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Alberta NDP distance themselves from newly elected federal leader Avi LewisAs the new head of the federal NDP was giving his victory speech in Winnipeg, Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi released a statement distancing himself from him while Alberta Premier Danielle Smith aims to draw connections between the two. Drew Stremick reports.CanadaMar 29
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Nenshi set to take seat in Alberta legislature after earning byelection victoryAlberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi will be getting a seat in the legislature after winning a byelection in Edmonton-Strathcona on Monday night. Morgan Black reports.Global News at 11 EdmontonJun 24, 2025
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Alberta voters to decide if NDP’s Nenshi, separatists to hold legislature seatsAlberta voters go to the polls in three byelections on Monday in Edmonton-Strathcona, Edmonton-Ellerslie and Olds-Didsbury-Three Hills. Kendra Slugoski reports.Global News Morning EdmontonJun 23, 2025
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Alberta NDP demands investigation into allegations of widespread corruption in health contractsAlberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is calling for four investigations after the Globe and Mail reported on a letter from the lawyer of ousted Alberta Health Services CEO Athana Mentzelopoulos that allegedly accuses the United Conservative Party government of wide-ranging corruption, including inflating contracts for private surgery providers, conflicts of interest and firing Mentzelopoulos because...HealthFeb 6, 2025
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Naheed Nenshi acclaimed as Alberta NDP candidate for Edmonton-StrathconaAlberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi has been acclaimed as the party’s candidate in the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona.Global News at 11 EdmontonJan 23, 2025
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Alberta NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi to run for Edmonton-Strathcona seatAfter months of being Alberta’s NDP leader from the sidelines, Naheed Nenshi has announced how he intends to get into the legislature. The former Calgary mayor will run in Edmonton, seeking the seat of the previous party leader Rachel Notley. Jasmine King reports.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 3, 2025
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Naheed Nenshi to seek Edmonton-Strathcona riding nomination for Alberta NDPOpposition Leader Naheed Nenshi says he will seek the Alberta NDP nomination to run as a candidate in Edmonton-Strathcona. Jasmine King has the details.Global News at Noon EdmontonJan 3, 2025
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Global News Hour at 6 Edmonton: Jan. 3Friends and family of two motorcyclists killed in charity ride crash call on RCMP to speed up their investigation. Police seize more banned knives and illegal tobacco from another inner city convenience store. NDP Leader Naheed Nenshi is seeking a seat in the riding of Edmonton-Strathcona.Global News Hour at 6 EdmontonJan 3, 2025
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The West Block: May 14, 2023 | Feds response to Chong case ‘collective failure’, former advisor saysAmid pressing global security concerns, experts are sounding the alarm over how prepared Canada is to deal with modern-day threats. They say the federal government’s reactive response to recent foreign interference allegations points to the urgent need to update Canada’s national security strategy. ‘The West Block’ host Mercedes Stephenson sits down with Vincent Rigby, former...May 14, 2023
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Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi expects ‘spicy’ conversation at Senate committee on Bill 21Former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi will be speaking at the Senate Committee on Human Rights on Monday. He’s raising concerns about the increase in religious bigotry, the backlash surrounding the appointment of Canada’s first special representative on combating Islamophobia and Bill 21 in Quebec. Carolyn Kury de Castillo reports.Feb 12, 2023
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Mayor Naheed Nenshi calls cancellation of Calgary X Games ‘a shame’Calgary’s mayor said he’s disappointed the X Games are no longer coming to the city after the Alberta government said Thursday it would no longer provide the funding promised by the former NDP government.CanadaOct 31, 2019
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Former Liberal MP Kent Hehr to enter Calgary mayoral raceFormer Liberal MP and cabinet minister Kent Hehr is expected to file paperwork Tuesday to enter the Calgary mayoral race in a bid to replace departing mayor Naheed Nenshi, who announced earlier this year he would not run for re-election.PoliticsSep 6, 2021
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Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to meet with premier Kenney, mayor Nenshi in CalgaryPrime Minister Justin Trudeau will be in Calgary on Wednesday to meet with Premier Jason Kenney and Mayor Naheed Nenshi. Sarah Offin has details on what other stops he’ll make while in the city.Global News Morning CalgaryJul 7, 2021
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Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi reflects on his achievementsCalgary mayor Naheed Nenshi joins Global News Morning Calgary live via Skype to reflect on his achievements during his tenure, as he prepares to leave office.Oct 15, 2021
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One-on-one with Calgary mayor-elect Jyoti Gondek on her historic winJyoti Gandek is making history, as she will become the first female mayor of Calgary, and the second racialized person to have the job after Naheed Nenshi. Global National’s Dawna Friesen spoke to Gandek about her journey to public service, what’s next for the city, as well as her relationship with the Alberta government.Global NationalOct 19, 2021
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Calgary’s community spirit a big part of helping the city pull through during the 2013 floodWed, Jun 20: Linda Olsen talks to Mayor Naheed Nenshi about how Calgarians stepped up during the worst disaster to hit the city. Strangers and neighbours volunteered their time to clean up and support those who were affected by the flood, leading to a celebration now known as Neighbour Day.Global News Hour at 6 CalgaryJun 20, 2018
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Calgary’s mayor has harsh words for John HorganNaheed Nenshi had harsh words for B.C.’s premier amid a fight between the province over the Kinder Morgan pipeline expansion. Richard Zussman has the details.Global News Hour at 6May 11, 2018
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‘It’s a big day’: New trail linking to Calgary’s airport announcedCalgary Mayor Naheed Nenshi helps announce the development of a new east-west transportation link to Calgary’s airport.PoliticsJul 6, 2018
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NDP leader Naheed Nenshi on coming out of retirement: ‘We need pragmatic, thoughtful, smart government’Newly elected Alberta NDP leader Naheed Nenshi, who was previously the mayor of Calgary, joined Carole Anne Devaney to talk about what drove him to come out of retirement and re-enter Alberta politics. He also spoke about the wildfires threatening Jasper, his predecessor Rachel Notley, and his need to secure a seat in the legislature.Global News at 5 EdmontonJul 24, 2024
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Singh congratulates Nenshi on Alberta NDP win: ‘We have a united goal’Speaking in Toronto, Ont., on Thursday, NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh said that he has congratulated former Calgary mayor Naheed Nenshi on his recent electoral victory as Alberta’s NDP leader. “We have a united goal. Right now, at the provincial level in Alberta — and a lot of places — Conservatives are a threat to the...CanadaJun 27, 2024