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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76-year-old Cole Harbour man charged with murder
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Day of Mourning a somber reminder of workplace safety
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Sullivan’s Pond geese move to winter home
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Cargo Plane overshoots runway
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Brush fire near Kearney Lake sends firefighter to hospital
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Exhibit featuring preserved human bodies in Atlantic Canada for 1st time
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Remembering help from Truro in the aftermath of the Halifax Explosion
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What’s the best model for food safety inspections?
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Why owners and safety experts want restaurants to be inspected
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How often is Nova Scotia conducting food safety inspections at restaurants?
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Dartmouth pizza shop employee injured in robbery
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Halifax’s waterfront to get $200M transformation
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Video Difference closing after 34 years in business
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Health records in NS go online
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Hunger in Dartmouth North schools
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Former NDP MP Peter Stoffer sells famed baseball cap collection
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Halifax retirement home raises pride flag
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Human trafficking awareness campaign success
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Sexual assault allegations against cab drivers
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Visitors owe Halifax over $1M in parking tickets
Author Archives
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California man arrested after N.S. child reports online threat, extortion attemptRCMP said the 38-year-old man has admitted to victimizing at least 20 children, including the eight-year-old who reported the incident to West Hants RCMP.CrimeJun 28
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‘We found our way through it all’: Non-profits helping N.S. wildfire victims without home insuranceIn May 2023, a fast-moving wildfire swept through the neighbourhood and destroyed the home Phil Fizzard and Sue Reid had made together.CanadaJun 27
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Halifax ferry users left scrambling again amid latest service interruptionsFerry service between Halifax and Dartmouth's Alderney terminal was cancelled abruptly Wednesday morning, frustrating commuters. Mayoral candidates say it's time for change.CanadaJun 26
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N.S. teacher charged with sexually assaulting student multiple times in past monthA female teacher in Tatamagouche, N.S. is facing multiple sexual offence charges after allegedly assaulting a student and sending explicit photos to them.CrimeJun 26
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N.B. community in shock after elder killed in what police call a ‘random’ attackTwo 17-year-olds are accused in the death of a St. Mary's First Nation elder in Fredericton. A group of supporters for the victim say he had a 'heart of gold.'CrimeJun 24
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‘The whole sky was black’: Bedford neighbourhood left shaken after fire destroys homeNo one was injured in the fire, which damaged one home and left two others in need of serious repairs. Firefighters say quick action saved others from being impacted.CanadaJun 24
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N.B. teen rescued after diving accident at local pool: ‘I just thank them for acting’Family and friends are raising money to help the family of a Riverview, N.B., teen who suffered a serious spinal cord injury from a diving accident.CanadaJun 22
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Seniors left sweltering in N.S. public housing: ‘I’m scared of getting a stroke’A Nova Scotia woman who lives in government-owned seniors' housing says they're sweltering without air conditioning. The province's NDP want to change that.CanadaJun 21
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Woman given lifetime animal ban in Canada after 12 horses found deadA New Brunswick woman has been given a lifetime ban on animal ownership after she pleaded guilty in an animal welfare case that included the death of a dozen horses.CanadaJun 18
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Defunct window company in N.S. and what’s happening with customers who made depositsCanadian Choice Windows & Doors has taken over the leases of six Alweather Windows and Doors locations and says it will honour deposits in the form of credit.CanadaJun 17
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Teen driver of motocross bike killed after crash with transport truckRCMP said the motocross bike and transport truck collided on a remote part of the road in Rivière-Verte, N.B.CanadaJun 14
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‘Historic backlog’: More than 1,200 court cases at risk of being tossed in N.S.Nova Scotia's court system is facing mounting pressures and a historic backlog in cases -- meaning some accused may never see their day in court.CanadaJun 14
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Nova Scotia man charged with 1st-degree murder in shooting death of Dieago DowneyRCMP in Nova Scotia have charged a man with first-degree murder in the death of 18-year-old Dieago Downey, who was shot earlier this year in the community of North Preston.CrimeJun 13
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‘They need to wake up’: Couple frustrated by secondary suite bylaws in HalifaxA Halifax-area couple are calling on the municipality to be more flexible in helping families create affordable housing, after facing roadblocks in building a secondary suite.EconomyJun 13
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N.B. hospital struggles with staff shortage after 3 nurses firedNew Brunswick's French-language health network has fired three nurses following an investigation, which has led to a nurse shortage and forced the closure of the ER.HealthJun 13
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Police find witness who tried to help teen killed after stabbing at Halifax mallPolice were looking to speak to a witness who came to the aid of a teenager who was killed after a stabbing outside the Halifax Shopping Centre. Four people have been charged.CrimeJun 11
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Man admits to killing woman inside Cole Harbour home, standoff ensues: policeA 76-year-old Nova Scotia man has been charged with murder after a stand-off with police at a Cole Harbour home. A lengthy standoff happened before an arrest was made.CrimeJun 10
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Waye Mason running for Halifax mayor, 2nd councillor to throw hat into ringWaye Mason was first elected to council in 2012 and is currently in his third term representing South Downtown. He is the second councillor to run for mayor of Halifax this year.PoliticsJun 10
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Elementary students in N.S. must soon store their phones for entire school dayNova Scotia elementary school students will have to store their phones during the entire school day. Older students may have the option to use them during lunch and breaks.EducationJun 6
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‘Kids just feel so hopeless’: Mother on loss, suicide prevention and men’s mental healthA Nova Scotia mother is speaking out this Men's Mental Health Awareness Month nearly a year after her son died by suicide, in hopes of helping others.HealthJun 6
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Halifax woman battling cancer scammed out of $5K: ‘She has no money left’A Halifax woman who is currently battling cancer and lives with cognitive impairment was scammed out of more than $5,000. Now, she and her family are speaking out to warn others.CanadaJun 5
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Paula Abdul to bring her Straight Up! tour to Nova Scotia and New BrunswickPaula Abdul will headline concerts in Saint John, N.B., and Sydney and Truro, N.S., this fall. Special guests include Taylor Dayne and Tiffany.CanadaJun 4
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‘Leap forward’: Halifax hospital 1st in Canada to get new nuclear medicine scannerThe StarGuide SPECT/CT scanner by GE HealthCare is a first for the country, and the Nova Scotia Health says it will improve patient outcome in Atlantic Canada.HealthJun 3
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N.B. man charged with 2nd-degree murder in death of woman reported missingNatalie Leblanc, 43, was last seen on May 22. Miramichi Police Force said Thursday her body had been discovered, and a 42-year-old man was taken into custody.CrimeMay 31
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Man stabbed inside car after being asked for money in downtown Dartmouth: policeHalifax police say a man was stabbed while inside his vehicle after refusing to give the suspect money Friday morning.CrimeMay 31