Naomi Barghiel

Digital Broadcast Journalist

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• Poland wants allies to keep taking Ukraine war seriously, Canada ambassador says

  With support for Ukraine reportedly waning in other Western countries, Canada's ambassador to Poland urges allies to remain engaged in the war against Russia.

  Canada

  Feb 25
• Foreign interference commission vows to protect diasporas who help inquiry

  Diaspora groups who help with the public inquiry into foreign interference will be protected from any negative consequences, commissioner Marie-Josée Hogue said Thursday.

  Canada

  Feb 22
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• Navalny’s death is a warning to Putin challengers, activist Bill Browder says

  Activist Bill Browder says he believes Vladimir Putin killed Alexei Navalny because he stood up to the Russian president, despite an official cause of death yet.

  Politics

  Feb 18
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• Smoking drugs, not injection, now most common way to overdose in U.S.: report

  Overdose deaths in the U.S. are now more likely to follow smoking drugs rather than injecting them, the CDC reports. Drug smoking is also a leading factor in Canadian overdoses.

  U.S. News

  Feb 17
• WestJet vows to do better for guests with disabilities amid complaints

  WestJet CEO Alexis von Hoenschroech apologized Thursday for incidents where the airline let down its customers with disabilities, saying it is actively working on improving.

  Canada

  Feb 15
• Will Ottawa stop funding roads? Minister pressed after contentious comments

  Environment Minister Steven Guilbeault says he 'should have been more specific' in controversial comments that the federal government will no longer be funding road infrastructure.

  Canada

  Feb 14
• Is money causing tension in your relationship? What experts say you can do

  Love languages have become a popular way for couples to understand their relationship, but experts say the theory lacks scientific evidence.

  Canada

  Feb 12
• Couple expecting baby in Rafah plea to Canada for help as Israel plans next move

  A family member in Montreal has applied for a temporary visa on behalf of the couple, who remain stuck in Rafah with mere days before their second child is due for delivery.

  World

  Feb 11
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• Hockey Canada undergoing major changes in midst of sexual assault case, CEO says

  Hockey Canada CEO Katherine Henderson says the organization has begun training national players in discrimination, harassment, abuse and consent.

  Canada

  Feb 10
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• Nicotine patches and long COVID? Why some are trying it out

  While long COVID treatments are still being studied, some unapproved remedies are being touted on social media, including the latest idea to catch trend: nicotine patches.

  Health

  Feb 9
• Does your partner spend too much? BMO finds one third of Canadians think so

  About one-third of Canadian couples say spending is often a source of disagreement in their relationship, according to a new report from BMO.

  Money

  Feb 8
• Honda recalls nearly 67K vehicles in Canada over faulty airbag sensors

  The recall involves the Honda Accord, Civic, CR-V, Fit, HR-V, Insight, Odyssey, Pilot, Passport and Ridgeline, as well as the Acura MDX, RDX and TLX.

  Consumer

  Feb 7
• Ottawa to extend foreign home buyer ban another two years

  Finance Minister Chrystia Freeland said the federal government is extending its ban on foreign homebuyers for another two years as part of efforts to ease Canada's housing crisis.

  Canada

  Feb 4
• El Niño is almost over. A similar phenomenon may be next. What is La Niña?

  Meteorologist are watching for a weather pattern called La Niña, the opposite of the El Niño pattern behind this year's warm winter. La Niña could bring storms or even hurricanes.

  Canada

  Feb 3
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• 2018 World Junior player Alex Formenton surrenders to London police

  Former NHL player Alex Formenton was seen by a news camera operator at the London, Ont. police station Sunday.

  Canada

  Jan 28
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• Holocaust Remembrance Day sparks conversations about global rise of antisemitism

  As the world marks 79 years since the liberation of Auschwitz, Holocaust Remembrance Day 2024 comes at a dark time for the Jewish community. 

  Canada

  Jan 27
• Batteries for Dyson vacuums sold on Amazon could cause fire: Health Canada

  There has been one report of significant damage to a property due to a fire caused by the FirstPower replacement battery for Dyson Vacuums sold on Amazon.

  Canada

  Jan 26
• How to advocate for yourself and navigate a strained health-care system

  Here’s how you can advocate for yourself and receive the best treatment possible in Canada’s strained health-care system.

  Canada

  Jan 25
• Beds sold on Wayfair are being recalled. Here’s why

  Health Canada has issued recall notices for five models of beds by Home Design Inc. and sold on Wayfair.ca. Home Design has reported four injuries in Canada from the recalled beds.

  Canada

  Jan 19
• ‘Frustrating and deadly’: How the extreme cold is hitting Canada’s homeless

  As many Canadians bundle up for warmth during this week’s cold snap, advocates say protections for the country’s homeless population are severely lacking.

  Canada

  Jan 18
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• Canadians to receive first carbon pricing rebate of 2024. Here’s how much you could get

  The rebate, also called the Climate Action Incentive payment, will be applied to people living in provinces where the federal carbon tax is applied starting Monday. 

  Canada

  Jan 15
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• Canada’s health care crunch has become ‘horrific and inhumane,’ doctors warn

  ER doctors say this season is the worst they’ve ever seen, and are now calling for real action to fix the crisis plaguing Canada’s healthcare system.

  Canada

  Jan 14
• Worried about AI? How to build skills for your next resume

  As more recruiters add a variety of AI skills to their job listings, there are a number of simple ways to ensure you check those boxes and make yourself stand out.

  Tech

  Jan 14
• IKEA recalls 10K portable chargers due to burn, shock hazard

  IKEA says it has received 17 reports globally of damaged or broken power cables, some of which led to burning or shocking customers. 

  Health

  Jan 11
• Canadian airlines say they don’t operate aircraft model involved in Alaska Airlines incident

  The Minister of Transport’s office confirmed with Global News Saturday that Canadians operators are not at all implicated with the Alaska Airlines incident. 

  Canada

  Jan 6