the cubs can be seen climbing onto its mother's back after going under water.

  Canada

  Jul 4, 2019
• ‘Kind of surreal’: 2 families talk weathering storm that hit Saskatchewan provincial park

  "It was like a bomb went off. Just pure devastation," Donald Achanga, who took shelter with his family, said of the June 29 storm.

  Weather

  Jul 2, 2019
• Saxophonist in Oregon serenades cows with moo-sical performance

  The moo-sic fans sure gathered for an udder-ly good performance.

  World

  Jun 30, 2019
• ‘Disappointing’: Bill to improve support for jurors with PTSD won’t become law

  With Parliament not expected to resume handling of Bill C-417, it looks as though it will officially die when the writ drops to mark the start of the 2019 federal election.

  Canada

  Jun 25, 2019
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• Jurors with PTSD advocate for greater mental health support during, after trials

  A private member's bill, Bill C-417, would have amended the Criminal Code to allow jurors to speak about trial deliberations with a mental health professional.

  Features

  Jun 23, 2019
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• Man arrested after video shows him walking dog while driving in Austin

  Police say the man was arrested for allegedly driving while under the influence.

  Crime

  May 8, 2019
• ‘I was fired’: Adam Sandler returns to ‘SNL’ 24 years later and laments leaving

  Sandler joked about being fired, saying now that he's made US$4 billion at the box office, he guesses "you could say I won."

  Entertainment

  May 5, 2019
• Ontario diver uses axe to escape ice in Georgian Bay

  The diver said he explores the waters in and around Georgian Bay and Tobermory, Ont., every few weeks.

  Canada

  Apr 30, 2019
• Wrong number leads to love, life-saving kidney donation for Missouri couple

  It was a wrong number that led to love and a surprise live-saving donation.

  World

  Apr 24, 2019