Background
Bassett was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia. She received a Bachelor of Arts from Queen's University and a Master of Arts from York University in 1973. As well, she graduated from teacher's college and taught English and French at Humberside Collegiate Institute.
Bassett first entered Canadian public life as a journalist for the Toronto Telegram in the 1960s. She later joined CTV, where she became a prominent reporter and documentary producer, including a stint with W-FIVE, after marrying Baton Broadcasting owner John Bassett in 1970. Although her documentary work for CTV won numerous awards, she was sometimes accused of having been given her position solely because she was married to the owner.
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