Global News’ Dawna Friesen wins Best News Anchor at Canadian Screen Awards
The Academy of Canadian Cinema and Television honoured the country’s best in non-fiction programming. Continue reading
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Dawna Friesen: Journalism is a pillar of democracy
A well-functioning democracy requires free and diverse news media capable of keeping people informed and holding powerful people to account, Dawna Friesen says. Continue reading
Full transcript: Trudeau defends Trans Mountain, criticizes Trump tariffs in exclusive interview
Read the full transcript of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s interview with Global National’s Dawna Friesen. Continue reading
Dawna Friesen: The world could use a love story right now
It feels like the world could use a love story right about now. An old-fashioned romance that blossoms into a regal walk down the aisle. Continue reading
Dawna Friesen: 2017 will go down as a year ‘dominated by disruption’
“What’s certain for 2018 is that there will be more uncertainty.” Continue reading
Dawna Friesen: Driving into Tropical Storm Irma on a desolate interstate
Global National anchor, Dawna Friesen writes about driving into Hurricane Irma in southern Florida. Continue reading
Analysis: Removing Confederate symbols won’t fix America’s race and inequality issues
Statues and other monuments erected long ago evolve into symbols — often powerful symbols of wrongs committed in the past, writes Global National anchor Dawna Friesen. Continue reading
Global National anchor Dawna Friesen fills in as host of 16×9
Global National Anchor Dawna Friesen is stepping in as host of Global News’ flagship investigative show 16X9. Continue reading
Manitoba Moose goalie Eric Comrie to replace Connor Hellebuyck at AHL All-Star Game
By Mitch Rosset Senior Digital Broadcast Journalist
Manitoba Moose goalie Eric Comrie will take over Connor Hellebuyck’s spot in next week’s AHL All-Star game. Continue reading
Dawna Friesen: ‘Diagnosis of dementia isn’t the end. It’s the beginning.’
“I remember when it dawned on me that my mother was showing signs of dementia.” Global National anchor Dawna Friesen reflects on the journey she shared with her mother after she was diagnosed with dementia. Continue reading