Rebecca Lau
Online web producer
Rebecca is a passionate journalist whose love of storytelling is what drives her. Whether it’s breaking news or a heartwarming human interest piece, she strives to both inform and engage people through her work.
As an online web producer, she has been able to combine her experience in broadcast reporting and writing to share even more stories.
Rebecca holds a Bachelor of Journalism degree from Carleton University in Ottawa, and began her career in Ontario in Sudbury and Windsor.
Her first taste of the Maritimes came when she moved to New Brunswick to report from Global News’ Fredericton bureau, and eventually took on weekend anchoring and reporting in Halifax.
Rebecca loves to take advantage of everything the region has to offer. She enjoys trying new foods, loves to travel, and is always up for a spontaneous road trip.
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Video Archives
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Day of Mourning a somber reminder of workplace safety -
Sullivan’s Pond geese move to winter home -
Cargo Plane overshoots runway -
Brush fire near Kearney Lake sends firefighter to hospital -
Exhibit featuring preserved human bodies in Atlantic Canada for 1st time -
Remembering help from Truro in the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion -
What’s the best model for food safety inspections? -
Why owners and safety experts want restaurants to be inspected -
How often is Nova Scotia conducting food safety inspections at restaurants? -
Dartmouth pizza shop employee injured in robbery -
Halifax’s waterfront to get $200M transformation -
Video Difference closing after 34 years in business -
Health records in NS go online -
Hunger in Dartmouth North schools -
Former NDP MP Peter Stoffer sells famed baseball cap collection -
Halifax retirement home raises pride flag -
Human trafficking awareness campaign success -
Sexual assault allegations against cab drivers -
Visitors owe Halifax over $1M in parking tickets
Author Archives
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They’re ‘trying to break me,’ says N.S. trading post owner of RCMP cannabis raidsA Mi’kmaq man alleges he was unlawfully detained by Nova Scotia RCMP for 23 hours after a cannabis raid on his trading post.Canada13 mins
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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.Canada2 hours
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Fredericton hospital’s ‘ambulance bay’ unit to stop admitting patients, be renovatedThe temporary unit at a Fredericton hospital that was described as a 'garage with curtains' on social media will no longer be used to admit patients by the end of March.HealthJan 20
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Renewed calls for Indigenous-led inquiry after N.B. man’s shooting death by RCMPThere are renewed calls for an Indigenous-led inquiry into systemic racism in the justice system after the death of a Neqotkuk First Nation man who was shot by RCMP.CanadaJan 20
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Arrests made after emergency alert about 2 ‘dangerous’ men in Antigonish CountyRCMP allege the two suspects were stopped at a traffic stop and abandoned their vehicle and fled on foot. It was believed they were armed.CanadaJan 20
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Police shooting in Halifax opens up questions about officer trainingA Halifax man was taken to hospital with serious injuries following a police shooting on Saturday, and it's sparking a conversation about officer training.CanadaJan 20
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N.S. missing kids: Stepfather denies abuse allegations, says he puts ‘full trust’ in RCMPDaniel Martell denes he's ever been physically abusive to Lilly and Jack's mother, as alleged in recently-unsealed court documents.CanadaJan 16
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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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Nova Scotia rolling out reusable packaging for school lunch programThe province is launching a pilot program at 34 schools that will see containers collected and cleaned professionally. As well, the program is introducing new menu items.CanadaJan 16
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N.S. missing kids: Mother accused partner of abuse, court documents revealLilly and Jack Sullivan — aged six and four at the time — were reported missing on May 2, 2025, from their home in Lansdowne Station, N.S., in Pictou County.CanadaJan 15
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Nova Scotia man accepts bravery award, but events of house fire still haunt himGerrid Hunt was among four people who received the 2025 Nova Scotia Medal of Bravery. Hunt rescued his neighbour during a house fire, which claimed the lives of three children.CanadaJan 15
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New community complex opening in Rothesay, N.B. includes rink, hub for seniorsA new community complex is taking shape in Rothesay, N.B., that will include a hockey rink, indoor basketball and pickleball courts, a walking track and a community police station.CanadaJan 15
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‘Not safe to live in’: Chiefs call for quicker evacuation of Kashechewan First NationThe remote Ontario community remains under a state of emergency after its water treatment plant failed last week. Evacuations are underway.CanadaJan 14
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Casino Nova Scotia moving from downtown Halifax to Dartmouth CrossingThe current property on the Halifax waterfront will be listed for sale in the coming weeks. Operations will continue until the new facility is built.CanadaJan 14
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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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Inquest into death at N.B. wind farm construction site calls for improved training, safetyThe inquest recommended made several recommendations, including establishing an on-site supervisor and conducting morning safety meetings to establish roles and review equipment.CanadaJan 13
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Fatal police shooting being investigated by watchdog in Nova ScotiaSiRT is investigating a shooting involving members of the RCMP that resulted in the death of a man from Sipekne’katik First Nation in Nova Scotia on Tuesday morning.CanadaJan 13
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Residents move into controversial Fredericton transitional housing communityA transitional housing project in Fredericton is operational after months of planning, with just over a dozen people now living in the units.Jan 13
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Coroner’s inquest begins in 2024 New Brunswick wind farm construction site deathA coroner's inquest into the 2024 death of a Saskatchewan man who was working at a wind farm construction site in New Brunswick has begun.CanadaJan 12
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Uber says proposed Halifax bylaw changes are red tape, will make rides pricierThe proposed changes, which were recommended by the Transportation Standing Committee, aim to impose new licensing requirements on ridesharing services.CanadaJan 12
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New Brunswick doctor worries about future of after-hours clinicsA New Brunswick doctor says working in an after-hours clinic is no longer financially viable for physicians, which could lead to the closure of more of these clinics.HealthJan 9
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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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‘Garage with curtains’: New Brunswicker appalled at hospital unit conditionsA New Brunswick woman was appalled with the conditions of a Fredericton hospital unit where her grandmother was placed, which turned out to be a converted ambulance bay.HealthJan 8
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Crews quickly extinguish fire at Scotiabank Centre in downtown HalifaxCrews received calls about flames at the multi-purpose event facility at the intersection of Brunswick and Duke streets at around 12:45 p.m.FireJan 8
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Fredericton researcher hopes to combat loneliness among seniors one phone call at a timeA Statistics Canada report shows mood disorders among seniors are on the rise, and advocates say loneliness is playing a role.CanadaJan 7