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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Orange crushed in B.C.'s blue wave; Convicted murderer back in custody

    2026-10-26 | 25 mins.
    British Columbians have voted out the NDP and handed the Conservatives a landslide victory. Sarah MacDonald reports on the political seismic shift, the Tories' first majority government in B.C. in nearly a century, and what's next for the province's NDP.

    Jillian Piper reports on how several premiers won't be at an upcoming historic meeting between Indigenous leaders and Prime Minister Mark Carney.

    Gates Guarin reports from Edmonton on the funeral held for Sgt. Morgan Wong, who was killed in the tragic fire at CFB Wainwright on Oct. 17.

    Convicted murderer Jeffrey Ewert, who was out on day parole so he could attend law school at McGill University, is back in police custody. Elizabeth Zogalis reports on the controversy and the concerns about students sharing classrooms with a killer.

    Candice Cole reports on the dispute over why restrictions were made to Ukraine's Starlink access.

    Eric Sorensen looks at how the math adds up for the U.S. midterms, and what it'll take for either side to win the Senate.

    Plus, Katherine Ward tells you about a new two-step technique that could give some heart patients a new option for treatment.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    B.C. election; West Bank lockdown; Alaska's duelling Dans

    2026-10-25 | 25 mins.
    Sarah MacDonald covers election night in British Columbia as polls suggest provincial NDP leader and incumbent premier David Eby is headed for a major political blunder.

    Jeff Semple reports on the calls for answers after deadly and fiery tragedy at Alberta's CFB Wainwright.

    Jillian Piper looks at the condemnation toward Israel's lockdown of the West Bank and its demolition of Palestinian homes.

    Candice Cole has more on the U.S. midterm senate race in Alaska involving two candidates named Dan Sullivan, and why it's drawing the ire of the Trump administration.

    Dan Spector reports on how a Quebec company's aluminum innovation has landed them on Time Magazine's list of best inventions of the year.

    Touria Izri reports on the Toronto teen looking to break records by taking part in one marathon after another.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Tariff swap; UCP divided; Benefits of 'Below'

    2026-10-24 | 26 mins.
    Mackenzie Gray explains why U.S. President Donald Trump has scrapped tariffs on some Canadian goods, while adding new ones.

    Sarah MacDonald reports on the last-minute campaigning in British Columbia, on the eve of a snap election.

    With Alberta's United Conservative Party (UCP) divided between federalists and separatists, Heather Yourex-West reports on the secessionists insisting on staying in the party, and what they're planning.

    Redmond Shannon explains why Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered a full lockdown in the occupied West Bank.

    Jackson Proskow reports from Dallas on how Texas could soon elect a Democrat to the Senate for the first time in decades.

    Plus, Heidi Petracek looks at how "Below," a new thriller on Netflix, has stirred up excitement in Newfoundland and Labrador.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Wainwright update; Banking and AI; Hoop dreams rekindled

    2026-10-23 | 26 mins.
    As the tight-knit town of Wainwright, Alta. grieves, the military shares an update on the soldiers badly burned in Saturday's fire at CFB Wainwright. Heather Yourex-West reports.

    Redmond Shannon reports on the scramble to fix a newly identified vulnerability in websites.

    Jacqueline Hansen has the critical warning to keep your banking information away from artificial intelligence.

    Mackenzie Gray reports on the federal government issuing an ultimatum to Cleveland-Cliffs, the American owner of the Stelco steel plant in Hamilton, Ont.

    One day after U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff praised Russian President Vladimir Putin as a "humanitarian," Putin launched new attacks on Ukraine. Candice Cole reports on the bombardment, and which countries are coming to Ukraine's defence.

    After Nova Scotia RCMP conducted what's been criticized as a "grossly inadequate" investigation, the force is now apologizing. Heidi Petracek tells you how a grieving family is feeling vindicated years after a workplace tragedy.

    Plus, new beginnings for NBA superstar Kawhi Leonard. Eric Sorensen tells you about Leonard's return to the Toronto Raptors, and the high hopes for success.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Putin praised; Tariff support; Danielle Smith's political future

    2026-10-22 | 28 mins.
    Russia and Ukraine are preparing to resume trilateral peace talks. Redmond Shannon looks at why negotiations are being revived, and how U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff has showered Russian President Vladimir Putin with praise.

    Mackenzie Gray explains how the federal and Ontario governments are extending a lifeline to sectors hit hard by U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs, and whether this plan will make a difference.

    Mackenzie also looks at how U.S. Ambassador to Canada Pete Hoekstra is again accusing Canadian politicians of interfering in American politics.

    The Law Society of Ontario (LSO) has received a complaint alleging Toronto lawyer Promise Holmes Skinner has built a career around an Indigenous identity that she cannot prove, including teaching Indigenous law at the University of Toronto. As Melissa Ridgen reports, the complaint seeks to put the LSO on the hook to make sure its members are who they claim to be.

    Alberta Premier Danielle Smith is calling for unity among Albertans after the province's divisive referendum. Dawna speaks one-on-one with Smith about what the premier learned from the vote, how she plans to keep her United Conservative Party (UCP) together, and how she's feeling about her political future.

    Plus, a 150-year-old tree from Richmond, Que. that was once prominently featured on Canada's $2 bill will soon have to be cut down. Mike Armstrong explains why the landmark elm has to be felled, and why for some people, this tree is more than just a tree.
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About Global National with Dawna Friesen
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 Canada and by the Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (the Canadian Screen Awards).
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