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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Dal pilot project increases access to STI treatment
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Nova Scotia community pays tribute to eight brothers who served in WWII
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Highway connector proposal concerns Sandy Lake conservationists
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National photo series honours Canadian veterans ahead of Remembrance Day
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Hockey Helps the Homeless raises money to combat homelessness
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Halifax library worker lovingly remembered by co-workers
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Nova Scotia parties discuss housing on campaign trail
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Oakwood Terrace residents make more than 10,000 poppies in the spirit of remembrance
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Criticisms over Nova Scotia lunch program and food allergies
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Devon Marsman’s mother vows to be at every court case connected to son’s death
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Nova Scotia premier calls snap provincial election
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Fourth arrest made in Devon Marsman case
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Opposition parties say they’re ready should N.S. premier call snap election
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19-year-old employee dies at Halifax Walmart
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New councillors eager to get started following HRM municipal election
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Andy Fillmore elected mayor of the HRM
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Final voting day for the HRM municipal election brings out eligible residents of all ages
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Municipal elections set for this weekend, Halifax to elect new mayor
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Nova Scotia man denied entry to rink for not showing service dog documentation
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N.S. woman fundraises to have endometriosis surgery in the U.S.
Author Archives
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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.Health3 hours
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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
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N.S. ‘remedy’ to move people with disabilities out of institutions slow, says monitorThe 52-page report highlights delays in hiring staff to plan the closure of institutions and a failure to end admissions to institutions in the first year, which ended April 1.HealthAug 1
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‘I can’t sleep’: Mom begs for answers 3 months after son’s killing in Nova ScotiaLeslie Sparks' son, 36-year-old Tyrell Beals, was shot dead in May. In the three months since her son's killing, Sparks says she's stills searching for answers.CrimeAug 1
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Sidewalk ‘step in the right direction’ for pedestrians navigating Bayers LakeA multitude of big box retailers, heavy traffic and limited pedestrian infrastructure makes getting around Bayers Lake business park challenging, if not dangerous.CanadaJul 30
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Nova Scotians ‘divided’ over new local shopping incentive programAt a farmers’ market in Chester, N.S. last week, the community weighed in on the new program, and what they thought could be improved.ConsumerJul 28
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New LGBTQ2 bar in Halifax sees outpouring of supportHalifax’s last dedicated queer bar closed its doors permanently during the COVID-19 pandemic, leaving a void in the community until June of this year.FeaturesJul 27
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‘We found our way through it all’: Non-profits helping N.S. wildfire victims without home insuranceIn May 2023, a fast-moving wildfire swept through the neighbourhood and destroyed the home Phil Fizzard and Sue Reid had made together.CanadaJun 27
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First-of-its-kind Hindu temple to open in Atlantic CanadaThe Atlantic Hindu Society says it has been working towards the grand opening of the South India-style Hindu temple for years.CanadaJun 24