Christa Dao
Reporter
Christa Dao is an award-winning bilingual journalist with Global BC. She has extensive television news experience reporting across Canada, and in the past decade, made stops in Calgary, Regina, Toronto, Prince Rupert, Terrace, plus a brief stint at CFB Wainwright.
She is a proud graduate of BCIT’s Broadcast and Radio Journalism program and has a certificate of completion from Athabasca University for Journalism in Conflict Zones. She is deeply passionate about human rights, gender and equality issues.
One of her career highlights includes winning a Regional and National RTDNA team award for Innovation in Excellence Reporting in Calgary for her embedded live report at the height of the Black Lives Matter movement, as part of a global racial reckoning after the death of American George Floyd. She has covered natural disasters, royal visits to Canada, plus reported for international media, including the BBC.
Christa was born in Hong Kong and is a Vietnamese, first-generation Canadian. When she is not in the field reporting, she enjoys hikes with her 90-lb. German Shepherd rescue dog, Molly, and exploring new countries and cuisine with her husband. She is a rookie Rubix Cube solver and is currently working on improving her terrible golf game.
Video Archives
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Repercussions of suspected unmarked graves two years later
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Officials warn against tubing at Cowichan River
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Iran on execution spree
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Increasing wildfire risk across B.C.’s South Coast
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B.C. teaching assistant battles school district over OnlyFans account
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Suspect set fire behind Surrey charitable organization
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Emotional vigil held for Surrey teen Ethan Bespflug
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Family reacts as suspect charged in connection with fatal bus stabbing of Ethan Bespflug
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Growing calls for more police resources to improve transit safety
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Province provides boost to Vancouver’s homeless
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Close call caught on camera on Highway 5
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Parents of Paul Schmidt visit his memorial
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Beloved Steveston fish ‘n’ chips outlet to close
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Fraser Valley bus drivers set to launch full scale strike Monday
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Growing fears in B.C. over loss of civil liberties in Punjab
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Burnaby proposing waste plant on parkland
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Carbon tax forecast to skyrocket in B.C.
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Snow creates unprecedented chaos at YVR
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IHIT investigates three homicides in 24 hours
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Two dead following shooting in Coquitlam Wednesday
Author Archives
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‘Even better than before’: Vancouver’s Congee Noodle House reopens after 3-year hiatusThe Congee Noodle House is celebrating a soft launch on Wednesday and hoping to welcome back many of its regulars, who come for its signature dishes and late-night menu.EconomyMay 23
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B.C. parents say schools need AC to keep kids, staff safeThe Vancouver School Board said schools are working to keep learning comfortable for students and staff.EducationMay 22
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WestJet passengers concerned about price gouging but here’s what you should doWestJet pilots on Monday issued a 72-hour strike notice to the airline’s management and the federal government, starting a final countdown for walkouts as contract talks drag on.EconomyMay 17
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Surrey parents pen letter to Hockey Canada demanding action on racismParents with a U11 team went public with allegations of racism nearly two weeks ago, but say they've seen little sign an investigation is underway.SportsMay 16
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B.C. MP briefed by CSIS on foreign interference as person of interestNDP MP Jenny Kwan said the Canadian spy agency discussed limited details with her on Tuesday, under the direction of the Prime Minister’s office.CanadaMay 14
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Online child exploitation surges in B.C. with nearly 5,800 cases this year: RCMPIf the online exploitation continues at its current rate, the Mounties said 2023 is on track to more than double the number of incidents reported in 2022.CrimeMay 9
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B.C. teaching assistant could be fired over OnlyFans account, district warnsKristin MacDonald said she was nervous about keeping the account going and going public with her story but she believes it's the right thing to do.EducationMay 8
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Surrey hockey parents outraged at firing of coach who pulled team from iceBrian MacGillvray and his coaching staff pulled is U-11 rep team from the ice before the end of the game, after the players reported being the subject of racial slurs.SportsMay 3
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Uber driver’s assault spurs calls for more protection of B.C. gig workersThe assault of an Uber driver, which was captured on dashcam video in Abbotsford last Tuesday, has once again led to calls for more protection for gig workers in B.C.'s economy.CrimeApr 26
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Surrey refugee support charity reeling after support building torchedThe fire destroyed seven vehicles and a carport used as the New Hope Community Services Society's community space. Security video appears to show someone starting it deliberately.FireApr 25
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Transit police stepping up presence following spike in violence aboard buses, SkyTrainThe most recent violence came in the form of a stabbing aboard a bus in Surrey on Tuesday night, which left a 17-year-old boy dead.CrimeApr 12
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B.C. couple seriously injured in hit-and-run in San Diego facing huge medical billsSan Diego County Crime Stoppers and investigators from the San Diego Police Department’s Traffic Division are investigating and a reward has been offered.CrimeApr 10
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NEXUS offices reopen at YVR, but applicants warned of 2-step processThe Nexus enrolment centre at the Vancouver International Airport reopened on Monday, amid hopes it can help clear a massive backlog in applications.CanadaApr 4
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‘It’s unfair’: Business group calls for support as more shops shutter during Broadway constructionAccording to the Mount Pleasant BIA, at least 56 businesses along the Broadway Subway Project line are "papered-up" or displaying "for lease" signs in the windows.PoliticsMar 21
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Beloved Vancouver Chinatown restaurant closing doors after reported 30% rent hikeVancouver Chinatown Merchants' Association hopes the city council will review its programs and policies that are put in place to help Chinatown's businesses.CanadaMar 15
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International Women’s Day: Greater supports urged for B.C.’s female entrepreneursAbout 39 per cent of self-employed people in B.C. are women, the second highest in Canada behind Nova Scotia, according to the province's 2022 small business profile report.CanadaMar 8
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Thousands sign up for B.C.’s new doctor pay model, but many others still on the fenceDoctors of BC says more than 2,000 physicians have signed up for the Longitudinal Family Practice pay scheme in the five weeks since it took effectHealthMar 6
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‘Irreplaceable’: Vancouver family desperate to retrieve stolen items left by their late mom, wifeEarly Saturday morning, someone broke into their home, went through the entire house and took all of their sentimental keepsakes with them.CrimeJan 18
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‘What’s the point in calling 911?’ Surrey family upset RCMP didn’t attend home after violent break-inA Surrey family says a shirtless man smashed their door in on Wednesday morning, but despite calling 911 Mounties never showed up at their house.CrimeJan 11
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‘Replace with dignified housing’: Vancouver’s SROs need to be phased out, says B.C.’s premierMany of the buildings are aging and in desperate need of repair and maintenance, and housing officials are calling for better oversight and management.PoliticsJan 10
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‘Shouldn’t be dangerous to go home’: Elevator in Vancouver SRO broken for 9 months and countingThe St. Helen's Hotel on Granville Street is owned by the B.C. government through BC Housing and is operated by the Atira Women's Society.HealthJan 9
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Operator of Vancouver SRO says building is in ‘general good condition’ after complaintsResidents of the Sakura So Residence in Vancouver's Downtown Eastside told Global News Thursday that crews in Hazmat gear were at work inside the building.HealthJan 5
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‘Cleaner on the street’: Inside an SRO hotel in Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside"The bathrooms are in such a disgusting state, you wouldn't even want your dog to use them, to be honest. It's just gross."HealthJan 4
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Concerns about effectiveness, racism as Canada prepares to test travellers from China for COVID-19Starting Wednesday night, travellers leaving China, Hong Kong and Macao must show proof of a negative test before flying to Canada, amid concern about the new XBB 1.5 variant.HealthJan 3
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Mobility aid users call for better snow removal around Metro VancouverFollowing a heavy bout of rain, Langley resident Patricia White can now get around freely, her powered chair finally unobstructed by snow. But she says the city needs to do better.WeatherDec 28, 2022