Global National with Dawna Friesen

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

Global National with Dawna Friesen

Show Notes

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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