👤 Sean Previl

41 articles tracked

About this journalist

Articles
41
2026-08-24 – 2026-10-14
Claims per article
20
827 extracted in total
Hedged claims
12%
corpus average 9%
Typical length
2,928
characters
Writes for Global News.
Hedged claims are ones written with attribution or uncertainty (“reportedly”, “according to”). A higher rate is not a fault: it is often careful sourcing. How these are measured.

What they cover

Politics
32%
Crime & Law
29%
Health
10%
Economy/Business
7%
World
7%
Entertainment
5%
Most-tagged topics
Global NewsOntarioCanadaCanadianTorontoConservativeConservativesQuebec

Leaning

Not enough articles to place this byline.
2 scored articles; a leaning average needs at least 8 before it says more about the writer than about which stories they happened to be assigned. Their outlet averages -0.13 (centre).

More from this journalist

Ordered by how many newsrooms covered the same event.
2026-09-06 · Global News · Politics
U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’
34 outlets covered this event
2026-09-06 · Global News · Other
At least 5 dead after Amazon plane overruns runway at Miami airport
25 outlets covered this event
2026-08-31 · Global News · Politics
Some Ontario government, business websites show ‘Lake America’ on maps
17 outlets covered this event · leans right
2026-10-06 · Global News · Politics
Quebec’s anglophones approach PQ win with optimism, skepticism
13 outlets covered this event
2026-09-06 · Global News · World
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled
13 outlets covered this event
2026-09-27 · Global News · Crime & Law
Victims of Quebec helicopter crash remembered as TSB launches probe
9 outlets covered this event

What they said would happen

2026-08-24 · Global News
Ottawa police investigate after more than 100 unknown pills found scattered in parks
🔮 Police were first called to Blue Willow Park in Ottawa’s east end at about 11 a.m. on Saturday. assertive
2026-08-24 · Global News
B.C. storm causes new wildfires, airport delays after more than 7K lightning strikes
🔮 Get breaking National news The province cautions that hot, dry and windy conditions are expected to return this week, which could increase the potential for fire activity. mixed
2026-08-25 · Global News
Back-to-school lunches need ‘flexibility’ amid uneven food prices: report
🔮 As Canadian families continue to get ready to head back to school, they could face a mixed bag of prices and need to be flexible when trying to plan out lunches for their children, according to a new report. mixed
2026-08-25 · Global News
From Amsterdam to Canada: Where efforts to identify ‘Lucky’ stand
🔮 Through contacting other people and making their way through the city, investigators discover Lucky would occasionally visit Soep en Zo, a restaurant in Waterlooplein or Waterloo Square, for a drink. assertive
2026-08-31 · Global News
Some Ontario government, business websites show ‘Lake America’ on maps
🔮 As a result, Google said people using Maps in the U.S. will now see “Lake America,” while those in Canada will see Lake Ontario. assertive
2026-09-06 · Global News
Nova Scotia mourning woman who died in province’s severe flooding: premier
🔮 “My thoughts are with her loved ones and everyone who is grieving this tragic loss,” said Premier Tim Houston on X. The woman’s death comes as states of emergency remained in effect for three counties on Cape Breton Island Sunday morning after heavy rain washed out roads, with more in the forecast. mixed
2026-09-06 · Global News
Indonesia’s Anak Krakatau volcano erupts, strands thousands as flights cancelled
🔮 He warned flight schedules could face cascading disruptions affecting aircraft rotations, fleet availability and terminal capacity as airlines work to restore operations. assertive
2026-09-06 · Global News
At least 5 dead after Amazon plane overruns runway at Miami airport
🔮 Chairwoman Jennifer Homendy will be on the scene with a briefing to be given Monday. assertive
2026-09-06 · Global News
U.S. says claim Iran struck unmanned ship in Strait of Hormuz ‘total lie’
🔮 Tehran’s hard-line new senior leaders have signaled a willingness to dig in after weathering decades of sanctions. assertive
2026-09-07 · Global News
Food allergy education a must as kids head back to school, doctors say
🔮 “Really knowing when to use your inhaler, how to use the inhaler, when to escalate therapy and when to seek extra help is super important because colds and flus are huge, maybe the number one trigger for asthma exacerbations. assertive
2026-09-16 · Global News
10 people suspected of vandalism at AI institute in Montreal as AI summit kicks off
🔮 Couture said a 25-year-old woman was arrested near the scene of the incident and taken to a detention centre where she will be interviewed to determine the extent of her involvement. assertive
2026-09-16 · Global News
Cost of Alberta separation could be up to $170B: report
🔮 An independent report into the possible separation of Alberta presents multiple outcomes, but ultimately determines the cost to leave Canada could cost up to $170 billion. mixed
2026-09-20 · Global News
Suspect sought in hate-motivated assault case, Toronto police say
🔮 Police have released images of the suspect and are asking people to contact police at 416-808-3500 if they have any information that may identify the man. assertive
2026-09-20 · Global News
Feds set to make major changes to Canada’s labour code
🔮 The Liberal government is expected to propose major changes to Canada’s labour code as MPs return to Parliament Hill for the fall sitting this week. assertive
2026-09-20 · Global News
Another MLA leaves BC Conservative caucus as potential snap election looms
🔮 Linda Hepner, MLA for Surrey-Serpentine River, resigned from caucus Sunday and criticized the party leadership’s “willingness to listen.” In her resignation letter to Findlay, obtained by Global News, Hepner also cited the removal of Trevor Halford, Claire Rattee and John Rustad on Friday as a reason behind her decision to leave caucus. assertive
2026-09-20 · Global News
Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigns as BC Conservatives leader
🔮 Findlay made the announcement on X at about 1:30 p.m. local time, saying it was “not an easy decision” but called it the “right one” for the province. “I will not allow an internal battle over my leadership to become a continuing distraction from the work British Columbians need a strong opposition to do,” Findlay wrote. assertive
2026-09-21 · Global News
A look back at Kerry-Lynne Findlay’s 4 months as BC Conservative leader
🔮 Kerry-Lynne Findlay resigned as the leader of the BC Conservatives on Sunday, stepping down after just 113 days in the role following the membership vote in May. assertive
2026-09-21 · Global News
Pharmacy treatments for Lyme disease cut N.S. emergency visits in half: study
🔮 Once pharmacists could assess the bites, the study found 402 people visited an emergency department during a period of 16 months after the change. assertive
2026-09-23 · Global News
Former U of M law dean arrested in Europe as part of extradition request: police
🔮 “Further information will be provided should the extradition application be successful and Black-Branch be returned to Winnipeg. assertive
2026-09-23 · Global News
Opioid use among Ontario seniors an ‘overlooked and evolving crisis’: study
🔮 “We hope that our findings will bring to light the nature of this often overlooked and evolving crisis among older adults and help inform programs and policies to prevent deaths in the future,” the Ontario Drug Policy Research Network said in its report. assertive
2026-09-27 · Global News
New U.S. bans to take effect Tuesday: Here’s what’s affected
🔮 U.S. import bans on select Canadian items are set to take effect this week, the latest salvo between the two countries in an ongoing trade war. assertive
2026-09-27 · Global News
BC Conservatives makes 1st policy announcement of election campaign
🔮 B.C. Conservative Interim Leader Lorne Doerkson is set to make a campaign announcement as the provincial snap election nears the end of its first week. assertive
2026-09-27 · Global News
Victims of Quebec helicopter crash remembered as TSB launches probe
🔮 Having flown with her three times, twice last year and once in 2026, Frost said she could’ve spent hours with Jutras in the air. “A wonderful, wonderful lady, very professional, loved flying,” Frost said. assertive
2026-09-28 · Global News
Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc chief says ‘white nationalist’ group protested on reserve
🔮 Casimir said with Sept. 30, National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, approaching, it may have prompted this group’s appearance. assertive
2026-09-28 · Global News
Stelco to lay off 350 workers at Hamilton steel plant: union
🔮 Employees at the Hamilton steel plant run by Stelco Holdings Inc. will be laid off as the company plans to idle its finishing operations in the city. assertive
2026-09-29 · Global News
BC Conservative turned NDP Amelia Boultbee won’t run for re-election
🔮 Boultbee says she would have liked to continue as legislator, but “politics is hard and it’s not always fair” in framing her decision as a necessary move in the current political climate. assertive
2026-09-29 · Global News
16 charged in cocaine trafficking investigation in Quebec
🔮 A court appearance is expected Tuesday with 15 set to appear. assertive
2026-10-05 · Global News
Kingston Police officer charged with impaired driving while off duty
🔮 Police said no more information will be provided as the case is now before the courts. assertive
2026-10-06 · Global News
Toronto advance voting has begun. What you should know
🔮 Advance voting has begun in the City of Toronto, even as Chris Alexander says he’s dropping out of the mayoral race. assertive
2026-10-06 · Global News
Quebec’s anglophones approach PQ win with optimism, skepticism
🔮 The Parti Québécois (PQ) was elected to a minority government in Monday’s provincial election, just five seats shy of a majority, meaning it will have to work with opposition parties to pass legislation. assertive
2026-10-07 · Global News
Ontario COVID-19 vaccine rollout sees ‘delay’ in some regions
🔮 A central Ontario public health unit says seniors waiting for a COVID-19 vaccine may have to wait a bit longer due to a delay in getting doses to administer. assertive
2026-10-07 · Global News
1 in 3 food banks, shelters forced to turn away people due to demand: survey
🔮 By helping food banks now, those who rely on them will also get help, they said. assertive
2026-10-13 · Global News
Storm to bring up to 60 millimetres of rain to parts of Ontario, Quebec
🔮 Some Ontarians and Quebecers will need to grab those umbrellas Tuesday as parts of both provinces could see up to 60 millimetres of rain depending on where people live. speculative
2026-10-13 · Global News
Part of Ontario to move to permanent daylight time. Here’s where
🔮 Ontario is set to move parts of the province’s northwest region to permanent daylight time in order to align with Manitoba. assertive
2026-10-14 · Global News
Lotto Max hits $90M, biggest lottery prize in Canadian history
🔮 A person in York Region and another in Willowdale also were winners of the Lotto Max second prize, each receiving $81,541.10. mixed
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