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‘Standing with the bullies’: Boissonnault slams Poilievre for silence on trans youth rightsSpeaking during question period on Monday, Minister of Employment, Workforce Development and Official Languages Randy Boissonnault slammed Alberta Premier Danielle Smith for her recent controversial policy proposals regarding transgender youth and Conservative leader Pierre Poilievre for not speaking up against Smith’s latest remarks. “The Leader of the Conservative Party claims to talk about freedom. But...Danielle SmithFeb 5, 2024
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North Korean defectors adjust to life abroadIn North Korea, we know little about what life is like for the average person. The best insight comes from defectors — people who risked their lives and escaped. Jeff Semple talks to one man about his extraordinary transition to a life of freedom.Global NationalFeb 15, 2018
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‘Health Freedom’ protestors target B.C. hospitalsSonia Deol talks to B.C. Health Minister Adrian Dix about the so-called ‘Health Freedom’ protests, which saw thousands of people demonstrating against the province’s COVID-19 health measures.Global News Morning BCSep 2, 2021
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‘Three Acts of a Woman’ debuting at Vancouver Fringe FestivalAs we near the one-year anniversary of the woman-life-freedom movement led by Iranian women, an episodic play is drawing inspiration from it to create a compelling performance. Writer and director Majid Tafreshi talks to Emily Lazatin about the inspiration for it and how you can watch.Global News Morning BCSep 3, 2023
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Iranian Community of Manitoba to host Nowruz or New Year celebration Monday evening“A symbol of this thirst for equality.” Iranian Community of Manitoba is holding a Nowruz or New Year celebration Monday at Caboto Centre called ‘Woman, Life, Freedom’. President Arian Arianpour talks about supporting Iran, with tickets still available at icmb.caMar 17, 2023
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Freedom 55 Financial Open Golf TournamentTournament Director, Margot Davis, and Dave Zibrik from Point Grey Golf talk about the upcoming Freedom 55 Financial Open.Global News Morning Weekend BCMay 19, 2018
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A new Nelson Mandela exhibit is coming to WinnipegChristopher Till joined Global’s Brittany Greenslade to talk about the work put into the “Mandela Struggle for Freedom” exhibit.Global News Morning WinnipegJun 5, 2018
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Manitobans create documentary highlighting impacts of the war in UkraineTetyana Haraschuk and Andrew Wiens join Global News Morning to talk about the documentary “Voices of Freedom” and how it aims to tell the stories of local Ukrainians with the power of music.Aug 8, 2024
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Backlash grows after Walk for Freedom protesters seen carrying torches in CalgaryMany are condemning Saturday’s Walk for Freedom rally in Calgary after protesters were seen carrying torches. Jackie Wilson reports.Feb 28, 2021
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Anniversary of the in-custody death of Mahsa AminiSept. 19th is the 1 year anniversary of the in-custody death of Mahsa Amini and the start of the Women Life, Freedom movement. Human rights activist Nazanin Afshin Jam talks about what has changed since and the demonstrations planned for Saturday.Global News Morning BCSep 15, 2023
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Maëlle Ricker speaks about pollution on our beachesTue, Mar 8: Watching her new namesake, a rehabilitated seal pup, swim her way to freedom, Olympian Maëlle Ricker talks about being more careful with the environment.Mar 8, 2016
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United States will work ‘aggressively’ to secure shipping in Gulf of Oman: U.S. generalU.S. Central Command Chief General Kenneth McKenzie said on Thursday it was talking to other countries about freedom of navigation in the Gulf and would work “aggressively” to find a solution to enable free passage.WorldJul 18, 2019
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Former staffer says Transportation Ministry deleted Highway of Tears emailsThu, May 28 – A former staffer in the Transportation Ministry claims a ministerial assistant deleted dozens of emails related to the Highway of Tears investigation. Vincent Gogolek, Executive Director of the BC Freedom of Information and Privacy Association, joined BC1 to talk about the allegations.May 29, 2015
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Halifax-Ukrainian Community Rallies Support for EventWe talk with event coordinator Stanislav Serebriakov about Halifax Stand with Ukraine, a fundraising event showcasing and celebrating the country’s culture in support of the Ukrainian people in their fight for freedom. Organizers are inviting local artists, crafts people, and local businesses to support the fundraiser with donations of their work or merchandise.Global News Morning HalifaxApr 12, 2022
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‘Mind your own damn business!’: Tim Walz fires back at Republicans over reproductive rightsOn Wednesday at the Democratic Party Convention in Chicago, Minnesota Governor Tim Walz accepted the nomination to become his party’s VP candidate. During his acceptance speech he highlighted his commitment to fighting for the middle class, promoting affordable housing, and supporting reproductive freedom. “And even if we wouldn’t make those same choices for ourselves, we’ve...PoliticsAug 22, 2024
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Organization working to educate students on domestic violenceFive Pillars of Freedom joins Global News Morning to talk about the importance of providing more education on domestic violence.Nov 24, 2022
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B.C. landlords want to reinstate the right to evictLandlordBC wants the rental sector to be exempt from the province’s state of emergency declaration, saying its members want to have more freedom to collect unpaid rent and evict tenants. We talk to LandlordBC CEO David Hutniak about why the ongoing ban on evictions is not sustainable for his members.Global News Morning BCJun 9, 2020
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Expert weighs in on Edmonton protest against COVID-19 health measuresHundreds of people gathered at the Alberta legislature Saturday in what was called a “walk for freedom”. City of Edmonton and Edmonton Police Service officials were on hand to assist with keeping order. Kim Smith spoke with Lorian Hardcastle, who specializes in health law and policy at the University of Calgary, about why we are...PoliticsFeb 20, 2021
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Cell phone price war good news for CanadiansMon, Dec 18: “The Big Three” are slashing cell plans to counter newbie Freedom Mobile’s rock bottom pricing. Katy Anderson, digital rights advocate sits down with Scott Fee to talk about how long these prices will last and what this mean for the future for consumers.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryDec 18, 2017
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Taiwan celebrates Asia’s first same-sex marriages as couples tie the knot20 couples gathered to walk down a rainbow aisle in a park near a Taipei registration office, celebrating their new freedom to marry their same-sex partner in Taiwan.WorldMay 24, 2019