Stewart Bell
National Online Journalist, Investigative
Stewart Bell specializes in national security and foreign affairs. His reporting from Ukraine was a finalist for the 2024 Digital Publishing Award. In 2022, he won the RTDNA award for enterprise journalism for stories from Afghanistan. His coverage from Syria was a finalist for the Canadian Journalists Association award. In 2018, he won the Edward R. Murrow Award for Investigative Journalism. His magazine article about Sierra Leone’s child soldiers, “Guerrilla Girls,” was awarded the Amnesty International prize. He won the South Asian Journalists Association award for his coverage of the Sri Lankan civil war, and his Saturday Night article “The Terrorist Next Door” was a finalist for the National Magazine Award and was made into a CTV television movie. He is the author of three non-fiction books, the national bestseller Cold Terror, The Martyr’s Oath and Bayou of Pigs, about a far-right coup in the Caribbean. He received the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee Medal for his writing on terrorism. He has a Master of Journalism degree from Carleton University and joined Global News in 2017.
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Video Archives
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Poilievre dismisses report alleging ‘friends’ of Indian PM Modi helped finance leadership campaign -
Disinformation ‘existential threat’ to democracies -
Fears mount over safety of Israeli hostages held by Hamas -
The hunt for Filipino militants who kidnapped and beheaded two Canadians -
Sari arrested at YVR for allegedly evading U.S. sanctions -
World Sikh Organization of Canada official skeptical of Indian allegations against Sikh activists -
India using terror allegations to silence voices: World Sikh Organization of Canada official -
CSIS was likely investigating Sikh activists in Canada since 2017, expert says -
Terrorism expert surprised by details in CSIS files on Sikh activists in Canada -
Police allege deadly attack at Toronto spa was inspired by incel ideology -
Canada resuming some military operations in Iraq -
Canadian military mission in Iraq in limbo amid escalating tensions -
Canadian troops to sit out tensions in Kuwait -
Canadian troops moved out of Iraq to Kuwait -
More than 300 terrorism deaths and injuries attributed to Canadians since 2012 -
Captured Canadian ISIS fighter says ‘executioner’ in infamous ISIS video is Canadian -
Government documents reveal debate over threat from right-wing extremists -
New questions about controversial Port Coquitlam mosque -
Federal government revokes Islamic organization’s charity status
Author Archives
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The assassination target ‘betrayed’ by Carney’s India policyWarned by RCMP three times he was to be killed, Moninder Singh said Sikhs feel let down by Canada's decision to resume ties with India.CanadaOct 27
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Anandasangaree’s office repeatedly asked about immigration case of 2nd Tamil Tigers memberThe Liberal MP, now Canada's public safety minister, only asked questions that were 'general in nature,' his spokesperson said.CanadaOct 21
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The story of a Bishnoi foot soldierAbjeet Kingra was part of an Indian gang that has become such a menace that Canada branded it a terrorist organization.CanadaOct 9
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Iranian oil executive barred from Canada for being senior regime officialThe case of Mohammadreza Mazloumiaboukheili marks a success for the Canadian government’s efforts to keep Iranian officials out of the country.CanadaOct 3
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Canada’s attempt to deport Iranian regime members fails againThe Immigration and Refugee Board nixed Ottawa's bid to deport the Islamic Republic's roads director, saying he did not meet the criteria under rules that ban other officials.CanadaSep 29
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Sikh activist targeted by India arrested on firearms chargesInderjeet Singh Gosal's arrest comes after police warned him he could be killed.CanadaSep 22
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As Carney resumes diplomatic ties, India accused of renewed threats to CanadiansA Brampton, Ont., activist said police warned him this week his life is in danger and India is behind the threat.CanadaSep 12
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Alberta man was ISIS propagandist, police sayMan who penned fiery screeds for the Islamic State identified as former Alberta trucking company employee.CanadaSep 11
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Public safety minister’s phone number was in document seized during 2006 terror finance probeThe document was found during an investigation into the Tamil Tigers' alleged Canadian front group, the World Tamil Movement.CanadaSep 4
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Conservatives call for inquiry into ‘appalling’ government spending on Canadian ISIS womenLiberals 'must answer for why they spent $170,000 on lavish costs to repatriate reported ISIS criminals,' the Tories said.CanadaAug 15
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Wine, candy and room service: How Ottawa spent $170,000 on Canadian ISIS womenGlobal Affairs Canada went well over budget helping ISIS women return home from Syria with their kids.CanadaAug 14
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Extremist influencers ‘weaponizing femininity,’ warns Canadian intelligence reportGovernment threat agency says extremist are embedding hardline ideology in everything from home finance videos to 'mommy blogs.'CanadaJul 30
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Wife of terror group ‘member’ backed by public safety minister does not live in his riding: documentsGary Anandasangaree has defended his intervention in national security cases as part of his duties for constituents.CanadaJul 29
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In first for Canada, woman convicted for ‘family support’ role in ISISOumaima Chouay is the first of several Canadian women who were captured in Syria during the war against ISIS to be convicted of terrorism. She was handed a one-day sentence.CanadaJul 21
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Public safety minister defends letters supporting terror group ‘member’ as routineGary Anandasangaree told reporters it was 'part and parcel' of an MP's work.CanadaJul 21
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Crown withdraws terrorism allegations against Yemeni man arrested in Toronto areaThe case against Husam Taha Ali Al-Sewaiee was dropped after police received new information.CanadaJul 17
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Prime Minister Carney says he still has confidence in public safety ministerMark Carney said Gary Anandasangaree was transparent about his immigration support letters for a terrorist group 'member.'CanadaJul 16
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Before joining cabinet, public safety minister wrote immigration support letters for terror group ‘member’Gary Anandasangaree asked CBSA to 'review and reconsider' decision denying permanent residence to alleged Tamil Tigers member.CanadaJul 15
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Public safety minister’s statements on letters supporting man deemed terror group memberGary Anandasangharee said he had stopped writing immigration-related letters after being appointed to cabinet.CanadaJul 15
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CSIS issues espionage alert about suspect seeking sensitive information for Chinese intelligenceThe Canadian Security Intelligence Service confirmed it had sent an 'espionage advisory' to federal departments and universities.CanadaJul 5
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How an Indian intelligence officer allegedly recruited a businessman to kill a Canadian activistDozens of newly-released court documents shed light on an alleged plot to kill a Canadian active in the Khalistan movement.CanadaJun 27
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India, Iran using crime groups to target opponents in Canada, CSIS report saysForeign regimes are hiring underworld syndicates to carry out transnational repression, Canada's intelligence service said in its annual report to Parliament.CanadaJun 18
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Indian agent had Jagmeet Singh under close surveillanceThe incident, detected in late 2023, prompted police to place tight security around the NDP leader.CanadaJun 12
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Public safety minister recuses himself from files on 2 terrorist groupsPublic Safety Minister Gary Anandasangaree said he will not deal with matters related to the Tamil Tigers or its Canadian fundraising front.CanadaJun 11
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Carney defends public safety minister over ethics ‘screen’The prime minister said Gary Anandasangaree did the right thing by stepping back from national security decisions in which he could have a perceived conflict.CanadaJun 6