Ella Macdonald
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Ella Macdonald is a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia.
Ella grew up in British Columbia’s Coast Mountains and moved to Nova Scotia to study journalism at the University of King’s College in 2019. She graduated from King’s in 2023 and began freelancing at Global Halifax later that year. Following a stint as the station’s Assignment Coordinator, Ella moved into her current role as a full-time reporter.
Ella’s passions include mountain biking and dancing when there are few mountains around. She loves to tell stories that involve world affairs and women’s health.
To contact Ella, you can send her an email, or follow her on Twitter @ella_gmac
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Video Archives
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Fire at Halifax-area tent encampment has residents scrambling to get back on their feet
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Halifax hospice lights up building with touching tribute
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Halifax police opts not to adopt independent review process for sexual assault cases
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Accused in 2022 murder of Devon Marsman appears in court
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Friends of N.S. woman who advocated for better breast cancer screening continue her fight
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Halifax-based African cultural program celebrates 25th year with gala
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Queer co-op disheartened as protest threats results in health-care session cancellation
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Halifax private school has trans flag torn down twice
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Former Africville residents and descendants receive global recognition
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Official UNESCO designation elevates legacy of Africville
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Mobile vaccine clinics make immunizations more accessible to Nova Scotia newcomers
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‘Serious commitment’ towards N.S. mass shooting recommendations, says committee
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Concern about discarded needles around Halifax
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N.S. Green Party sets sights on house seat ahead of provincial election
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Halifax police say no evidence of foul play in Walmart employee’s death
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Nova Scotians feeling ‘priced out’ of Dartmouth neighbourhood
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Dump truck hit and run leaves Nova Scotia family in shock
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Canada Post strike concerns small businesses in Halifax
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Dal pilot project increases access to STI treatment
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Nova Scotia community pays tribute to eight brothers who served in WWII
Author Archives
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Devon Marsman homicide: Court proceedings delayed, victim’s mother speaksAn accused in the 2022 homicide of 16-year-old Devon Marsman appeared in Halifax court Tuesday, but proceedings will be delayed.CanadaDec 11
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She advocated for better breast cancer screening. Her friends continue the fightAdvocates and friends of a Nova Scotia woman who died from stage IV breast cancer are urging the province to update its screening policy for women with dense breast tissue.HealthDec 10
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Trans health-care session postponed in Halifax following safety concernsThe Halifax Sexual Health Centre provides gender-affirming care to hundreds of patients across the province. Threats of protests have led to safety concerns.HealthDec 6
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Halifax school calls for ‘conversation’ after trans flag ripped down twiceTeachers and students at the Shambhala School in Halifax were shocked to find out someone had torn down a flag it flies for Trans Awareness Month.CanadaDec 4
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Parents speak out after kids find drug paraphernalia, used needles in HalifaxParents in the Halifax area are voicing concerns as children have been finding drug paraphernalia in their neighbourhoods. In one case, a child was pricked by a discarded needle.CanadaNov 26
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Parishioners rally to save 1880s church that survived the Halifax explosionParishioners at St. Patrick's Church in Halifax were initially told repairs to its steeple would cost $12 million. The church has been closed since June due to safety concerns.CanadaNov 25
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‘Scary and surprising’: Dump truck hit and run shocks Nova Scotia familyA Dartmouth woman is speaking out after she was the victim of a hit and run on Hammonds Plains Road with her two children in the car.TrafficNov 18
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High positivity rates and asymptomatic: What take-home STI kits reveal in N.S.A Dalhousie University pilot project aimed at making STI testing more accessible has reached about 50 patients since its launch in August.HealthNov 14
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Nationwide photography series honours Canadian veterans through portraitsThe series, 'Honour Country Sacrifice,' aims to give veterans the appreciation they deserve, according to photographer Trevor Godinho.CanadaNov 11
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Halifax homicide: Library employee Lana Pinsky remembered for her literacy legacyLana Pinsky’s friends and co-workers at the North End Public Library are remembering her as a joyous soul and reflecting on the legacy she left behind. She was killed last month.CrimeNov 8
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N.S. senior home residents make 10,000 poppies in spirit of remembranceThis year, 3,000 new flowers brings the count to more than 10,000 in total ahead of the annual poppy tribute concert for Remembrance Day.CanadaNov 4
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19-year-old employee dies at Walmart in Halifax, store closed until further noticeWalmart Canada says one of its stores in Halifax is 'closed until further notice' after a 19-year-old woman who worked there died at the site over the weekend.CanadaOct 21
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N.S. woman resorts to surgery in U.S. for endometriosis due to Canadian wait timesA N.S. woman says the long wait times for gynaecological services in Canada forced her hand, as her options were limited while her pain persists. She faces a $50K bill in the U.S.HealthOct 15
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Halifax homicide: Neighbours in shock after woman found dead in apartmentPolice in Halifax are investigating a homicide at a condo building off Quinpool Road, and are looking for a 'person of interest' in the case.CrimeOct 11
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‘Could have been fatal’: Large rock lands on Halifax man’s driveway from blastingResidents are speaking out about ongoing blasting from two construction sites in the Halifax area, with one neighbour saying a 'close call' with a rock could have been deadly.CanadaOct 11
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‘He was truly loved’: Grieving family marks birthday of killed Halifax teenA gathering was held in Halifax on Sunday to call for justice in Devon Marsman's death, as three people are now charged in his murder.CrimeOct 7
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Justin Beaver telling people in Halifax to ‘give a dam’ about votingA marketing company in Halifax is motivating voters ahead of the upcoming municipal election with help from a furry puppet and the satire campaign. Beaver 4 Mayor.PoliticsOct 7
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N.S. siblings find brother adopted at birth decades later. He was 20 km. awayFive siblings in Nova Scotia are making up for lost time after spending decades apart, thanks to changes to the province's adoption records act.FeaturesOct 1
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Four new schools announced for Halifax region. But will they solve overcrowding?The new schools are slated to open in Halifax-area neighbourhoods experiencing large population growths. But the province says the projects are still five to six years away.EducationSep 25
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Halifax senior couple forced to live in tent ‘extremely happy and thankful’ for apartment"I am extremely happy and thankful to everybody that's helped make this happen," said Judy Howe through tears, as she and her partner George Gillmore stood in their new kitchen.CanadaSep 12
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N.S. teen with spinal muscular atrophy applauds newborn screening at IWKVan Bernard, 17, says when he was born, little was known or could be done about his diagnosis. His mother says screening could help other families avoid the anxiety they felt.HealthAug 21
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Local photography series recognizes classic N.S. businessesA local photographer is sharing her appreciation for Halifax’s most beloved businesses through a photo series called Time and Tide.CanadaAug 15
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N.S. endometriosis patients urge province to introduce free birth controlIf passed, the federal pharmacare bill could make contraceptives free for Nova Scotians, but that will depend on if the province chooses to implement these benefits on the ground.HealthAug 10
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Traffic light collector is on mission to make N.S. safer, one intersection at a timeKyel Miller is on a mission to improve crosswalk safety by installing new light ‘phases’ at intersections across the province, one of which is in Lower Sackville.TrafficAug 7
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N.S. farmers say constant ‘intense’ weather is impacting their livelihoodFrom heat waves to flash floods, the constant weather changes make life extra challenging for some Nova Scotia farmers who are trying to make this their living.EnvironmentAug 2