Canadian rapper D.O. Gibson on his new EP ‘Songs of Freedom’
We celebrate Black excellence with D.O. Gibson, a two-time Guinness World Record-setting rapper, as he shares insights into his ongoing ‘Songs of Freedom’ school tour during Black History Month. He chats about the inspiration behind his EP, reflects on impactful interactions in the classroom, and shares his excitement for the prestigious Black 365 Conference and...
The Morning Show
Feb 6
Brampton Chef Eyes World Record
A Brampton chef is trying to beat the Guinness World Record for the longest cooking marathon completed by an individual. Chef Beauty Obasuyi joins Candace Daniel to discuss the cook-a-thon.
Global News Morning Toronto
Jan 22
B.C. teen’s skills for stacking Jenga blocks earns him two world records
Auldin Maxwell has stacked his way into the Guinness World Record books yet again. Global News Morning speaks with the 15 year old about his Jenga world record, the second for the Salmon Arm teen, and how his story inspired a Hallmark movie.
Global News Morning BC
Nov 15, 2023
Shuswap teen’s record breaking accomplishments inspire movie
It’s hard to believe that just three years ago we all fell in love with Auldin Maxwell the Jenga Kid of Salmon Arm who has claimed multiple Guinness World Records. He’s now a teenager but hasn’t grown out of his Jenga stacking ways. As Sydney Morton tells us, a movie inspired by his life is...
Lifestyle
Nov 12, 2023
Scientists to study DNA of Bobi, world’s oldest dog
Note from Editor: Bobi was temporarily stripped of his record-breaking title after international veterinarians questioned whether the dog was really as old as his owner claimed. Bobi, certified as the world’s oldest dog to ever live by the Guinness World Records, has died. He was more than 31 years old. Eric Sorensen has the story...
Global National
Oct 24, 2023
World’s oldest dog, Bobi, passes away at the age of 31
Note from Editor: Bobi was temporarily stripped of his record-breaking title after international veterinarians questioned whether the dog was really as old as his owner claimed. The world’s oldest dog has passed away at the age of 31. Guinness World Record holder, Bobi, died at his home in Portugal this past weekend. His death was...
Oct 23, 2023
Global National: Oct. 24
Yocheved Lifshitz, an 85-year-old Israeli woman who was kidnapped and held hostage by Hamas for more than two weeks, is talking about her frightening ordeal. What Lifshitz says she endured, what the militants told her, and how they treated her, as families of other hostages remain in agony waiting for word about their loved ones....
Global National
Oct 24, 2023
‘A big honour’: Calgary’s ‘Frisbee Rob’ makes new Guinness World Records Book
This is a big month for a hard-working Calgarian and his talented little four-legged friends. As Gil Tucker shows us, they’re getting worldwide recognition for their amazing achievements, while sharing some important lessons with Canadian school kids.
Global News Hour at 6 Calgary
Sep 21, 2023
Flying high with Guinness record holders Frisbee Rob and Sailor!
We chat with the incredible Guinness World Record holder, ‘Frisbee Rob,’ and his four-legged frisbee prodigy, Sailor. We delve into their secrets, get insider tips, and witness a dash of canine frisbee wizardry.
The Morning Show
Sep 14, 2023
Calling all Madonna Fans
On August 19, Le Village invites Montreal’s most hard-core Madonna fans to help break a Guinness World Record – the largest gathering of people dressed like pop icon. Celebrity impersonator Jimmy Moore joins Global’s Laura Casella with all the details.
Global News Morning Montreal
Aug 18, 2023
Montreal man aiming to break a burpee sprint world record and raise money in memory of his brother
Samuel Finn’s story gives the expression “no pain, no gain” new meaning. He’s set himself a quest – to do more than one thousand burpees inside of one hour. As Gloria Henriquez reports, he’s training to break a world record and raise money for a worthy cause.
Global News at 5:30 and 6:30
Aug 3, 2023
This is BC: A Kamloops band’s unique challenge to set a Guinness World Record
The band LooPS is attempting to play nine concerts in nine cites in 12 hours. They will kick off in Squamish and end up in Langley. As Jay Durant reports on This is BC, the band members will be raising money for BC Children’s Hospital.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
Jun 29, 2023
Global National: June 28
Millions of people in Canada and the U.S. are again breathing hazardous air due to the smoke from wildfires burning in Ontario and Quebec. How people in some cities are coping with the haze, the concerns about both physical and mental health, and how long the smog could last. A Russian missile strike on a...
Global National
Jun 28, 2023
Canada’s chopping champion Chef Wallace Wong
Chef Wallace Wong holds the Guinness World Record for fastest chopping skills while blindfolded. He puts Jeff and Carolyn’s slicing and dicing to the test, and shares his tips and tricks for his impressive knife skills.
The Morning Show
May 25, 2023
This is BC: High profile developer ‘breaks’ Guinness World record
Ryan Beedie may be best known for creating housing developments but it’s breaking something that has earned him a Guinness World record. He displayed his winning form for Jay Durant on This is BC.
Global News Hour at 6 BC
May 11, 2023
Two time Guinness World Record Holder shares tips on memory and brain health
Dave Farrow is the two-time Guinness World Record holder for Greatest Memory, a title he earned by recalling the exact order of 59 decks of shuffled playing cards using ‘The Farrow Memory Method’. He shares some easy memory boosting tips.
Global News Morning Kingston
Apr 18, 2023
Canadian twins claim Guinness World Record for youngest premature birth ever
The Guinness World Records have officially declared that twins Adiah Laelynn and Adrial Luka Nadarajah, who were born 126 days early, at the Mount Sinai Hospital in Toronto, Canada, on March 4, 2022 to be the world’s earliest premature birthed twins, having arrived four months early.
Health
Mar 8, 2023
9-year-old Ontario girl sets Guinness World Record for hula hooping
A young girl from Ontario has plenty to brag about after hooping her way to three world records. The nine-year-old hula hooper was in London this year, where she set records for multiple – and pretty difficult – hula hoop techniques, landing her a spot in the upcoming Guinness Book of World Records. Farah Nasser...
Canada
Mar 5, 2023
Couple breaks Guinness World Record for longest underwater kiss
Beth Neale (South Africa) and Miles Cloutier (Canada) broke the world record for the longest underwater kiss at 4 min and 6 sec. GNM Kingston speaks to the couple about how they did it!
Global News Morning Kingston
Mar 2, 2023
Global National: March 5
After years of negotiations, nearly 200 nations have made history by signing the High Seas Treaty, a legally-binding pact to protect international oceans. A closer look at the new deal that’s being called “world-changing” and the impact it aims to have on biodiversity in our oceans. There are growing concerns for LGBTQ+ “safe spaces” as...
Global National
Mar 5, 2023