Paola Samuel
Anchor/Reporter
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Paola Samuel got her start in broadcast journalism in San Francisco, Calif., where she interned for both CBS and CNN.
She was hired by KPIX TV and pretty much got handed every menial job in the newsroom, often working the dreaded overnight shift.
She finally got her on-air break in the town of Santa Rosa and made her way to Monterey as a reporter for a local CBS affiliate.
But Montreal kept calling her back and she eventually came home — just in time for some of the most exciting news stories in Quebec’s history.
Some of her news highlights include the 1995 referendum, the Chicoutimi floods in 1996 and the ice storm of ’98.
After working with CBC National and CBC Newsworld as a producer, Paola joined Global News in July 2004 where she has worked as a producer, anchor, Morning Show host and reporter for local and national news.
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Professional “Ah-ha” moment: Going out as an intern to my first big natural disaster story: the Oakland, Calif., fires of 1991. I realized at that moment the power of each person’s story and the strength of the human spirit when faced with the most heart-wrenching circumstances.
Most interesting about working as journalist: Getting to hear first-hand accounts of people’s stories and having the privilege of sharing them with the rest of the world.
You can never have too many: Hot just-out-of-the-oven St. Viateur bagels!
Most underrated virtue: My patience.
Greatest extravagance: My honeymoon — a five-star month-long safari in Zimbabwe!
Accomplishment I’m most proud of: My two incredible boys!
Watch Paola on weeknights at 6 and 11 on Montreal’s best newscast.
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Video Archives
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Quebec floods: Lac Saint-Louis water levels rising
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Pointe-Claire hosts swimming championship
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Garbage left behind on Montreal moving day
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Montreal police target hotels to help reduce sexual exploitation
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Quebec floods: Red Cross visits Montreal families
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More flooding expected in Laval
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Quebec anglophone teachers struggle to balance work, home life: CRARR
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Helping asylum seekers in Montreal
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Residents wait for news after Habitation Boyer fire
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Morning News headlines: Monday, January 02
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Setting smart goals for 2017
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A family-friendly gym for parents and kids
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Raising money for WICS
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Owner of Ristorante Linguini looks to rebuild
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Zika virus cases in Quebec
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Dafina Savic receives Goldbloom Award
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Oliver Jones receives Goldbloom Award
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Miriam Green receives Goldbloom Award
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Gerry Cutting receives Goldbloom Award
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Ali releases new single
Author Archives
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Quebec woman takes legal action after she claims she bit into a rat at a fast-food chainA Terrebonne woman says she is seeking damages from a Quebec restaurant chain after allegedly taking a bite of a rat carcass that was in her salad.CanadaJun 29, 2017
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Making moving day environmentally friendly one box at a timeMoving out? One Quebec company is renting out reusable plastic boxes as an eco-friendly alternative to cardboard boxesEnvironmentJun 23, 2017
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Greenfield Park residents unhappy with the Longueuil landscaping serviceGreenfield park residents are seeing red. The borough blames the city of Longueuil for the lack care taken to the cities green spaces.PoliticsJun 22, 2017
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Quebec floods: 5000 Quebecers still not home, kept in the darkThe charitable organisation started planning a long-term solution for flood victims, one that includes lodging and food supplies for those who can't go home.CanadaMay 22, 2017
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Goldbloom Awards: Dafina Savic sheds light on plight of Roma communityDafina Savic has spent her adult life working to build awareness and fight for Roma people's rights.CanadaOct 27, 2016
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Goldbloom Awards: Jazz musician Oliver Jones quietly gives back to communityJazz musician Oliver Jones has also used his musical talent to quietly, discreetly give back to the community.CanadaOct 26, 2016
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Goldbloom Awards: Miriam Green determined to fight for Montreal’s English communityMiriam Green's list of accomplishments is long and impressive, which is why she is receiving the prestigious Sheila and Victor Goldboom Award.CanadaOct 25, 2016
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Goldbloom Awards: Gerry Cutting helps the English community find its wayGerry Cutting's work over the years is being honoured by the Sheila and Victor Goldbloom Awards.CanadaOct 24, 2016
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Montreal man feels helpless as his family evacuates Fort McMurrayAndrew Berkshire can do nothing but watch from afar as his whole family evacuates Fort McMurray.CanadaMay 4, 2016
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Quebec takes control of Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue veterans hospitalThe last federal-run veterans hospital, situated in Sainte-Anne-de-Bellevue, was transferred to provincial jurisdiction Friday. Global's Paola Samuel reports.CanadaApr 1, 2016
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West Island Community Shares struggles to reach financial goalsWest Island Community Shares is an umbrella organization that supports over 40 charities, but with the fiscal year coming to a close, representatives fear they won't have enough money to distribute to all the groups.CanadaMar 31, 2016
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This week on Focus Montreal: March 26This week on Focus Montreal, meet a fellow with the Canadian Global Affairs Institute who discusses the recent terror attacks in Belgium and their impact, hear from a McGill student about a new campaign to end the use of the "R" word and meet Brittany Kennel, the Beaconsfield native who is taking the popular reality TV show, The Voice, by storm.CanadaMar 27, 2016
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Olympic champion Alexandre Bilodeau lends support to Mackay Centre adapted sports programsAlexandre Bilodeau lent his name to a new fund at the MAB-Mackay Centre to support adapted sports programs.CanadaMar 24, 2016
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Concordia joins 15 Quebec universities in sexual consent campaignConcordia has joined fifteen Quebec universities in bringing that education to the next level with a new campaign "Sans Oui, C'est Non", or "Without a Yes, it's No."CanadaMar 15, 2016
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‘It can look a little ugly,’ Business owners decry empty Canada Post office in Sainte-Anne-de-BellevueThe former Canada Post office hasn't been sold and remains an eyesore to many who walk by.CanadaMar 7, 2016
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Overwhelming support shown for deceased Montreal truck driverThe young driver was about to become a father for the first time, and his friends quickly decided to start fundraising to help his girlfriend deal with the costs of the new baby.SportsMar 4, 2016
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Popular Westmount store Folklore I closes its doorsThe popular Westmount shop has become an icon for the community and many are sad to see it go.CanadaMar 3, 2016
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NDG volunteers build apartment for incoming Syrian familyVolunteers of NDG's Saint-Ignatius Church were busy Friday afternoon putting the final touches on an apartment for an incoming Syrian family.CanadaFeb 26, 2016
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Entrepreneur shocked after pimp accusation in Laval Tim HortonsMactar Mbaye is shocked after being questioned by police at a Tim Hortons after someone called them to alert suspicious activity because he was speaking to a Caucasian woman.CanadaFeb 25, 2016
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The Little Red Playhouse pre-school saved for another yearThe English Montreal School Board owns the building that houses the Little Red Playhouse and sent it a notice saying it had three months to leave. The eviction has been pushed back to June 2017.CanadaFeb 24, 2016
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Single mother who accused Tim Hortons of refusing to hire her settles out of courtTim Hortons has settled out of court with a single mother, who accused the company of refusing to hire her because she had children.CanadaFeb 23, 2016
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Uber strikes back in QuebecNo matter who will win the fight between Uber and the taxi industry, it's clear that ride sharing services are changing the way Quebecers commute.CanadaFeb 18, 2016
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Pointe-Claire Village on track for a major makeoverPointe-Claire presented a proposal including new condo complexes, more parking, room for pedestrians and cyclists and a new and improved waterfront.CanadaFeb 18, 2016
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Montreal’s small businesses to get more supportA work group has been put together to study why it is so difficult to start a business in Montreal and determine the best ways to cut down bureaucracy and reduce the tax burden.CanadaFeb 10, 2016
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New Lester B. Pearson teacher’s deal approvedTeachers at the Lester B. Pearson School board voted on their new deal. The 5-year labour agreement was approved, but only by the slimmest of margins: 51 percent in favour.CanadaJan 14, 2016