Bio
Molly Thomas is an award-winning anchor, correspondent, and producer based in Toronto, Canada.
She recently received the Michener–Deacon Fellowship for her pitch on the loss of school for Afghan women and girls which she is pursuing as a freelancer. Prior to this, she worked as an investigative correspondent at CTV's flagship documentary program, “W5.”
She joined CTV National News in 2019 as a parliamentary reporter after working as a national news anchor for CTV’s “YOUR MORNING,” and the national faith-based current affairs show “Context.” Molly has completed an M.A. in global affairs and a B.A. in journalism.
Her commitment to social justice stories has taken her to Iraq, Somalia, Bangladesh, Pakistan, Lebanon, Jordan, Haiti, Rwanda, Uganda, France, the United States, and England.
Molly has been recognized for multiple awards, including a National Labour Reporting Award (CAJ 2021), a National Award in Sports Excellence (RTDNA 2021), and a Bronze Telly Award after the 2015 Paris attacks.
Her reporting on 'Flight 752', a follow to the Iranian plane crash impacting more than a hundred Canadians, was nominated for a 2022 Canadian Screen Award for 'Best News or Information Program.’