Megan Yamoah
Reporter
Megan Yamoah joined the Global News team in October 2018.
Megan began her career on television at 5 years old appearing on CTV Kitchener’s Romper Room and Friends.
After working for the University of Waterloo as a Graduate Coordinator and Advisor to Masters and PHD Students in the English department Megan made a return to the small screen.
She has worked the red carpet at high profile award shows such as the Much Music Video Awards, TIFF and the Latin Billboard Awards.
Megan graduated from Broadcast Television at Conestoga College and worked as an anchor with Rogers TV Mississauga and Brampton. At the same time she was a segment host for Rogers TV Kitchener’s The Home Team, and sports casted for the Toronto Raptors at the Air Canada Centre.
Megan has sat down for interviews with the late Rob Ford, Superstar rapper Drake, and Latin recording artist J. Balvin.
Recently Megan was an entertainment reporter for Cogeco Your TV Burlington covering events, festivals and fundraisers in Halton Region.
Raised by a Jamaican mother and a Ghanaian father Megan is the youngest of four, she was born and raised in Kitchener-Waterloo Ontario.
When she’s not reporting breaking news Megan enjoys travelling to Europe, playing tennis and fancies herself a culinary mastermind creating exotic dishes from scratch.
Video Archives
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Fredericton restaurant set to reopen
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NBCC unveils tuition program for former foster children
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Designer Echo Chen unveils new collections inspired by Chinese heritage
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Maritime Asian community speaking out against targeted violence
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In-person shows at Fredericton Playhouse gets green light
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Colour-blind artist unveils portrait collection in Fredericton
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Fredericton retailer adapting to changing shopping patterns during pandemic
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Seventh grader inspiring thousands to donate in Oromocto, N.B.
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N.B. farmer’s market vendors struggling as province bans selling non-essential goods
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Women hope to diversify Fredericton council in upcoming elections
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Hard-working mom entrepreneur looks to boost business with cash prize
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Big Brothers Big Sisters of Fredericton looking for new mentors amid COVID-19
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Special care home association calls for additional funding
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Pandemic causing challenges for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia
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New Brunswick organization dedicated to youth moving into new Fredericton location
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University of New Brunswick campuses going smoke-free in Fall 2022
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N.B. professional boxer heading to Mexico despite the COVID-19 pandemic
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N.B. business owner donates office Christmas party funds
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Fredericton man raising money for organization helping women, children
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Medical professionals advocating for more support to prevent drug abuse
Author Archives
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Fredericton restaurant BrewBakers to reopen after months of closureFredericton restaurant BrewBakers is reopening under new ownership with a renovated dining room and patio and a focus on long-term sustainability.LifestyleApr 21, 2021
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NBCC unveils tuition program for former foster childrenNew Brunswick Community College has become the first post-secondary institution in the province to create a former youth in care tuition bursary program.CanadaApr 10, 2021
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New Brunswick designer Echo Chen unveils new collection inspired by Chinese heritageFredericton fashion designer Echo Chen is unveiling her new collection inspired by her Chinese roots and her concerns about the lack of democracy in China.CanadaMar 26, 2021
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Maritime Asian community speaks out against targeted violence'Stop Asian hate, anti-Asian racism.' After a shocking shooting spree in the U.S. left six women of Asian descent dead, the Asian community in Atlantic Canada is speaking out.CanadaMar 19, 2021
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New Brunswick color blind artist unveils portrait collectionA portrait artist with a visual impairment that prevents her from seeing colours is showcasing her artwork at Fredericton’s Charlotte Street Arts Centre.HealthMar 13, 2021
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Fredericton art supply shop expands after boost in online salesA popular Fredericton art supply and toy shop is moving due to changing shopping patterns during the pandemic.EconomyFeb 24, 2021
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Oromocto, N.B., boy sparks donation frenzy at homeless shelterA seventh-grader from Oromocto, N.B., has inspired thousands of people to donate to Fredericton Homeless shelters.CanadaFeb 22, 2021
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Coronavirus: Fredericton Boyce Farmers Market shuts down non-essential vendorsThe restrictions set out by public health have caused an emotional rollercoaster for businesses.CanadaFeb 15, 2021
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Fredericton ‘mompreneur’ hopes to take her business national with win at upcoming pitch competitionThe winner of Canada's Total Mom Pitch competition will get $10,000 in cash and $20,000 for their businessFeaturesFeb 6, 2021
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New Brunswick long-term care homes short staffed during COVID-19The association representing special care homes is calling on the provincial government to help it cover operational costs during the pandemic.HealthJan 22, 2021
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COVID-19 pandemic posing increased challenges for people with Alzheimer’s and dementiaAlzheimer's disease is the most common type of dementia, accounting for 60 to 80 per cent of all diagnoses.HealthJan 13, 2021
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N.B. organization supporting at-risk youth receives donation of new building in FrederictonThe building donation is valued around $400,000 and is from Jim Ross of Ross Ventures, a former Canadian senator.CanadaJan 7, 2021
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New Brunswick boxer headed to Mexico for match amid COVID-19Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, a New Brunswick professional boxer is headed to Mexico for a match.SportsDec 7, 2020
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Fredericton man establishes free-throw event for charityKyle Nguyen is shooting free throws in heels to raise money for domestic violence survivors living at the Women in Transition house, which gives women and children escaping domestic violence a soft place to land.FeaturesNov 18, 2020
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Pop-up art installation to benefit Fredericton homeless shelterA new pop-up art installation by a Fredericton doctor and artist is opening this weekend, in support of a shelter for people experiencing homelessness.FeaturesNov 13, 2020
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Health advocates in Fredericton say crystal meth use is skyrocketing"With crystal meth literally anybody could make it in their kitchen."HealthNov 9, 2020
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Phoenix Learning Centre making a difference to homeless people in FrederictonA new drop-in centre for those in need of shelter, food or community support opened in Fredericton and is already making a difference.EducationOct 25, 2020
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Ontario family moves to New Brunswick to escape coronavirus pandemicA family from Woodstock, Ont., left their jobs, sold their home and moved to New Brunswick to get away from COVID-19, and it's a growing trend.CanadaOct 16, 2020
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New Brunswick residents, businesses adapt to new mandatory mask rule for indoor public placesAs of Oct. 9 at midnight, face coverings are mandatory in New Brunswick. Megan Yamoah spoke to business owners and shoppers on day one of the rule change.CanadaOct 9, 2020
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Halloween a go in New Brunswick after province issues COVID-19 guidelinesThe New Brunswick government has released its COVID-19 guidelines for Thanksgiving and Halloween.HealthOct 4, 2020
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New Brunswick Medical Society warns of health-care gaps after Clinic 554 closesThe clinic ended most care on Sept. 30, but some publicly-funded services are still offered to a few vulnerable patients with complex care.HealthOct 3, 2020
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Fredericton Food Bank prepares for surge in demand as CERB comes to an endThe Fredericton food bank is preparing itself for a double-whammy. The number of people using the food bank has spiked since the start of the pandemic. Now the food bank is preparing for another increase as the Canadian Emergency Relief fund payments end--and the second wave of covid-19 looms. Megan Yamoah has that story.EconomySep 30, 2020
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3,000 patients to be placed on waitlist for doctor if Clinic 554 closes'We've got no new visits in October,' said Dr. Adrian Edgar on Wednesday, again pushing for funding of health services to avoid closing Clinic 554.HealthSep 23, 2020
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Coronavirus: Halloween trick-or-treating banned in Woodstock, N.B.New Brunswick health officials say they are working on creating recommendations for a safe Halloween during COVID-19.CanadaSep 17, 2020
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Voters in Fredericton prepare for first election during COVID-19 pandemicAt the 11th hour, candidates in the Fredericton South riding were still campaigning.CanadaSep 13, 2020