Some question whether Mark Carcasole is being let go because the company is no longer willing to support the Conservatives or if it is choosing to leave alone.
Mark Carcasole regularly contributed to Global’s popular show, Crime Beat, and sometimes hosts AM640 Toronto.
Highlights
- Mark Carcasole said his official goodbye during Sunday’s 6 PM Global News after 12 years of reporting and anchoring the weekend show.
- Fans are not delighted, saying they can’t believe Mark is leaving because he’s the reason they watch Global.
- Viewers noticed the wink and speculated that Mark Carcasole might be heading to another TV station.
He also anchored the weekend news for various Global stations, including Saskatoon, Regina, Winnipeg, Peterborough, Kingston, Montreal, and the Maritimes.
He started as a reporter at Global Toronto in 2012 but began his journalism career in 2005 as an anchor and news reporter at NewsTalk 1010, covering a wide range of topics, from crime to provincial politics.
Mark has covered major stories, such as the trial of Dellen Millard and Mark Smich for the murder of Tim Bosma, the struggles of small business owners in the GTA during the COVID-19 pandemic, and the Toronto Raptors’ championship run in 2019.
He even had a viral moment during a live interview with the fan known as “Plant Guy” on the night of the big win.
Mark Carcasole Bids Final Goodbye To The Global News On The 11 PM Show
Mark Carcasole said his official goodbye during Sunday’s 6 PM Global News. He announced that he’s leaving the network after 12 years of reporting and anchoring the weekend show.
He didn’t share his next steps, only mentioning that he’s “staying in the reporting business” and that viewers will see him again soon.
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However, this farewell isn’t his last time on the network. He’ll also be on the 11 PM show, where he plans to give another final goodbye.
Fans are not delighted, saying they can’t believe he’s leaving because he’s the reason they watch Global.
While they’re happy for his new adventure, they’ll miss their favorite weekend anchor and hope to find out where he’s going next.
Others express their shock, saying it feels like Global is letting go of many talented team members.
You never needed the studio lights to be the bright spot at Global News. You do good work, and you do work good. I’m going to go ugly cry on my couch, but it’s out of gratitude for your past and joy for your future!
At the same time, viewers are furious and point out that Chorus and Global are struggling, but letting go of longtime journalists and anchors like Alan Carter and now Mark Carcasole will only make things worse for the network.
Well, viewers noticed the wink and speculated that he might be heading to another TV station.
In response, some suggested that he join CITY with Alan.
The estimated average salary for a journalist at Global News is about $69,559 per year.
As a whole, Mark Carcasole, who began his journalism career a decade ago, has a net worth of $3 million as of 2024.
Additional Information
- Carcasole loves making music in his home studio and is a big fan of movies.
- He also enjoys playing and watching hockey whenever possible.
- Carcasole has won several awards from the RTDNA (Radio Television Digital News Association), including two Ron Laidlaw Awards for Best Continuing Coverage.
- One award was for the TTC Contract Collapse in 2009, and the other was for the murder of Jordan Manners.
