Christa Dao
Reporter
Christa Dao is now a member of the Global BC reporting team.
She previously joined the Global Calgary team in October 2017.
Before coming to Calgary, she spent nearly two years at Global Regina. And before that, Prince Rupert, Terrace, Toronto, Vancouver and a brief military exercise at CFB Wainwright.
She has covered many major stories in Saskatchewan including Prince Charles and Camilla’s royal visit, the resignation of Premier Brad Wall, Regina’s worst drought in 130 years, and the tragic first-degree murder of Hannah Leflar.
One of her most notable moments was when she and a photographer were sent out of town to cover a story and the two of them weathered a blizzard to get it. They ended up being stranded for three days.
Alberta is Christa’s fourth province that she now calls home. Originally from Vancouver, she is thrilled to be back near the mountains and forests. She is a rookie Rubik’s Cube solver and wannabe dog owner. When she’s not chasing stories, she’s on the hunt for the best phở in the city.
Video Archives
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B.C. farmers hit hard by unusually-cool spring
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Rallies for Anti-Asian hate action day
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Community rallies for people facing deportation
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Group of B.C. directors issue 72-hour strike notice
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British Columbians stuck in Mexico during Sunwing flight delays
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Surrey students traumatized by terrifying April Fools’ Day prank
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Surrey city council to consider freezing new ethics complaints until fall election
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Vancouver woman hopes new coffee business will help survivors of Rwandan genocide
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First cruise ship of the year abruptly cancels Victoria and Vancouver stops
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East Vancouver Indigenous women’s basketball team heading to major tournament in Northern B.C.
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Off-duty firefighter injured in Port Moody explosion
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‘Troubling situation’: Nanaimo couple faces rent hike due to new baby
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BC Superweek cycling series canceled again
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New camping reservation site goes live with mixed reviews
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Vancouver mayor pledges $5M for FIFA 2026 World Cup bid
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B.C. government says $5.7M must be restored to Vancouver police
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Heated debate over gas prices during question period at B.C. legislature
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B.C. will not follow Alberta’s lead by reducing tax
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Vancouver Park Board warns about coyote breeding season
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Poll finds Canadians cutting back on spending in face of rising inflation
Author Archives
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‘Very stressful’: Cold weather delays crops for many B.C. farmers, but no relief in sightIt's one bad year after another, said Abbotsford farmer Sajan Mandair, pointing to a row of canes that were burned during last year's deadly heat wave.EnvironmentMay 16
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Surrey, B.C. students terrified by bomb hoax April Fool’s Day prankStudents at a high school in Surrey say said kids from another class threw a mock explosive into the classroom on April Fool's Day and barred the door to keep anyone from leaving.EducationApr 12
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Vancouver survivor of Rwanda genocide hopes coffee company will help heal traumaPart of the proceeds from Neza Coffee will go toward mental health and trauma supports for fellow survivors in Rwanda and Vancouver.CanadaApr 5
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Off-duty Vancouver firefighter badly burned in Port Moody vehicle fire linked to shootingThe 18-year veteran of the Vancouver Fire Department was caught in an explosion caused by the fire, which is believed to have been the vehicle used in a shooting in Coquitlam.CrimeMar 28
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B.C. government rules $5.7M must be returned to Vancouver police budgetAccording to statistics released by the Vancouver police, an average of four people are the victims of random, groundless attacks by unknown suspects in the city each day.CrimeMar 15
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B.C. man says he was fired from grocery store for helping homeless peopleJustin Grant said he would provide recently expired food or low-value foods to homeless people in exchange for help as a way to de-escalate situations in the store.CanadaFeb 16
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Global COVID-19 rapid test shortage contributes to price-gouging concern in B.C.Rapid test prices are cheaper online, but often require purchases in bulk ranging from $200 to $400 for 25 tests. At least one B.C. pharmacy owner is concerned about price-gouging.HealthJan 25
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Whistler faces labour shortages amid COVID-19 pandemicWith not enough staffing, businesses have had to pivot, closing more often or cutting back hours.CanadaOct 12, 2021
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Former Afghan interpreter pleads for resettlement help to evacuate his family to CalgaryZahed Mohammed has been shot at twice and survived a suicide bombing attempt but said he's more fearful of the Taliban and what it means for his family back home in Afghanistan.CanadaAug 20, 2021
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Officials forecast hundreds of thousands of electric vehicles in Alberta by 2041"We do expect we're going to see some large adoption, even in Calgary."TechAug 17, 2021
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3 Calgary homes significantly damaged after large fire breaks out in Sherwood neighbourhoodThe Calgary Fire Department said residents from those homes will not be able to return home for an unknown amount of time.CanadaJul 18, 2021
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Alberta tourism sector optimistic for summer travellers as COVID-19 border restrictions set to easeThere is renewed optimism from Alberta's tourism industry as Ottawa is set to ease border restrictions brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.EconomyJul 16, 2021
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Man continues 500-kilometre walk through Alberta despite poor air quality: ‘I’m exhausted’"You don't realize how thick it is, with a healthy set of lungs... My eyes are burning. My throat doesn’t feel right. It’s all from the smoke."CanadaJul 15, 2021
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1 person injured after fire breaks out in southeast CalgaryOne person was taken to hospital with burns after a garage fire broke out in McKenzie Towne Saturday.CanadaJul 10, 2021
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2 men brought to hospital after shooting in southeast CalgaryShots were fired at a mobile home park, according to police. Police do not believe the victim and offender are known to one another.CanadaJul 4, 2021
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5 people displaced after 2-alarm fire in southeast CalgaryFirefighters arrived at around 2 a.m. Sunday to find heavy smoke and fire coming from the two-storey residential duplex, located in the 200 block of Cranston Drive S.E.CanadaJun 20, 2021
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COVID-19: Businesses, residents react to Alberta inching closer to Stage 3 of reopening planAlberta is on the verge of meeting the criteria the government requires for moving into Stage 3 of its pandemic reopening plan and there is a mixture of anticipation and anxiety.HealthJun 17, 2021
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AHS breaks down vaccination data of COVID-19 Delta variant outbreak at Calgary hospitalAlberta Health Services released more information Friday about the vaccination status of the health-care workers and patients who have tested positive for the variant.HealthJun 11, 2021
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Calgary Muslim community calls for action against Islamophobia: ‘This could have been any one of us’There are renewed calls from the Muslim community for more action to combat Islamophobia.CanadaJun 8, 2021
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2 Calgary kayakers rescue moose calf from drowning in dramatic videoA female moose calf is lucky to be alive after a dramatic rescue on the Sheep River, just outside of Calgary.CanadaJun 6, 2021
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Calgary therapy program providing support, therapy to help long-term COVID-19 sufferersA new therapy program is hoping to shed light on the physical impacts of COVID-19, long after the virus is gone from a person's body.HealthMay 8, 2021
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Alberta auto community supports B.C. driver after vehicle’s tires slashed, car keyedMembers of the auto community in Calgary are rallying to support a Vancouver man who was a target of vandalism. The man believes he was targeted because of his B.C. plates.CrimeApr 30, 2021
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Can your employer mandate you to get the COVID-19 vaccine?What are the rules when it comes to mandatory immunization in the workplace? "It's not that different from you being sick in the workplace and your employer asking for a sick note"HealthApr 29, 2021
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COVID-19: Calgarian says she can’t wear mask because of PTSD, wants exemption cardA woman with a medical condition that she says prevents her from donning a face covering is calling for an exemption card to allow her to enter stores requiring face masks.HealthApr 23, 2021
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Alberta COVID-19 vaccine producers nearing approvals, urge use of domestic doses, boostersA COVID-19 vaccine producer that's based in Alberta says it will be ready to provide millions of doses and booster shots once necessary approvals have been granted.HealthApr 22, 2021