Alicia Draus
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Alicia Draus joined the Global News team in the summer of 2018. She grew up in Ontario and attended Carleton University in Ottawa where she obtained a Degree in Communications.
Alicia spent a few years working in Communications for the Federal Government but left to go back to school for Broadcast Journalism to pursue her passion for storytelling.
Alicia got her start in Journalism working for a TV station in Medicine Hat, Alta. She then came to Halifax and spent a year working in radio before joining Global News as a Digital Broadcast Journalist.
She enjoys being out in the community, covering everything from breaking news to human interest pieces. When not reporting, Alicia enjoys travelling, playing soccer, snowboarding or staying in with a good book.
Video Archives
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Aug. 8
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: Aug. 8
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 29
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 29
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 28
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 28
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 27
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 27
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 26
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 26
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 25
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 25
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Passengers, crew rescued after fire breaks out on Nova Scotia-P.E.I. ferry
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Prime Minister announces $255M in green energy projects in Nova Scotia
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Deadline arrives for residents of Meagher Park encampment to move
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Hundreds gather in downtown Halifax for Pride 2022
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 15
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 15
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: July 14
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Global News at 6 Halifax: July 14
Author Archives
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Canoe ’22 expected to draw tens of thousands to downtown DartmouthLarge crowds made their way to Lake Banook on Wednesday to take in the races and the street festival taking place alongside the world championships.EntertainmentAug 3
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Halifax group opposes plans to remove trees for bike lanesTo make way for new bike lanes in Halifax, anywhere from 36 to 125 trees could be removed, depending on the combination of concept designs chosen.CanadaAug 2
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Four residents remain at Halifax’s Meagher Park on eviction dayHalifax Mayor Mike Savage has said the city will ensure there are no more violent evictions, but there is still anxiety for those staying at the park past the eviction deadline.CanadaJul 17
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‘Representation is crucial’: Halifax Pride underway after two yearsSaturday's Pride parade began at noon near Citadel Hill with hundreds of people seen in downtown Halifax sporting various rainbow flags.CanadaJul 16
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Rising rent, operating costs threatening North End Halifax businessTrainor points out it's not just rent that's an issue. With inflation rising costs for everything is going up, forcing many small businesses to pass those costs onto consumers.EconomyJul 8
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Mi’kmaw Native Friendship Centre opening Wije’winen Health CentreThe clinic, which is located in the Friendship Centre, will begin accepting reservations on Friday with the first patient appointments scheduled for next Thursday.HealthJul 7
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Ukrainian families thankful for support as they settle in Nova ScotiaHundreds of Ukrainians have landed in Nova Scotia after fleeing their home country. Some have been brought in on government flights while others have made their own way over.CanadaJun 30
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Nova Scotia launches website to track health care progressWhile Nova Scotia's Minister of Health stressed the importance of a system-wide approach, she said a key priority of the Action for Health plan is stabilizing the workforce.HealthJun 24
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As inflation and interest rates rise, how will Halifax’s ‘red hot’ housing market be affected?Even in a sellers market, Perkins says there has been a shift. Sellers should no longer expect outrageous bidding wars, and should price their houses for what they're worth.EconomyJun 23
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Halifax advocacy group calls for permanent immigration status for migrant workersAnyone can apply to for permanent residence status however there is a strict point system for determining who qualifies and there are no special streams for migrant workers.EconomyJun 19
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Mawita’jik Competition Pow Wow 2022 brings First Nations dancers, drummers to N.S.The competition pow wow called Mawita'jik -- meaning ‘let us gather’ in Mi’kmaw – brought performers from about 15 nations, from as far as North Dakota.CanadaJun 18
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Ukrainian girl celebrates 8th birthday with new friends in Halifax after fleeing home countryNew friends and strangers came together in Halifax to make sure a young Ukrainian girl fleeing war was able to celebrate her eighth birthday in Canada in style.CanadaJun 13
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Indigenous tourism program coming to N.S. university as calls grow to showcase Mi’kmaw cultureThe federal government is providing nearly $2-million to the Kinu Tourism Program, which will begin in September 2024.CanadaJun 8
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Halifax homeless population at almost 600, with ‘a lot of people’ missed: surveyA group of housing organizations and advocates called Point-in-Time Count conducted the research in April during a single point in time across the core of HRM.CanadaMay 31
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A Halifax resident and how their disability impacts finding workMarcus Jamieson, the executive director at TEAM Work Cooperative, says the work they do simply wouldn't be possible without federal funding.EconomyMay 30
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Cole Harbour crossing guard remembered by community for her ‘big smile’'Every child who walks down this road, she knows everyone of their names. Every one of them,' said a neighbour remembering a beloved Cole Harbour crossing guard who passed away.CanadaMay 27
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Nova Scotia man honoured for six decades with Canadian Ski PatrolWhile his home base is in Nova Scotia at both Wentworth and Martock, he's had the the chance to ski and patrol at resorts right across the country.SportsMay 15
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Petition calling for recreational fireworks ban in Nova Scotia growingAs the summer kicks off, there are growing concerns on the impact of recreational fireworks on animals, particularly dogs and horses.CanadaMay 14
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Small businesses struggle to bounce back from pandemic impactsA recent survey from the Canadian Federation of Independent Business (CFIB) found that 60 per cent of small businesses haven't been able to return to normal sales levels.EconomyMay 10
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Ongoing COVID-19 restrictions for long-term care facilities impacting residentsDuring waves five and six, where Omicron became the predominant variant, more than 2,000 cases were detected in long-term care — over half of which have been since March 1.HealthApr 29
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COVID-19: Vaccine experts encourage Nova Scotians to get a booster as uptake stallsNearly 65 per cent of adults in Nova Scotia have received a third dose of COVID vaccine -- a noticeable drop from the 87 per cent who rolled up their sleeves for dose one and two.HealthApr 28
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N.S. property owner pledges 10% of real estate sale to aid Ukraine"I thought this is a really appropriate time to put my desires where the pocket book is, so when the building sells, that’s what I’m going to be doing," said Neal Livingston.CanadaApr 10
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Dartmouth residents hold rally to protect Southdale wetlands from developmentThe wetlands have been designated as one of nine special planning areas in HRM. The province is looking to build over 22,000 new residential units in the nine areas.CanadaApr 9
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Each month of 2022 has seen more COVID-19 deaths in Nova Scotia than the last'The idea that the Omicron family of variants is less deadly and less severe is a misnomer,' said senior epidemiologist Susanne Gulliver.HealthApr 4
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QEII hospital family room renovated in honour of Barho family"It's the added comforts that may seem small, but when you're visiting with your family, it does make a world of difference," said Amanda Hatt with the QEII Hospital Foundation.CanadaApr 1