Dan Spector
Photojournalist
For as long as he can remember, Dan Spector has always wanted to be a journalist.
He studied media at John Abbott College not far from where he grew up in Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO), then went on to study journalism at Concordia University in Quebec.
After graduating, he got his first job in media at CJAD radio, where he worked for five years as the afternoon drive producer for Aaron Rand.
During that time, a show he produced for the Lac-Mégantic train disaster won the National RTNDA Peter Gzowski Award.
Dan soon branched out into reporting and hosting, becoming a regular replacement host on the CJAD evening show.
In 2016, he left his radio job to become a TV reporter at MAtv, but continued to contribute to CJAD as a part-time reporter and host.
In the spring of 2017, he left MAtv to join Global News as a photojournalist.
Dan is a big movie and TV buff and loves being a tourist in his own city, going to concerts and seeking out the best food in Montreal.
Author Archives
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Multicultural women entrepreneurs gather in Montreal for uplifting eventThe Multicultural Women Entrepreneurs Exhibition took place in the Community Resource Centre in Cote-des-Neiges, shining a light on diverse female business owners.CanadaJan 22
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‘Rome wasn’t built in a day’: Montreal Canadiens general manager provides mid-season updateMontreal Canadiens GM Kent Hughes gave an update on the work he's been doing to rebuild the team, and spoke about efforts to re-sign a top star.SportsJan 18
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English Montreal School Board beats teacher shortage by recruiting staff from FranceQuebec is dealing with a significant teacher shortage, and in an effort to fight it, the English Montreal School Board has begun recruiting teachers from France.EducationJan 17
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Viral video shows person driving in snow-covered car in MontrealMontreal is still digging out from a winter storm that hit the city in recent days, and one driver decided not to dig out at all before taking to the streets.TrendingJan 14
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Activists want Quebec to implement provincewide pedestrian safety strategyA day after a group of parents and children demanded safer school zones, a group of road safety advocates called on Quebec to create a provincewide road security strategy.CanadaJan 11
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How Montrealers can beat the winter blues after weeks of grey, gloomy weatherIf you've been feeling down with grey weather dominating the skies over Montreal for weeks, you're not alone if you're starting to feel a little down.HealthJan 9
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Mild weather brings tough start to year for Montreal outdoor winter sport fansThe beginning of 2023 has not been friendly to Montrealers who love to ski, skate and sled. Mild weather has made for dicey conditions for outdoor sports.CanadaJan 4
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Quebec health-care workers brace for surge of patients in ERsWith people finally able to gather with family and friends at full capacity over the holidays, medical professionals believe emergency rooms are in for a surge.HealthJan 2
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Stranded Sunwing passengers fly home to Quebec on New England Patriots’ jetAfter being stranded in the Dominican Republic after their vacation was complete, a group of Sunwing passengers were flown home on the New England Patriots' plane.CanadaJan 1
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Beloved Montreal restaurant Nilufar shuts doors after issues with landlordNilufar Restaurant in downtown Montreal was well known for its delicious falafel and its affordable prices. The restaurant is now closed because of issues with their landlord.CanadaDec 16, 2022
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Quebec clashes with unions as contract negotiations beginAround 600,000 public sector workers have begun negotiations with the Quebec government, and are denouncing the Treasury Board president's offer.CanadaDec 15, 2022
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Moms circulating petition against new cellphone tower in Montreal parkA petition is now being circulated by Roxboro residents who hope to halt a plan for Videotron to build a 35-meter-tall cellphone tower in a Montreal park.CanadaDec 12, 2022
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Quebec activists, opposition MNAs demand action to fight online violenceA group of activists and opposition MNAs came together at the national assembly on Monday to demand Quebec take action against online violence.CanadaDec 5, 2022
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35-meter tall cell phone tower proposed for Montreal’s West Island parkVideotron is hoping to build a 35-meter tall cell phone tower at Victor P Gray park in Roxboro. Some residents are concerned, while others welcome the move.CanadaNov 25, 2022
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Montreal TikTok star dances her way into Ubisoft’s ‘Just Dance 2023’Angie Augustin took a big risk when she left her hospital administration job to pursue a career in content creation and dance, but it seems to be paying off.EntertainmentNov 24, 2022
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Park chalet upgrade raising eyebrows in Beaconsfield with $3.3M price tagIn Beaconsfield, many residents would agree the chalet at Beacon Hill Park is due for an upgrade, but the high cost of the new facility is upsetting some residents.PoliticsNov 22, 2022
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Montreal announces new fund to protect vulnerable speciesWith COP15 set to take place in Montreal next month, the city announced a new fund to help protect vulnerable insects and animals that call the city home.EnvironmentNov 21, 2022
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4 staff fired, 6 disciplined for negligence at Montreal seniors’ homesAfter 20 cases of mistreatment at Floralies Lasalle and Lachine were investigated by authorities, four staff members were fired and six were disciplined.HealthNov 18, 2022
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‘A tragedy:’ Scathing report into mistreatment at 2 Montreal seniors homesA pair of privately owned seniors' homes in Quebec mistreated and neglected residents, according to a Quebec government-mandated report released Thursday.HealthNov 17, 2022
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Montreal police bust drug and gun smuggling ring with Toronto connectionMontreal Police held a press conference Wednesday morning to announce they arrested ten alleged members of a drug smuggling ring operating on the island and surrounding areas.CrimeNov 16, 2022
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Quebec Liberals fail to lure estranged MNA back into caucusThe interim Liberal leader said his first priority was to try to get Marie-Claude Nichols back into the party, but a deal he brokered fell apart.CanadaNov 15, 2022
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City of Montreal unveils 5-year plan to add 200 km of protected bike pathsWith the number of cyclists continuing to rise, the Plante administration says it's time to make it easier and safer for them to get around.CanadaNov 1, 2022
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Drivers scared straight in Hudson, Que. at spooky speed trapQuebec's provincial police force took to the streets on Monday morning to unveil a new tool being used to scare speedy drivers into slowing down.CanadaOct 31, 2022
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Montreal artist going big with her miniature creationsA Montreal miniaturist has gained some viral fame online for her tiny creations, including mini retro video store than gained traction on TikTok and reddit.EntertainmentOct 26, 2022
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Sisters plead with car thieves to return their mother’s ashesTwo women hope the public can help them get their mother's ashes back after they were stolen along with their car in a hotel parking lot.CrimeOct 7, 2022