The first week of October saw a bustle of activity in downtown Kingston, as Murdoch Mysteries filmed scenes for their 300th episode in the Limestone City. Props and equipment began arriving in and around Springer Market Square on Monday, Sept. 30, and the filming wrapped on Friday, Oct. 4, 2024. *This article was originally published […]
Easy ways to source and flesh out news stories for introverted writers
There’s nothing more rewarding than digging into a story — finding experts to weigh in, researching, presenting facts in a new light — but for introverts, this usually means reaching out to sources and practically cold calling, which we all know is their absolute least favourite thing to do. As an introverted news and media writer, […]
Toronto Zoo educates visitors on responsible plastic use with new interactive experience
The Toronto Zoo, in partnership with Pollution Probe and GreenMantra Technologies, has introduced a new and interactive way to educate visitors about sustainability and plastic pollution. The Plastics Pathway is a dynamic learning experience at the Zoo that now features a new app developed with SSA Group and Attractions.io. According to the Zoo, this app […]
Zellers to open in Hudson’s Bay locations across Canada in 2023
As a teenager and young adult, I worked at a Zellers location in a small town. Like many in small-town Ontario I was sad to see the staple of my shopping trips close down years ago, as I was building a family of my own. By 2013 Hudson’s Bay had closed down nearly every Zellers […]
Earth’s population reaches 8 billion in 2022
On Tuesday, Nov. 15, 2022, the world population was expected to reach 8 billion. According to the United Nations, this milestone in human development is due to improvements in public health, nutrition, personal hygiene and medicine. “While it took the global population 12 years to grow from 7 to 8 billion, it will take approximately […]