Vanessa Lu

Ex-Toronto Star journalist. Steeltown gal. Hockey and swimming mom. Chef. Chauffeur. Coffee addict.

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

📢Spread the word! We’re hosting #VaxtheEast clinics on February 12 & 13 from 8am to 7:30pm. These family-friendly clinics will offer first, second, third & paediatric COVID-19 vaccines.🩹Book your appointment today! 👉 https://t.co/aSKtGop7D6

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

Our final Family Trivia Night of the year is tonight at 6:30pm! Get ready for 5 rounds of #science-themed trivia with @PJMasks! Plus, stay till the end for a chance to #win cool prizes. Register for this free by 6pm 👉 https://t.co/nQt7XiSGEH

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

Thank you to all the hard-working volunteers today. My two kids and their friends vaccinated at Scotiabank Arena. We are so grateful.

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

@tocudmore @VaxHuntersCan @HRHospital Thanks! Kids are hoping this means a return to swimming and hockey this fall! Hope yours are getting theirs, too.

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

Thanks to @VaxHuntersCan @HRHospital for your quick updates. My two teens got their first doses today. Very grateful.

[Catherine Porter @porterthereport]

JOB POSTING ALERT: The NYT is hiring a full-time news assistant in Canada. This is a great job for a budding journalist looking to get experience. Please retweet: https://t.co/JrYTgnW2QE

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

*** ALSO #TDSB PARENTS PLEASE NOTE -- school is now set to start Tues Sept. 15 for both elementary and secondary students. Chair @AlexBrownWard12 says teachers, principals, VPs, custoidans will be in school from Sept. 8 to prep #tdsb

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

Tune in this afternoon

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

Today at 2 p.m., we’re talking about #IndigenousAstronomy with @ROMToronto. Join us to discover the star stories of the peoples of #TurtleIsland and understand their significance to guide, teach and inspire. 👉 https://t.co/4Aid8JPLj8 #IndigenousHistoryMonth #FacebookLive

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

Tune in today

[Toronto Star @TorontoStar]

Math doesn't have to be boring.

Join @OntScienceCtr presenter David Yun Monday at 1 p.m. ET as he makes math fun — and teaches us a trick (or two!) live. 🧮
https://t.co/4zIRcnPxPK

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

Yay! Congrats Rick

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

@brianjbradley @RMadonik @NNA_CCJ @Raptors Congrats @RMadonik !!!

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

Want to learn about the aerodynamics of paper airplanes? Tune in today at 12:30 p.m. on https://t.co/26q7llyZkP. #ScienceAtHome

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

Learn how to make the best paper planes with science educator John Cadavos tomorrow at 12:30 pm on @TorontoStar. 👉 https://t.co/7siKNFT8BV #ScienceAtHome

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

NEW: Education Minister Stephen Lecce says “all publicly-funded schools will remain closed until at least May 31, 2020, as part of an effort to keep students, staff and families safe from COVID-19” onted #onpoli #cdned @Sflecce #COVID19

[Vanessa Lu @vlu]

I can confirm little formal learning is happening at my house, but plenty of life lessons to share about kindness, compassion and resilience. Hang in there, parents. https://t.co/2iiJk2cXQv

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

“Homeschooling has been a bit of a bust.” Parents’ tales of frustration - and, some fun - during the school shutdown. #onted https://t.co/EPWZQ1tujH

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

Breaking- province, #etfo reach tentative deal #onted

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

Since our doors are temporarily closed, we’re gearing up to bring the Science Centre to you! What would you like to #explore & #learn more about? Let us know. We’re listening!👂

#TakingSuggestions #AtHomeTogether #FlattenTheCurve #ScienceFromHome

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

Katherine Johnson used a pencil, a slide rule and her amazing math skills to help @NASA land on the moon.🌙 #HiddenFigures

[Ontario Science Centre @OntScienceCtr]

The world needs #science, and science needs #women. #Celebrate women and girls in science with us on Sunday Feb. 9!👩‍🔬For a full list of activities 👉https://t.co/m6291ipOiN

#InternationalDayofWomenandGirlsinScience
#ScienceNeedsWomen #DiscoverON #ExploreON

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

BREAKING: Talks between #osstf and province called off by new mediator, who says sides too far apart. Memo to @osstf
members says" Given the distance between the two parties, the mediator has determined that further discussions tomorrow would not be beneficial" #onted #onpoli

[Kristin Rushowy @krushowy]

Class is not dismissed - as #cupe and #onted reach deal, averting a strike: #onpoli
https://t.co/34TNPwaozj
Schools to open as usual, Monday.