i’m not sure what’s next for me, but if you’re looking for someone to do:
-social media work
-magazine work
-copy editing
-music, film or tv reviews/interviews
-anything queer—i’m your gal. you can find my linkedin and my most recent writing here:

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i was laid off from Xtra last week. reliable LGBTQ2S+ journalism is so important to me, as was the work i was doing for nearly three years in my role (🧵)

New from me— a profile of the great @Connie_Walker for The Walrus, which is also a story about the journalism industry and the barriers to telling complex stories about Indigenous lives: thewalrus.ca/how-connie-wal…

For the Toronto Star, here are my favourite 13 albums of the year.

Or, as one reader puts it in the comments: 'the best music of 2023 that nobody else listens to.'

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Callout for Toronto Star: have you sought mental health related accommodations from your employer since the pandemic and RTO? I would love to learn more about your experience for a story. Happy to grant anonymity if needed. Reach out via DM or [email protected]

I spoke to Canadian writers and artists about the importance of celebrated Palestinian poet Refaat Alareer, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza last week.

“He understood the power of storytelling in the face of genocide,” sarah hagi told me.

ricochet.media/en/4018/writer…

“An artist's role is to reflect the nature of their time,” said Jeremy Dutcher.

“This may be a personal record, but as a queer, Indigenous young person in this country, my existence has always been political.”

Another Richie Assaly win:
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CTV told journalists not to use the word “Palestine” and cultivated a “culture of fear” about reporting critically on Israel’s bombardment of Gaza.

Emma Paling obtained internal docs and interviewed Bell Media staff who say their coverage is one-sided.

breachmedia.ca/ctv-bell-media…

Hi Toronto cyclists! Looking to chat with people who are car-free or car-lite, and mostly use an e-bike or a cargo bike to get around. Bonus points if you do it with kids! Shoot me a DM or email me at [email protected]

I'm looking to hear from older adults and/or their caregivers in Toronto about their experiences with home care. If you're willing to share, please email me: [email protected]

Today is my first day as an editorial fellow at The Walrus ✨ I'm so excited to be joining their amazing team!

Excited to see my profile on Sampha in print in today’s Toronto Star.

Pick up a copy or check out the afore online here: thestar.com/entertainment/…

Westjet temporarily halting routes from Toronto to Montreal as first reported in August by Dhriti for the Toronto Star - thestar.com/business/westj…

A ridiculous smear against a reporter who wrote a concise piece correcting Poilievre for sharing misinformation on an official platform. That is the role and purpose of journalism.

The best thing about asking community members what *they* want is getting answers like “community building” or having reporters care about/speak to Indigenous folks outside of this week

Important things to think about ahead of tomorrow, and beyond:
thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/what-…

What ever happened to Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s ‘most important’ relationship with Indigenous Peoples?

I spoke with half a dozen leaders — including the Indigenous services minister — about that relationship and what comes next:

#cdnpoli
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While some have received notice about the changes to the HELOC rules, others who took out a combined loan plan intending to tap into the line of credit might be surprised to find the amount available to them has been reduced. thestar.com/business/perso… Toronto Star

Escalating loan loss provisions at big banks a sure sign of harder times ahead--especially if the Bk of Cda lifts rates again (as is likely). As I argue in this fine story by Dhriti, this is the inevitable result of a one-hammer anti-inflation plan. thestar.com/business/big-s…

Source request: I'm looking to speak to Canadian small news editors/managers who've seen a massive drop in traffic since the Meta/Instagram ban on news.

#helpajourno #journorequest #c18