TORONTO – Global News Weekend, a new morning show streaming exclusively on the Global TV App and globalnews.ca, officially launches on Saturday, April 25, the broadcaster announced today.
The new show, co-hosted by Aalia Adam and Mike Arsenault (pictured), airs every Saturday and Sunday from 7 a.m. to 10 a.m. ET. The three-hour long program provides a mix of news, weather and in-depth interviews.
“The launch of Global News Weekend marks an exciting milestone for our team,” said Kenton Boston, vice-president, national and network news, Global News, in the press release. “At a time when there is a lot of uncertainty in the world, Global News is proud to present a new show on Canada’s only free streaming news service through the Global TV App. Aalia and Mike are the perfect team for digital-first programming and we are excited for them to share their refreshing and upbeat approach to weekend news.”
Adam started her career with Global Montreal in 2008 where she spent five years as a reporter, web producer and weather specialist and joined the online national team at Global News in Toronto in 2017. In her most recent role with the network, she worked as an online video journalist and has played a key role in the success of the Global News channel on YouTube.
Arsenault joined Global in 2015 as a weather specialist but has since transitioned to the role of digital broadcast journalist. He recently created, produced and hosted digital series: Second Serve, What’s Your Fitness Age, The Culture of Fitness, Fitness Served Cold and The Training Ground. Prior to joining Global News, Arsenault was an on-camera presenter and field reporter with The Weather Network. He has also worked as sideline reporter for ESPN and CBS.
Viewers can stream local and national Global News content exclusively on the new Global TV App, available now on iOS, Android, Chromecast and at watch.globaltv.com, for free, 24/7.
