Jesse Thomas
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Jesse Thomas is a digital broadcast journalist with Global News Halifax and general assignment reporter.
Jesse began his journalism career at Peterborough This Week in 2012, working as the Ontario newspaper’s sports editor before transitioning to broadcast journalism when he joined CHEX TV in 2014.
Jesse has reported in three provinces, including Ontario, Alberta and Nova Scotia and joined Global News Halifax in 2019.
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Video Archives
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Beer Diversity event calls for more inclusion in craft beer industry
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Hundreds reel in the fun at free family ice fishing day on Chemong Lake
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Rally in Port Hope protests changes to Autism support program
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Some Peterborough owners not happy with properties added to heritage registrar list
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Peterborough couple build backyard curling rink, will host charity event
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Peterborough council to get update regarding Saturday farmers’ market Monday night
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Flash flooding issues surface across Northumberland County
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Trent students and supporters protest student aid cuts in front of MPP Dave Smith’s office
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Canadian Canoe Museum hires director to develop relations and collaborate with Indigenous people
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Peterborough County Council get first look at 2019 draft budget
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Wish comes true for Peterborough boy with rare bone disease
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Peterborough Public Health and community partners form an opioid emergency response team
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Peterborough Public Health and community partners form an opioid emergency response team
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Councillor Henry Clarke calls out colleagues for unparliamentary language as city discusses code of conduct
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Peterborough city council won’t scrap sale of PDI to Hydro One after all
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Three taken to hospital after fire rips through River Road South home in Peterborough
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More than $6,000 Nourish Market Dollars spent at Peterborough area farmers markets
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Peterborough council to get update on the state of the PDI sale to Hydro One
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It’s a balancing act for Peterborough council as the 2019 draft budget revisions continue
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Play imitates the lives of four people affected by Cerebral Palsy
Author Archives
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No more snow days? Education minister to examine online learning optionsWith the new technology developed for distance education In Nova Scotia during the pandemic, are snow days becoming a thing of the past?CanadaDec 10, 2021
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Canadian Red Cross awards two Nova Scotian volunteers with highest honourTwo Nova Scotia volunteers were given the Order of Red Cross, the humanitarian organization’s highest volunteer distinction.CanadaDec 5, 2021
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Black hockey player says racism at the rink should be dealt with immediately, like other penaltiesHalifax Hawks goalie Mark Connors spoke to Global News about the racism directed towards him at a recent tournament in Charlottetown.NewsDec 4, 2021
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N.S. offering unvaccinated health staff a one-dose Janssen COVID-19 shotIn a move to increase vaccine uptake, the province is offering all healthcare workers the opportunity to receive the one-dose Janssen COVID-19 vaccine.HealthNov 29, 2021
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Baptists of Atlantic Canada distances itself from Amherst church linked to COVID-19 outbreakCanadian Baptists of Atlantic Canada stress that pastor Robert Smith and the Gospel Light Baptist Church in Amherst are not affiliated with the organization.NewsNov 17, 2021
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Nova Scotia parents hopeful COVID-19 vaccine for children will be available soonNova Scotia families are hopeful a COVID-19 vaccine for children under the age of 12 will be approved by Health Canada soon.HealthNov 10, 2021
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Houston government pass several key bills but can’t escape controversy during fall sessionThe fall legislative sitting wrapped up at Nova Scotia Province House on Friday morning. It was the first sitting for the newly elected Tim Houston government.NewsNov 5, 2021
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New report shows minimum wage in Halifax area needs to be nearly $10 moreThe Department of Labour said it is waiting for details from a minimum wage report before making any changes.CanadaNov 3, 2021
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Nova Scotia Progressive Conservatives advance three bills to address housing crisisThe PC government introduced three pieces of legislation Thursday to help address the housing crisis in Halifax.CanadaOct 28, 2021
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Doctor, nursing shortage drives emergency room closures across Nova ScotiaRural hospitals in Nova Scotia have been more susceptible to emergency department closures, as the doctor and nursing shortage continues to drive the number of shutdowns.NewsOct 25, 2021
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Halifax politician shares his homelessness story to spur action and address the issueLiberal MLA and former cabinet minister Brendan Maguire shared his story of being homeless at Province House with the hope to spur government action to address the issue.CanadaOct 22, 2021
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Vaccination status of Nova Scotia health-care workers still unknown'We're kind of waiting,' said Health and Wellness minister Michelle Thompson when asked about the vaccination status of Nova Scotia health-care workers.NewsOct 21, 2021
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Housing crisis dominates discussion at Nova Scotia legislatureThe new Progressive Conservative government came under fire by both opposition parties for their lack of 'solutions' being offered to help fix the ongoing housing crisis.CanadaOct 13, 2021
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Halifax editorial cartoonist work featured on Canada Post stampCheck your mail -- you might soon see award-winning Halifax editorial cartoonist Bruce MacKinnon's image relating to the Humboldt Broncos tragedy on your postage stamp.CanadaOct 8, 2021
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Dalhousie researchers release study on homelessness, COVID-19 ‘disaster’'One of our findings from the study was that the (COVID) pandemic was a disaster but homelessness ... was a disaster way before the pandemic,' said a Dalhousie University' prof.CanadaOct 5, 2021
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Rallygoers call on Nova Scotia to adopt basic income programSupporters gathered in Halifax on Saturday to raise awareness and push the government in Nova Scotia to implement a basic income.CanadaSep 25, 2021
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COVID-19: Nova Scotians can expect mask mandate to remain in place during Phase 5 of reopeningNova Scotia's top doctor says the province is on track to enter Phase 5 of its reopening plan on Oct. 4th but expects the mask mandate to remain in place during the fourth wave.NewsSep 24, 2021
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Sipekne’katik Chief says new fisheries minister should be from outside Atlantic CanadaLiberals lose ground in Halifax as fisheries minister Bernadette Jordan loses her seat to Conservative candidate Rick Perkins.PoliticsSep 21, 2021
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Nurses rally in Nova Scotia to demand government fix the broken health-care systemOn Friday, nurses in Nova Scotia rallied as part of a national day of action to address the ongoing nursing crisis.HealthSep 17, 2021
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Nova Scotia directs businesses to develop their own employee vaccine policyAs the fourth wave of COVID-19 continues, Nova Scotia's proof of vaccination policy for patrons of businesses comes into effect on Oct. 4.HealthSep 15, 2021
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COVID-19: Shift in Nova Scotia’s rapid testing strategy prompts concern"Our testing strategy is changing given we have an increasingly vaccinated population," said Dr. Robert Strang.HealthSep 14, 2021
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Development group calls on Halifax council to defer highrise projectCitizens group concerned over the demolition of affordable housing in Halifax's south end in favour of highrise tower development projects.NewsSep 7, 2021
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Crews battle fire on Halifax’s north end that began in 2nd storey apartmentThe cause of the fire is under investigation.CanadaAug 29, 2021
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Charity softball tourney pitches in to help feed the homelessMore than a dozen baseball teams gathered for a charity softball tournament to raise funds to help feed the homeless population in Halifax.CanadaAug 28, 2021
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Afghan man pleads for refugee status after helping Canada during war'Basically, the war left us behind with nothing and now we are fearing for our lives,' said one man pleading for help as his family tries to escape Afghanistan and the Taliban.NewsAug 26, 2021