Ashley Fitzpatrick
@ashleyfitznl.bsky.social
Journalist in NL, Canada. Many years in daily news, now more feature bylines. 2024-25 St. Clair Balfour Fellow at Massey College. Insta: @ashleyfitzpatricknl l Signal: AshleyFitz.84
I don't think I could ever express how exhausting it is when you try to understand things. Like, really understand them. To be responsible in how you communicate on, for instance, government process to other people. I'm also deep in winter blues today and need both a blue light and a Snickers.
January 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I don't think I could ever express how exhausting it is when you try to understand things. Like, really understand them. To be responsible in how you communicate on, for instance, government process to other people. I'm also deep in winter blues today and need both a blue light and a Snickers.
Need to stop using "shocked" over last NL provincial election. Result was well within realm of possibility and reasonable outcome. But bring on the next episode! #nlpoli: open.spotify.com/episode/2pwi...
After the Votes Are Counted | Eugene Manning | The Honourable & the Hack #5
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January 13, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Need to stop using "shocked" over last NL provincial election. Result was well within realm of possibility and reasonable outcome. But bring on the next episode! #nlpoli: open.spotify.com/episode/2pwi...
"It almost reminded me of the streets of Newfoundland, with all the brightly coloured houses" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Rothesay puts an end to traditional shacks in ice-fishing village | CBC News
A longtime local fisherman who's watched the problem grow worse in recent years says the Town of Rothesay could have worked with the fishing community to find a solution that preserved the colourful, ...
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January 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
"It almost reminded me of the streets of Newfoundland, with all the brightly coloured houses" www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
The commercial bit on podcasts at Golden Globes just now was *chef's kiss*. What time do you do dinner? Life changing. 😆
January 12, 2026 at 1:56 AM
The commercial bit on podcasts at Golden Globes just now was *chef's kiss*. What time do you do dinner? Life changing. 😆
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Purple Pitcher Plant. #Newfoundland, Canada. One of our carnivorous plant species. #plant #botany #bog
January 10, 2026 at 5:16 AM
Purple Pitcher Plant. #Newfoundland, Canada. One of our carnivorous plant species. #plant #botany #bog
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The Art of Writing About Policy... *reading the blurb*... This sounds interesting and I'd like to take it in... *clicks through and looks at price*... Ahhh. Two mortgage payments. I see. *sad trombone sounds on the Atlantic moors*
January 8, 2026 at 1:18 PM
The Art of Writing About Policy... *reading the blurb*... This sounds interesting and I'd like to take it in... *clicks through and looks at price*... Ahhh. Two mortgage payments. I see. *sad trombone sounds on the Atlantic moors*
"People need that (local) information especially now when small town papers are closing down and all you get is basically national news on aggregated websites. People need to know what's going on in their own communities." www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zu1...
Karl Wells Point 2 Point, E91, Guest: Keith Gosse
YouTube video by Karl Wells
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January 8, 2026 at 1:01 PM
"People need that (local) information especially now when small town papers are closing down and all you get is basically national news on aggregated websites. People need to know what's going on in their own communities." www.youtube.com/watch?v=-Zu1...
Incredibly sad to hear of passing of Bob Cadigan. Many of our exchanges were by professional requirement, particularly while he led Noia, but he was interested in the province, and gave great thought to the public good. Agree or disagree with him, it was a virtue. Sincere condolences to his family.
January 7, 2026 at 3:20 PM
Incredibly sad to hear of passing of Bob Cadigan. Many of our exchanges were by professional requirement, particularly while he led Noia, but he was interested in the province, and gave great thought to the public good. Agree or disagree with him, it was a virtue. Sincere condolences to his family.
"...I wouldn't trade places with him for all his accomplishments." In latest Atlantic Business Magazine, editor Dawn Chafe addresses the task ahead for Don Mills and ACOA's Atlantic Economic Panel. atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/article/desp...
Despicable, Cynical Me | Atlantic Business Magazine
Editor Dawn Chafe ponders ACOA’s new regional economic panel and its realistic chances of measurable impact
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January 7, 2026 at 1:56 PM
"...I wouldn't trade places with him for all his accomplishments." In latest Atlantic Business Magazine, editor Dawn Chafe addresses the task ahead for Don Mills and ACOA's Atlantic Economic Panel. atlanticbusinessmagazine.ca/article/desp...
Propose new name: Torbay Volunteer Medical Service. Torbay Volunteer Medical Department? First Response Service? We can workshop it. (Graph from www.facebook.com/Torbayfire)
January 6, 2026 at 3:39 PM
Propose new name: Torbay Volunteer Medical Service. Torbay Volunteer Medical Department? First Response Service? We can workshop it. (Graph from www.facebook.com/Torbayfire)
Looking forward to this.
My guest this week on KW Point 2 Point is veteran photo journalist Keith Gosse of The Telegram. We talk about how he got into journalism, and what it’s like being a photo journalist. The ups and downs of the job. Tuesday at 8 on Ch. 9 (Rogers).
January 5, 2026 at 12:32 AM
Looking forward to this.
Had some fun going through some archive material today...
January 4, 2026 at 4:01 PM
Had some fun going through some archive material today...
"That word is Canadian."🍁 youtu.be/dAarxgXav9A?...
Rick Mercer Stand Up For Canada
YouTube video by CBC Comedy
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December 29, 2025 at 12:18 PM
"That word is Canadian."🍁 youtu.be/dAarxgXav9A?...
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The Independent loses a critical source of funding in the coming weeks.
We're looking for 150 new supporters by New Year's Day to help us produce more hard-hitting journalism in 2026.
🗞️ Will you help us cross the line? 🙏
Support us here: theindependent.ca/support-us/
We're looking for 150 new supporters by New Year's Day to help us produce more hard-hitting journalism in 2026.
🗞️ Will you help us cross the line? 🙏
Support us here: theindependent.ca/support-us/
December 28, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The Independent loses a critical source of funding in the coming weeks.
We're looking for 150 new supporters by New Year's Day to help us produce more hard-hitting journalism in 2026.
🗞️ Will you help us cross the line? 🙏
Support us here: theindependent.ca/support-us/
We're looking for 150 new supporters by New Year's Day to help us produce more hard-hitting journalism in 2026.
🗞️ Will you help us cross the line? 🙏
Support us here: theindependent.ca/support-us/
A bit of a change for Joyce Lake (NL mining), though I don't imagine most people will be bothered. Mainly, I'd just like to draw your attention to this email address... Feds always win on length. iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluati...
December 18, 2025 at 1:12 PM
A bit of a change for Joyce Lake (NL mining), though I don't imagine most people will be bothered. Mainly, I'd just like to draw your attention to this email address... Feds always win on length. iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluati...
Glad to see this fare so well in the Epica Awards, with winners announced last evening. Since I first read about the campaign, the change by AXA, it took root in my brain. Quite an opener for discussions on few fronts youtu.be/pY-03zuV7mE?...
AXA - Three Words (case study)
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December 17, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Glad to see this fare so well in the Epica Awards, with winners announced last evening. Since I first read about the campaign, the change by AXA, it took root in my brain. Quite an opener for discussions on few fronts youtu.be/pY-03zuV7mE?...
ICYMI: The terms of reference for NL government's inquiry on Churchill River power MOU, including question of "whether alternative markets for power were considered." Chris Huskilson (former president Emera) leading panel of 3. Report due on or before April 30. www.gov.nl.ca/gs/files/NLG...
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December 15, 2025 at 6:49 PM
ICYMI: The terms of reference for NL government's inquiry on Churchill River power MOU, including question of "whether alternative markets for power were considered." Chris Huskilson (former president Emera) leading panel of 3. Report due on or before April 30. www.gov.nl.ca/gs/files/NLG...
I get Toronto-Ottawa population yada yada but I'd give my left arm for the option of a train St. John's - Grand Falls-Windsor and stops between. An occasional overnight in Clarenville few times a year? For the convenience, diminished cost and increased safety all other times? Not even a question.
December 12, 2025 at 1:42 PM
I get Toronto-Ottawa population yada yada but I'd give my left arm for the option of a train St. John's - Grand Falls-Windsor and stops between. An occasional overnight in Clarenville few times a year? For the convenience, diminished cost and increased safety all other times? Not even a question.
JMJ. How do you write this and not even mention Churchill Falls??? Reservoirs in Quebec the focus? Sure. Fails proper picture, but sure. But then at the end... I guess we're somewhere in the 'etcetera etcetera' bit? 🤬
November 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
JMJ. How do you write this and not even mention Churchill Falls??? Reservoirs in Quebec the focus? Sure. Fails proper picture, but sure. But then at the end... I guess we're somewhere in the 'etcetera etcetera' bit? 🤬
Saw this on LinkedIn. As a painful-that-it's-necessary fact check: we were never out of the oil business. You don't need to take my word for it...
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Saw this on LinkedIn. As a painful-that-it's-necessary fact check: we were never out of the oil business. You don't need to take my word for it...
The "newly elected" NL premier-meets-PM montage includes 🎵Music and Friends 🎶. Can't wait to hear why we're supposed to think they're friends now, or that Ottawa and NL government are friends, or whatever that's supposed to suggest. #nlpoli
Good to meet with newly elected Premier Wakeham today.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the critical minerals and energy the world wants. We are working together to produce and sell more to new partners around the world.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the critical minerals and energy the world wants. We are working together to produce and sell more to new partners around the world.
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The "newly elected" NL premier-meets-PM montage includes 🎵Music and Friends 🎶. Can't wait to hear why we're supposed to think they're friends now, or that Ottawa and NL government are friends, or whatever that's supposed to suggest. #nlpoli
Just because I really appreciate this initiative and want to flag it.. the Centre for Ageing Better in the UK has an "age-positive" image library of photos of free for use. They've just added a new collection: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
| Age without limits
The Age Without Limits campaign aims to change the way we all think about ageing and support a growing movement of people and organisations working to make society more age-inclusive.
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November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Just because I really appreciate this initiative and want to flag it.. the Centre for Ageing Better in the UK has an "age-positive" image library of photos of free for use. They've just added a new collection: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...