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Received a nice surprise last night. 👇 I'm very honoured to be featured in this year's 30 under 30 list for Canadian sports media personalities. Quite a talented collection of names here. Thank you @thescrumpodcast for the nomination. 🙂
Julian McKenzie@jkamckenzie8 Dec 2020
It's out. @thescrumpodcast. Our picks for the best 30 Canadian sports media personalities under the age of 30. We've got a new number one, a lot of new names, some recognizable names as well. sportspodcastingnetwork.com/…
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I'm honoured to be joining @JSchool_CU as an Adjunct Professor. Thanks to Susan Harada for reaching out to me several months ago. I'll be teaching two courses during the 2020/2021 academic year including a grad course on #Race and Diversity beginning in the fall semester.
Allan Thompson@ProfAllan13 Aug 2020
Thrilled to share that our team of contract instructors @JSchool_CU includes six very talented new members for the upcoming academic year. Please join us in welcoming @amydempsey @CBCAdrianH @jsmarier @JoWrighty @shaaminiwhy and John Geddes. Read more: carleton.ca/sjc/2020/seasone…
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🚨Journalism callout: 🚨 Looking to speak with anyone in Ottawa who's felt isolated, or without a social bubble, during the pandemic about your experience! Please email me at [email protected] if that's you #ottnews
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My latest for @CapitalCurrent takes a look at the new Breathe Easy initiative by @EcologyOttawa and @SierraClubON
Capital Current@CapitalCurrent28 Jul 2020
A new community-level project will allow residents to measure air quality in Ottawa by simply taking a walk, riding a bike or pushing a baby stroller. Read more: ow.ly/VvAN50AKbFC #ottnews
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@taylorswift1323 Jul 2020
Surprise 🤗 Tonight at midnight I’ll be releasing my 8th studio album, folklore; an entire brand new album of songs I’ve poured all of my whims, dreams, fears, and musings into. Pre-order at store.taylorswift.com
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Ontario reported a “concerning” increase of 203 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, with nearly one-quarter of those coming from Ottawa, and the majority being detected among younger people, by @tayblewett. #ottnews ottawacitizen.com/news/local…

COVID-19: 43 new cases in Ottawa drive 'concerning' increase in Ontario's case count

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My first for @CapitalCurrent as a summer reporter 🌻 capitalcurrent.ca/part-of-ba…

Part of Bank Street closes to vehicles to boost business, ensure social distancing - Capital Current

A section of Bank Street has joined the growing list of Ottawa streets opting to close to motor vehicles to ensure safer social distancing this summer.

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The pandemic has forced people to stay connected with family and friends they can’t see in new ways. Watch how these bagpipers give seniors in the Glebe reason to dance. Watch more: ow.ly/xphA50AdMDQ #ottnews
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A new course about reporting on the Black community will be offered to students this fall at Ryerson University — and it's all thanks to the hard work of a few journalism students. @Ali_Chiasson has the details.
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This fun story by @EdenSuh5 about hair salons and barbershops reopening in Ottawa makes my heart happy!! @CapitalCurrent capitalcurrent.ca/trim-time-…

Trim time: Ottawa residents finally get their lockdown hair fixed up - Capital Current

Many have already been able to enjoy the satisfaction of a fresh hair cut as salons and barbershops begin to reopen during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Students and alumni from Carleton University’s journalism school, who are Black, Indigenous and people of colour, are demanding fundamental change within the 75-year-old institution. Read more: ow.ly/PAPu50A7gco #ottnews
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We at Capital Current have seen the petition for institutional change at Carleton University's journalism school to address systemic racism. We recognize that this publication is part of the school, but we are also a news organization. (cont.) #ottnews
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This summer, Capital Current is doing things a little differently. We’ve hired a team of 20 recent-graduates, undergraduates and Master’s students to cover the news this summer. And we wanted to introduce some of the team members! A thread 🧵 #capitalcurrent
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Defund the police? Here’s what that really means. - The Washington Post washingtonpost.com/opinions/…
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About 7,000 people gathered for the Ottawa protest in spite of concerns about the COVID-19 pandemic. “It shows where the people’s hearts are,” one protestor said, “because we’re willing to risk our lives for a cause.” Read more: capitalcurrent.ca/thousands-… #ottnews #ottawaprotest
Signs and people protesting on Parliament Hill

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Police shot an Indigenous woman named Chantel Moore during a 'wellness check' today. Her boyfriend, who was in Toronto, had asked the police to check in on her because she complained to him that she was being harassed by someone. They shot her five times. theprovince.com/news/b-c-wom…
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George Floyd is not the first, and unfortunately, won't be the last. I wrote something for him, for us, with links to educational and donation resources: "Justice for _____" sherlynassam.com/single-post… #justiceforgeorgefloyd #blacklivesmatter
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Wanted to share a story I wrote after talking to sports officials about the not so great way they're treated. Thanks to @b_popps for the guidance in our longform writing class and @wilson_emt for sharing. charlatan.ca/2020/04/blame-t…
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