Global National

Global National (2001- )

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Global National is Canada's early evening national newscast, and provides a distinctive voice and approach to the day's top stories. 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).

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, London, Prague, Beijing and Delhi.

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ScheduleMonday - Sunday (daily) at 18:30 (30 min)

Recent Episodes

EpisodeNameAirdate
2025-11-30Episode 334Nov 30, 2025
2025-11-29Episode 333Nov 29, 2025
2025-11-28Episode 332Nov 28, 2025
2025-11-27Episode 331Nov 27, 2025
2025-11-26Episode 330Nov 26, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did Global National premiere?

Global National premiered on September 3, 2001.

Who was the original host of Global National?

Kevin Newman was the original host of Global National.

How long was the first episode of Global National?

The first episode of Global National was 30 minutes long.

What time was Global National initially broadcasted?

Global National was initially broadcasted at 10:30 PM.

Was Global National a daily show?

Yes, Global National was a daily show.

Was Global National a Canadian show?

Yes, Global National was a Canadian show.

Did Global National cover international news?

Yes, Global National covered international news.

What was the format of Global National?

The format of Global National was a half-hour news broadcast.

Was Global National a primetime show?

Yes, Global National was a primetime show.

Did Global National win any awards in 2001?

There is no record of Global National winning any awards in 2001.

Who were some of the correspondents on Global National in 2001?

Some of the correspondents on Global National in 2001 were Carolyn Jarvis, Peter Armstrong, and Eric Sorensen.

What were some of the major stories covered by Global National in 2001?

Some of the major stories covered by Global National in 2001 were the September 11 attacks, the war in Afghanistan, and the Enron scandal.

Did Global National have a segment on sports news?

Yes, Global National had a segment on sports news.

Did Global National have a segment on entertainment news?

No, Global National did not have a segment on entertainment news.

Was Global National available for streaming in 2001?

No, Global National was not available for streaming in 2001.

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Also known as

  • Global National with Dawna Friesen (Canada)

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