Willa Easton
National Online Journalist, Editorial Assistant
Willa Easton is a national online journalist and editorial assistant with Global News in Toronto.
Willa joined the Global News team in 2025 after an internship with the outlet.
She holds a master’s degree in journalism and communications from Western University.
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Major housing project breaks ground on the West Island near future REM StationA major housing project, Lacey Green Village, on the West Island is being built near the future Fairview-Pointe-Claire REM station in Montreal.CanadaNov 28
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New earthquake warning system launched in Ontario and QuebecThe new earthquake early-warning system is now operational in eastern Ontario and Quebec. The system sends alerts to those in affected areas to take cover.CanadaNov 28
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Montreal transit may see holiday disruptions as another job action loomsThe Syndicat du Transport de Montréal (STM) has issued a strike notice for the holiday season, as maintenance union workers prepare to walk out again.CanadaNov 28
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No survivors after plane crashes in wooded area near Nanaimo, B.C. RCMP sayAn investigation into the cause of a plane crash with no survivors, near Twilight Way, Nanaimo, is currently underway in British Columbia.CanadaNov 28
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Woman arrested, 2 sought in $30K theft of designer sunglasses: Durham policeOne of three female suspects believed to have stolen $30,000 worth of designer sunglasses has been found and arrested in Pickering, Ont.CrimeNov 27
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Visitors to ‘crack the case’ of Sherlock Holmes Exhibit in MontrealMontréal’s Archaeology and History Complex in Pointe-à-Callière presents “Sherlock Holmes, Cracking the Case,” from Nov. 27, 2025, to March 8, 2026.CanadaNov 27
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Hazardous snow squall warnings blanket southern OntarioEnvironment Canada has issued winter storm and snow squall warnings for southern Ontario. The heaviest snowfall is Thursday night and will continue until the end of the week.WeatherNov 27
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Addison Barger’s World Series grand slam ball lands on auction blockThe historic pinch-hit grand slam ball struck by Blue Jay Addison Barger in Game 1 of the World Series is now up for auction on Sotheby's.SportsNov 26
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Child struck after car failed to stop for school bus in Ottawa ValleyA 10-year-old child was struck in Ottawa Valley after an oncoming car failed to stop for their school bus. The Quebec driver was charged under the highway traffic act.CanadaNov 26
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Windsor Police arrest 19 people in 3-day operation targeting Glengarry areaA three-day operation in Windsor has resulted in 19 arrests and 36 criminal charges in Glengarry. Windsor Police say that the operation is a part of an ongoing program.CrimeNov 26
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Parts of northern Ontario, central Quebec face snowy storm this weekSignificant weather system in northeastern and northwestern Ontario may blow into central Quebec north of Montreal. Heavy snowfall is projected with travel advisory.WeatherNov 26
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One of Ontario’s ‘most important freshwater ecosystems’ is at risk: reportRescue Lake Simcoe Coalition releases report highlighting significant ecological threats facing Lake Simcoe, despite protections plan implemented 16 years ago.EnvironmentNov 25
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Multi-vehicle Ontario car crash sends 6 to hospital, closes highway for hoursOntario Provincial Police are investigating a five-vehicle collision that injured six people, including three who were sent to hospital with potentially life-threatening injuries.CanadaNov 24