Shallima Maharaj
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Shallima Maharaj is an award-winning journalist with Global Toronto. She joined the team in 2017, after reporting extensively throughout western Canada.
She has provided comprehensive pandemic news coverage over the past two years on equitable vaccine distribution, urgent calls for paid sick leave, combatting misinformation, and hospitals pushed to the brink by mounting COVID-19 cases.
Shallima has covered a diverse range of stories across the country.
She has been a key part of live federal and provincial election coverage, and other major news events.
In 2018, she reported extensively on the Yonge Street van attack, its impact on the community, and mourning the lives of those lost.
In 2019, she was on the ground in flood-ravaged Bracebridge, Ont. Later that year, she was part of team coverage of the Toronto Raptors championship run.
More recently, she produced a three-part series marking 20 years since 9/11. One installment told the harrowing story of a Canadian first responder who rushed to the scene without hesitation. Another focused on families still grappling with the immeasurable loss of loved ones.
While at Global Edmonton, Shallima was part of the RTDNA award-winning team that provided continuous coverage of the Fort McMurray wildfire, as well as the worst mass murder in the city’s history.
She has reported, anchored and produced in Prince Albert, Regina, Saskatoon, Edmonton and Toronto. A graduate of Ryerson University, she avails herself of every opportunity to learn and grow.
When she is not out searching for leads, Shallima is spending time with family and friends. She currently lives in Toronto with her husband and their English bulldog.
She is an outdoor reveler, a lover of brunch, relishes good strong coffee, and travel to new destinations.
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Video Archives
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Banksy’s latest mural in London has ‘very strong’ environmental implications, expert says
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Stolen vehicle involved in deadly Scarborough crash
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Toronto school boards say they’re struggling to build urgently needed daycares
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Teens struck and killed by UP Express train in west Toronto
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Tensions escalate during weekend GTA protests
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Ban on athletes and celebs in online gambling ads begins in Ontario
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Ontario shoppers feeling nervous about online buying and selling
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Mount Sinai Hospital pro-Palestinian protestors deny antisemitism allegations after backlash
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Winter storm slams into southern Ontario
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Downtown Toronto residents pen letter to officials over nearby encampment
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London police chief apologizes to alleged sex assault victim
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Canadian World Junior Hockey players told to surrender to London, Ont., police: Report
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Federal court rules use of Emergencies Act violates Charter
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Tourism spending back above pre-pandemic levels in Toronto
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City of Toronto opens new warming centre as cold snap continues
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Cold snap grips GTA
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Proposed Toronto tax hike causing concern
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Winter storm brings snow and rain to southern Ontario
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Toronto police under fire over video at Avenue Road overpass
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78 new appointments to Order of Canada
Author Archives
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New Toronto school child care centres face uncertainty amid cost concernsToronto school boards are calling on the province of Ontario for more funding to build new child care facilities in schools across the city.PoliticsMar 1
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Protesters outside Toronto hospital dispute antisemitism allegationsGroups involved with organizing a Feb. 12 protest against Israeli airstrikes on Rafah say politicians and hospital CEOs were too quick to label their actions.CanadaFeb 21
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‘Fear, stress’: Toronto residents pen letter to city over homeless encampmentA group of residents has penned a letter to officials about a homeless encampment at Clarence Square Park in downtown Toronto. Some are calling for the site to be cleared.CanadaFeb 12
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Canadian retells escape from Gaza as more return to Canada: ‘Nothing safe’According to Global Affairs Canada, no new Canadians, permanent residents or eligible family members crossed at the Rafah border crossing on Thursday.CanadaNov 16, 2023
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West Toronto residents report raw sewage after boring machine freedResidents of a neighbourhood that recently had a to deal with a trapped tunnel boring machine say they're now dealing with sewage running down their road.PoliticsNov 8, 2023
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Markham library apologizes after internal memo considered suspension of Islamic displaysThe CEO of Markham Public Library is apologizing after an email was leaked directing staff to remove Islamic Heritage Month displays due to the ongoing crisis in the Middle East.CanadaOct 18, 2023
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Boring machine trapped under Toronto streets freed at a cost of $25MA boring machine that became trapped underground at Old Mill Drive in spring 2022 is finally free, but the cost of unearthing it has ballooned from initial estimates.PoliticsOct 11, 2023
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Peel non-profit sounds alarm over impact of housing crisis on BIPOC youthA Peel Region non-profit is sounding the alarm about the impact of the housing crisis on BIPOC youth without stable, long-term housing options.EconomyOct 5, 2023
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Remains of over 500 animals being excavated from Oakville pet cemeteryThe Oakville and Milton Humane Society has teamed up with the University of Toronto’s anthropology department to excavate the remains of over 500 animals at its pet cemetery.CanadaSep 26, 2023
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Fight continues for Toronto man denied access to Air Canada flight in 2016A man who was denied access to an Air Canada flight because of the size of his wheelchair says the airline is trying to appeal a judgment by the Canadian Transportation Agency.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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Toronto police searching for suspect in hit-and-run that injured cyclistToronto police are searching for a suspect after a cyclist was struck and seriously hurt on Aug. 25 in the area of Dundas Street East and River Street.CrimeSep 13, 2023
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Fewer stars, smaller crowds at TIFF 2023 opening nightThis year, around 200 feature films are set to be shown across the 11-day festival.CanadaSep 7, 2023
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‘Tough all over’: Canadian parents rein in back-to-school spendingThe rising cost of groceries and school supplies has Canadian parents re-evaluating how and where they’re spending their money this school year.ConsumerSep 4, 2023
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Concern over impact of Hollywood strike on TIFF 2023TIFF traditionally brings with it fanfare and opportunities for local businesses, but with WGA and SAG-AFTRA members on strike, there’s worry about attendance this year.EntertainmentAug 24, 2023
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Ironman tragedy claims life of Canadian athleteFriends, family, and the Canadian triathlon community are mourning the loss of a Toronto man who died during an Ironman race in Cork, Ireland over the weekend.CanadaAug 23, 2023
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Is it a bird? Is it a plane? NASA aircraft mapping air pollution over the GTANASA is in the process of mapping air pollution over some of North America's largest cities, including New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and Toronto.EnvironmentAug 8, 2023
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Toronto police mourn loss of beloved service dog: ‘It’s shocking’Flags remain at half-mast outside Toronto Police Service buildings in honour of fallen PSD Bingo, as members continue to mourn the immense loss.CrimeJul 28, 2023
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Church-Wellesley resident speaks out after drug paraphernalia, feces found in gardenLuke Plourde's intention with the garden was to create a memorial to the friends he lost to the AIDS epidemic, but this year may be its last.CanadaJul 27, 2023
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Family, friends mourn loss of Scarborough paramedicThe family of a Scarborough paramedic who is presumed to have drowned recently is reflecting on his life and commitment to helping others.CanadaJul 11, 2023
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Canadian bodybuilder with Down syndrome inspiring millions around the worldKyle Landi, who was born premature and with a congenital heart defect, has been documenting his bodybuilding journey on social media.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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Tween girls’ hockey league says prime ice time in Toronto out of reachA GTA hockey mom and founder of a league for tween girls, says the city needs to change its approval process for ice times.CanadaJun 12, 2023
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Ontario seeing more forest fires amid unprecedented season across CanadaOfficials with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry are closely monitoring a growing number of active fires in the province's north, particularly the northeast.EnvironmentJun 6, 2023
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Wheel-Trans users being asked to re-register for servicesThere is growing concern among longtime Wheel-Trans customers who say they received notices stating that they have to re-register for the vital service.FeaturesMay 26, 2023
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Blue Jays season ticket holders cry foul over cost increasesA number of Jays season ticket holders have contacted Global News after being notified that their seats would not only be changing, but their costs were about to soar.SportsMay 24, 2023
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Weekend vandalism worries Toronto neighbourhoodAt least 17 vehicles in Toronto had their windows and windshields shattered early Sunday. It happened along a stretch of Sorauren Avenue, just north of Queen Street West.CrimeMay 9, 2023