Alex Cooke
Online web producer
Alex Cooke joined the Global News team in April 2021.
Originally from Yarmouth, N.S., she has been living in the Halifax area for more than a decade. Alex graduated with a Bachelor of Journalism (Honours) at University of King’s College in 2016 and has since worked in a number of newsrooms in Halifax, including The Canadian Press, CBC News, and NEWS 95.7.
When she’s not chasing stories or doing interviews, you can find Alex exploring Nova Scotia, playing video games and watching movies.
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N.S. RCMP to apologize for street checks, more than 2 years after refusing to do soThe Nova Scotia RCMP plans to formally apologize for its historical use of street checks, more than two years after the force said it was not planning to do so.Canada6 hours
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Renovations for waiting room of Halifax’s largest emergency department set to beginThe QEII Health Sciences Centre's emergency department is undergoing renovations as part of the hospital's ongoing redevelopment project.Health8 hours
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N.S. man driving lawn tractor killed after being hit by car crossing roadwayA 64-year-old Nova Scotia man has died after he was hit by a car while operating a lawn tractor. Police say the investigation is ongoing.Canada11 hours
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People wave-watching during Lee ‘disheartening,’ Halifax councillor saysDuring post-tropical storm Lee, dozens of people flocked to waterfronts and shorelines to watch waves, despite the dangers of doing so.CanadaSep 18
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Weather warnings issued across N.S., N.B. as Hurricane Lee set to strikeHurricane Lee has begun transitioning to a post-tropical storm as it makes its way toward the East Coast, but experts say it could be close to hurricane strength when it arrives.CanadaSep 15
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Hurricane Lee: Watches in effect for N.S. and N.B. as storm heads to CanadaHurricane and tropical cyclone watches have been issued in parts of Nova Scotia and New Brunswick as Hurricane Lee continues toward eastern Canada.WeatherSep 14
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Massive fire breaks out, explosions heard at recycling facility in Saint John, N.B.Crews are battling a large fire that broke out at the American Iron and Metal recycling facility early Thursday morning. Port Saint John has activated its emergency response plan.CanadaSep 14
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Hurricane Lee: Storm to ‘grow in size,’ decrease intensity as it approaches Canada’s East CoastThe Canadian Hurricane Centre says Hurricane Lee is now on its anticipated northward course toward Canada's Maritime provinces and the state of Maine.WeatherSep 13
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Hurricane Lee: Storm set to bring heavy rain, strong winds to N.S. this weekendNova Scotians are preparing for even more rain to cap off a wet summer as Hurricane Lee moves toward Canada's East Coast, with landfall likely this weekend.WeatherSep 12
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Diabetic man waits hours for food at Halifax hospital, wife speaks outA Halifax-area woman is frustrated after her diabetic husband missed a meal during a stay at the Victoria General Hospital, and had another meal arrive several hours late.HealthSep 11
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Hurricane Lee regains strength over open waters, has eyes on Canada’s East CoastMeteorologists are keeping tabs on Hurricane Lee as it approaches Canada. The Canadian Hurricane Centre warns Lee could arrive as a weak hurricane or strong tropical storm.WorldSep 11
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Dozens of sexual assaults alleged at N.S. university, police investigatingPolice are looking into dozens of alleged historical sexual assaults at Université Sainte-Anne, a French-language university in southwestern Nova Scotia.CanadaSep 7
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N.S. affordability crisis deepens as gap between living wage, minimum wage grows: reportA new report from the Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives says the living wage in Halifax is $26.50, over $11 more than the minimum wage.CanadaSep 7
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N.S. small town mayor says he’s ‘never seen a housing crisis’ like thisBridgewater Mayor David Mitchell wants people to know that the housing crisis is affecting communities of all shapes and sizes. He is calling for urgent action.CanadaSep 6
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Youth, 14, facing charges after gun allegedly pointed at group in Moncton, N.B.A 14-year-old has been arrested after allegedly pointing a firearm during an incident in Moncton, N.B. Police say the teen threw their backpack when they saw officers arrive.CrimeSep 5
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Halifax police investigating hate-motivated incident after noose found at Africville ParkPolice are investigating an alleged hate-motivated incident after a noose was found in Africville Park, which memorializes the historic Black community razed in the 1960s.CanadaSep 1
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As Halifax grows, housing is a ‘top priority’ for new planning directorJacqueline Hamilton, HRM's new executive director of planning and development, says there are plans in the works to help grow Halifax's population to one million by 2050.CanadaSep 1
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Man killed after motor home crashes on N.S. highwayA 58-year-old man died following a motor home crash on Highway 289 in Middle Stewiacke on Thursday. He was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead.CanadaSep 1
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Teen charged with manslaughter in Halifax waterfront homicide of Davelle DesmondA 17-year-old has been charged with manslaughter in the death of Davelle Desmond. The 26-year-old died following an altercation on the Halifax waterfront earlier this month.CrimeAug 31
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Halifax community group welcomes advent of short-term rental regulationsNew rules for short-term rentals in Halifax come into effect Friday, and that's welcome news for one group that's been pushing for regulation for years.CanadaAug 30
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‘Incredibly dangerous:’ N.S. man arrested for allegedly shooting at teens on ATVsA Nova Scotia man is facing firearms charges after three teenagers were allegedly shot at while driving all-terrain vehicles in the Little Dyke area of Colchester County.CrimeAug 28
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Man seriously injured after being shot by Halifax police officer, SIRT investigatingA man was taken to hospital with life-threatening injuries after he was shot by a police officer during an altercation in the Clayton Park area, Halifax Regional Police said.CanadaAug 25
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N.S. man who was subject of warrant arrested, charged with 2nd-degree murderThe Nova Scotia RCMP have issued an arrest warrant for a man charged in the homicide of another man in Lunenburg County whose remains were discovered last month.CrimeAug 24
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RCMP begin searching N.S. mountain as part of Kenley Matheson disappearance caseThe Nova Scotia RCMP said a search is underway at Melanson Mountain in Kings County as part of the decades-old Kenley Matheson disappearance case.CrimeAug 24
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As Franklin approaches, N.S. launches hurricane preparedness awareness campaignNova Scotia is launching a hurricane preparedness awareness campaign ahead of what’s expected to be an above-average hurricane season.CanadaAug 24