Havana syndrome: Report links Russia with mysterious illness
A mysterious illness that has affected Canadian and American diplomats in Cuba may be linked to a top secret unit within the Russian military, according to an investigation by CBS News, The Insider, and Der Spiegel. Joel Senick reports on the evidence, and the reaction from the Kremlin and the U.S. State Department.
Global National
Apr 1
U.S. ‘Havana syndrome’ reports raise concerns, Canadian diplomats’ lawyer says
A lawyer for Canadian diplomats suing the federal government over what’s become known as “Havana syndrome” says a new report from a U.S. research centre raises concerns. Global’s Nathaniel Dove explores the findings and ongoing legal drama that began in Cuba.
Canada
Mar 19
Global National: April 1
The federal carbon tax has increased by 23 per cent, meaning burning fossil fuels will cost most Canadians more money, but they’ll also get more money in rebates. Why hundreds of economists support the hike; how politicians from all sides are criticizing the increase; how Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is responding; and why the Liberals’...
Global National
Apr 1
Bhavana Varma one of 25 people appointed the Order of Ontario
The former head of the Kingston area United Way speaks with Global News Morning about her latest achievement.
Global News Morning Kingston
Jan 5
Effing Seafoods back to school meals
Summer vacation ends in just over a week. Rob from Effing Seafoods and his daughters, Sierra and Savana, share some great back to school cooking ideas.
Global News Morning Edmonton
Aug 26, 2023
President, CEO of United Way KFL&A steps down after 24 years
After 24 years, United Way KFL&A’s long-time president and CEO, Bhavana Varma, is stepping down at the end of the August.
Aug 18, 2023
KFL&A United Way CEO steps down after 24 years at the helm
Bhavana Varma the President and CEO of KFL&A United Way says she plans to continue volunteering and helping several not for profit organizations in the community.
Aug 18, 2023
U.S. government officials with ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms will continue to receive access to health care: White House
Speaking during the White House briefing on Wednesday, press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre assured reporters that government officials who reported Anomalous Health Incidents (AHI) of ‘Havana syndrome’ symptoms will continue to receive access to the health care that they need. “We understand that people truly went through an ordeal,” Jean-Pierre said. “The president’s commitment to the...
Health
Mar 1, 2023
Southwest Airlines flight makes emergency landing in Cuba after bird strike
A Southwest Airlines flight from Cuba to Florida was forced to turn back to Havana for an emergency landing Sunday after hitting birds and suffering engine trouble in an incident that saw the cabin fill up with smoke, according to airline and Cuban officials. Video captured from onboard the plane shows the cabin filling up...
Trending
Mar 6, 2023
Global National: Mar. 1
The NDP is set to put forward a motion, which the Conservatives are expected to support, calling for a full public inquiry into allegations of foreign interference in Canada’s democratic process. The mounting pressure on the Trudeau government to provide transparency into alleged meddling, how top civil servants evaluated Canada’s response to possible interference in...
Global National
Mar 1, 2023
Lunar New Year: Celebrations mark year of the rabbit from China to New York
Lunar New Year celebrations to mark the “year of the rabbit” were held on Saturday and Sunday in cities around the world, including Beijing, China, Havana, Cuba and New York City.
World
Jan 22, 2023
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris arrives in Hanoi
U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris pushed ahead with a trip to Vietnam on Tuesday after delaying the visit over concerns due to an unexplained health incident potentially related to the mysterious Havana Syndrome.
World
Aug 24, 2021
Tampa Bays Rays arrive in Cuba for showdown with National Team
The Tampa Bay Rays arrived in Havana on Sunday for their exhibition baseball game against Cuba’s national team on Tuesday.
Sports
Mar 21, 2016
Colombian government signs historic peace treaty with FARQ rebels
The Colombian government and the leftist rebel group FARC signed a ceasefire that ended a 50-year conflict on June 23 in Havana, Cuba. This video, uploaded by the Cuban Ministry of External Relations, shows the negotiators in the ceasefire signing the document and, at the end, Colombian President Juan Manuel Santos and FARC commander Timoleón...
World
Jun 24, 2016
How the Haida Watchmen Program began
Thu, May 19: The Haida Watchmen Program was set up in the early 1980s for the protection of Gwaii Haanas, where hundreds of archeological and historical sites have been documented. Linda Aylesworth explains the role the Watchmen play, and how they’re protecting and preserving Haida culture through education.
Global News Hour at 6
May 19, 2016
Explosion at hotel in Havana, Cuba kills at least 4
At least four people are dead after a strong explosion hit a well-known hotel in downtown Havana, Cuba on Friday, tearing a gash several floors high into the side of the building.
World
May 6, 2022
Havana hotel blast death toll rises to 31, says official
Dr. Julio Guerra Izquierdo, the head of the hospital services department in Cuba’s Ministry of Health, said Sunday that the death toll from the explosion at the Hotel Saratoga in Havana had risen to 31. Of those killed, 17 were men and 14 were women, according to his figures. Four of the dead were children.
May 9, 2022
Harmony between Cuba and Nova Scotia
Havana & Halifax Unite! Los Primos is continuing to create great harmony between Nova Scotia & Cuba. Meet the man behind the cultural exchange and a talented young Cuban violinist studying abroad this summer.
Entertainment
Aug 1, 2014
Thousands line streets as Castro’s ashes begin cross-country tour
Fidel Castro’s ashes have begun a four-day journey across Cuba from Havana to their final resting place in the eastern city of Santiago.
World
Nov 30, 2016
Margaret Atwood says Trump win boosted sales of her dystopian classic
Canadian writer Margaret Atwood says worries regarding women’s issues have helped send her celebrated dystopian novel “The Handmaid’s Tale” back up bestseller lists as she attends Cuba’s annual book fair in Havana.
Canada
Feb 11, 2017