Dan Spector
Photojournalist
For as long as he can remember, Dan Spector has always wanted to be a journalist.
He studied media at John Abbott College not far from where he grew up in Dollard-des-Ormeaux (DDO), then went on to study journalism at Concordia University in Quebec.
After graduating, he got his first job in media at CJAD radio, where he worked for five years as the afternoon drive producer for Aaron Rand.
During that time, a show he produced for the Lac-Mégantic train disaster won the National RTNDA Peter Gzowski Award.
Dan soon branched out into reporting and hosting, becoming a regular replacement host on the CJAD evening show.
In 2016, he left his radio job to become a TV reporter at MAtv, but continued to contribute to CJAD as a part-time reporter and host.
In the spring of 2017, he left MAtv to join Global News as a photojournalist.
Dan is a big movie and TV buff and loves being a tourist in his own city, going to concerts and seeking out the best food in Montreal.
Author Archives
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Montreal students lift 250,000 pounds in support of women’s rights, Iranian protestersDozens of Montreal students came together on Thursday to show their support for protesting Iranians and raise money for a women's shelter by 'lifting the weight of oppression.'Education3 hours
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McGill music instructor claims he lost promotion to less qualified candidateJonathan Dagenais is suing Montreal's McGill University, alleging he passed over for a new job at the school 'for diversity reasons,' despite believing he was more qualitied.Education12 hours
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NBA star Bennedict Mathurin inspires young athletes in return to Montreal NorthBennedict Mathurin, 20, is emerging as a star for the NBA's Indiana Pacers. He returned to his home neighbourhood of Montreal North on Tuesday afternoon.SportsJun 6
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Want English services in Quebec? Prepare to attest in ‘good faith’ that you qualifyNew provisions under Quebec's language law reform are now in effect. But one of the new changes -- and how it's being enforced -- has left many people scratching their heads.CanadaJun 3
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5-alarm blaze in Montreal difficult to put out due to hot weather: firefightersThe fire department said the cause of the blaze on Laurier Avenue is not yet known. No injuries were reported, but at least five people were taken in by the Red Cross.FireJun 1
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‘You have to fight’: Montreal tenants say renoviction prevented after 2-year battleA group of tenants in Montreal are declaring victory after their former landlord sold their building to a non-profit organization, putting an end to their fight over renoviction.MoneyMay 31
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Montreal fire inspections drop, risks related to lithium ion batteries riseA recent report shows Montreal's fire department carried out 50 per cent fewer building inspections in 2022 than it did in 2018, and noted new concerns about the cause of fires.PoliticsMay 30
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New working group pledges to accelerate Hippodrome housing developmentThe province and the city have created a new working group comprised of public and private sector representatives. They say it will speed up development of the old Blue Bonnets.PoliticsMay 29
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Is Michael Sabia enough of a Quebec nationalist to be Hydro-Québec CEO?Quebec will appoint Canada's Deputy Finance Minister as the next CEO of Hydro-Québec, but some opposition parties have questions about the Legault government's decision.PoliticsMay 24
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Quebec woman hopes others can learn from her online banking mistakeA woman from Dunham, Que., feared she had lost $1,000 due to a mistake she made while online banking. She hopes others can learn from what she did.MoneyMay 19
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Shaar Hashomayim celebrates century in Westmount with massive concertThe Shaar Hashomayim synagogue in Westmount, Que., is putting on a big concert this Thursday night to celebrate 100 years of history at its iconic location.CanadaMay 17
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CAQ members vote on 32 proposals at annual convention, discuss what the party should do nextAround 1,000 party members have gathered to discuss what they believe the party should do next, culminating with a confidence vote for Premier Francois Legault.PoliticsMay 13
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Quebec legislators table bill to give themselves a hefty raise. How will they vote?Last month an independent committee recommended a minimum $30,000 pay bump for Quebec MNAs. A bill outlining pay raises has been tabled, creating tension at the National Assembly.PoliticsMay 11
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Quebec says new deal with medical specialists will reduce surgery wait timesQuebec says a new deal with the province's medical specialists federation will see doctors and other health professionals work overtime in order to reduce the backlog of surgeries.HealthMay 10
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Doctors demand changes to Quebec’s health care reform billThree different doctors groups took part in hearings on bill 15 at the National Assembly, expressing their concerns about Quebec's health reform plan.HealthMay 9
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Man suing Montreal police for $125,000 in alleged racial profiling incidentA man is suing the city of Montreal and its police force for $125,000 after he was falsely detained and then police couldn't find the key to the handcuffs they'd put on him.CrimeMay 3
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Montreal borough to charge more to park pickups and SUVsThe Montreal borough of Rosemont-La-Petite-Patrie is planning to base the price of parking permits in the area on the mass of the vehicle.CanadaMay 2
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Mayors outline demands for public transit system east of MontrealThe mayors Terrebonne, Mascouche, Repentigny and Montreal East, Laval are lobbying the government to build a new transit system that will connect eastern suburbs to Montreal.PoliticsMay 1
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Vacant English Montreal School Board building to become home for adults with autismAfter an extensive renovation process, what used to be a residence for nuns in Montreal's Ahunstic district will become housing for young adults with autism.CanadaApr 28
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New federal funding for Quebec’s anglophone community creates controversyThe federal government announced new money to support Quebec's minority anglophone community, but opinions differ on how it should be used.PoliticsApr 27
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‘Nobody will be against this’: Quebec wants to change organ donation rulesRight now if you want to donate your organs after you die, you need to opt in. If the new bill becomes law, the desire to donate will be assumed unless you opt out.HealthApr 26
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Montreal spring floods not expected to be as bad as 2017 or 2019, but tension loomsFlooding this year is not expected to be as bad as it was in 2017 or 2019, but residents of flood-prone areas are still holding their breath.EnvironmentApr 21
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Show them the money! Quebec MNAs should get $30,000 pay bump, committee saysAn independent committee says the elected members of Quebec's National Assembly are underpaid and deserve a pay increase of $30,000 per year.PoliticsApr 19
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10 transport trucks torched in suspected arson, Montreal police investigatingMontreal police are investigating after 10 transport trucks were destroyed by a fire in Dorval. Suspects were seen nearby just before the blaze began.CrimeApr 16
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Bixi, Pierrefonds disagree on where to implement bike sharing service in boroughBixi is planning to expand to all 19 boroughs this year, including Roxboro-Pierrefonds. However, there is a disagreement about where to put the stations.PoliticsApr 12