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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Carney backs pipeline; U.S. execution botched; Joshua Kutryk's journey

    2026-10-02 | 26 mins.
    Heather Yourex-West looks at the federal government fast-tracking an Alberta oil pipeline to the B.C. coast, as part of Prime Minister Mark Carney's Building Canada plan.

    Plus, Sarah MacDonald looks at the delicate balance between economic and environmental interests over the project.

    Redmond Shannon has more on the ongoing investigation into the violent attack in a cockpit on a flight bound for Israel, and the Indian pilot who's being hailed a hero.

    Jillian Piper reports on an A.I. agent's attempted hack of the Library and Archives Canada website, and how it's sparking new worries over the technology.

    Eric Sorensen has more on the botched execution of an inmate in Tennessee that's sparking new debate over capital punishment.

    Mike Armstrong speaks with Wall Street Journalist Evan Gershkovich on his harrowing experience being imprisoned in Russia on false accusations.

    Touria Izri reports on Canadian astronaut Joshua Kutryk's journey to the International Space Station, and the big event he will miss out back home.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Tragedy at B.C. mall; Marking TRC Day, Suspected hijacking attempt

    2026-10-01 | 26 mins.
    An emergency is declared on the Tsawwassen First Nation near Vancouver. Paul Johnson reports on the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation event cut short by a tragic accident.

    David Akin reports on the events honouring residential school students who survived and those who never returned home.

    Redmond Shannon explains how passengers sprang into action to avert a disaster after a suspected hijacking attempt on a FlyDubai flight.

    Jackson Proskow looks at what's ahead for Iraq as American troops finally leave the country.

    Heidi Petracek explains why environmentalists aren't sold on Prime Minister Mark Carney's pledge to protect ecosystems.

    Plus, the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada's calls to action from 2015 include support for Indigenous artistry and the proactive integration of sport into reconciliation efforts. Melissa Ridgen looks at how groups from both fields are jumping in to help.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    LNG expansion; New AI warnings; Cornell under fire; Grizzly bear influx

    2026-09-30 | 26 mins.
    Jeff Semple reports on the multi-billion dollar plan to double production at Canada's largest LNG facility, and why environmentalists are not on board.

    Heather Yourex-West reports on the Calgary Chamber's detailed analysis of the potential impact separating from Canada would have on Alberta's economy.

    Mackenzie Gray looks at how some Canadian businesses are pivoting with America's new ban on some Canadian products now in effect.

    Jackson Proskow tells you about the new revelations from tech giants about the perils of artificial intelligence, as the White House launches a portal powered by AI.

    Touria Izri reports on the disturbing claims Cornell University protected seven students accused of gang rape.

    Heidi Petracek reports on Hurricane Polo pummelling parts of Mexico, and what still lies ahead.

    Plus, bear in mind: Sarah MacDonald tells you about one B.C. community's rise in grizzly bears, and how it's trying to figure out how to handle its new furry and frequent visitors.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    Stelco layoffs; Homecoming hangover; PWHL scores HNIC deal

    2026-09-29 | 26 mins.
    Stelco is shutting down part of its Hamilton, Ont. steel plant and laying off hundreds of workers to "ensure the survival" of the company amid U.S. tariffs. Mackenzie Gray reports on the layoffs, and the flurry of new import bans on Canadian goods.

    Seán O'Shea reports on the anger and the mess in Guelph, Ont. after the University of Guelph's homecoming party this past Saturday.

    A group of masked men with apparent links to a white nationalist group staged protested near the former Kamloops Indian Residential School in British Columbia. Melissa Ridgen explains how it's fuelling calls for residential school denialists to face consequences; and looks at the questions about why burial sites have yet to be dug up.

    Mystery is surrounding the five men who have now been released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of terrorism near the airbase in Fairford, England. Redmond Shannon explains what makes the case so unusual.

    U.S. President Donald Trump's new taxpayer-funded ads are actually old ads, but now they're rerunning and sparking bipartisan outrage ahead of the midterm elections. As Jackson Proskow reports, critics are slamming the commercials as illegal propaganda.

    Since Russia's war on Ukraine began, thousands of Ukrainian children have been kidnapped and placed into Russian families, where they're taught to reject Ukraine's culture and fight for Moscow. Jeff Semple reports on the efforts to bring them home, and how Canada is trying to help.

    And with the CBC's 'Hockey Night in Canada' not broadcasting NHL games anymore, the program has struck a deal to feature the Professional Women's Hockey League (PWHL) instead. As Eric Sorensen reports, it's another major milestone for the rapidly-growing league.
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  • Global National with Dawna Friesen

    UK terror plot foiled; Quebec fatal helicopter crash; Robotic surgery

    2026-09-28 | 26 mins.
    British police have arrested 5 men on suspicion of terrorism, Candice Cole on the potential terror plot that was foiled by a local farmer.

    Dan Spector with the latest on a helicopter crash in Quebec that killed the pilot and three family members.

    Heidi Petracek reports on why environmentalists are critical of the 'Building Canada Strong' act.

    Mike Armstrong reports on the violent weekend in South Africa that saw 27 people killed in two separate mass shootings.

    Katherine Ward on the Toronto hospital network offering cardiac robotic surgery.

    Plus Mike Gazzola speaks with the Canadian doctor leading a double life.
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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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