Global News - Special Presentations

This past year has seen a growing awareness of the true horrors of residential schools in Canada. It was a system designed to eradicate Indigenous identity – assaulting language and culture. In this Global News special, those who suffered from pain and abuse as children speak up. Neetu Garcha has more.

From the late 1970s to the early 1990s, a nondescript building in Vancouver served as a laboratory for some of the biggest musicians of the era. During that time, acts like Bryan Adams, AC/DC, Bon Jovi, Whitesnake, The Cult, and Aerosmith made their way to Little Mountain Sound Studios to work with producers like Bruce Fairbairn and Bob Rock. Watch Global News's special presentation on the legendary Vancouver recording studio responsible for some of rock music's most iconic albums.

On February 24, 2022, Russia shocked the world by launching a large-scale invasion of its European neighbour, Ukraine - the most significant military aggression on the continent since World War II. Over the first 100 days of the war, many lives have been lost or forever changed. Jeff Semple hosts this Global News special from the city of Kharkiv, which now stands as a testament to Ukrainian resilience -- that has taken Russia and the world by surprise.

Federal party leaders traded barbs on the COVID-19 pandemic and vaccinations during the French language debate on Wednesday, as well as other topics such as the Liberal’s $6-billion child-care deal and reconciliation.

This past year has been a whirlwind — from international conflicts to the worst wildfire season Canada has ever seen. For 2023, Global News dives deep with the reporters for a behind-the-scenes look at the headlines that dominated the year.

On April 18, 2020, a gunman dressed as an RCMP officer driving a replica cruiser assaulted his common-law spouse in Portapique – a small rural community outside of Halifax – and embarked on a 13-hour shooting and arson spree. One year later, residents come together to remember one of the darkest days in Canadian history.