Sean Previl

Digital Broadcast Journalist

Author Archives

• How Trump’s ‘whack-a-mole’ trade war with Canada, others fuelled blue wave

  Affordability issues affected in part by President Donald Trump's trade war with Canada led to many Republicans across the U.S. losing in the midterms.

  U.S. News

  Nov 4
• Early stage Alzheimer’s treatments need government action for success: report

  Early diagnosis of dementia and Alzheimer's is a key factor as two new therapies that could soon be available to the Canadian public.

  Health

  Nov 4
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• U.S. air travel compensation is changing. What Canadians should know

  The rules have been amended where 10 'events' are no longer under the airline's control, such as weather-related aircraft damage.

  Canada

  Nov 2
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• Minister backs 2027 fixed election date as Elections Alberta suggests change

  A contentious report is set to be released this week on new electoral boundaries that the NDP previously said gerrymanders ridings in two cities.

  Politics

  Nov 1
• True or false? How fake online reviews are concerning businesses

  There are things people can do to take precautions when shopping, including caution when "flawless" ratings are given, and that the best advice is word of mouth. 

  Canada

  Nov 1
• Ahead of budget, Poilievre urges Carney to end diesel taxes and cut spending

  The leader of the official opposition also called on Carney to "keep your promised debt anchors," urging the prime minister to reduce the deficit until the budget is balanced. 

  Politics

  Nov 1
• Carney says Canada, U.S. working in coming weeks towards trade deal

  Talks broke down between Canada and the U.S. in August after the prime minister said the U.S. made last minute requests around trade deals and French language requirements.

  Canada

  Nov 1
• OPP release details of victims, injured in fatal collision near Guelph

  OPP said investigators continue to gather and preserve evidence in what she calls a complex investigation, but it is too soon to determine the exact details of what occurred.

  Canada

  Nov 1
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• Carney calls 6 byelections for December in Ontario, Quebec and Saskatchewan

  By-elections will be held in three Quebec ridings, two in Ontario and a sixth in Saskatchewan after their MPs left to return to previous jobs or run in another election.

  Canada

  Nov 1
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• ‘Godzilla’ El Nino set to bring warmer, drier temperatures to Canada

  Water temperatures in the Pacific Ocean where El NIno forms would typically be at least 0.5 C above normal, but this year it's at 3.5 C.

  Canada

  Oct 28
• Empty WestJet plane, catering truck collide at Toronto Pearson airport

  No flight crew or passengers were on board when the collision occurred, and the Transportation Safety Board said there was 'no intention of flight.'

  Canada

  Oct 28
• Canada not near trade deal with U.S. before midterms, Carney says

  The tariffs have also been a sticking point for the U.S. heading into the midterms, with some Republican candidates who previously applauded them changing their stance.

  Canada

  Oct 28
• Incumbent mayors, premiers losing jobs a result of Canadians not ‘getting ahead’

  Many mayors in British Columbia and Ontario and premiers in B.C. and Quebec lost their jobs this month despite being incumbents in the race.

  Politics

  Oct 27
• Horwath among incumbents ousted across Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area

  Several mayoral incumbents in the Greater Toronto and Hamilton Area have lost their jobs while others are heading back to city hall.

  Canada

  Oct 26
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• Alvin Tedjo wins Mississauga mayoral race, defeats Parrish and Crombie

  Alvin Tedjo had served one term as city councillor before deciding to enter the mayoral race, beating incumbent Carolyn Parrish and former mayor Bonnie Crombie.

  Politics

  Oct 26
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• BC premier-designate Doerkson says province ‘chose change’ in election

  The man who was previously a relatively unknown backbench MLA took the reins of the party as an interim leader heading into the election.

  Canada

  Oct 25
• New Canadian minimally invasive robotic procedure could revolutionize AFib treatment

  Atrial fibrillation is the most common type of irregular heart rhythm in the world, but a new approach could change the game for patients.

  Canada

  Oct 25
• Sgt. Morgan Wong remembered by sister as ‘bravest and funniest’ at funeral

  According to Sgt. Morgan Wong's family, the 26-year-old was training at CFB Wainwright to prepare to deploy on his second tour in Europe. 

  Canada

  Oct 25
• CFB Wainwright fire victim ‘always there’ for anyone who needed him: family

  Tributes have poured in from across Canada from politicians, community leaders and the everyday Canadians, who Wong's family recognized in their statement.

  Canada

  Oct 20
• Canada’s federal budget date revealed as trade war continues to bite

  Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne says the federal budget will be released on Nov. 5 — two days after the U.S. midterm elections.

  Canada

  Oct 20
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• Canada’s 2-year measles outbreak officially over: PHAC

  The measles outbreak started in October 2024 and has continued for about two years, with more than 6,400 cases reported during that time.

  Health

  Oct 19
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• Canada ‘united in grief’ for CFB Wainwright fire victims, Carney says

  Four members of the military were killed when a nearby grass fire surged into a training area and overwhelmed soldiers at CFB Wainwright.

  Canada

  Oct 19
• 4 killed in CFB Wainwright fire identified as dozens remain in hospital

  Four men, based at the Edmonton Garrison who were from Alberta, B.C. and Saskatchewan, died in the fire at CFB Wainwright and more than three dozen others were sent to hospital.

  Canada

  Oct 18
• 1.3M votes cast in referendum advance polls: Elections Alberta

  A recent Ipsos poll conducted exclusively for Global News found seven in 10 Albertans plan to vote for Alberta to stay a province of Canada.

  Politics

  Oct 18
• King Charles expresses sympathy as Canadians mourn CFB Wainwright disaster victims

  'We send our special thoughts and prayers to the people of Alberta, and to the Canadian Armed Forces and their families,' King Charles and his wife Camilla said.

  Canada

  Oct 18