Prepped this graphic
And realized lots of young journos will never know the unique thrill of rushing to file for the noon news
Or dream of one day being a W5 correspondent
I may or may not be talking about me and may or may not have shed a tear or several
#newslife
Truly stop with the paywall complaints. There are fewer and fewer and fewer places out there doing original journalism. Subscribe and support your favs or they'll be gone.
The CBC has lots of problems (read: LOTS) but...
It's a thread that runs coast to coast to coast.
It's a radio and tv service that exists in markets that no private venture would dare.
Without it in Canadian media we would be drowned out by American voices.
It's the feast of St Catherine of Alexandria, once known as 'Catterns Day'. Catherine was a very popular saint, an emblem of female learning and patron of young women, librarians, students, and wheelwrights. Here she is with her wheel in medieval glass from Christ Church, Oxford.
"History’s headlines make no space for the details wherein lie the humanity of the events being reported. But our lives are only specifics and details." Opinion: Finding the names of the men who saved my father’s life in the war /via @globeandmail https://t.co/FMrytPNgoK
This news, delivered on International Democracy Day, is a total gut punch to Canadian journalism & the public’s right to know.
We know how this story goes: Less local journalism = less accountability = weaker democracy
We will share more as we learn more
https://t.co/lPDtC1F8HH
Decathletes are often described as the greatest all-round athletes in the world and today, 2 Canadians are best decathletes in the world. That's not all athletes from this country did at the World Championships. So much talent and hard work. Oh Canada! https://t.co/r0FCwk8I4J
Really glad that, during #ismrc23, I can share my latest research article, now published with Journal of Religion, Media and Digital Culture.
The title is a good summary: "What style guides tell secular journalists about Muslims and Islam." #OpenAccess https://t.co/p8D8tYSs50
RH McGregor's 100 year anniversary open house is almost here! Come celebrate with us on May 27 from 1 - 4pm at the school. This free event is open to all community members. For more information, visit https://t.co/lOt6Bgh2Ip. @tdsb@LC4_TDSB@npersaudLC4