Ward joined Toronto's CFTO in August 1988 as a reporter and was promoted to news anchor in September. She then moved to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. in July 1991 to become anchor and reporter for KYW-TV.
Ward began her career at Toronto's CFTO as a reporter and was promoted to news anchor in September. She subsequently relocated to Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, U.S. in July 1991 to assume the role of anchor and reporter for KYW-TV.