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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Halifax-area animal shelter grateful for ‘skyrocketing’ adoption ratesStaff and volunteers at Bide Awhile in Dartmouth says even finding a pet for interested adoptees is a struggle right now.Canada6 hours
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Halifax councillors considering carpool lanes to help ease traffic congestionThe mayor said he believes moving ahead with high-occupancy (HOV) lanes could help the municipality take control of its own roadways and planning.Canada6 hours
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NB Power defends proposed Tantramar gas plant at EUB hearingNB Power executives say the controversial project is the most feasible and economical solution as it faces an immediate power shortfall.Canada7 hours
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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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Halifax man sentenced in 2022 shooting death outside Gottingen Street nightclubTreyvhon Bradshaw was gunned down outside The Den nightclub on March 18, 2022 after getting into an altercation with the defendent, Makayle Skinner.CanadaFeb 9
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Failed parking job outside Halifax police HQ nets man impaired driving chargesAccording to Halifax police, officers watched as the driver 'attempted to park before becoming stuck in a snowbank' outside their Gottingen Street station.CrimeFeb 9
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Man charged with attempted murder in Halifax McDonald’s stabbingHalifax police they don't think the suspect and victim knew each other. It's believed the two men had a 'dispute leading up to the stabbing.'CrimeFeb 9
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RCMP warn of rise in youth radicalization in New Brunswick, driven by online groupsRCMP in New Brunswick are warning about a rise in youth radicalization, which they believe is fuelled by extremist online spaces.CanadaFeb 6
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Man wanted for alleged abduction in Manitoba arrested, woman found safeRCMP in Manitoba say they've arrested a man at the centre of a dangerous person alert after a 24-hour search and found the woman he's accused of violently abducting.CrimeFeb 6
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New Brunswick leaving X, premier says concerns about it ‘deeply troubling’X has been facing global condemnation because its AI chatbot, Grok, is able to produce sexualized images of people without their consent.CanadaFeb 5
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Fredericton police make progress on investigative reforms after homicide errorsThe police chief says all 19 recommendations by an independent investigator are now in progress.CanadaFeb 5
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Manitoba RCMP issue dangerous person alert after woman’s abductionAn alleged abduction in Pimicikamak Cree Nation has prompted RCMP to put out a dangerous person alert for a suspected case of intimate partner violence.CrimeFeb 5
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Fire at historic Halifax Armoury closes streets, shuts down powerA fire at the historic Halifax Armoury building in the city's north end has been extinguished and investigators are working to determine what caused the blaze.FireFeb 5
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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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Saskatchewan’s pro basketball team unveils new name, new logoThe Saskatchewan Rattlers will now be known as the Mamba. The team will also play some of their games at Merlis Belsher Place in addition to SaskTel Centre.SportsFeb 4
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Major operation in Quebec, New Brunswick targeting group with Hells Angels linksMultiple police forces in Quebec and New Brunswick are conducting a series of raids Wednesday targeting a criminal organization with Hells Angels links.CrimeFeb 4
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Beloved Saint John diner closing despite new owner’s efforts to ‘keep the TOPS legacy’A beloved Saint John, N.B., family diner is set to close in a few days despite the new owner's best efforts to keep its 'legacy.'EconomyFeb 3
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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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Halifax Regional Police taking part in federal gun buyback programChief Don MacLean said the force is joining the program in part due to the province's high rate of intimate partner violence and to 'reduce the presence of firearms.'CanadaFeb 3
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Halifax Forum supporter calls mayor’s idea to pause redevelopment plan a ‘shock’The future of the Halifax Forum is in question after the mayor said he wants to push pause on the project due to concerns around costs.CanadaFeb 2
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Pedestrian struck by snowplow in Nova Scotia dies in hospitalA 54-year-old woman was struck by a snowplow while walking through a car dealership parking lot early Monday morning. Police say she died in hospital from her injuries.CanadaFeb 2
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Halifax to move forward with Mill Cove Ferry project despite councillor’s concernsThe service would include five electric ferries, two net-zero terminals and a maintenance facility and transport people between Mill Cove and downtown Halifax.CanadaJan 30
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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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Video shows close call between young family and Halifax Transit busTom Himmelman was walking with his four-year-old son and dog. He's now speaking out and hoping to advance training in the municipality for drivers in order to create safer roads.CanadaJan 29
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Stepfather of two missing N.S. kids charged with sexual assault of adult, forcible confinementThe stepfather of two children who have been missing for nearly nine months has been charged with assault, sexual assault and forcible confinement involving an adult victim.CanadaJan 29