Leaving the Hell Bird for a little while. I'm always at brendoherty94@gmail.com. Stay classy.
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I'm a ghostly presence on Twitter these days, but I need to do some figurative can-rattling and TV set haunting. For journalism.
Working on a story for Wahi about the emotional roller coaster of homebuying. I'd love to hear from you for a quick chat: brendoherty94@gmail.com
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Well would ya look at that! makes his Narwhal debut with this awesome feature on TTC service cuts that originally ran in !
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Bringing this account back out of retirement for a hot second - I'd love to get the thoughts of #Scarborough bus riders about this development for a story. Just need 10 minutes of your time! I'm always at brendoherty94@gmail.com.
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These are the biggest TTC schedule changes, where wait time will increase by >5 minutes. Interestingly, 10 of the 13 are buses serving Scarborough (orange).
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What I hate about Truth & Reconciliation Day is how the government and politicians, who have power to make real change, have encouraged everyday Canadians to think reconciliation is achieved through individual capitalist consumption. Buying orange shirts and donuts, for example.
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Hold your children close. Pray a prayer of thanks they’re not in threat of being stolen from the government & sent to imprisoned houses of horrors. That u can mold them, hold them & raise them in their 1st language & culture in love. Pray 4 the ones who never had the chance 🧡
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Still looking for a Canadian SMB who can give me an honest assessment of the challenges they face when it comes to achieving their ESG goals for an upcoming story in . Please DM or email if interested.
(I am NOT looking for thought leaders or high level commentary)
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My first dispatch for . Very grateful to everyone who spoke to me, and for thoughtful edits.
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The majority of residents in Don Valley East rent, but for the last 28 years they’ve been represented by one of the most pro-homeowner councillors in the city. @Bren_Doherty asks: Who speaks for the renters? thelocal.to/ward-profile-w
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For a free market economic system, capitalism sure requires a lot of state intervention and shenanigans to keep the system from imploding.
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It’s 2050. Here’s what a day at Wasaga Beach could look like — by
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My largest client just had a sudden reduction in work. It happens.
The good news is: I now have more time in my calendar for assignments! Please get in touch if you're in need of a disabled generalist with words at places like ,
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You're really either a writer who cannot get enough of the em dash or one who barely uses them at all. There is no in-between!
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callout: Are you a concertgoer? I am looking to speak to those with accessibility needs/disabled folks about seeing live music for the . If this is you, please reach out to baileymartens@torstar.ca or via DM.
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Toronto: Methodist Rogers.
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In a very Toronto turn, our new police chief is married to the senior director of corporate security at Rogers. twitter.com/TPSBoard/statu…
The Queen died
And so did a six-year-old girl in Pakistan from starvation, waiting for food at a makeshift camp. She is not the only one.
The 2010 floods left 10,000 children homeless and without food. This one is worse than that!!!!
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Queen Elizabeth was not universally loved in Africa.
My CNN live report on colonialism, fairytales and the Africans who refuse to mourn her death
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Queen Elizabeth, Canada's head of state and the longest-reigning British monarch, has died.
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Real question for the “now is not the appropriate time to talk about the negative impact of colonialism” crowd:
When is the appropriate time to talk about the negative impact of colonialism?
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Hey #drugpolicy #harmreduction friends, who works on methamphetamine harm reduction in Belgium? Looking for recs of good organizations to speak with for a start.
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Oh my god.
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#BREAKING: @RCMPSK confirm ten people have been killed in a mass stabbing spree in #Saskatchewan this morning, in 13 locations. Some victims, at the James Smith Cree Nation, and in other communities, were targeted at random. Suspects are still at large. More to come on @GlobalBC.
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The Narwhal! Is! Going! To! Hot Docs!!!
Come hang with the Ontario bureau and the excellent next month. I'm told there will be immersive photos, inspiring conversations and even some themed cocktails?!
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looking to hear from someone who moved from being sad/anxious about the climate crisis to being angry, and what that's been like. if this is you or someone you know, DM or email me! spill your guts!
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For Canadians wanting to donate to flood relief in Pakistan. Here is a link:
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EVERY. PROVINCE. OF. PAKISTAN!!!!!!!!
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Every province of #Pakistan is going through #flood situation, communication system, roads, rail system have been badly affected, surely this situation is no less than #emergency..
#FloodsInPakistan #PakWeather
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Our politicians don't swallow pollinators at press conferences! The ALBERTA ADVANTAGE!
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Alberta, always in competition with Ontario twitter.com/CGriwkowsky/st…
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Re-upping this request. I've received a lovely recommendation from someone already, but I would love to arrange an interview for this piece as well. My deadline's been extended to next Monday.
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Another call-out: I'm writing about the pre-colonial history of canoe travel on the Great Lakes. Would love to speak to someone with Anishinaabeg or Haudenausaunee heritage (or any other Nation with a history on the Lakes) about canoeing, past and present. brendoherty94@gmail.com
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If you're unsure about an interview and want to learn more about my intentions, my DMs are always open. No pressure if you decide this isn't for you.
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Another call-out: I'm writing about the pre-colonial history of canoe travel on the Great Lakes. Would love to speak to someone with Anishinaabeg or Haudenausaunee heritage (or any other Nation with a history on the Lakes) about canoeing, past and present. brendoherty94@gmail.com
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There are no words to describe what a huge loss this is for CTV National News and journalism in Canada.
All I can say as a young female journalist is that these cold layoffs make it impossible for us to dream because clearly, no one is safe.
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Been roughly an hour since I tweeted this, and not a single scumbag screed is to be found in my inbox. I wonder why.
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This is disgusting. I stand with @sabaeitizaz and anyone in the crosshairs of this hate campaign. And I hope newsroom managers do the same. twitter.com/sabaeitizaz/st…
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This is disgusting. I stand with and anyone in the crosshairs of this hate campaign. And I hope newsroom managers do the same.
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This individual seems to be into active surveillance and stalking of women, going after other journalists within minutes of them tweeting their support and solidarity of me. Think about that. They are tracking. And stalking. twitter.com/OliviaBowden__…
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This individual seems to be into active surveillance and stalking of women, going after other journalists within minutes of them tweeting their support and solidarity of me. Think about that. They are tracking. And stalking.
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I also received hate mail from the same person because I tweeted my support for Saba. Really a targeted campaign here. twitter.com/_jennamoon/sta…
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I've gotten nasty emails and tweets and occasionally letters. Some of them are really mean!
But never personally threatening like this.
Women, and especially women of colour, in journalism get this kind of sexualized abuse ALL. THE. TIME.
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This threat, which was emailed to Saba and mentions @wickdchiq and me, suggests some hateful people have put together a "wall" with pictures of journalists they dislike.
They rated who needs to be "silenced first."
Guys, I'm starting to think Canada miiiight have a problem! twitter.com/sabaeitizaz/st…
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Still looking for voices.
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Callout: Do you rely on taxis or uber for disability related reasons? I want to hear your experience for the @TorontoStar. DM's are open or send me an email at baileymartens@torstar.ca. Please let me know if there is a more accessible means of communication for you.
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How do tech workers feel about their chosen careers amid layoffs at some of the sector's biggest companies?
Still optimistic, it turns out.
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I'm still looking for people for this story! Even if you haven't been laid off, or you're job hunting, how are tech layoffs impacting your goals and expectations?
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Have you been laid off recently from a #tech job in Canada? Are you relatively new to the industry and stressed out about the current job market? I'd like to speak with you for a @TorontoStar story. Email me: rsaba@thestar.ca
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It's a bit of a long shot but I'm looking to interview people who work at Pearson Airport (in any capacity) that can tell me what's been going on there lately from their perspective for an upcoming story in . Please let me know if you or anyone you know works at YYZ.
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I've been on several paid internal committees in my career trying to (mostly uselessly) figure out how to do the basic data collection Erin Overbey was doing really well for the New Yorker for free lol
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Looking for writers who can turn around queer/trans content (assignments, not pitched stories) quickly, though doesn't have to be the same or next day. Priority will be given to queer and trans writers, esp. those who face barriers to mainstream publishing.
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