Key Takeaways
- Mark Carcasole shared that he’s moving on to new adventures but will stay in the journalism industry.
- He began his career in 2005 as an anchor and reporter for NewsTalk 1010.
- He joined Global Toronto in 2012 as a field reporter and weekend anchor.
Mark Carcasole, a well-respected reporter at Global News, has announced via an Instagram video that he will be leaving Global News after 12 successful years.
In the video, he explained that it was time to move on to new adventures but assured his followers that he would remain in the journalism industry. He ended the video by saying, “This isn’t goodbye; it’s just see you later.”
Following his announcement, viewers expressed their emotions. One fan wrote:
Noooooooooo 😭😭 you are the reason I watch Global!! While I’m so happy for your newest adventure I’m going to miss my favourite weekend anchor!! Please let us know where you’re going 💙🙏🏼
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Another user commented:
I am really shocked by this, it seems like Global is getting rid of a lot of great people from the team. It’s been great watching you on the weekend news and I wish you all the best in your next adventure.
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A third follower shared:
Omg Mark! So sad to see you leave Global but congrats on the new gig!!
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On X (formerly Twitter), a user raised a question about Mark’s departure, sparking more discussion:
Another @globalnews reporter is out. Mark Carcasole announced tonight he is done. Are they being let go because they are no longer willing to lie for the Conservatives or are they leaving on their own accord? They all gave the same reason for leaving global.
— Claire D. 🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 (@3rdtimewalter) October 20, 2024
Others responded with their own opinions. One person remarked:
Corus has been dumping the more expensive long term ppl it has for younger, lower paid ppl for years, in many parts of it’s portfolios. Not new, but keeping the profit margin where they want it is paramount, so there’s always that. F them. Spiraling down? Been coming a long time
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Another user countered the conspiracy theories, saying:
Global’s parent company Corus’s stock is down 78% since January 1st and down 98% all time. They’re going bankrupt and it has nothing to do with lying for Conservatives. Your anti-conservative conspiracy is way off but nice try. 🤦🏻♂️
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In September 2024, Corus Entertainment was given an extension until October 15, 2024, to restructure its debt.
The company has been grappling with over $1 billion in debt, largely from its 2016 Shaw Media acquisition, and is facing the loss of key TV channel rights.
In July 2024, Corus announced it would cut 25% of its full-time workforce, affecting nearly 800 jobs. Layoffs followed this in Global’s digital web and community news teams.
Many laid-off employees, like Paula Tran, expressed their uncertainty and sorrow about leaving the industry.
After more than 2 years at Corus, I was one of many journalists who were laid off yesterday.
— Paula Tran 陳寶拉 (@paulatr12) July 18, 2024
My heart breaks for my colleagues who were laid off, and for those who now have to "do more with less".
For those of you who have followed my stories, thank you. That means a lot.
Fellow journalists, such as David Moscrop, strongly criticized Corus’s actions, calling it “vandalism” against journalism.
Meanwhile, Mark Carcasole’s departure from Global News has left fans saddened but eager to see where his next chapter in journalism will take him.
Mark Carcasole’s Impressive Career: Reporting On Canada’s Biggest Stories
Mark Carcasole’s career in journalism spans nearly two decades, beginning in radio before transitioning to television news.
He started his broadcast career in 2005 as an anchor and reporter for NewsTalk 1010 (CFRB-AM), covering a variety of topics ranging from crime to provincial politics.
In 2006, he expanded his work by writing for the online music and video magazine Scene and Heard.
In 2012, Carcasole joined Global Toronto. During the week, he worked in the field, reporting from various locations. On weekends, he anchored Global News at 6 and 11.
In addition to his anchoring duties, he regularly contributed to Global’s popular show Crime Beat, occasionally hosted on AM640 Toronto, and anchored weekend shows for Global Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Peterborough, Kingston, Montreal, and the Maritimes.
Carcasole has reported on numerous high-profile stories. These include the trial of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich for Tim Bosma’s murder, the financial struggles of GTA small businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Toronto Raptors’ 2019 championship, which led to a viral interview with the fan known as “Plant Guy.”
He also covered the tragic d*ath of a child in a Toronto daycare in 2014, the s*xual assault case of Dr. George Doodnaught, and the 2013 ice storm that left many Toronto residents without heat in freezing temperatures.
Over the years, he has earned several prestigious awards, including multiple RTDNA awards and the Edward R. Murrow Award for his spot news coverage.
His dedication to breaking news and investigative stories has made him a trusted voice in Canadian journalism.
Now, after 12 successful years, Carcasole is leaving Global News.
In Case You Didn’t Know
- In 2005, Mark Carcasole graduated from Humber College’s Radio Broadcasting program.
- Outside of reporting, he enjoys creating music at home and loves movies.
- Carcasole, a huge hockey fan, plays and watches the sport whenever he gets the chance.
