Muriel Draaisma

CBC Toronto web writer, mom of 2 young adults, dog owner. Originally from B.C. My heritage is Dutch. Opinions are my own.

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Something I wrote: https://t.co/qzclyfnG4L

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@alanhabbickca Story: @murieldraaisma

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This photo was taken before my friend Dexter left the CBC. He is brave and I am proud to call him my friend. Black Journalists Matter.

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@avioesemusicas Hi there. I'm a reporter for CBC Toronto. I just saw your video of one plane clipping another at Pearson. Could you please contact me at [phone] or [email protected]
Thank you. Regards, Muriel

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Toronto's Nathan Phillips Square has been transformed into an Indigenous cultural space for two days as the city honours the legacy of residential school survivors.

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@LarysaW Congrats, Larysa! You look beautiful! The dog park is happy for you!

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All roads lead to the Raptors tonight.

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@Peter_Lozinski Hi Peter. I'm a reporter with CBC Toronto. We would like to use your video of Raptors fans on a TTC bus. May we have your permission please? You can reach me at [email protected] [phone]

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@BerkaCatherine My email address is:
[email protected]
Thank you!

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@dalmonteTC @CdnEncyclopedia My dad was very proud of his former students who went into journalism, including you, @murieldraaisma at the CBC in Toronto, and @Mary_Griffin_ at CHEK-TV in Victoria. Notre Dame Secondary present.

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Something I wrote: 'We had lives at one time': Mayor says new homelessness report to help city staff: https://t.co/eCct63NTEf

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@CBCHereandNow is taking the show to #Scarborough! This Friday from 3 - 6 p.m., @gilldeacon will speak with community members on creativity in their neighbourhoods & how divisions between parts of the city can be overcome. Tune in!

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Something I wrote: Rotary club members showcase aid projects ahead of international convention in Toronto: https://t.co/3ZWv6LUTQR #Rotary18

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@lpynn Larry! How are you? Still writing? In B.C.? I'm good. All grown up now. Living in Toronto. I have a steady job. My old cell mate! What is new?

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CBC's Zach Dubinsky: If you're not getting anywhere with your ATIP request, write a story, shaming the gov't. #caj18

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"It's really important to promote your brand internally." - Amy King, editor in chief, Wash. Post's The Lily #caj18

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"Everyone on our team cares about everything: content/visuals/social media/analytics." https://t.co/zjpLYeHC8t #caj18

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Matthew Pearson, Ottawa Citizen, says journalists can be exposed to "awful things" but "journalism matters." #caj18

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Some tips for those taking photos. From Matthew Pearson, Ottawa Citizen reporter. #caj18