‘Let’s break some plastic ceilings’: Barbie celebrates 60th with new role models
Barbie launched on March 9, 1959. Continue reading
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Winnipeg woman petitions to give Barbie a Cree makeover
A Winnipeg woman chosen as a role model by Mattel is petitioning the toy company to add a Cree Barbie to their inventory. Continue reading
Assiniboia, Sask. girl gets a chance to learn about farm life through a Barbie mentorship program
By Sarah Komadina Reporter
Selected through a contest, the program gives the opportunity to Canadian girls with big hopes to get hands on experience with women who chased their goals. Continue reading
5 Montreal stories you must read this week: March 10
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
From a Canadian woman being told she needs an immigration visa to enter the U.S. and a surprise win in the Liberal nomination for the Saint-Laurent byelection, here are the top stories Global News covered in Montreal this week. Continue reading
Barbie turns 58: Little-known facts about the iconic doll
By Rachel Lau Online Producer - Quebec
Barbie, the iconic fashion doll, is turning 58. Continue reading
‘Ken’s looking good’: Cake showing Ken doll dressed as woman causes stir online
A picture of a Ken cake dressed as Barbie has caused a stir online. Continue reading
‘You can’t be what you can’t see’: new dolls designed for boys of colour
The goal is to give boys of all races a doll that looks like them, and that they can be proud of. Continue reading
‘Barbie Savior’ Instagram account mocks the voluntourism trend
The new satirical Barbie Instagram account pokes fun at young Western women who travel to third world countries to volunteer. Continue reading
New Montreal exhibit puts 1,000 haute couture Barbies on display
Although Barbie sales have slumped in recent years, she remains one of the best-selling toys on the market. Continue reading
Not everyone likes Barbie’s new body
Thursday morning the world received word that Barbie has a new body; three, in fact. Continue reading