Shakti Langlois-Ortega
Shakti was born in the small town of St-Armand, Que. As a child, she spent most of her summers with her mother in Guatemala, which was still in post-civil war turmoil at the time.
Growing up in two very different environments taught her to easily adapt to rapid change — now one of her most valuable tools as a reporter.
Shakti moved to Toronto at 18 years old, where she lived for five years.
She returned to Montreal to complete a Bachelor of Arts in journalism at Concordia University, with a minor in human rights.
During her time at Concordia, Shakti enjoyed her position as a teaching assistant for the radio newsroom class. She was also the editor-in-chief of Her Campus, an online magazine.
In her final year, Shakti completed a summer internship at Global News Montreal, before being hired as a freelance photojournalist in April 2019.
Her passion for traveling has taken her to over 40 countries — and counting.
When she is not reporting for Global News, Shakti enjoys roaming the busy streets of New York City and dancing samba at Brazilian parades.
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Video Archives
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South Shore mother sounds alarm after her teen son nearly died of alcohol poisoning
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Dawson students want to do more to counter climate change
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Montreal area property values on the rise
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Les petits chanteurs du Mont-Royal reprieve
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International Overdose Awareness Day takes on new meaning for St-Lazare family
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Keep your phones close to your chest
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Kahnawake hosts international Lacrosse tournament
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Helping West Island seniors living under the poverty line
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More financial help on the way for victims of spring floods
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Westmount residents opposed to new development project
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Hampstead mayor on the defensive over demolition project
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Hampstead Mayor on the defensive over new housing project
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High rent forcing Mile-End pastry shop to close it’s doors
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Startupfest takes Montreal’s Ile Notre-Dame by storm
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Montreal restaurant owner fights back against urban trash
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New traffic rules for cyclists in Beaconsfield
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Montreal housing crisis has many scrambling ahead of moving day
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Pioneer condo development inching closer to reality
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CAQ passes contentious immigration bill
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Affordable housing: Protesters stage demonstration
Author Archives
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3 teens in critical condition following South Shore car crashThe crash happened near Saint-Alexandre, in the Montérégie region, according to the Sûreté du Québec (SQ).CanadaDec 18, 2019
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Quebec’s general minimum wage going up to $13.10 May 1A $0.60 increase is bringing Quebec's general minimum wage to $13.10 per hour, Minister of Labour, Employment and Social Solidarity Jean Boulet announced on Wednesday.CanadaDec 18, 2019
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Montreal police launch safe trading zones for classified ads purchasesMontrealers buying goods online from classified ads can now do so more safely. Montreal police has launched its first Safe Trading Zone where people can finalize online transactions.CanadaDec 18, 2019
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Pointe-Claire’s Lindsay Place High School to close as St. Thomas moves in: school boardThe Lester B. Pearson School Board council of commissioners adopted eight resolutions on Tuesday night regarding the future of several of its schools.EducationDec 18, 2019
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Chez Doris hosts its annual Christmas Party for vulnerable and homeless womenLaSalle College provided a free space for the event and partnered with Le Blumenthal restaurant to offer a gourmet lunch for close to 300 women.CanadaDec 17, 2019
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Deaths of woman, 2 boys in Point-aux-Trembles deemed homicides: Montreal policeMontreal police have deemed the death of a 42-year-old woman and her two young sons a triple homicide, which was followed by a suicide.CrimeDec 17, 2019
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Westmount’s Roslyn Elementary School postpones holiday concert over safety concernsRoslyn Elementary School in Westmount was forced to postpone its annual holiday concert.CanadaDec 17, 2019
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Hundreds of Rigaud residents protest a 13.7% tax hike during heated meetingA Monday night meeting that was organized for the adoption of Rigaud's 2020 budget turned into a shouting match between disenchanted residents and the city's mayor, Hans Gruenwald Jr.CanadaDec 16, 2019
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Equipment failure led to power outages in Côte Saint-Luc, NDG, Hampstead areas: Hydro-QuébecHydro-Québec said the power outages were due to equipment failure.CanadaDec 16, 2019
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Desjardins Group president, CEO re-elected by acclamationDesjardins Group president and CEO Guy Cormier was re-elected by acclamation on Monday.CanadaDec 16, 2019
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SUV crashes through Brossard condo kitchen window: Longueuil policeAn SUV rammed into a ground floor condo apartment's kitchen window on Londre Street in Brossard, on Monday.CanadaDec 16, 2019
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Montreal blogger who praised École Polytechnique gunman granted bailJean-Claude Rochefort, the Montreal blogger alleged to have praised the gunman behind Montreal’s École Polytechnique killings, was released on bail Monday afternoon.CanadaDec 16, 2019
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Singer Andy Kim signs Montreal’s golden bookThe man behind Rock Me Gently and Sugar Sugar -- performed by the Archie's in the late 1960s -- shaped Canada's musical landscape and entertained fans around the world in a career that spans 50 years.CanadaDec 13, 2019
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Carolling for charity: FACE students raise money for the homelessAfter rehearsing for weeks during chemistry class, the 11th graders went door-to-door in Dorval signing Christmas carols to gather donations for the Angels of Mercy charity.CanadaDec 13, 2019
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Montreal to get outdoor ice rink named after Quebec writerMontrealers will be able to ice skate in Montreal's Quartier des Spectacles as of next winter, Montreal Mayor Valérie Plante announced on Wednesday.CanadaNov 13, 2019
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Saint-Leonard residents still wait for action after decades of flash floodsOver 150 Saint-Leonard residents flooded the borough hall on Monday night to demand the borough act on the ongoing flash flood problem.CanadaOct 7, 2019
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How a pilot project is making drop-offs safer at a West Island elementary schoolAs of Monday, designated student "patrollers" will now assist parents who are dropping their children off at school by car.CanadaSep 30, 2019
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Deux-Montagnes line users plead with Legault to declare moratorium on REM workREM officials and other transport authorities have organized a meeting on Oct. 26 to answer residents' questions about the upcoming closures.CanadaSep 26, 2019
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Dawson College steps up for climate changeDawson College is showed solidarity for the movement by finding ways to lessen its carbon emissions and impact on the planet.CanadaSep 25, 2019
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Montreal to hold public consultations on future of PublisacThe City of Montreal wants to hear from residents.CanadaSep 18, 2019
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Montreal-area home values skyrocketing, property evaluation revealsThe property assessment roll for the years 2020 to 2022, released by the City of Montreal Wednesday, shows property values have spiked.CanadaSep 11, 2019
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New school year, no phones: West Island high school bans cellphonesA letter sent to parents on Monday states that all cellphones must be turned off and put away in lockers upon entering the building.CanadaSep 4, 2019
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CAQ kicks off provincial tour to ‘build bridges’ with English-speaking communitiesStarting this week, the Coalition Avenir Quebec (CAQ) government is touring the province in an effort to reach out to English-speaking communities.CanadaSep 3, 2019
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Saint-Lazare family remembers late son with opioid awareness messageJust ahead of International Overdose Awareness Day -- August 31 -- a Saint-Lazare family hopes the death of their son will warn others of the dangers of opioids.HealthAug 30, 2019
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Montreal family hopes their phone bill nightmare can warn othersA Montreal family forced to pay for fraudulent phone calls is hoping their story can help others avoid phone bill nightmares.CanadaAug 29, 2019