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#T1D, addicted to insulin and news.

Nova Scotia, Canada
Joined February 2009
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WATCH: We check in with certified sommelier Amy Savoury to learn more about Tidal Bay, described as the very essence of Nova Scotia in a glass.
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WATCH: We head to Cambridge, NS to check in with Jason Coleman from Valley Drive In to talk about their 1950’s style single screen drive in theater and their recent award recognition for community service.
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Mark Blanchard retweeted
Book me for your news coverage. Live broadcast via my @LiveU. My media van is ideal to record your VO , charge your devices, edit your package or just use as a base. Live drone and #Starlink options also available. #Broadcast #LiveU #TV #Newsgathering #TVCrew #Cameraman #UK
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Not commenting on the changes, but whoa look at that! A DVcam camera from 2009 with appears to be a wireless microwave transmitter on the back. Well before the @dejero days.
Replying to @ConnorMcCreadi1
4/ Massive layoffs in 2020 "Corus executive vice-president of broadcast networks Troy Reeb attributed the layoffs to challenges faced by the news industry in recent years, including regulatory restraints, a lack of government support, advertising losses" cbc.ca/news/entertainment/gl…
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Nice try, fake @Fidomobile pretender tele-scammer, trying to call me from a +33 country number and not speak in French.
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Print correspondent with a 66-minute story to read, yet interesting feature to help readers pick up where they stopped mid-read.
Replying to @markmackinnon
It's long (it will be a special section in the Saturday print edition) but @globeandmail has a new bookmarking feature, so you can start reading now, and pick up later where you left off!
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I wonder what Beijing’s built in delay is after the signal hits China from CNNI in Atlanta.
Beijing let this report air without censor… until @willripleyCNN said the word “Tiananmen”…they hit the bars and tone.
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Copy paste one word. @MSNBC with the verdict counter.
Chryon operators: Ready, set, go!
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Chryon operators: Ready, set, go!
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A TV news theme breakdown. This one is outstanding. Thanks to my former CBC colleague @paulalexlewis for sharing. @BBCNews – at Toronto, Ontario
25 years ago, I composed the @BBCNews Theme Tune, which is broadcast around the world everyday. From the precise beeps of time to the powerful bass and dramatic drums for the headlines. This how I did it… #BBC #BBCNewsThemeTune #MusicProduction #Composer #SoundDesign #25Years
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Mark Blanchard retweeted
Photo flashback. From the federal election campaign bus of 1993. Television cameramen carried the phones in their kit bags because they were heavy and considered to be equipment. #cdnpoli
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One on one reporter with leader interviews on location after an event. Take note, Canadian political campaign organizers.
The press call was the PM building *checks notes* a red brick wall
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I know political campaigning is tough - but: DON’T let the microphones be set up so you are filmed with a crane coming out of your head DON’T be filmed underneath an exit sign And as for going to visit where the Titanic was built…….
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Mark Blanchard retweeted
The moment the PM arrives for the big speech and your presenter is still talking. Big respect to @billyhooke directing and sorry to @reetacbbc for cutting you short, would never dream to any other day! #BreakingNews‌ #behindthescenes
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I had a spirited talk with an OPP officer covering the tragic boat crash. He insisted we leave the area because it was “private property” though the owner didn’t object. We complied. I asked him which way the crashed boats would be towed. His answer: “none of your business.”
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Our C-100 encoder makes a cameo appearance on @BBCNews having delivered another major historical event to millions.
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Mark Blanchard retweeted
Israeli officials seized broadcasting equipment belonging to The Associated Press on Tuesday, accusing the news organization of violating a new media law. The U.S. privately urged the Israeli government to reverse the decision, two senior U.S. officials said.
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NEW: On the broken FOI system. The Ministry of Health won a battle with Global News to keep a healthcare staffing document redacted, citing economic harms. Turns out the Canadian Press received a similar document thru FOI - unredacted. globalnews.ca/news/10491802/… #onpoli
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