Lexy Benedict
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Lexy Benedict is a digital broadcast journalist with Global News Toronto.
Born in the Greater Toronto Area and raised in Stouffville, Ont., she graduated from Toronto Metropolitan University with a bachelor’s degree in Journalism in 2019.
After completing a broadcast internship with CTV News Toronto, she became a web writer for CP24 and CTV News Toronto, before pursuing her dream job in broadcast reporting with CTV News Barrie in January 2020.
She briefly reported for The Weather Network in 2022, but switched back to the world of breaking news when she became a videographer with Global News Durham in late 2022, covering everything from breaking news to feel-good community stories.
Lexy is a passionate storyteller, dedicated to creating impact and change within communities and sharing stories of human interest. She believes in the importance of local news, and that everyone has a story to tell.
When she isn’t chasing news, you can usually find her hanging out with her three dogs, spending time outdoors, with her friends and family and meeting new people.
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Video Archives
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Two dead in late-night shooting at Brampton elementary school, police searching for suspects -
Longtime politician, social activist and diplomat, Stephen Lewis, dead at 88 -
One man injured in Moss Park area shooting -
Thousands celebrate Greek heritage at annual Greek Independence Day Parade -
City of Toronto launches third pothole blitz of the year -
Oshawa man arrested after allegedly trying to conceal hit and run: police -
Hundreds of volunteers pack it forward for Passover to help those in need -
“I’m here searching for answers,” family of missing father investigated as potential homicide speaks out -
Child killed after being struck by GO Train in Mississauga -
Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences -
Ford criticizes child killer being granted unescorted absences -
Pubs gear up for St. Patrick’s Day -
Toronto gears up for St. Patrick’s Day with 38th annual parade -
60-year-old woman found dead inside North York home, police say victim of homicide -
Toronto outlines plan to battle FIFA World Cup congestion -
‘This violence must stop’: continued calls for action following GTA synagogue shootings -
John Tory announces he won’t be running in Toronto’s mayoral race -
City of Toronto marks 100 days until Fifa World Cup 2026 with celebratory event -
‘A very troubling case’; Peel Regional Police treating disappearance of Mississauga mother in 2022 as homicide investigation -
She vanished in 2022. Peel police now treating her disappearance as homicide
Author Archives
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Sister pleads for answers more than 2 years after Toronto man’s disappearanceThe sister of a Toronto man missing for over two years is pleading for answers as police continue to investigate his disappearance as a homicide.CrimeMar 21
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Community rallies in Toronto to call for end to gun violenceThere was a loud call for an end to gun violence in downtown Toronto on Saturday as a coalition of organizations came together to march.CanadaSep 13, 2025
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Toronto-area homeowner finds rabbit shot dead on lawn, police search for shooterYork police say officers were dispatched to a home near Glenway Circle and Eagle Street West in Newmarket on Sunday at around 11 a.m. after the person found the dead rabbit.CrimeJul 29, 2025
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‘Fairly big’: Ontario gas prices drop as Ottawa ends consumer carbon priceTuesday marked the end of Ottawa’s consumer fuel charge after Mark Carney signed an order-in-council to remove it when he was sworn in as prime minister last month.ConsumerApr 1, 2025
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Elderly man dead after three-alarm house fire in Brampton, 2 others injuredThe city's fire chief said at least one occupant had jumped from a window, and firefighters had to perform multiple rescues using ground and aerial ladders.FireJan 25, 2025
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This Toronto convenience store was robbed before Christmas. The neighbourhood has stepped upResidents in Toronto stepped up for their local convenience store after it was robbed just before Christmas.CanadaJan 3, 2025
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Toronto speed camera chopped down again and thrown into pondFloating in the duck pond off of Parkside Drive in Toronto is a notorious speed camera that was cut down again and tossed into the water.CanadaDec 31, 2024
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Woman dead, husband in custody following overnight homicide in OshawaA 48-year-old woman is dead following an overnight homicide in Oshawa, Ont., and police say her 41-year-old husband was taken into custody and charged with first-degree murder.CrimeNov 17, 2024
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‘Her Yes Club,’ created by Bowmanville mom, connects parents with child-care providersLocal Bowmanville mother creates on-demand tool “Her Yes Club” to help local parents find reliable at-home childcare providers close to home, amid high demand and long-wait lists.TechApr 16, 2024
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‘I’m not going to be bullied’: Tensions rise between Doug Ford, Whitby mayor over new hospitalThe mayor of Whitby responds to Premier Doug Ford after the two criticized each other as the town moves forward with its advocacy campaign for the new hospital.CanadaApr 8, 2024
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‘All Essentials Saturday’ hopes to restock shelves at Durham Region food banksAs rent and food prices continue to rise and donations continue to dwindle, this weekend's first 'All Essentials Saturday' food drive hopes to fill shelves across the region.CanadaApr 5, 2024
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Mayor ‘disappointed’ that Ontario budget lacks planning grant for Whitby hospitalThe mayor of Whitby is expressing disappointment that the 2024 Ontario budget failed to include a planning grant for the urgently needed hospital in the town.HealthMar 28, 2024
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Design Jam brings new ideas for Downsview airport landsStudents from across the GTA gathered this weekend for this year’s 1UP Conference, with a task of brainstorming and prototyping designs for the Downsview airport lands.CanadaMar 27, 2024
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Ontario gives Pickering $5.2M boost for surpassing 2023 housing targetPremier Doug Ford was in Pickering Ont., on March 13 to announce the city will be receiving $5.2M, through the Province’s Building Homes Faster Fund.CanadaMar 14, 2024
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Durham voters hit the polls Monday to choose MP in federal byelectionA federal byelection is being held today in the Ontario riding of Durham, to replace former Conservative leader Erin O'Toole.PoliticsMar 4, 2024
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Pickering, Ont. city councillor Lisa Robinson filing for judicial reviewPickering, Ont. city councillor Lisa Robinson is taking the City of Pickering, and the integrity commissioner, to court following decisions to suspend her pay.PoliticsFeb 15, 2024
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Ontario brewery receives onslaught of online hate after hosting Justin TrudeauThe fire storm came almost immediately after hosting Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at local Liberal MP federal byelection candidate Robert Rock’s private campaign event.CanadaFeb 14, 2024
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Whitby, Ont. business seeing boost after Oprah recognitionLocal Ajax woman seeing boost in business after being featured on Oprah’s favorite items list over the holidays.CanadaJan 25, 2024
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Oshawa Tim Hortons shuts down in-person dining due to safety concerns for staffTim Hortons in Downtown Oshawa forced to close in-person dining due to safety concerns for staff, as the province grapples with a mental health and addiction crisisCanadaJan 23, 2024
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Town of Ajax to receive over $20M from federal governmentFeds grant the town $22M dollars to help build more homes faster, under the the Housing Accelerator FundCanadaJan 21, 2024
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‘I’ve never seen anything like this before’: Plane unexpectedly lands on Ajax, Ont. streetA couple recounts their Monday night after witnessing a small aircraft's emergency landing on the streets of Ajax.TrendingJan 16, 2024
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Ski resorts hoping Mother Nature brings cool temperatures amid green winterWinter sports have been put on hold this holiday season as the GTA continues to see mild temperatures, rain, overcast and fog. The hope is that cooler temperatures are on the way.WeatherDec 27, 2023
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Ontario Tech receives leg up in ‘green skills’ for engineering studentsA corporate donation from the RBC Foundation will give more “green skills” to engineering students at Ontario-Tech UniversityEducationDec 14, 2023
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Thousands of Butterball turkeys donated to Feed the Need in DurhamA generous donation of 3,000 Butterball turkeys was made to Feed the Need in Durham, just in time for the holiday season.CanadaDec 11, 2023
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Family of missing Alberta woman found dead in Ontario searching for answersDurham Regional Police have identified the woman found dead in Bowmanville last week, and now police, and loved ones, are asking the public for helpCanadaDec 7, 2023