Global National with Dawna Friesen

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Global National with Dawna Friesen

Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s early 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 (Gemini Awards).

  1. 10 HR. AGO

    Pope Francis in critical condition after health deteriorates

    Pope Francis’ health has deteriorated after more than a week in hospital. The Vatican now says the 88-year-old Pontiff is now in critical condition. In a statement, the Vatican said “The Holy Father’s condition continues to be critical and that he suffered an asthma-like respiratory crisis of prolonged intensity which required the administration of high-flow oxygen. The Pope is not out of danger”

    29 min

  2. 1 DAY AGO

    Canadians celebrate pivotal hockey victory against the U.S.

    It is a sport tied to our sense of national identity – and on Friday, Canadians woke up with a new reason to feel proud. One of hockey’s brightest stars scored the winning goal against the U.S. in an overtime thriller at the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament -- amid heightened tensions over a U.S.-Canada trade war.

    29 min

  3. 2 DAYS AGO

    How Trump appears to want to exploit Ukraine

    The deal U.S. President Donald Trump wants to make with Ukraine, as Russia launches fresh attacks. What's behind Dennis King's sudden resignation as premier of Prince Edward Island? The frustration from stranded air passengers, as flights in and out of Toronto Pearson International Airport are disrupted after Monday's crash. Plus, patriotism on the line and the ice: the hopes Team Canada gets revenge against the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final.

    29 min

  4. 3 DAYS AGO

    Trump parrots Russia's lies about Ukraine

    How U.S. President Donald Trump is repeating Russia's lies about Ukraine, deepening the rift between him and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau calls plans for a new high-speed rail network between Toronto and Quebec City a game-changer. Why critics wonder if it's just a political train to nowhere. Plus, what the Vatican is saying about Pope Francis' health, as he battles double pneumonia.

    30 min

  5. 4 DAYS AGO

    'Beyond thankful to be alive': Passengers recall chaotic Toronto Pearson plane crash

    What survivors are saying about the Delta Air Lines flight that flipped over at Toronto Pearson International Airport; how flight attendants and at least one passenger are being hailed a hero; and the growing concern about air travel safety. The mounting international worries about Ukraine being shut out of the U.S. and Russia's peace talks. What could Presidents Trump and Putin end up doing? A preview of the 4 Nations Face-Off final, and how Canadian and American hockey players are calling it the biggest game of their lives. Plus, why did a baby seal cross a Connecticut road?

    29 min

  6. 5 DAYS AGO

    Passenger plane crashes at Toronto Pearson International Airport

    What's known after a Bombardier plane operated by regional airline Endeavor Air, a subsidiary of Delta Air Lines, crashed and flipped upside down upon landing at Toronto Pearson International Airport; and what may have contributed to the incident. How people in Ontario and Quebec are digging out of the season's biggest snowstorm. How not all European leaders can agree on how to help Ukraine. Plus, how Canada punched its ticket to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game.

    28 min

  7. 6 DAYS AGO

    Winter whiteout in Ontario and Quebec

    Ontario and Quebec get another onslaught of snow. The headaches for drivers and air travellers, and what's next in the forecast. The U.S. prepares for peace talks with only Russia. The amplifying demands Ukraine and Europe be included. The campaign to buy Canadian is ramping up. The challenges companies face, and the nuances in labelling that customers need to know. Plus, "Saturday Night Live" is turning 50 years old, like the sketch comedy show's recurring character Sally O'Malley. The Canadians who have helped make the show a pop culture cornerstone.

    29 min

  8. FEB 16

    Conservatives pivot in the face of Trump's threats, surging Liberals

    Hundreds packed a convention hall in Ottawa on Saturday to hear Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre lay out his party's new focus, 'Canada first.' The shift comes as U.S. President Donald Trump ramps up threats against Canada and the Liberals gain ground in the polls, challenging what was once a strong Conservative lead. Meanwhile, despite severe weather warnings, Montreal hockey fans braved the conditions to watch Team Canada take on the U.S. in the NHL’s Four Nations Face-Off Tournament. But with political tensions between the two countries at a high, this game is about more than just hockey.

    28 min
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Global National with Dawna Friesen is Canada’s early 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 (Gemini Awards).

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