I’m a journalist and associate producer at CBC News’ flagship nightly newscast The National. I’ve worked as a broadcast writer and producer, a digital editor, a freelance writer and a reporter for digital, broadcast and radio. I have a Bachelor of Journalism (cum laude) from The University of King’s College and live in a cozy overpriced apartment in Toronto with my husband and our cantankerous cat.

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Email: sarah.kester@cbc.ca

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Digital reporting

New Maces Bay breakwater will block rescue boats, fire chief says | CBC New Brunswick
‘Just give me back my son': St. Stephen mom pleads for closure in homicide case | CBC New Brunswick
Engineering report identified risk of over-consumption in Saint John west water supply | CBC New Brunswick
New clothing store catering to Muslim women responds to need in Saint John | CBC New Brunswick
Toronto artist using comics to educate women about birth control methods | The Globe and Mail
How a retired Ottawa teacher became Diana Gabaldon’s Gaelic translation supervisor | Quill & Quire
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Musquash Harbour fire Chief Wayne Pollock says he is disappointed safety wasn't considered when a new breakwater was built to prevent erosion. (Sarah Kester/CBC)

TV reporting

Deer enjoy some grass on the side of the road in Saint Andrews. The town has been dealing with an overpopulation for the past couple of years. (Sarah Kester/CBC)

Growing deer population treats Saint Andrews as 'salad bar' | CBC New Brunswick
New undersea cable to bring power to the Fundy Isles | CBC New Brunswick
Saint John residents forced to use pop-up want permanent recycling solution | CBC New Brunswick
New Brunswick government announces population growth strategy | CBC New Brunswick
Vagabond heron named Harper makes surprise trip from Maine to Bathurst | CBC New Brunswick

Radio reporting

Hawaiian artist Hula creates permanent mural in Saint John Harbour | CBC New Brunswick
Residents in the South End of Saint John are finding it hard to recycle | CBC New Brunswick
Fundy Isles get upgraded electricity with new undersea cable | CBC New Brunswick
Vocational centre reopens after being relocated by flood | CBC New Brunswick
Harper the Heron flies from Maine to Bathurst, New Brunswick | CBC New Brunswick

Sean Yoro, otherwise known as Hula, stands next to his painting in Saint John's Market Slip. He spent 11 days riding the tides to paint it on a large aluminum canvas. (Sarah Kester/CBC )

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