Kayla McLean
Associate Producer
Kayla McLean is an associate producer and writer at Global News Toronto.
Before joining Global News in 2016, Kayla earned her Bachelor of Arts degree in media production at Ryerson University.
She previously held positions as a chase producer and writer at CTV News Channel.
When Kayla isn’t in the newsroom, she enjoys delving into a good book, singing, travelling, meeting new people, and indulging in a little retail therapy.
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13-year-old Toronto artist becomes youngest reggae nominee ever at Juno Awards
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The most mispronounced place names in Toronto
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City of Toronto conducts prescribed burn at High Park
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Flair Airlines could stop flying from Toronto
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Summerlicious returning to Toronto this summer
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Ontario opposition parties call for mask mandate to be reimposed
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Hamilton mourns conductor Boris Brott
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Vaccinated travelers no longer require a negative COVID test to enter Canada
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Ontario extends free rapid COVID-19 tests for public until July 31
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Strong winds cause significant damages across Toronto
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Toronto ranked third largest tech hub in North America
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Comicon, St. Patrick’s Day parade return to Toronto
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Markham veterinarian heads to Poland to help animals displaced by Ukraine war
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U.S. push to stop time change has Canadians mulling idea
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Toronto pitches new venue for emerging artists
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Toronto opera singer commemorates those lost to COVID-19
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Toronto’s own Domee Shi inspires next generation of animators with Pixar feature, ‘Turning Red’
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Ontario government releases COVID reopening plan schedule to some criticism
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COVID-19: Restaurants opt for tented patios in place of indoor dining, but are they safe?
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Ontario delays return to classrooms by 2 days
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Toronto ranked the 3rd-largest tech hub in North AmericaA rapidly expanding tech industry and workforce here in Toronto is growing fast enough for the New York Times to rank the city the third-largest tech hub in North America.TechMar 22
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Markham Ont. vet heads to Poland to help animals displaced by Ukraine war”These animals are sick and injured, dehydrated, hungry, they have burn wounds, broken bones. Have been caught in the bombings and shelling just like people,” said Dr. Redford.CanadaMar 18
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Toronto opera singer commemorates loved ones lost to pandemic through performanceFor Gabrielian, 'Requiem' wasn't only a chance to heal and commemorate the fathers who gave him his voice, but to help those who lost loved ones to COVID-19 feel less alone.CanadaMar 12
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Urban noise and the dangers to our healthAs Canada’s population grows, so too do its big cities. With that growth comes urban noise, a serious public health threat that experts say doesn’t get the attention it should.CanadaMar 5
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Toronto couple’s dog with cancer may be denied life-saving care due to vet shortageFen Hsu and Eric Correia were told a province-wide vet shortage was leading to massive backlogs and months-long wait times for specialists — time their dog, Nugget, doesn't have.CanadaDec 28, 2021
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Single-layer cloth masks not effective against Omicron, says Ontario science advisory table director'If you have a single-layer, the ability to filtrate is absolutely minimal and doesn't make a difference whatsoever,' said Dr. Peter Juni.CanadaDec 17, 2021
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COVID-19: Some Toronto restaurants proactively moving back to takeout model as Omicron spreadsVictoria Bazan, owner of a west Toronto seafood restaurant and fish shop, has chosen to close her indoor dining in the face of the rapidly spreading Omicron variant.CanadaDec 16, 2021
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Toronto woman hopes to close gap by bringing textured hair curriculum to Canada’s beauty schools'T.K.' Prentice-Cupid says beauty salons and schools in Ontario don't have adequate training on caring for textured hair, so she's calling on the labour ministry to make changes.CanadaDec 12, 2021
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QR code Christmas sweaters display vaccine passport, are ‘functional’, Toronto company saysThe creators of the sweater say the code is totally scannable and can be used to grant entry into any establishment that asks for proof of vaccination.CanadaDec 8, 2021
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Toronto company carves space for women in construction: ‘I want to see more women’Instead of trying to knock down doors, a Toronto woman opened her own, launching Ethelfox Construct Group, a construction company breaking down barriers for women in the trades.PerspectivesNov 20, 2021
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Private insurance is hurdle for Ontario patients needing ‘miracle’ Cystic Fibrosis drugAn annual price tag of $300,000 per patient puts Trikafta out of reach for a lot of families. Ontario said it would cover the drug, but some patients say there's a catch.CanadaNov 19, 2021
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Why the fall foliage looks less vibrant this year in southern OntarioThe leaves' colour turn came late, and the hues were less saturated this year. Experts point partly to climate change and say more muted falls could be in store.CanadaNov 13, 2021
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‘Black Liberators’: Recovering the lost stories of Black Canadian soldiers of WWIIA new documentary shows how, during the Second World War, Black soldiers 'were fighting for their rights on Canadian soil as much as they were fighting for Canada.'PerspectivesNov 11, 2021
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Community leaders urge remaining 45% of Toronto’s Indigenous to get vaccineAccording to a new report, just 55% of Indigenous people over 15 years old in Toronto have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19, leaving roughly 32,000 people without protection.HealthNov 5, 2021
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The shoe that turns into an apple tree: Toronto designer eliminating plastics, one step at a timeThirty-three-year-old Luc Houle not only sees shoes as a way to protect our feet, but the planet, too.CanadaOct 25, 2021
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‘It changes your perspective’: Koreatown barber breaks down barriers, one cut at a timeHe has cut the hair of some of the world's greatest athletes, but for Patrice Alexander, building relationships and fostering unity at his shop is where his heart is.PerspectivesOct 18, 2021
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‘Without them here, people would go hungry’: Toronto food charity threatened by eviction'Life-saving' food services could soon be gone and over 3,000 families impacted, now that Scarborough food charity 5N2 is facing eviction after their lease was terminated.CanadaAug 24, 2021
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‘I want to keep making history’: Penny Oleksiak on being Canada’s most decorated OlympianFor Penny Oleksiak, the victory, and claiming the title is made all the more sweeter by the adversity she had overcome.NewsAug 7, 2021
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Teen Olympian skateboarders inspire next generation of skater girls in TorontoStephanie Battieste launched 'Babes Brigade' six years ago, offering skateboarding lessons to females of all ages. She's seen an uptick in interest since the Olympics.CanadaAug 3, 2021
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Cheekbone Beauty brand aims to empower Indigenous youth, lead in eco-friendly makeupAfter learning how intergenerational trauma affected her family, Anishinaabe founder Jenn Harper launched the sustainable makeup brand aimed at giving back to Indigenous youth.CanadaJul 16, 2021
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Why this ‘Java to Jabs’ Toronto-area mobile coffee truck fleet is serving up COVID-19 vaccine shotsWhen the COVID-19 pandemic grounded his mobile coffee shop business, Kirk Tobias saw an opening to put his parked fleet of trucks to good use: as mobile vaccination clinics.HealthJun 25, 2021
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NBA grants $500K to Toronto organization to build economic prosperity among Black Canadian youthThe CEE Centre for Young Black Professionals says the NBA Foundation grant will be instrumental in improving the futures of Black youth, particularly in Toronto and Montreal.CanadaJun 10, 2021
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Toronto musician, hard-hit by pandemic, offers pay-what-you-can music lessonsToronto musician Naomi Higgins is aiming to keep music accessible throughout this pandemic by offering music lessons to people for whatever price they can afford.CanadaMay 27, 2021
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Toronto boy reaches goal of riding every regular TTC route before his 13th birthdayTTC enthusiast, Ian Welsman accomplished his goal of riding every regular TTC bus, subway and streetcar route before his 13th birthday.CanadaMay 14, 2021
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‘For every picture we get, we donate a meal’: Italian eatery’s ‘Nonna Wall’ in honour of mothersThe 'Nonna Wall' is Ritorno restaurant's famous tribute to hundreds of remarkable women, bearing the photographs of over 400 mothers and grandmothers.CanadaMay 7, 2021