Alyse Hand Named New Co-host Of Global News Morning On Global Halifax/global New Brunswick
August 16, 2019
ALYSE HAND NAMED NEW CO-HOST OF GLOBAL NEWS MORNING ON GLOBAL HALIFAX/GLOBAL NEW BRUNSWICK
Familiar Face Joins Co-Host Paul Brothers on Global News Morning Starting September 3
Alyse Hand joins Global News Morning on Global Halifax/Global New Brunswick starting September 3.
For Immediate Release
HALIFAX, August, 16, 2019 – Global News Halifax and Global News New Brunswick are delighted to announce Alyse Hand as the new co-host of local morning news program Global News Morning. A familiar face to viewers in the Maritimes, Hand has worked in local television in the region for more than a decade. Hand is welcomed to the morning news desk by longtime Global News Morning co-host Paul Brothers, who has been with the show since its launch in January 2013. Global News Morning with Paul Brothers and Alyse Hand debuts Tuesday, September 3.
Born and raised in Bedford, Nova Scotia, Hand is proud of her Maritimes roots. Hand studied at Dalhousie University and Acadia University before graduating from Nova Scotia Community College’s broadcast journalism program. Performing a multitude of roles both on and off air over the last decade, Hand briefly stepped away from television to take on a public relations role prior to joining Global News.
“With her professional background, passion for news, and shining personality, Alyse is a great addition to our morning show team. We’re so pleased to welcome her to Global News Morning,” said Rhonda Brown, News Director, Global News Halifax/New Brunswick.
“I’m thrilled to return to morning television and to join the Global News team,” said Alyse Hand. “I take great pride in sharing the stories that come out of our region, and I value the opportunity to connect with viewers and the community.”
Alyse Hand makes her debut, alongside Paul Brothers, on Global News Morning Tuesday, September 3. Global News Morning airs weekdays from 6 a.m. – 9 a.m. AT on Global Halifax and Global New Brunswick.
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