Online journalism

I have covered a range of topics from the opioid crisis to local web series competitions, from Europe's refugee crisis to Vancouver's housing crisis. Currently I write introductions, copy, and promos for shows on CTV News Toronto and CP24. Previously I wrote online stories for Global News Kingston’s website.

 
 








October 5, 2020

OPP stop suspended G1 driver in moving van near Napanee

Global News Kingston




September 28, 2020

3 grow ops uncovered southwest of Smiths Falls: OPP

Global News Kingston



September 28, 2020

Belleville man dies after losing control of his ATV

Global News Kingston




September 14, 2020

Truck rollover sends 4 people to hospital: Belleville police

Global News Kingston


August 28, 2020

50 cows killed in Quinte West fire

Global News Kingston










May 21, 2020

Belleville man charged with drug trafficking

Global News Kingston


March 5, 2020

Kingston man facing murder charge dies of cancer

Global News Kingston




November 21, 2019

OPP respond to “a threat against” at Walmart in Fergus

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 14, 2019

Minto assists Mapleton on Master Fire Plan

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 13, 2019

Fergus Lions launch 21st annual toy drive with $2,500 donation to food bank

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 7, 2019

Local veteran remembers time as code breaker at Bletchley Park in WWII

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 7, 2019

Local fire department rental fee waiver request sparks council discussion

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 31, 2019

Dearth of seasonal applicants leads township to hire full-timers

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 24, 2019

Metrolinx promises public consultation in GO line expansion

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 23, 2019

Chong cruises to sixth consecutive victory in Wellington-Halton Hills

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 23, 2019

Pilkington garage fire causes $150,000 in damage

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 17, 2019

Candidates debate abortion, maternity leave, marijuana at Alma meeting

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 16, 2019

Metrolinx requesting access to local properties for GO line expansion studies

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 16, 2019

Council concerned over amendments to comprehensive zoning bylaw

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 16, 2019

Township prepares for water, wastewater fee increases

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 10, 2019

Local youth’s pop tab collection for sister raises about $3,000

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 10, 2019

Candidates address agriculture, electoral reform, broadband, gun control

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 3, 2019

Locals climb Kilimanjaro, raise $60,756 for Terry Fox Foundation

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 3, 2019

County officially launches RideWell rideshare program

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 3, 2019

Journey for Jasper raises more than $40,000 for Isaac Foundation

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 3, 2019

Energy consumption report: Mapleton not meeting its reduction targets

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 26

Mapleton Council awards tender for local drain improvement project

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 19, 2019

Retired electricians repair wiring in Guatemalan school

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 19, 2019

Council approves additional $46,000 for Drayton crosswalk despite several concerns

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 4, 2019

New Ontario Beef Research Centre unveiled near Elora

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


August 28, 2019

Student challenges community to complete acts of kindness

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


August 28, 2019

Tourney raises $150,000 for cancer society transportation

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


August 21, 2019


Larger team turnout at second McGinn Brothers ball hockey tourney

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


August 21, 2019

New multi-purpose trail opens in Rockmosa Park on Aug. 14

Published by the Wellington Advertiser



August 15, 2019

Guelph, Wellington volunteer network looking to expand county services

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


July 30, 2019


Erin hosts Chinese lacrosse team

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


July 11, 2019

County unveils new local rideshare program, Ride Well

Published by the Wellington Advertiser




May 30, 2019

Food Cycle Ride raises $16,700 for Food Bank

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


May 10, 2019

Grass fire burns 30,000 square feet of rural property

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


May 10, 2019

Fire at manufacturing centre in Mount Forest causes $20,000 worth of damage

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


May 10, 2019

Radio host runs Wellington North leg of mental health awareness campaign

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


May 10, 2019

Construction company buys five acres of industrial land in Mapleton

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


May 3, 2019

Council passes remuneration increase

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


May 3, 2019

Former raceway manager Ted Clarke passes

Published by the Wellington Advertiser




April 26, 2019

Autism Strikes Back event raised $3,600

Published by the Wellington Advertiser



April 12, 2019

Council reduces cost of liquor license, declares township ‘wet’


Published by the Wellington Advertiser


April 12, 2019


Mapleton announces new approach to financing water, wastewater infrastructure renewal

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


April 12, 2019

Mapleton council briefs: Township growth on par with county and province

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 27, 2019

Council supports Wellington County bylaw to permit ride sharing program

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 27, 2019

County to pay $418,460 for portion of Drayton garage project

Published by the Wellington Advertiser

March 27, 2019

Politicians offer mixed reviews of federal budget, deficit

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 20, 2019

Citizen committee recommends pay increase for Mapleton council members

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 20, 2019

LHIN extends funding agreement with Seniors’ Centre

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 13, 2019


Mapleton council lowers price of land in phase two of industrial park


Published by the Wellington Advertiser



March 8, 2019

Building report highlights growth

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 8, 2019

Centre Wellington council passes budget, 4.05% tax increase in 4-3 vote

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 8, 2019

Health super agency ‘a great opportunity’ for Wellington: Street

Published by the Wellington Advertiser



March 1, 2019

Council video series to promote local business

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 1, 2019

Fire destroys workshop near Elora

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 1, 2019

Late start for Wellington County syrup producers

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


March 1, 2019

Surplus road for sale after more than a decade

Published by the Wellington Advertiser



February 15, 2019

Zumba event raises over $13,000 for Elora family

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


February 8, 2019

Mapleton to inventory surplus lots

Published by the Wellington Advertiser



February 8, 2019

Same-day counselling offered in Fergus and Mount Forest

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


February 1, 2019

Industrial land sale going ahead despite lack of wastewater allocations

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


February 1, 2019

Mapleton passes 2019 budget with zero tax rate increase

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


February 1, 2019

Nater announces $25 million in infrastructure funding available

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


January 25, 2019

Council orders reassessment of civic road signs

Published by the Wellington Advertiser



January 18, 2019

Pettapiece responds to OMPF funding fears

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


January 11, 2019

Council rejects retail cannabis stores in Mapleton

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


January 11, 2019

Mayor, finance director critical of past councils’ budget decisions

Published by the Wellington Advertiser

January 4, 2019


Fire chiefs applaud new double hatter legislation

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


December 22, 2018

Suspected arson destroys house near Arthur Friday night

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


December 21, 2018

Wellington North survey: 60% support cannabis retail stores

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


December 14, 2018

Wellington North launches opt-in, opt-out survey

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


December 14, 2018

Wellington North signs Arthur wastewater investment agreement

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


December 7, 2018

Man sent to hospital, charged in connection with apartment fire

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


December 7, 2018

Lightning causes house fire, major damage

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 23, 2018

OPP inspector urges municipal cooperation on cannabis bylaws

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 16, 2018

Construction values reach $35 million this year

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 16, 2018

Township receives loan, funding of $5.7 million for wastewater plant

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 16, 2018

Wellington North council approves municipality-wide pedestrian safety study

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 6, 2018

Lauber ‘no longer with’ Wellington North

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


November 6, 2018

Over 270 animals perish in massive barn fire near Mount Forest

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 26, 2018

Andy Lennox reelected mayor of Wellington North

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 19, 2018

Council approves Mount Forest splash pad

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 19, 2018

Local student a Queen’s Park page

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 19, 2018

Seniors affordable housing an election topic

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 19, 2018

Arthur Optimist Pavilion vandalized for second time this year

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 12, 2018

Fergus Legion ending loans of medical equipment

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 12, 2018

Fergus resident starts food bank initiative

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 12, 2018

Local youth collecting pop tabs for sister

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 12, 2018

Township taking new approach to municipal budget process

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 12, 2018

Large fire destroys barn near Mount Forest

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 5, 2018

Jobs, housing, cannabis headline candidates meeting

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


October 5, 2018

Lagoon treatment pilot program authorized

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 28, 2018

Wellington North council approves zoning bylaw for cannabis facility

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 21, 2018

Mount Forest 30-house subdivision gets the go ahead

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 14, 2018

Centre Wellington to host All Nations Grand River Water Walk

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 14, 2018

Drain extension planned

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 7, 2018

Mapleton council rejects cannabis production facility in Drayton

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


September 7, 2018

Township applies for $5-million grant to help with wastewater system upgrades

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


August 24, 2018

GRCA assessment of the watershed labels Guelph, Guelph-Eramosa at ‘significant risk’

Published by the Wellington Advertiser


August 24, 2018

EWCS claims town owes charity $18,000 after overcharging for hydro

Published by the Wellington Advertiser





August 3, 2018 

Alma diver to represent county at Ontario Summer Games

Published by the Wellington Advertiser




May 5, 2018

Ruffled feathers: feral peacocks split community in Canada

Published by The Guardian 


July 18, 2017

Q&A: Meet the B.C. Company Refashioning Our Perception of Prosthetics

Published by Vancouver Magazine


July 13, 2017

How Drug Users are the First Line of Defense in the Opioid Crisis

Published by Vancouver Magazine


July 6, 2017

Tiny House Owners Face a Big Fight for Legitimacy

Published by Vancouver Magazine


June 29, 2017

5 Things You Need To Know About The Empty Homes Tax

Published by Vancouver Magazine


June 15, 2017

This Web Series Competition is Revitalizing Vancouver’s Film Scene

Published by Vancouver Magazine


June 14, 2017

These Drone Photos Will Make You Want to Explore the B.C. Wilderness

Published by Vancouver Magazine


March 29, 2017

Car-sharing market threatened by Uber’s impending arrival

Published by The Thunderbird


November 23, 2016

Residents at homeless shelter paid to clean up the streets this winter

Published by The Thunderbird


November 7, 2016

School’s In Session For Clinton And Trump

Published by The Thunderbird


July 26, 2016

An Insider’s Guide to the Quieter Side of Toronto

Published by CAA Magazine


December 16, 2015

Opinion: Is everyone a journalist?

Published by the Innis Herald


October 23, 2015

Theatre Review: We the Family world premiere

Published by the Innis Herald