Global National with Dawna Friesen

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Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s evening national news podcast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day’s top stories. Following its mission statement of “Story is everything,” the Global National team provides Canadians with in-depth analysis and perspective on important national and international events, connecting with audiences coast-to-coast, bringing clarity to the issues and news of the day. Global National has news bureaus and correspondents in every major Canadian city, as well as Washington and London. The multiple award-winning Global National has been voted Best Newscast by the Radio and Television News Directors Association (RTNDA) of Cana...

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Survival in Nepal tragedy; Alberta referendum interference; New NASA telescope
Today at 1:00 AM

The rising death toll and the remarkable stories of survival days after the Nepal glacier collapse.

Plus, how apparent foreign influence efforts are ramping up ahead of Alberta's pivotal referendum.

And the NASA launch set to give humanity a never-before seen glimpse of outer space.

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Search for survivors in Nepal; Astronomical discovery; Inflation theatre
Yesterday at 1:06 AM

As the race to find survivors in flood-ravaged Nepal continues, Vincent McAviney explains why there are fears the destruction may not yet be over. And Megan King speaks with an Ontario family pleading for word on its patriarch.

Touria Izri reports from on Washington, D.C., on the results of a new Ipsos poll done exclusively for Global News about how Canadians view the escalating Canada-U.S. trade war and Prime Minister Mark Carney's response.

Heidi Petracek looks at the history of turbulent relations between Canada and the U.S.

Quinn Ohler reports...


Grim aftermath in Nepal; Canada's economic rebound; Alberta racism fears
Last Saturday at 1:00 AM

In the aftermath of Nepal's devastating glacier collapse, the conditions forcing search crews to fall back, as hope shrinks for Canadians looking for loved ones.

Plus, the new data showing how Canada's economy has quashed recession fears. But can it power through Trump's trade war?

And why immigrant groups in Alberta are blaming an upcoming independence referendum for a rise in racist rhetoric.

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Trump renames Lake Ontario; Desperate search in Nepal; Yayoi Kusama's vision
Last Friday at 1:00 AM

U.S. President Donald Trump signs an executive order to rename Lake Ontario to Lake America, as his trade spat with Canada continues.

Plus, the grief and desperation in Nepal and around the world, amid the ongoing search for survivors after the devastating flash floods.

And remembering artist Yayoi Kusama: the trailblazer who changed the art world one dot at a time.

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Nepal's ferocious flash floods; Tariff turmoil; Remembering Tim Curry
Last Thursday at 1:01 AM

At least 24 Canadians are among the hundreds of tourists and residents missing in Nepal, which was hit by devastating flash flooding that killed at least 160 people. As Redmond Shannon reports, many communities have been completely wiped out.

Mackenzie Gray looks at how Canada and the U.S. are hardening their stances in the escalating trade war, and the cracks starting to form in Canada's united response.

Heidi Petracek explains how seafood producers in Atlantic Canada are worried about what tariffs could mean for their industry.

Jacqueline Hansen looks at how beauty businesses on...


Tit for tat tariffs; Trump's latest threat; Remembering Dolly Parton
Last Wednesday at 1:16 AM

Canada unveils its retaliatory tariffs against the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains how Ottawa is hitting back. Jacqueline Hansen looks at the federal support being offered to some businesses. Jillian Piper tells you how premiers are bracing for what could be a very long fight, and how Ontario Premier Doug Ford is backtracking. Touria Izri reports on U.S. President Donald Trump's latest threat: renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America. And from bloom to bust: Eric Sorensen explains how the trade could affect Canada's budding flower industry.

Redmond Shannon looks at how new American sanctions against Iran...


Trade retaliation, trading insults, and trade war's impact on your wallet
Last Tuesday at 1:00 AM

The blowback from the broken trade talks between Canada and the U.S. just keeps growing. Mackenzie Gray tells you about U.S. President Donald Trump's newest threat, as Prime Minister Mark Carney offers up new comments on the saga.

Eric Sorensen looks at how Trump is also taunting Canada, and unleashing members of the White House to go on the offensive.

Jillian Piper explains how Trump and Ontario Premier Doug Ford have some choice words for each other.

Jacqueline Hansen looks at how the trade war could affect the wallets of Canadians. <...


Trump slams Canada; Canadians frustrated; Tree-climbing competition
08/24/2026

After trade talks between Canada and the U.S. collapsed, President Donald Trump is airing his grievances. Eric Sorensen reports on what Trump is accusing Canada of. Heidi Petracek looks at how Canadians are reacting to the latest chapter in Canada-U.S. tensions. And Felicia Parrillo explains how Quebec's French language laws became an issue in the failed negotiations.

Redmond Shannon explains how social media may have been a factor in a wrong-way crash in England that left five young men and two police officers dead.

Eric also looks at how one of America's greatest...


No trade deal; Drone deliveries; Gardening linked to longevity
08/23/2026

The trade talks between Canada and the U.S. collapsed late last night, so President Donald Trump's hefty 50 per cent tariffs are now in effect. Mackenzie Gray reports on the core sticking points, how Canada plans to retaliate, and how Prime Minister Mark Carney says it feels like Canada is going to war.

Touria Izri looks at how Canada's premiers are reacting to the trade impasse; Jasmine King explains how the financial impact is only beginning; and Reggie Cecchini explores how the tariffs pose a political risk for Trump.

Jacqueline Hansen looks at how drone...


Trade deadline déjà vu; Montreal police strategies; Alberta cave rescue
08/22/2026

Yet another U.S. tariff deadline is looming over Canada. Mackenzie Gray looks at how another round of last-minute trade talks are going between Canadian and American officials; and Sarah MacDonald hears from businesses who say a long-term tariff of any amount could be hugely hurtful.

Phil Carpenter reports on what Montreal police are planning to do in an attempt to regain public trust.

Eric Sorensen reports on Thunderhead, the national monument unveiled today in Ottawa honouring the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.

Candice Cole looks at how the U.S. will soon unveil what President...


Final push to seal trade deal; AI data centre battle; Megxit in reverse
08/21/2026

Mackenzie Gray reports on the efforts underway to finalize the proposed Canada-U.S. trade agreement; Sarah MacDonald looks at the potential winners and losers; and Heidi Petracek explains why calls to return American booze to Canadian store shelves are leaving a bitter taste.

Heather Yourex-West reports on the backlash against the Alberta's government's plans for new AI data centres.

America's federal debt is exceeding a mind-boggling $40 trillion, double of what it was when President Donald Trump took office for the first time in 2017. Candice Cole explains the implications.

Katherine Ward tells you about...


Tentative trade deal; Foreign interference ahead of Alberta referendum
08/20/2026

Canada has avoided additional 50 per cent tariffs until at least Aug. 22 after reaching a tentative trade deal with the U.S. Mackenzie Gray explains what's known about the concessions both sides could be making in the agreement. And Heidi Petracek gets reaction from anxious Canadian business owners.

Heather Yourex-West reports on the growing evidence there are attempts by foreign actors to influence Alberta's upcoming separation referendum.

Redmond Shannon reports on Israel investigating the death of a Palestinian girl, six members of her family, and two paramedics who came to their aid.

Democratic voters...


Last-minute trade talks; Wildfire forecast; Goats bring udder joy
08/19/2026

U.S. President Donald Trump appears ready to hit Canada with new 50 per cent tariffs on a wide range of Canadian goods, with thousands of jobs in both countries hanging in the balance. Mackenzie Gray explains where 11th-hour negotiations stand, and the issues preventing a trade deal from being reached. And Heidi Petracek looks at how some Canadian businesses and industries are facing an existential crisis.

Jillian Piper reports on Canada's updated wildfire forecast, and how the federal government is responding.

Quebec is about to head into a provincial election, and the Parti Québéco...


NL-QC energy deal; Remembering Hayden Panettiere
08/18/2026

Quebec and Newfoundland have reached a non-binding deal on sharing energy from Labrador's Churchill Falls plant, which Prime Minister Mark Carney has committed $10 billion to partially support. Heidi Petracek explains how it's a big breakthrough after decades of disappointment for Newfoundland and Labrador and years of negotiations; and how this could reshape Canada's energy landscape.

As U.S. President Donald Trump's tariff deadline inches closer, Mackenzie Gray looks at how Carney says he will speak with Trump during the homestretch of negotiations.

Jackson Proskow explains why Trump has decided to scale back the American military's...


Gas tax pleas; Hurricane Lala slams Hawaii; Movie box office bonanza
08/17/2026

The pleas to the federal government for reprieve at the pumps, with the end of the fuel excise tax freeze just weeks away.

Plus, Hurricane Lala turns deadly as it skirts Hawaii while inflicting widespread damage.

And from 'The Odyssey' to 'Spider-Man,' why movies and cinemas are making big bucks at the box office this summer.

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Canadian businesses brace for tariff impacts; Trump dismisses aircraft carrier concerns
08/16/2026

As a looming deadline for Canada-U.S. trade talks looms, how industries like the auto sector are bracing for 50 per cent tariffs.

Plus, U.S. President Donald Trump shrugs off the concerns over the extended deployment of an aircraft carrier in the Middle East -- despite declining conditions and a mental health crisis onboard.

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Trade talks; Mangione's guilty plea; B.C. grapes of wrath; Sexy stories
08/15/2026

Mackenzie Gray looks at where trade negotiations between Canada and the U.S. stand, what the sticking points are, and what some premiers are considering to appease the Americans.

Mackenzie also looks at how Stellantis is mulling closing its plant in Brampton, Ont.

Jackson Proskow reports on Luigi Mangione admitting today to the high-profile killing of UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in December 2024. Jackson looks at what this could mean for Mangione's sentencing.

Sarah MacDonald looks at how wildfires have created another setback for British Columbia's struggling vineyards.

Seán O'Shea explains w...


E-scooter deaths and injuries; Spying claims; StubHub loses profits
08/14/2026

There's alarming new data on how many people across Canada are being killed or injured by electric scooters and electric bikes, which have proven difficult to regulate. Heidi Petracek reports on why deaths and injuries are on the rise, how children are at most risk of harm, and what advocates say needs to change.

Mackenzie Gray reports on Canadian and American trade representatives meeting again in Washington, D.C. to try to find a way to stop U.S. President Donald Trump from imposing punitive new tariffs on a wide range of Canadian exports.

Rumina...


Eby tours B.C. fire zone; Montreal police racism scandal; Staying single
08/13/2026

British Columbia Premier David Eby is touring fire-ravaged parts of the province's Okanagan region, where it's feared many homes may have been destroyed by the Bald Range wildfire. As Sarah MacDonald reports, it seems every evacuee knows someone who lost everything to the fire.

Mackenzie Gray looks at how trade talks between Canada and the U.S. countries are heating up, and the sticking points in negotiations. And Jackson Proskow explores the potential consequences for Canadian businesses and jobs if a deal isn't struck.

Phil Carpenter reports on how some Montrealers grilled police chief Fady...


Harrowing escape; Trump's ruse; Rising insolvencies; Count Binface
08/12/2026

Sarah MacDonald reports on one family's frightening race to escape the Bald Ridge fire in B.C., as much uncertainty lies ahead for tens of thousands of evacuees.

Jackson Proskow explains how U.S. President Donald Trump switched planes and took a decoy flight after another death threat.

Nathaniel Dove updates the urgent search for survivors and victims following yesterday's powerful earthquake in Colombia.

Jacqueline Hansen explains why more Canadians are struggling with debt and filing for insolvency, as the insolvency rate nears a 17-year high.

Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage...


Raging B.C. fires; Colombia earthquake; Halifax bomb threat
08/11/2026

Raging wildfires near Summerland, B.C. have forced thousands from their homes, with one elderly woman having died while fleeing. How evacuees are also agonizing over what to leave behind.

Plus, the desperate search for survivors in Colombia after a devastating earthquake.

And downtown Halifax is shut down over a bomb threat to the U.S. consulate.

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B.C. wildfire evacuees; Gaza peace plan upended; London pub policy controversy
08/10/2026

The Bald Ridge Fire in B.C. has forced tens of thousands to evacuate, and shows no signs of slowing. How evacuees are trying to cope.

U.S. President Trump's Gaza peace plan is upended after Israel's prime minister says he's backing out of it.

Plus, a brewing controversy over British pubs: why London officials want patrons to take a seat.

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B.C. wildfire explodes; New U.S. attorney general; Seahorse name honours Canadian
08/09/2026

More than 20,000 people in British Columbia's interior, including a Global News team, flee from one of the fastest wildfires crews have ever seen -- as the province declares a state of emergency.

Plus, the U.S. president names his former lawyer as the country's attorney general. What that means for the U.S. Justice Department's independence.

And the Canadian conservationist who has had a species of seahorse named after her.

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Canadian trade concessions; Thailand school shooting; World's longest concert
08/08/2026

Canada mulls concessions in U.S. trade talks, from alcohol to autos, as the Carney government seeks tariff relief.

Plus, the deadly rampage at a school in Thailand, where a 14-year-old student carried out a mass shooting.

And a song that spans centuries: how an organ is performing the world's longest concert.

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Pacific Northwest fires; Indian gang exploits student visas; Filipino tennis star
08/07/2026

Wildfires force thousands more people from their homes, as smoke smothers parts of British Columbia. Plus, how the community of Spokane, Washington is trying to confront their wildfire tragedy with kindness.

A notorious Indian gang exploits student visas to commit crimes on Canadian soil. The revelations from a classified report.

And the rising tennis star from the Philippines who's stirring the hears of Canada's Filipino community.

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Helping wildfire evacuees; Remembering Lloyd Robertson
08/06/2026

Angela Jung reports from Vernon, B.C. on the heartache for wildfire survivors, and how the community is rallying around those who have lost everything.

Heather Yourex-West reports from Spokane, Wash. on how the city is dealing with its worst disaster, and the progress firefighters are making.

An overnight Russian ballistic missile attack has killed 17 people in Ukraine, which was not able to intercept any of the strikes. Redmond Shannon reports on how Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is calling for defence missiles, and why he may no longer be able to rely on the U...


B.C. wildfire destruction; Spokane fire arrest; Breath test for cancer
08/05/2026

Angela Jung reports from Vernon, B.C. on the people racing to escape fast-moving flames, and how hundreds of homes have been lost.

Heather Yourex-West has made her way to Spokane, Wash. to survey the smouldering ruins left in the wake of devastating wildfires. She'll also tell you about the arrest police have made, and meteorologist Anthony Farnell explains how Spokane's wildfires became so disastrous.

Heidi Petracek reports on the fresh lawsuits aimed at stopping U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.

Trump is warning the latest talks between the U.S. and Iran...


Escaping B.C.'s wildfires; WestJet deal; Ariana Grande steps back
08/04/2026

The British Columbia Interior is reeling after several wildfires intensified over the weekend, forcing a number of communities to be evacuated. Heather Yourex-West reports from Cranbrook, B.C. on the race to escape the flames, and how some people were left stranded.

Jackson Proskow reports on the fierce wildfires surrounding Spokane, Wash., destroying more than 600 homes, making it the worst disaster in the city's history.

New research from McMaster University is highlighting where most of the country's wildfire emissions are coming from. As Jeff Semple explains, the source still smoulders long after the flames are...


B.C. wildfire evacuations; WestJet strike; Quebec rabies concerns
08/03/2026

Jordan Armstrong reports on the growing wildfires prompting evacuations in British Columbia.

Seán O'Shea reports on the frustration among passengers as WestJet flight attendants begin their strike.

Candice Cole explains why U.S. President Donald Trump says he called off plans to attack Iran.

Vincent McAviney looks at how the U.S. is steadfast on renewing peace talks between Russia and Ukraine.

Mike Armstrong reports on the warning for people in Quebec about a growing rabies risk.

Katherine Ward reports on the startling rise in injuries among young C...


WestJet braces for strike; Hackers target U.S. water; Returning to Syria
08/02/2026

The bumpy ride for travelers as WestJet braces for its flight attendants to potentially strike if they don't reach a deal.

Plus, American water facilities targeted by sweeping cyberattacks potentially linked to the war with Iran.

And the long journey of rebuilding begins for Syrian refugees who have returned home.

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WestJet worries; Infantino nixes plan; Guthrie ransom notes; Bye, Grinder
08/01/2026

WestJet passengers are racing to rebook their trips as the flight attendants' strike deadline looms. Touria Izri explains what the airline is offering passengers who want to cancel their trips.

Redmond Shannon explains why tens of thousands of migrants tried to enter Europe through a tiny Spanish territory.

Jackson Proskow looks at the skepticism surrounding U.S. President Donald Trump's deal to disarm Hamas.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has scrapped his controversial World Cup equity plan following a huge backlash. The investment proposal had links to Joshua Kushner – the brother of Jared Kushner, Tr...


WestJet strike notice; World Cup plan backlash; Parker's parents speak
07/31/2026

Uncertainty is in the air after WestJet's flight attendants served strike notice. Jacqueline Hansen looks at when the workers could walk off the job, and what this might mean for passengers.

FIFA president Gianni Infantino has a plan to sell stakes in the World Cup to private investors. Sarah MacDonald looks at the backlash, and how the proposal is linked to the extended family of U.S. President Donald Trump.

With the U.S. and Iran having reignited their war, Jackson Proskow looks at what both sides could do next as other Middle Eastern countries...


Missing boy found dead; BC's LNG deal; Winnipeg frozen out?
07/30/2026

After vanishing two weeks ago, the Calgary boy named Parker was found this afternoon. Dawna tells you about the tragic conclusion in the search for the 11-year-old.

Sarah MacDonald looks at British Columbia's landmark LNG deal with a German company, and the hurdles ahead.

Jillian Piper explains how Canada is cancelling the so-called "Netflix tax," and what will replace the revenue that supports Canadian content.

Heather Yourex-West looks at how Edmonton has had its rainiest summer ever, and how the cleanup is proving to be more than the city can handle alone.

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Japan earthquake; Doug Ford's Disney trip; Dad goes the distance
07/29/2026

The race is on to find survivors after a powerful earthquake rattled southern Japan. Redmond Shannon reports on the collapse at a shopping centre, and the warning of what could come next.

Mike Armstrong looks at what could derail the progress in the fight against wildfires in both France and Spain.

Jackson Proskow reports on how U.S. President Donald Trump's private meetings with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu went today at the White House.

Jillian Piper looks at the signs Trump's latest tariff threat is stalling the...


ER doctors burning out; Alberta medical test changes; 75-year curse ends
07/28/2026

Canadian ERs are sending out an SOS. Katherine Ward explains why so many emergency physicians are burning out, and the potential remedies.

Heather Yourex-West explains why Albertans can now refer themselves for medical tests.

Mike Armstrong reports on the unprecedented wildfires burning up parts of France and Spain, and Taya Fast looks at how merging wildfires in British Columbia are chasing hundreds of more people out of their homes.

Seán O'Shea catches up with some drivers in Windsor, Ont. who were excited about finally being able to cross the Gordie Howe International B...


Berlin Pride parade attack; Triple byelection races; U.S. tariffs sting
07/27/2026

German police kill the man suspected of attacking one of Europe's largest LGBTQ2+ celebrations in Berlin.

Plus, Prime Minister Mark Carney sets a date for three byelections to decide the balance of power in Ottawa.

And how Canada's honey industry is feeling the sting from U.S. tariffs.

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Wildfire fight in B.C.; Drought plagues Europe; Mosquito season explodes
07/26/2026

The growing number of evacuation orders throughout British Columbia, as wildfires run rampant.

Plus, the hot and dry conditions plaguing Europe as the continent grapples with a wildfire crisis of its own.

And why the Prairies are dealing with a population explosion of mosquitoes.

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Gordie Howe Bridge ceremony; Forced labour tariffs reality check
07/25/2026

After disinviting American officials, Canada celebrates the opening of the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Mackenzie Gray reports from Windsor, Ont. on the event, and how U.S. President Donald Trump is reacting.

Meanwhile, Trump's new forced labour tariffs are in effect. Sixty countries, including Canada, are facing the levy as Trump accuses them of importing products made with forced labour. Jillian Piper has a reality check on the allegations, and tells you how countries are reacting.

Sarah MacDonald reports from Kamloops, B.C., where evacuees are taking shelter after escaping wildfires threatening their homes.

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Carney's measured response; B.C. wildfires; Remembering Oliver Jones
07/24/2026

David Akin looks at how Prime Minister Mark Carney could respond to U.S. President Donald Trump's latest tariff threat, and how far some of Canada's premiers are willing to go.

As British Columbia's wildfires grow, Sarah MacDonald reports from Kamloops on how some people fled their homes on short notice, and what could further complicate the mission to extinguish the flames. And Heather Yourex-West looks at the air quality and heat warnings.

Europe has already sweltered under multiple heat waves during the summer, and parts of the continent are now dealing with deadly wildfires...


B.C.'s growing wildfire emergency; Ontario MPP hotel expenses
07/23/2026

Thousands of British Columbians are on edge tonight as fast-moving wildfires threaten their homes. Sarah MacDonald tells you about the highways shut down, and what could further fuel the flames.

Some Ontario MPPs are under fire after billing taxpayers for unnecessary hotel stays. Premier Doug Ford says it's "unacceptable," but as Colin D'Mello explains, government emails are contradicting Ford.

The details of the Gordie Howe International Bridge agreement have now been made public. Mackenzie Gray reports on Canada's concessions, and how the specifics contradict Prime Minister Mark Carney's previous comments.

Canada's premiers are...