Mitchell Bailey
Digital Broadcast Journalist
Mitchell Bailey is a Digital Broadcast Journalist based in Halifax, Nova Scotia. He first joined the Global News team as an online web producer in May 2023 before switching over to the television department in December 2024.
Born and raised in Glace Bay, N.S., Mitchell moved to the Halifax area in September 2021 as he began a two-year radio television journalism program at NSCC’s Ivany Campus, graduating with Honours in journalism.
Throughout the program, he completed two internship periods in the Global Halifax office before joining the team full-time. His story interests include cost-of-living issues, business, crime, and local politics.
When he’s not providing Halifax with the latest news coverage, you can catch Mitchell out for a run, diving into a new book, researching his next travel destination, or learning Spanish.
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Video Archives
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Family of late African Nova Scotian activist demands his trailer return to its Africville site -
Atlantic Canadians struggle to keep up with energy costs, says report -
Halifax residents struggle to find money for fun as the cost of living continues to rise -
Maritime drivers call on provincial governments for help as gas prices continue to rise -
Sex assault case of N.S. missing kids’ stepfather adjourned to review new evidence -
Halifax homicide investigation remains unsolved 40 years later -
N.S. experts and advocates react to U.S. court decision on social media’s harmful effects on youth -
People leaving Halifax amid rising housing costs -
New report finds low customer demand is impacting Halifax small businesses -
Remembering Eddie Carvery: Nova Scotia community speaks to the legacy of long-standing Africville advocate -
Hundreds of housing units for military coming to Halifax, says Ottawa -
Ukrainian communities in Maritimes mark Russian invasion anniversary -
Maritimers brace themselves as another snow storm rages across the region -
Ottawa spending $4 million on defence industry projects in Atlantic Canada -
Nova Scotia man died two days after being discharged from hospital, daughter says quality of care to blame -
Construction to begin on much-anticipated whale sanctuary coming to N.S. -
Maritime farmers raise concerns over closure of Nova Scotia agriculture research facility -
Nova Scotia Power customers demand accountability after almost a year of record-high bills -
Former IWK Health Centre CEO out on bail pending appeal -
Halifax wine bar says they’re on the verge of eviction
Author Archives
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CUPE long-term care workers in Nova Scotia prepared to strike next weekHundreds of long-term care workers in Nova Scotia represented by CUPE are poised to go on strike next week if a deal isn't reached with the province.CanadaApr 8
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Late Africville activist Eddie Carvery’s trailer removed, family wants it backHis family says the removal of his trailer was unfair and there was no correspondence from the Africville Heritage Trust about the decision.CanadaApr 6
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Nova Scotia, New Brunswick urged to cut gas taxes as fuel prices skyrocketRising gas prices have drivers and advocates calling on provincial governments to provide relief, with some floating the idea of cutting or reducing provincial gas taxes.CanadaMar 31
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Sex assault case of N.S. missing kids’ stepfather adjourned to review new evidenceDaniel Martell is facing assault, sexual assault and forcible confinement charges involving an alleged adult victim, which are unrelated to the missing children investigation.CrimeMar 30
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Nova Scotia tech experts say U.S. social media trial could have local ripple effectNova Scotians say they've been dealing with the effects of online platforms — for better or worse — for years.CanadaMar 26
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Tactics questioned after Halifax RCMP pose as panhandler to catch distracted driversPolice said they've been piloting a new traffic enforcement strategy, in which officers disguise themselves as panhandlers at intersections in order to catch distracted drivers.CanadaMar 24
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‘Shocked’: Vehicles damaged as hit and run caught on camera in Halifax suburbDashcam video shows the wild scene as a vehicle crashed into two parked cars at a high speed on Shaunslieve Drive in Bedford.CrimeMar 24
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‘Becoming unlivable’: Halifax residents fleeing city due to rising housing costsA new report found that Halifax's average asking rental price has overtaken Ontario markets like Kingston and East York, and is now more than $200 higher than the national average.CanadaMar 23
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Feds announce 400 new military housing units for HalifaxThe federal government has announced that 400 new units will be built in Halifax, a week after announcing 650 units for CFB Gagetown in New Brunswick.CanadaMar 5
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Protesters rally outside N.S. legislature as tensions rise inside during debateHundreds of protesters made their voices heard outside the Nova Scotia legislature to protest the government's cuts to cultural programs and resource extraction policies.PoliticsMar 3
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‘It’s not fair’: Nova Scotia family who lost baby says health-care system failed themA Halifax-area family is speaking out, saying an emergency ultrasound could have saved their daughter's life. They allege their referral was lost at the IWK Health Centre.HealthFeb 26
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Powerful nor’easter hits Nova Scotia: flights cancelled, power outages expectedA powerful nor'easter is blowing through Nova Scotia -- cancelling schools, causing travel disruptions and leaving power outages in its wake.WeatherFeb 23
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Nova Scotia woman claims ER failed to do ‘bare minimum’ before father’s deathErika Snelgrove says her 59-year-old father died from septic shock in December just two days after being sent home from the Dartmouth General emergency department.HealthFeb 19
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‘I’m not a bank but I feel like one’: N.S. utility customers say billing issues unacceptableFrustration is growing in Nova Scotia as many Nova Scotia Power customers say they're struggling with record-high electricity bills after the utility company's cyberattack.CanadaFeb 12
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Former IWK CEO released from jail as she appeals fraud convictionTracy Kitch, former CEO of the IWK Health Centre, was sentenced on Feb. 4 to nine months in jail for defrauding the children’s hospital of more than $30,000.CrimeFeb 9
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Former Nova Scotia health care CEO sentenced for defrauding children’s hospitalThe former CEO of the IWK Health Centre has been sentenced to nine months in jail for defrauding the children's hospital during her time in charge.CrimeFeb 4
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‘She loved people, she loved life’: Victim of fatal N.S. snowplow collision rememberedTina Clyke was struck and killed Monday by a snowplow while walking to work. Her brother said she always put family and community first.CanadaFeb 3
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Nova Scotia man says work at dumping site behind home is aggravating his MSA Nova Scotia man says work at a construction dumping site behind his home is having significant impacts on his MS and giving him constant flare-ups.CanadaJan 30
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Traffic study shows Halifax had some of the worst congestion in Canada last yearThe study found Halifax drivers spent about 111 hours waiting in rush-hour traffic, and the city had the third-worst traffic congestion in the country last year.CanadaJan 21
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Poor rural cell service has some Maritimers feeling ‘out of luck’ in emergenciesAmong those joining the chorus of concerned citizens are three men who each just received the Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery for rescuing two snowmobilers during a blizzard.CanadaJan 16
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Teacher of N.S. dog attack victim wants him remembered for ‘extraordinary empathy’Drew Nickerson's former teacher says he wants the young boy to be remembered as someone who uplifted everyone. Drew died earlier this month after being attacked by three dogs.CanadaJan 13
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Calls grow for stronger animal ownership laws in N.S. after deadly dog attackDrew Nickerson, 13, died in hospital after he was attacked by three dogs while riding his bike in the community of Welshtown, N.S., on Jan. 3.CanadaJan 8
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Nova Scotia Power holds community engagement session amid bill frustrationsCustomers frustrated with inaccurate and high power bills had the chance to speak to company representatives as the utility holds provincewide engagement sessions.CanadaDec 18, 2025
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Sold-out PWHL game in Halifax gives city hope for potential team expansionFans are gearing up for puck drop as the PWHL holds two games in Halifax, and it's igniting talk around the possibility of a team coming to the city one day.SportsDec 17, 2025
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Case involving teen alleged to be part of online extremist group back in Halifax courtA case involving a Halifax teenager, who police allege is affiliated with the violent online extremist group known as 764, was back in court.CanadaDec 11, 2025