Susan Hay, OOnt. D.Litt.
Anchor/Producer
Broadcast Journalist Susan Hay has been part of the Global News family for more than 30 years. Her current position is anchor/producer of Making a Difference, the popular evening news segment profiling inspirational people and organizations throughout the GTA who are positively impacting others.
Hay began her career at MCTV in Sudbury as a weather anchor and host/producer and moved to CBC Toronto as weather anchor and on-location entertainment reporter. In May 1989, Hay joined Global Television where she anchored daily regional and national forecasts.
Hay continues to dedicate her free time to working with many charitable organizations and is spokesperson for The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society of Canada, The Darling Home for Kids and World Vision Canada. In 2003, she visited Africa with World Vision to help children orphaned by AIDS and more recently travelled to El Salvador for charitable purposes. Her work in Africa resulted in a one-hour show that earned a Telly, an American Industry Award for Excellence in TV and Commercial Broadcasting.
On April 25th 2022 Hay was appointment to Order of Ontario, the province’s highest civilian honour, given to an Ontarian who has shown the highest level of excellence and achievement in any field, and whose impact has left a lasting legacy in the province, in our country and abroad. Hay continues to serve her community not only in her compassionate reporting but also inspiring and impacting others through her exceptional public service, which has left a lasting legacy.
Hay recently received an Honorary Doctorate from Nipissing University in her hometown of North Bay, Ont., which is the highest degree awarded by a university faculty. Doctor of Letters is given for outstanding scholarly achievement or for exceptional service to the university or community at large.
As well, her Alma Mater, Canadore College, presented Hay with an honourary diploma for Communication Arts and established a scholarship in Hay’s name and Mohawk College presented Hay with their Honourary Andy Award for excellence in the media industry.
Hay has won numerous accolades including the Gemini Humanitarian Award for her remarkable contributions and commitments to community and public service outside the Canadian television industry, the Rotary Youth Impact Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her contributions to youth and young adults, and the Distinguished Diamond Award for her role in assisting charitable causes for the betterment of the community.
Aside from Hay’s busy home life, Hay enjoys running and has completed three marathons including the Ottawa Citizen National Capital Marathon, the Barbados Marathon and the Hawaii Marathon, all in aid of Leukemia and Lymphoma research.
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Video Archives
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A care farm empowering people with dementia
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From adversity to triumph, African-born Sindy Zemura is empowering marginalized young females
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Camp experience brings laughter, joy to children affected by cancer
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Teenager with rare genetic disorder celebrates 1st anniversary with values-driven company
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Calgary siblings start social venture to spread happiness
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Integrating the game of golf with life skills for children
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A summer day camp in the GTA continues to make memories
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Eliminating plastic waste one community at a time
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Closing the gap between surplus food and food insecurity in the GTA
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Golfer Nick Taylor 1st Canadian to win Canadian Open since 1954
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Toronto 17-year-old advocating for education globally
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Red Barn Wellness Farm helps people reconnect through equine guided programs
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Family-owned business serving bead, craft marketplace continues to flourish in Toronto
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Dream in Toronto’s High Park celebrates 40 years with A Midsummer Night’s Dream
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Young man forced to leave Afghanistan now powerful voice for the displaced
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Sarah Gates to take game from McMaster University to international level in Germany
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Marner All-Star Invitational a unique hockey experience supporting the Marner Assist Foundation
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Toronto fashion designer continues to push boundaries through genderless designs
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A young Ontario woman campaigned for a living donor transplant to save her life
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Canadian neurosurgeon breaking down barriers to health care innovation
Author Archives
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Former Global News anchor Peter Trueman dies at 86Trueman received the Order of Canada in 2002, and throughout his five-decade career earned not only the respect from his peers but also from his viewing audience.CanadaJul 26, 2021
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Canada’s oldest recorded person turns 113Phyllis Ridgway was born in 1907 in Lincolnshire, England.CanadaMar 10, 2020
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Toronto-based moving organization helps women and children fleeing abusive relationships"I started learning about just how bad gender-based violence was in Canada and how many women were fleeing their abuser in the middle of the night with nothing."BlogsMar 9, 2020
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GTA firefighter helps youth find purpose in life through the Inner Fire AcademyThe loss and tragedy Sehl has seen in his profession drives him daily to want to see others succeed.BlogsFeb 12, 2020
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Do-it-yourself tasty treat ideas for Valentine’s DayIusso owns and operates a unique cupcakery created for her daughter Cristina and other individuals with Down syndrome.BlogsFeb 11, 2020
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Halton Region program helping students with special needs enter the workforceBetween September and June, students will be introduced to skills in team building, communication, job searching and problem-solving.BlogsFeb 3, 2020
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10-year-old girl collecting socks for GTA’s most vulnerable people"Socks are the most needed, but they are the least donated."BlogsJan 29, 2020
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Toronto man with cerebral palsy preparing to fight in boxing ring“I think we are all attracted to things that appeal to our inner nature and I have always had the nature of a fighter."BlogsJan 27, 2020
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96-year-old amateur radio operator at Ontario Science Centre speaks with astronaut"I was an amateur radio operator and my voice was going up to satellites and I could hear the astronauts speaking, but I could never speak to them."BlogsJan 22, 2020
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Thornhill woman creates group to cut waste, feed those in need north of the GTA“Hungry North of the GTA is a Facebook group designed for people who are food abundant to help those who are food insecure and to help limit waste,” explained Morris.BlogsJan 21, 2020
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Pop-up puppy park at various Toronto office towers brings warmth to mid-January bluesWhat better way to take away the winter blues than some snuggles with adorable puppies.BlogsJan 20, 2020
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Thousands of Project Winter Survival kits distributed to homeless around Greater Toronto Area"The growing plight of our city's homeless goes from critical to deadly during the volatile winter season."BlogsJan 14, 2020
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Brampton cupcake shop bakes to advocate for people with Down syndromeThe Brampton bakery opened seven years ago and today at age 10, Cristina is working alongside her proud mom after school or on weekends in all areas of the business.CanadaJan 13, 2020
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