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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

The bullying I saw covering this student walkout at St. Brother Andre @ycdsb was appalling. Rowdy students tore through other students' Pride signs, stomped on Pride flags, shouted homophobic slurs, threw objects at me and others. Police now investigating at least one assault

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@calgarytransit buses now saying #MerryChristmas #ABStorm #yycsnow #snowtober

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2 years

Turned away from using washrooms at both @TimHortons and @StarbucksCanada at Jarvis and Dundas. Many of my news colleagues in the field can understand what it’s like to sit in a car for 6+ hours at times as can others who frequently walk or commute downtown. Disappointing

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@BTaylorNews8

2 years

CUPE education workers are protesting outside the Toronto Congress Centre where a Conservative luncheon is taking place with the premier expected to be in attendance. Lots of noise here. The demonstration is called “hands off our rights”

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Today marks my 2 year anniversary working for @GlobalDurham as a Video Journalist. I am incredibly grateful to be part of such a supportive and talented team❤️📺 Huge S/O to interviewees and viewers who have been continually following our stories. Thank you 🙏

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

After a stressful-yet rewarding- past two years, I’m thrilled to have finally completed my @HarvardExt graduate certificate in International Relations.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Excited to be filing from Washington for @GlobalNational for the rest of the month!

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Some personal news...

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@BTaylorNews8

1 year

The demonstration was held to protest the recent @YCDSB decision to not raise the Pride flag for Pride month. Story coming up on @globalnewsto at 5:30

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

The procession to Barrie begins.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

What a transformative experience - my first time running the @torontomarathon (42k). Thank you to all the staff and volunteers for handing out water and getting us to the finish line. Finished in 4h 5m

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Back at it again on Boxing Day anchoring for a number of markets across the country😁📺

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

11 months

It was an absolute pleasure waking up bright and early and anchoring my first show this weekend for Good Morning Connecticut @WTNH 🩵

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Still pinching myself with excitement. Overjoyed to be part of the @globalnewsto family😩☺️Words can’t describe how grateful I am for this opportunity. Thank you

Simon Ostler

@SimonOstler

3 years

Pleased to officially welcome @BrittanyGlobal to the @GlobalNewsTO team as our weekend/weekday VJ. Brittany joins the Toronto team from @GlobalDurham

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Merry Christmas Canada 🇨🇦 Had an incredible time anchoring on Global News OTT today, which is our 24/7 online streaming service (you can watch on Amazon prime video or the Amazon Roku TV) 🎄❤️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Tough loss for the Jays tonight but definitely the best assignment of the week⚾️📺

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Thank you to the nice man at Pita Land who let me in. It seems the options these days are very limited

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Did it!!😄🏃🏽‍♀️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

On the desk this #EmancipationDay . Anchoring evening and late shows for Regina, Saskatoon, Winnipeg, Montreal and Maritimes. Toronto I will also see you at 11pm!

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

York Catholic school protest takes hostile turn - Toronto |

York Catholic school protest takes hostile turn - Toronto | Globalnews.ca

As dozens of students staged a walkout at St. Brother Andre in Markham to protest the York District Catholic School Board decision to not fly the Pride flag, things turned violent.

globalnews.ca

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Thousands with spouses outside Canada are hoping the Canadian govt will create a special visa so they live together while their immigration sponsorship applications are being processed. This, as a pre-existing backlog in applications continues to grow.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Good morning. We are in Shelburne, NS, where a number of mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted, meaning some residents will be able to return home today thanks to the rain and all of the crews who have been working tirelessly on the grounds.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

9 months

Happy NYE everyone ✨🎉 Tune into Good Morning Connecticut for the last morning headlines of the year !

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

#Vaccinated 😄💉🦠

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Filling in for @MarkCarcGlobal this weekend. Tune into Global News at 6 and 11 for the latest news and updates!

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

It’s been difficult to process that you aren’t here with us anymore. Had the pleasure of working with this gem of a human a handful of times. This was on Xmas Eve last year. We had been in the pouring rain all morning. But with Dave there was never a dull moment. Rest In Peace ❤️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

10 months

. @global_leslie Just saw you making international headlines on Good Morning America. “TV Reporter Takes on Trolls” Amazing. You go girl

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

A funeral procession departs, travelling past the school where Chris Traynor taught. His daughter, 15-year-old Adelaide, also attended the school. @GlobalDurham @globalnewsto

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

@CAPowell1 @mackaytaggart @TimHortons @StarbucksCanada I definitely understand that this is an issue and that people abuse the washrooms. But is it fair to say it’s the vast majority? There must be a better solution than to turn people away, especially if they are in dire need

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Good morning. In Dauphin, MB with @AdamDabrowski2 to cover the tragic bus crash that has now killed 16 seniors. RCMP expected to release names of victims at 1pm local time.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Never been stood up for a date, but today I was stood up for an interview. #ItHurts 🤧

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

A Whitby family is looking for their dog, Nina (right), who was forcefully taken from the owner during an evening walk by two suspects dressed in all black. Time is of the essence as Nina has 11 puppies waiting for her to come home (left) @AaronStreck @globalnewsto @GlobalDurham

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Happy to have worked with @CormsCam during his first official shift as a full-time cam op at Global. Congrats Marc 🎉

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Started from Regina now we here ❤️ missed you! You are killing it!

Jess Smith

@The_Jess_Smith

1 year

It was so lovely catching up with @BrittanyGlobal ! From Regina back to Toronto, what a journey! So incredibly proud of you!

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Team #Trini 🇹🇹 @RobFordGlobalTV @ShallimaMaharaj we’ve you covered for post-game reaction tonight at 11! #LeafsvsHabs

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Toronto Police Chief James Ramer says Cst. Andrew Hong of traffic services is the officer shot dead at close range in an unprovoked attack today in Mississauga. The latest on this complex investigation tonight at 11PM ⁦ @TracyTongTV ⁩

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

READ MORE: ‘A common unfortunate bond’: hockey player aims to bring child grief services to Durham |

‘A common unfortunate bond’: hockey player aims to bring child grief services to Durham | Globaln...

Petschenig shares special bond with Brock strong, one of hundreds of youth he's worked with since forming A Heart Like Mine.

globalnews.ca

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

#BREAKING Judge Joseph Di Luca rules two interrogation videos will be admissible in the Adam Strong double-murder trial

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Former Oshawa Generals player Will Petschenig is hoping to bring additional child bereavement services to Durham. He lost his father & former Toronto Argos player, Dan, in 2013.

Hockey player aims to bring additional child bereavement services to...

Watch Hockey player aims to bring additional child bereavement services to Durham Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Going for a winter stroll with my Mamala on my 25th birthday ❤️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Candlelight vigil at Vaughan City Hall tonight to honour the 5 victims who lost their lives in Sunday’s violent mass shooting. A somber night for so many. We will have more on Global News at 11.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Good morning. Rain falling across NS this weekend is expected to provide some relief to firefighters and their battle to contain the wildfires. Number of active fires has dropped to 11. But the fight is far from over. 📷 @JD_Camera

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

@burrows179 @TimHortons @StarbucksCanada I’m sorry that you experience this regularly. Companies need to better address this issue.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Oh man what a morning! 🤣😩 Had a pleasure covering some of the safety exercises down at the TPS Marine Unit for Safe Boating Awareness Week 🚤

Simon Ostler

@SimonOstler

2 years

I always encourage reporter involvement in their live hits and @BrittanyGlobal is quite literally diving in for a boat safety demo with @OPP_HSD @TorontoPolice Kudos. @Candace_Global @RobFordGlobalTV @AntonyRobart

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

6 years

Families having a blast with a dance party at Calgary’s New Central Library for NYE celebrations🎉

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

6 years

Not a goodbye- just a ‘see you later.’ Thank you for everything BTCityNewsCGY, 660NEWS & #YYC ❤️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Thanks for having me on @globalnewsto morning with @AntonyRobart @liemvu @GlobalFrazer and the crew! I'll have more on your top stories at noon, including an update on the status of this winter storm system from @AnthonyFarnell .

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

5 years

A Clarington RV company is offering up their vehicles to Durham hospitals in an effort to provide relief to frontline workers. Watch here:

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

I’ll be on the desk this weekend with your NYE headlines from Saskatoon to Halifax on Global News at 6&11! See you soon

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

It’s not everyday you stumble across a dog with the same name as you. Enzo, meet Enzo 🐶 @GlobalEnzo

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Remaining Ontario COVID-19 mask mandates set to expire this week | @KashPrime @DrVivianS

Remaining Ontario COVID-19 mask mandates set to expire this week | Globalnews.ca

"The Chief Medical Officer of Health is currently reviewing and monitoring key indicators across the province," a statement from the Ministry of Health said.

globalnews.ca

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Last training session before I set out to do my first half marathon on Sunday! Hoping I can push through and make the extra 3 kms. 🏃🏽‍♀️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

11 months

First story in the books! Thrilled to be part of the @WTNH team in Connecticut.

Connecticut schools plan for new kindergarten deadline next year

School districts across Connecticut are continuing to plan their response to the state’s new kindergarten deadline, which may present new challenges.

www.wtnh.com

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

5 years

I had to have a bite of these Raptors bagels at What A Bagel Ajax! #Raptors #WeTheNorth

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Hundreds have arrived to stand in solidarity with victims and survivors of gender based violence and sexual assault

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

What a lovely time speaking to first-year journalism students at @GuelphHumberUni yesterday. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity! @Echocommunicate

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Today’s office 📸 @GlobalEnzo #GoJaysGo

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

‘Imprisoned’: Some internationally-educated nurses ready to work in Ontario, but can’t - Toronto | @birgitomo @Kkdcsn @AmieVarley

‘Imprisoned’: Some internationally-educated nurses ready to work in Ontario, but can’t - Toronto |...

Some internationally-educated nurses that have met requirements needed to work here still do not qualify, as permanent residency applications stall amid the pandemic.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

6 years

Short people need love too! Thank you for my box..and these flattering shots @CameraGuyNick #BTCalgary

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

#BREAKING Judge Joseph Di Luca says utterances made by Strong to police regarding Fitzpatrick & Hache's remains will be admissible as evidence in the trial.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

OPP, Toronto police and Toronto fire will all be taking part in today’s procession for 28-year-old Greg Pierzchala

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

The judge has also ruled the defence's application to get parts of the video with questions pertaining to the murder Kandis Fitzpatrick excluded has been dismissed- meaning these portions of the videos will also be admissible

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

"We will always love you and we know that you are watching over us." The mother of Rory Pascal O'Connor, a Whitby infant who was battling an aggressive brain cancer, writes online that he passed away yesterday. My heart breaks for this family.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

6 years

And crowd goes wild as the stamps have done it! Grey Cup is theirs! It looks like the third time is really a charm. #YYC @660NEWS

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Multiple vaccination clinics in Durham are officially up and running. I got a peek inside the Pickering site today. Story to come #Durham

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

It’s 1:34 am and I just finished writing a 12 page essay on why the spread of nuclear weapons is worse for the world @HarvardExt . Happy Friday!

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Starting Monday, schools will be closed for three weeks. According to GTA educators, without labour and financial supports, low-income & racialized families will be impacted the most, highlighting the social disparities that existed prior to the pandemic.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

So cute 🥺❤️

Noor Ra’fat

@TheNoorRafat

1 year

How it started VS How its going 🥰 @BrittanyGlobal

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Good morning, @ShallimaMaharaj and I will be bringing you up to the minute coverage on the sentencing for suspended TPS officer Michael Theriault, found guilty of assaulting young Black man Dafonte Miller in Dec. 2016

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

We tagged along with those on the frontlines of the homelessness crisis on a cold winter night to get a better sense of what individuals are experiencing. Story airs tomorrow on @globalnewsto at 5:30 & 6

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Running on the treadmill ain’t so bad compared to doing it in the freezing cold. It’s a no for me this winter 🥶🏃‍♀️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Do you live in Toronto and your roads and sidewalks still aren’t fully cleared? Would love to hear from you for a story today. Let me know what neighbourhood you’re in! #CallOut #Toronto #SnowStorm

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

5 years

Twenty three residents in Durham were selected to learn about all different aspects of policing through @DRPS very first Citizens' Police Academy. Here's a closer look at last week's session with the tactical unit: @GlobalDurham @ColinWxchaser

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

We are sooo excited to have you on the @globalnews team ❤️ @TheNoorIbrahim

✰Ryan Fertuck✰

@SaskRyanomite

1 year

@BrittanyGlobal I was watching you anchoring the Global Saskatoon newscast with @TheNoorIbrahim 📺 You make a great team👍🏻

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

6 years

Ralph Goodale announces more than $4.2 million in funding for emergency shelter initiatives for victims of domestic violence in #Sask

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

6 years

Legacy garden to honour #Brentwood5 #YYC @660NEWS BTCityNewsCGY

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Thank you for your awesome work today! And for making me look taller on TV 😅 #BTS

Adam Dabrowski

@AdamDabrowski2

3 years

Going live tonight with @BrittanyGlobal outside the Royal Alexandra Theatre. Covering @comefromawayto closing production because of latest #COVID19 restrictions. @globalnewsto #BehindTheScenes #NewsLife #LiveShot #NiceLighting

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

#BREAKING a TPS officer who served 31 years on the job has died following an altercation in a parking garage at Toronto City Hall.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Rallies supporting the people of Ukraine continue to take place around the city. I’ll have more from those here and their devastating stories about loved ones back home on Global News at 6 #Ukraine #UkraineUnderAttack

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

So sweet thank you Ryan!

✰Ryan Fertuck✰

@SaskRyanomite

2 years

@BrittanyGlobal Nice to see you anchoring tonight 📺 You do a great job 👍🏻

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

Darko Rajakovic, 44, officially announced as Raptors new head coach. Welcomed with a big applause from the crowd outside of Scotiabank Arena.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

5 years

I’m on-scene at Stevenson Road and Laval Dr. in Oshawa where a female cyclist has been struck and killed. @DRPS is looking for the driver, who failed to remain at the scene. More to come. @GlobalDurham @globalnewsto #Fatal

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Burlington long-term care home experiences worsening COVID-19 outbreak @DrVivianS

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Mississauga firefighters, police & paramedics March across Celebration Square to honour fallen first responders and victims of 9/11

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

The final moments of pain and adrenaline 😩 thanks for cheering me on mom ♥️

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

Good morning! I'm looking for parents in #DurhamRegion #Oshawa #Ajax #Whitby #Scugog #Pickering #Clarington who would like to share their take on the province's decision to keep schools closed until September. Please e-mail me brittany.rosen @globalnews .ca

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Today I had a touching interview with Andrew Brown, a Durham man who was willing to open up to us about his fragile battle with alcohol addiction, depression and PTSD. He says the services provided by @LakeridgeHealth & @DMHS_Durham saved his life.

Durham Mental Health Services and Lakeridge Health integrate services...

Watch Durham Mental Health Services and Lakeridge Health integrate services Video Online, on GlobalNews.ca

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

On Wednesdays we wear pink apparently? But I promise we are far from mean! @MDimainGlobal @Candace_Global

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Is it too early to start wearing turtlenecks? Asking for a friend...

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

9 months

Icy mix creates difficult commute for drivers in Connecticut

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

A procession for fallen OPP Const. Greg Pierzchala starts at 9. He will be taken to a funeral home in his hometown of Barrie. Public is invited to view procession on highway overpasses. Route: •Highway 401 at Keele •Head West to Highway 400 •North on 400 to Barrie

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

Tory has officially submitted his resignation, effective Friday at 5pm.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

10 months

Norman Lear’s Connecticut friend recounts her time with him Read more:

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

2 years

The energy down here at Maple Leaf’s Square is unmatched with Toronto up by 3 goals in P2

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

Overflow room inside the Oshawa courthouse is completely full with supporters wearing shirts and masks that say #Justice4Rori and #Justice4Kandis

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

1 year

DEVELOPING: U.S. narrowly dodges government shutdown as Congress passes last minute stopgap bill that will keep the government open for another 45 days. This happened just three hours before the deadline. The spending legislation does not include new aid for Ukraine.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

4 years

I am deeply devastated to hear the unfortunate news of Oshawa resident Shawn Smith's passing. I interviewed Shawn last year for a story on winter homelessness. He was so full of love and light. "It's good to help people and good to help life." May he RIP.

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

5 years

I’m on a boat with @DRPS ! Find out why tonight on @GlobalDurham at 5,7 and 11. #Durham #Oshawa #Whitby #Ajax #Pickering

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Brittany Taylor

@BTaylorNews8

3 years

“Justice is still an illusion for many Black and Indigenous communities because justice is served to the victim and more often than not, the victim is not there to receive it.” @iamcelinacc @shailenepanylo @cristalhines_

‘Justice is still an illusion’: GTA lawyers, activists react to Chauvin verdict - Durham | Global...

News of former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin being convicted of murder and manslaughter in the death of George Floyd is evoking reaction north of the border.

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