Cal Millar, author of My Life as a Reporter, is a crime writer who spent 40 years writing for major newspapers like the Windsor Star, the Toronto Telegram, the Toronto Sun, and Toronto Star. His 531-page book details news stories he covered on the home-front and internationally.
Review snippets of the 531-page book – My Life as a Reporter – describe it as an excellent, gritty educational tool. It dispels the glamorous "Hollywood myths" about daily journalism, but shows the relentless, unglamorous legwork required to break stories under tight deadlines.
On a personal level, I just couldn't be more proud of the 17 students in the remarkable first cohort of our Indigenous journalism program. Storytelling really is their superpower. Looking forward to this afternoon's presentation of the video stories they put together this week.
March 1978 robbery at the Eglinton Centre Bay Store where a supervisor was killed and Brink's guard beaten with a hammer. Here is except from the book - My Life as a Reporter - detailing some of what occurred. The book is available from Amazon. https://t.co/7EQ9cDoT3g
A big thank you to the Kingsville Times for an article on my new book - My Life as a Reporter - available from Amazon. The book covers my 40 years in the newspaper business, including a period with the Windsor Star where I worked in the South Essex Bureau. https://t.co/DkOd4sor2I
Florida woman pulls out her nub after a police officer accused her of texting with her "right hand" while driving, officer gives her a citation anyway.
Officer: "You drove past me, holding the phone with your right hand..."
Kathleen Thomas: *Holds up her handless limb* ...
Officer: "Hand to God, you didn't have your phone in your right hand?"
Thomas while holding up her handless limb: "Hand to God."
On Wednesday, the officer requested a dismissal due to a "lack of evidence."
Tearing down the notice of a missing 14 year old autistic girl, simply because she is Jewish, is evil on so many levels that I don’t even know where to start.
Vile hatred against Jews is moving from an ugly sentiment to dangerous actions.
We must end this now. And make Canada a safe place for Jews and all people.
Appreciate the Kingsville Times doing an article on the book, My Life as a Reporter. When with the Windsor Star in the 60s covered many stories in that area before continuing my career in Toronto. https://t.co/7EQ9cDoT3g
@tonyd1979 Don't recall, but these days forget a lot. Thank you for sending and wish I could remember more from my working days. I don't doubt you email the article, but sometimes things vanish for no readson.
Proof arrived. Missing two chapter markers. New layout necessary. Book is actually available now on Amazon, but without chapter markers rambles from Chapter 10 on page 208 to next chapter marker on page 514. Nothing is missing from the story. https://t.co/LT5HC8VdKM
Memorial Day is a solemn reminder that freedom is never free. Today, we honor the brave American heroes who made the ultimate sacrifice for our nation.
We remember our fallen warriors, pray for their loved ones and Gold Star Families, and give thanks for those who gave everything.
God Bless America. 🇺🇸🇺🇸
Last night I flew on an @AirCanada flight #AC779 from Montreal to LAX and I watched a medical emergency happen on the plane. I was so impressed with the level of attentiveness and quick action from the crew that I just want to highlight the level of professionalism and consideration they had for the passenger.
The medical situation was resolved on the flight and everyone left ok 🙏
Good for you @AirCanada!
Yesterday, I informed Premier Ford of my decision to resign from Cabinet and from my seat in the Ontario Legislature, effective June 5.
To Premier Ford, to the people of York-Simcoe, to Ontario’s Francophone community, to the York-Simcoe PC riding association, to my Caucus and Cabinet colleagues, to my constituency and ministerial teams, to the Ontario Public Service and my family – thank you.
Discover the real grit, legwork, and human emotion behind four decades of breaking news. My Life as a Reporter is available now on Amazon. Good read for anyone interested in a career in journalism. #jschool#media https://t.co/7EQ9cDoT3g