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.
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Environmentalists say Quebec risks losing ‘public trust’ over Northvolt approachSome of Quebec's top environmental groups gathered at a press conference on Monday where they accused the government of a lack of transparency,Environment9 hours
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Migrant protest demands regularization and end of ‘scapegoating’Hundreds of migrants and their supporters marched through the streets of Montreal demanding regularization for all and for an end to the scapegoating of migrants.CanadaMar 16
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Wild apartment brawl leaves 3 in hospital, 2 arrested, 100 outside in coldA huge brawl in an apartment building in Montreal led to two arrests, three hospitalizations and the hours-long evacuation of 100 people in the middle of an overnight storm.CanadaMar 10
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Hundreds of fish turned up dead in Quebec. Environmentalists want to know whyHundreds of fish and other marine wildlife turned up dead near the shore of the Saint-Lawrence River. Conservationists are looking for answers.CanadaMar 9
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Majestic birds of prey face this human-made threat. Here’s what experts adviseOwls and other birds of prey are regularly being injured by human-related activity, and a recent incident underscored the dangers posed by windows.CanadaMar 6
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Bejeweled: Taylor Swift gifted $12K necklace inspired by her iconic red lipsThe necklace was inspired by and made for Taylor Swift by a jeweler in Montreal. It is adorned with nearly 400 rubies and more than 25 diamonds.CanadaMar 6
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Mothers take protest against Northvolt electric car battery plant to Montreal streetsDozens of demonstrators gathered on Sherbrooke Street in downtown Montreal to voice their concerns over the construction of the Northvolt electric car battery plant.EnvironmentMar 3
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April Wine’s Brian Greenway, marshal of Hudson St. Patrick’s Day Parade, reflects on careerApril Wine's Brian Greenway will be grand marshal of the Hudson St. Patrick's Day Parade on March 16. He took the opportunity to reflect on his career.EntertainmentFeb 29
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Montreal homeowners respond as Desjardins eliminates new mortgages in flood zonesDesjardins has decided to stop offering mortgages to people living in 0-20 year flood zones, and residents are concerned for the values of their homes.CanadaFeb 26
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‘Here with my family’: How a home-care non-profit is helping dying patientsNova Home Care says the new money will help hundreds of vulnerable Montrealers get health services in the comfort of their own homes.HealthFeb 21
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Laval, Que., recovers $60M it lost to corruption, mayor saysLaval Mayor Stéphane Boyer proudly announced that after a decade of work by a dedicated task force, the city has recovered about $60 million it lost to corruption.PoliticsFeb 20
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8 families now taking legal action against teacher who allegedly sold students’ artA Canadian lawyer alleges 96 students had their work posted for sale online, and that nearly 3,000 now-removed products were listed for between $30 and $120 USD.CanadaFeb 19
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Truck driver who concealed PTSD, Type 2 diabetes found guilty of causing deadly crashJagmeet Grewal was not paying attention to the road when his 53-foot truck crashed into multiple cars at up to 100 km/h, killing four people in Laval, Que. back in 2019.CrimeFeb 16
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After 70 years in business, NDG store says reserved bus lane hastened closureAfter 70 years as a storefront, an NDG business is closing its doors and heading online. It says part of the blame falls on a reserved bus lane.CanadaFeb 15
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‘Sick to my stomach’: Family, friends speak out in fatal hit-and-run caseThe family of Michael Chintakis was full of emotion as 23-year-old Antoine Dubuc renounced his right to a bail hearing, and had new charges added against him.CrimeFeb 14
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‘Is this real?’: 2 people from Montreal are set to appear on ‘Jeopardy!’Montrealers Diandra D’Alessio and Vince Bacani will both be on 'Jeopardy!' this week as part of the show's Champions Wildcard tournament.CanadaFeb 14
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Organizations call Quebec government’s public transit record ‘atrocious’Seven different groups attacked the Legault government on Monday for its lack of "ambition" in creating new public transit options.PoliticsFeb 12
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Grand promises and skepticism as Brunswick Medical Centre changes handsELNA Medical has announced it is purchasing Brunswick Medical Centre in Pointe-Claire, telling patients that services will get even better.HealthFeb 1
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‘It’s cruel’: Tensions high after dog ordered euthanized for biting childA three-year-old husky has been sentenced to death in Charlemagne, Que. for biting a 5-year-old in the cheek. His owner has been fighting for a year and a half to keep him alive.CanadaJan 31
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Quebec announces plan to help struggling seniors’ homesWith 1,000 private seniors' residences closing in the past decade, Quebec announced a new plan to help the homes stay financially viable.HealthJan 30
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‘I was very mad’: Montreal’s new REM trains under fire after 4 outages in 4 daysMontreal's new REM commuter train is facing criticism over backup plans and communications strategy during service outages. There were four such outages in four days this month.PoliticsJan 29
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Laraque, Nilan weigh in on Gallagher’s illegal headshot during Habs win over IslandersBrendan Gallagher's illegal hit on a New York Islanders defenceman is the talk of the hockey world today. Veteran enforcers weigh in as Gallagher faces a suspension.SportsJan 26
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Closure of Montreal pediatric clinic shocks parents and doctorsA pediatric clinic near the McGill University Health Centre is closing its doors, and parents and doctors are expressing surprise that it had to come to this.HealthJan 25
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‘Impossible challenge’ ahead if home care not improved in Quebec, report saysHome care services are in a poor state in Quebec according to Joanne Castonguay, and if things don't turn around soon there will be major problems.HealthJan 23
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Northvolt tree cutting halted until Tuesday pending court hearingAn environmental group and three concerned citizens have submitted a request for an injunction that would see a judge order Northvolt to temporarily stop work.CanadaJan 19