Callum Smith
Supervising Producer/Managing Editor
Callum grew up in Lunenburg County, but eventually moved to Dartmouth where he graduated from NSCC’s Broadcast Journalism program. He joined Global News in the summer of 2018, where he was a Video Journalist in Moncton, N.B. for three years. After two more years as a Digital Broadcast Journalist in Halifax, Callum stepped into the Supervising Producer/Managing Editor role for Global Halifax and Global New Brunswick in December 2023.
Callum got his start in media by producing and reporting for SportsandMoore, where he covered the Halifax Mooseheads and some youth hockey in the city.
Throughout schooling, he interned with Global Halifax on two separate occasions.
When Callum is not on the job, he enjoys golfing, photography and spending time with family and friends.
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Video Archives
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Halifax small businesses adapt to customer trends ahead of holidays
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Donkin coal mine expected to reopen
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Calls to extend CEBA repayments again
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Support grows for limiting travel nurses in N.S.
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Global News at 5:30 Montreal: Dec. 1
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Global News at 6 New Brunswick: Dec. 1
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Global News at 6 Halifax: Dec. 1
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Infrastructure concerns raised after N.S. announces large home-building approval in Bedford
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N.S. judge puts end to Halifax’s heritage designation for south end property
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Scotia Square Mall in Halifax suffers damage from broken water main
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No government help for customers hit by N.S. fuel company’s bankruptcy: premier
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Tender issued to remove derelict ships at N.S. wharf
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N.S. minor hockey coach charged for allegedly punching referee
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Questions and concerns about new Bridgewater, N.S. shelter
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Halifax Mooseheads player gets back sentimental jersey in honour of his mom
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Calls to improve access to childcare in Nova Scotia
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N.S. still won’t commit to proclaiming Coastal Protection Act
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Canadian premiers meeting in Halifax want to see fairness with carbon tax
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What would the impact be on Maritime retirees if Alberta leave’s Canada’s pension plan?
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Number of deaths in N.S. emergency departments is up
Author Archives
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Parts of Halifax are experiencing rapid growth. Can the infrastructure keep up?The provincial government announced approvals this week for up to 2,060 homes in three special planning areas in Bedford West -- an area that has been growing exponentially.CanadaNov 30, 2023
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Court overturns HRM heritage designation, Heritage Trust ‘very concerned’ about ‘precedent’Heritage Trust of Nova Scotia says it is 'very concerned at the precedent set' by the Nova Scotia Supreme Court decision to overturn heritage designation for 1245 Edward St.PoliticsNov 28, 2023
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‘I just lost it:’ Flooding at Halifax mall causing financial pain for some storesA spokesperson for the municipality says the construction on the Cogswell District project was not the cause of the water main break, which resulted in flooding at Scotia Square.CanadaNov 27, 2023
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Ottawa’s tender to dispose of 3 derelict ‘eyesore’ ships in Bridgewater, N.S. closesA tender issued earlier this month by the federal government has closed. Ottawa is seeking a bidder to remove, deconstruct and dispose of three derelict ships in Bridgewater.EnvironmentNov 21, 2023
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Overnight shelter opens in Bridgewater, N.S. as mayor criticizes province’s communicationA new overnight shelter opens Wednesday in Bridgewater that will accomodate 15 people who otherwise wouldn't have a place to stay.CanadaNov 15, 2023
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Lease signed for Halifax-area shelter site, province yet to disclose locationAn overnight shelter location in Halifax has been secured, but the province won't say where it is. Meanwhile, 200 single-occupancy Pallet shelters are to arrive in December.CanadaNov 1, 2023
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Despite consultation report, N.S. says talks ongoing for Child and Youth CommissionThe N.S. government vowed in 2021 to create a Child and Youth Commission, to protect the rights of young people, but there's still no timeline for when it could be established.CanadaOct 25, 2023
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Nova Scotia advocate continues push for Child and Youth CommissionThe Premier committed to creating a Child and Youth Commission nearly two years ago, but there's still no timeline when it will be established.PoliticsOct 10, 2023
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Nova Scotia tourism numbers rise, but some businesses still strugglingRoss Jefferson, president and CEO of Discover Halifax says the number of visitors is up 8.5 per cent when compared with pre-pandemic levels. But not all businesses are thriving.EconomyOct 4, 2023
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N.S. campground slams Bell for ‘jeopardizing our livelihood’ with restoration delayJust shy of two weeks after post-tropical storm Lee, the campground's service has finally been restored. But the owners aren't pleased about lost time and revenue.ConsumerSep 28, 2023
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‘Absolutely outrageous:’ Business calls out Nova Scotia Power for poor communicationAn unexpected outage on Friday night meant the popular Chester Playhouse couldn't have a planned show run at all. Nova Scotia Power is apologizing to those impacted.CanadaSep 25, 2023
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Bridgewater, N.S. mayor eager to have derelict vessels removed from wharfMayor David Mitchell calls the vessels in the LaHave River an 'eyesore' and hopes the development company that owns the wharf comes forward with a plan soon.CanadaSep 18, 2023
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One year later, the ‘terrifying’ impact of Fiona still being felt in N.S.While the Maritimes braces for the effects of hurricane Lee, some people in Cape Breton are still dealing with the aftermath of Fiona last year.CanadaSep 15, 2023
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Fishers’ Memorial Service and a book to commemorate lives lost ‘at the mercy of Mother Nature’People gathered on Lunenburg's historic waterfront on Sunday to pay tribute to lives lost at sea, marking the annual Fishers' Memorial Service.CanadaSep 11, 2023
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‘Adulting 101’: Nova Scotia pilots high school course offering life skillsLife skills like filing taxes, searching for an apartment and even getting a credit card will all be explored in the course. It's being offered at four schools this year.EducationSep 7, 2023
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Gender identity policies in schools should protect ‘most marginalized and vulnerable’: advocateAs more provinces change gender identity policies in schools, or suggest parental rights must be prioritized, an advocate says polices need to protect those who are most at risk.HealthAug 30, 2023
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As Canada contemplates capping international students, what impact do they have on our country?Saint Mary's University hopes to add nearly 900 units to help address housing challenges. 'You don't want to bring people here and not be able to give them a place to live.'CanadaAug 29, 2023
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Thousands of games and thousands of dollars: N.S. weather costing summer hobbiesOrganizations and businesses are watching the radar with more rain coming to N.S. after what has already been an extremely challenging summer season for weather.WeatherAug 17, 2023
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N.S. mayors pleased with new LifeFlight plane, but call for more investment in local care"When we hear we hear goals like increasing the population to two million people, two million people cannot be reliant on one central area for... health care," CBRM's mayor says.HealthAug 9, 2023
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‘Very frustrating’: Locals awaiting new bridge near Lunenburg, N.S. after 1.5 years and countingThe Indian Path Bridge project is a year behind schedule, and locals are growing more frustrated with delays. The bridge is also a contributing reason to a local pub closing.PoliticsJul 12, 2023
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Halifax’s MacKay Bridge and a long-term $1B upgrade that could lead to 6 lanesLane closures are in effect for both Halifax Harbour Bridges, but officials hope all lanes of the MacKay Bridge will be driveable Saturday morning.CanadaJul 7, 2023
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A N.S. man missing for 30 years and his family’s mission to bring him homeThe sister of Kenley Matheson, a man who disappeared without a trace more than 30 years ago, is hopeful that new leads in the case could provide some answers.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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More cities are adopting electronic payment for transit. Why is Halifax running behind?Halifax aims to roll out an app that would allow transit users to purchase tickets through their phone by the end of the summer, as part of a long-awaited fare system upgrade.CanadaJul 6, 2023
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Halifax organizations try to keep up as demand for food and housing grows off peninsulaSouls Harbour Rescue Mission opened a new drop-in centre in Lower Sackville, N.S. Tuesday. Charities say there's growing demand for housing and food services off of the peninsula.CanadaJul 4, 2023
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Teachers in N.S. say they are stretched too thin, one parent ‘nervous’ for futureAs another school year comes to a close in Nova Scotia, the union representing teachers says not enough is being done to address the issue of 'complicated classrooms in 2023.EducationJun 28, 2023