Sean O’Shea
Consumer and Investigative Reporter
Seán O’Shea is regarded as one of the most tenacious news reporters in Canada. He was nominated in 2023 for a Canadian Screen Award in the best local reporter category.
In 2022, O’Shea was honoured by Toronto Life Magazine on its list of the 50 most influential people in the city.
The magazine recognized O’Shea for his extended coverage of Canada’s protest convoy and described him as “something of a cult hero—the most trustworthy and definitive source of information on the biggest story of the country, not just for Canadians but for viewers around the globe.”
Also in 2022, O’Shea reported extensively for Global News from Ukraine on Russia’s invasion including on-scene reports from a shopping mall in Kremenchuk after two cruise missiles killed at least 20 people.
O’Shea has reported from around the world in his career, but now primarily focuses on consumer investigative reports that hold businesses and governments accountable to the public.
O’Shea has exposed organized crime figures, scam artists and unscrupulous contractors at frequent risk. He was once assaulted on camera by members of a biker gang who sprayed him with a fire extinguisher.
In 2020, O’Shea received a Lifetime Achievement Award from RTDNA Canada for his contributions to Canadian broadcast journalism. He has worked as an on-air reporter at Global News Toronto for more than 35 years.
Born in Calgary, O’Shea began his television career at CBC News. He has also worked in radio and print journalism. He is a graduate of the University of Regina, School of Journalism.
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Video Archives
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World junior complainant was allegedly ‘egging on’ players, defence suggests
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World junior complainant returns to stand for 6th straight day
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World junior complainant questioned over word choice
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World junior complainant grilled for ‘inaccuracies’ at trial
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Carter Hart’s lawyer begins cross-examination of complainant at world junior trial
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Female complainant sought ‘wild night’ with world junior players, defence suggests
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Cross-examination of female complainant in world junior trial underway
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‘They were laughing at me’: Female complainant tells world junior sex assault jury
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Female complainant continues testimony at world junior sex assault trial
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Female complainant in world junior sex assault trial begins testimony
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Female complainant in world junior sex assault trial begins testimony
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NHL player testifies at world junior sex assault trial
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Active NHL players expected to testify at world junior sexual assault trial
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London police officer testifies at world junior sex assault trial
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Jury selected in sexual assault trial of 5 hockey players
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Five former Canada world junior players plead not guilty in sex assault trial
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Jury trial set to begin in Canada world junior sex assault case
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Growing number of TurboTax customers stuck with unexpected high bills after tax audits
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TurboTax customers hit with thousands in fines after audits
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Power returning but Ontario ice storm cleanup slow after widespread damage
Author Archives
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World junior complainant was allegedly ‘egging on’ players, defence suggestsThe female complainant in the high-profile world junior sexual assault trial was allegedly “egging on” the players to have sex with her, one of their defence lawyers suggests.CrimeMay 12
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‘Your truth, it changes’: World junior complainant grilled over alleged memory gapsThe female complainant in the high-profile world junior sexual assault trial rejected claims from the defence Friday her version of events is constantly changing.CrimeMay 9
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‘I am saying my truth’: World junior complainant questioned over word choiceThe female complainant in the high-profile world junior sexual assault trial says she is “saying my truth” as she faces questions over her choice of words.CrimeMay 8
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World junior complainant questioned over ‘inconsistencies’ at trialThe female complainant in the high-profile world junior sexual assault trial was questioned under cross-examination Wednesday over “inaccuracies” in her statements.CrimeMay 7
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Female complainant sought ‘wild night’ with world junior players, defence suggestsCross-examination of the female complainant who alleges she was sexually assaulted by five former members of Canada's world junior hockey team in 2018 is underway.CrimeMay 6
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‘They were laughing at me’: Female complainant tells world junior sex assault juryThe female complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team is continuing her testimony Monday.CrimeMay 5
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Female complainant in world junior sex assault trial begins testimonyThe female complainant in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team has begun testifying.CrimeMay 2
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NHL player testifies about group chat screenshot at world junior sex assault trialAn active NHL player testified Wednesday at the high-profile sexual assault trial involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.CrimeMay 1
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‘I can’t do this right now’: Court shown videos at world junior sex assault trialCurrent NHL players are expected to testify in the high-profile sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.CrimeApr 30
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Ontario judge declares mistrial in world junior sex assault caseAn Ontario judge has declared a mistrial in the high-profile sexual assault case involving five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.CrimeApr 25
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Legal arguments dominate Day 2 of world junior sex assault trialAn Ontario court heard legal arguments Thursday in the high-profile sexual assault trial of five former members of Canada’s world junior hockey team.CrimeApr 24
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‘A nasty surprise’: TurboTax customers in Ontario owe big money after CRA auditsA growing number of TurboTax customers in Ontario are facing unexpected bills from the CRA after audits showed they were given financial credits to which they weren't entitled.CanadaApr 14
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Landlord stores hundreds of tires in Toronto backyard despite city order to remove themIn a residential backyard at a house on Heale Avenue in Toronto, you'll see piles of used automobile tires — not just a few tires, but more than 800.CanadaApr 7
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Ontario man says he is owed $60K for 14 months of unpaid rentA Brampton, Ont., landlord says tenants owe him about $60,000, including back rent and unpaid utilities, which he's been required to cover or risk foreclosure.Mar 21
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Ontario man detained in Dominican Republic ‘nightmare’ after mystery yellow bag foundAn Ontario man has been detained at Punta Cana airport and told he cannot leave the country after a bag he said he doesn't recognize was found allegedly containing drugs.CanadaMar 14
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The Beer Store begins to shutter some stores as convenience competition heats upThe chain has shuttered its East York location as part of a series of closures amid increased competition from convenience stores selling alcohol.ConsumerMar 3
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‘Am I alive?’: Passengers on frightening experiences of Delta crash landing in TorontoPassengers are speaking out about their experiences after Delta Flight 4819 made an emergency crash-landing in Toronto, leaving 21 injured.CanadaFeb 18
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‘Grab the baby and run’: Tenant afraid to return to unit after deadly apartment fireA Hamilton, Ont. woman who lives in the building where 3 people died from a weekend blaze claims the fire alarms were late going off to warn residents.CanadaJan 28
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Tenant removed from Ontario apartment after 4-year fight, and she owes $55KAfter about four years of frustration, a Brampton man and his wife finally got back their 32nd-floor Toronto waterfront condo unit after their tenant was removed by the Sheriff.ConsumerJan 13
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Ontario mother pleads for return of child, allegedly taken to India by estranged husbandCamila Vilas Boas, whose three-year-old son Valentino has been away since August, said she never leaves her cellphone, hoping the screen will finally light up with news of her boy.CanadaJan 10
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Why a prescription puffer cost an Ontario man a $10k insurance claimRay Hamill was injured in a motorcycle accident near Las Vegas in 2023, while on a vacation with friends.ConsumerOct 19, 2024
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‘This race is so tight’: Americans living in Canada encouraged to vote nowFor months, Democrats Abroad chapters have been passing out pamphlets at street festivals and other public places, encouraging Americans living abroad to go online and register.PoliticsOct 15, 2024
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Ontario renter eventually moves out, 11 months after he stopped paying rentA Brampton couple is relieved to have access to their home back, 11 months after a tenant stopped paying rent and utilities and, for a period, refused to move out.ConsumerOct 12, 2024
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Video of violent robbery shows victim boxed in while thieves steal suitcase full of cashA shocking video of an armed robbery in Thornhill shows a man being robbed and pulled from his vehicle by three assailants.CrimeOct 10, 2024
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Basement boom in Brampton, Ont. causing local tensions and frustrationsA growing number of Brampton, Ont., residents are expressing frustration with city officials over basement renovation projects they say are unsafe.CanadaOct 1, 2024