Sean Boynton
National Online Journalist
Sean Boynton is a national online journalist with Global News, based in Vancouver, B.C. He covers national and international news with a focus on politics in the U.S. and around the world.
Sean graduated from Mount Royal University in Calgary with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. He served as editor-in-chief and news editor during his tenure with the program’s in-house publication, the Calgary Journal, and was the arts editor for the student newspaper The Reflector. While in school, Sean also contributed to Calgary’s monthly music magazine BeatRoute, eventually working his way up to managing editor.
Upon moving to Vancouver, Sean continued his journalism education at Simon Fraser University and freelanced for a variety of publications, including Black Press, before joining the Global BC newsroom as a freelance online news producer. He later joined the online desk full-time, and was nominated with the rest of the team at the RTDNA Awards for their coverage of the northern B.C. murders and manhunt.
He has since covered the 2020 U.S. election, the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol, the future of abortion care in the U.S. after fall of Roe v. Wade, and the war in Ukraine, as well as the COVID-19 pandemic in Canada and around the world. He was also part of the online team that won a RTDNA Award in 2022 for its federal election night coverage.
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Houthi response to Yemen airstrikes may be ‘limited,’ ex-U.S. envoy saysThe former U.S. special envoy for Middle East peace says the apparent effectiveness of the strikes in Yemen will allow Washington to focus elsewhere in the MIddle East.WorldJan 14
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Yemen strikes are ‘consequences’ of Houthi Red Sea attacks, Canada saysStrikes against Houthi by the United States and the United Kingdom in Yemen are the 'consequences' of the militant group’s attacks in the Red Sea, Canada says.CanadaJan 12
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U.S., U.K. strike Houthi targets in Yemen in response to Red Sea attacksBritain and the U.S. began launching airstrikes on Houthi positions in Yemen in a massive response to escalating attacks on vessels in the Red Sea, U.S. President Joe Biden said.WorldJan 11
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Ecuador declares ‘war’ on gangs amid rising violence. How did it get here?The rising violence inside the once relatively peaceful Ecuador has stunned longtime observers who are concerned about how the government will respond.WorldJan 11
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United finds loose bolts on Boeing 737 Max 9s after Alaska Airlines incidentUnited began inspecting the coverings on all of its Max 9 planes on Saturday, a day after a door plug blew off Alaska Airlines Flight 1282 shortly after takeoff.WorldJan 8
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3 years after Jan. 6, views of the attack are more divided than ever beforeThree years later, any consensus over what occurred on Jan. 6, 2021, has evaporated and warped into something more dangerous as Republicans embrace falsehoods about the attack.U.S. NewsJan 6
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PM’s plane broke down in Jamaica during family vacation, requiring 2nd aircraftThe Department of National Defence said the issue with the CC-144 Challenger aircraft was discovered during an inspection this week before Trudeau's scheduled departure.CanadaJan 5
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Trump’s businesses received US$7.8M in foreign payments during presidency: reportMost of the money — US$5.6 million — came from China, according to the report from U.S. House of Representatives Oversight Committee Democrats.U.S. NewsJan 5
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Rogers to raise prices on some wireless phone plansRogers Communications says it will be raising prices on some of its plans and bundles starting this month, with the increases applying to both Rogers and Fido customers.MoneyJan 4
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Ontario woman found dead after police allegedly don’t respond to 911 callOntario’s Special Investigations Unit is looking into the death of a woman in Thunder Bay, Ont., after they say the local police force didn't respond to a domestic call.CrimeJan 4
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Jeffrey Epstein docs unsealed: Bill Clinton, Prince Andrew among namesThe documents implicate other notable people, including lawyer Alan Dershowitz, former New Mexico governor Bill Richardson and French fashion model scout Jean Luc Brunel.U.S. NewsJan 3
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As U.S. states bar Trump from the 2024 ballot, will any rulings stick?The U.S. Supreme Court may rule in the coming days on whether Trump is allowed to run, after two states disqualified him from the primary ballot for engaging in insurrection.PoliticsDec 29, 2023
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U.S., Mexico agree to tackle record migration as thousands surge toward borderA caravan of migrants and asylum seekers, many with small children, were trekking north to the U.S.-Mexico border as the two countries announced they were working together.WorldDec 28, 2023
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Airlines urged to inspect Boeing 737 MAX planes for possible loose boltCanadian airlines were among the operators notified by Boeing about the issue, which affects the rudder control system, and expect inspections to finish by Jan. 10.ConsumerDec 28, 2023
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Canada opens humanitarian pathway for family members fleeing Sudan conflictChildren, grandchildren, parents, grandparents and siblings of Canadian citizens or permanent residents will be eligible for the new program, the government announced.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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2 teens dead after falling through ice on Ottawa’s Rideau River: policeTwo teenagers are dead after four teens fell through the ice on the Rideau River in south Ottawa late Wednesday night, according to police and paramedics.CanadaDec 28, 2023
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What to know about COVID testing amid BTNX rapid test controversyWith holiday gatherings around the corner, Canadians may have questions about how to properly test for the virus at home. Here's what you need to know.HealthDec 22, 2023
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Canada joins multinational operation to counter Red Sea commercial ship attacksThe U.S.-led operation aims to counter escalating missile and drone attacks on commercial vessels by the Yemen-based Houthi rebel group, which are impacting global trade.WorldDec 18, 2023
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U.S. optimistic Canada will spend enough on defence to meet threats: envoyDavid Cohen said he has heard assurances that Ottawa is pursuing increases in defence spending that will address concerns being voiced by top military leaders.PoliticsDec 17, 2023
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How mounting attacks on Red Sea ships may hit global trade, including CanadaTwo of the world's largest shipping companies said Friday they were pausing operations in the critical route, which could have a domino effect on trade flows worldwide.CanadaDec 15, 2023
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Blair says military unlikely to ban alcohol to reduce sexual misconductBlair addressed the issue Wednesday as he marked the one-year anniversary of former Supreme Court of Canada justice Louise Arbour's report on sexual misconduct in the military.CanadaDec 13, 2023
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Biden says Israel losing global support, Netanyahu ‘has to change this government’Biden's comments mark a stark shift in tone after weeks of unwavering support for Israel's campaign in Gaza, and were his most critical yet of Netanyahu's handling of the conflict.U.S. NewsDec 12, 2023
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Trudeau urges pause in Israel-Hamas conflict, backs ‘sustainable ceasefire’The joint statement from Trudeau, Australia's Anthony Albanese and New Zealand's Christopher Luxon says there is no place for Hamas in the future governance of Gaza.CanadaDec 12, 2023
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How the Ukraine aid fight may force Biden to accept severe immigration limitsImmigration policy experts say the Biden administration may be capitulating to hard-right demands for asylum limits and other policy changes in order to get Ukraine aid approved.U.S. NewsDec 12, 2023
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Canada, allies issue cyber threat alert after hacking plot linked to Russia’s FSB exposedThe U.K. and U.S. said a hacking group aligned with the Russian FSB has been targeting politicians and other groups and individuals with the goal of undermining democracy.TechDec 7, 2023