My ears were buzzing from the latest news: two female protesters had interrupted the annual anti-abortion March for Life on Parliament Hill—topless. The senior producer at CBC News Network’s Power & Politics with Evan Solomon wanted me to get both women, who were part of the feminist group FEMEN, in the studio as soon as possible.… Continue reading Tongue-Tied
Tag: Toronto
Stories Behind the Shots – Richard Lautens
Toronto Star photojournalist Richard Lautens shares the moment he photographed famous singer Rihanna, his most terrifying picture to capture, his famous Toronto G20 picture and even shares some wisdom to aspiring photojournalists.
Goodbye, Xtra
In July 2012 I reached out to Xtra, Toronto’s free gay and lesbian newspaper, in hopes of becoming an intern. Then-managing editor Danny Glenwright invited me up to the Pink Triangle Press offices and sifted through some of my clippings before asking his only question of the interview: “Why do you want to volunteer your time… Continue reading Goodbye, Xtra
Friday Funny: last minute Halloween decorations
Need something to spice up your house tonight? Try an old election poster! Credit to Josh O’Kane for the snap. Do you have a topic you want covered on the blog? Email the editor. And while you’re here, have you followed the Review and its masthead on Twitter yet?
Robyn Doolittle hosts an AMA, inevitably receives stupid questions
Q: What happens when an internationally-recognized Canadian journalist who has written extensively on what is arguably the country’s biggest political scandal to date holds an online question-and-answer period? A: She receives a bunch of really, really stupid questions. Robyn Doolittle should be applauded for her efforts to connect with Torontonians on Reddit Tuesday after hosting… Continue reading Robyn Doolittle hosts an AMA, inevitably receives stupid questions