Julie MacLellan
@juliemaclellan.bsky.social
Journalist. Choral singer. Writer. Mom. Cat person. | Surrey/White Rock bureau chief for Black Press Media. | Editor of www.surreynowleader.com and www.peacearchnews.com
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Wanted to craft a clever intro but failed. So hey! Here I am for the journalists, news, Canadian content, public health, education, writing community, and choir content. And cats.
(Order of importance may vary from day to day.)
(Order of importance may vary from day to day.)
This was written nearly 10 years ago and just became sadly relevant again with the pending loss of @therecord.bsky.social @burnabynow.bsky.social @tricitynews.bsky.social
Your communities need you and will miss you so deeply.
www.newwestrecord.ca/opinion/toda...
Your communities need you and will miss you so deeply.
www.newwestrecord.ca/opinion/toda...
Today we mourn: A crack in the heart of New Westminster
I got up this morning and knew that the newspapers I work for, the newspapers I love, are still running. I got up this morning and knew, hey, chances are good I still have a job. It didn’t make me par...
www.newwestrecord.ca
February 23, 2025 at 4:14 PM
This was written nearly 10 years ago and just became sadly relevant again with the pending loss of @therecord.bsky.social @burnabynow.bsky.social @tricitynews.bsky.social
Your communities need you and will miss you so deeply.
www.newwestrecord.ca/opinion/toda...
Your communities need you and will miss you so deeply.
www.newwestrecord.ca/opinion/toda...
Heartbreaking news for New West, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities
This is devastating for local democracy
#localnewsmatters
www.newwestrecord.ca/local-news/b...
This is devastating for local democracy
#localnewsmatters
www.newwestrecord.ca/local-news/b...
Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to close
Challenging economic conditions cited as reason for closure.
www.newwestrecord.ca
February 22, 2025 at 2:51 AM
Heartbreaking news for New West, Burnaby and the Tri-Cities
This is devastating for local democracy
#localnewsmatters
www.newwestrecord.ca/local-news/b...
This is devastating for local democracy
#localnewsmatters
www.newwestrecord.ca/local-news/b...
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
Bravo to former Canadian PM Jean Chrétien. This rebuttal to the bluster from the incoming US president is exactly on point. Gift article.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2191b09...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2191b09...
Jean Chrétien: Canadians will never give up the best country in the world to join the U.S.
The former prime minister says it’s time to enact a Plan B to handle Donald Trump’s outrageous threats
www.theglobeandmail.com
January 11, 2025 at 6:23 PM
Bravo to former Canadian PM Jean Chrétien. This rebuttal to the bluster from the incoming US president is exactly on point. Gift article.
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2191b09...
www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/2191b09...
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
listen guys, we can't invade canada. we need canada. who are we going to pretend to be when when we travel in europe if not canadian?
January 11, 2025 at 4:13 PM
listen guys, we can't invade canada. we need canada. who are we going to pretend to be when when we travel in europe if not canadian?
It took more than two decades, but Jody Aspin finally knows why Shane Ertmoed chose to abduct and kill her young daughter in October 2000.
A heartbreaking remembrance of Heather Thomas.
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/w...
A heartbreaking remembrance of Heather Thomas.
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/w...
'Why her?': Mother faces Surrey child's killer as day parole denied
Heather Thomas's mother finally hears why Shane Ertmoed targeted her 10-year-old in October 2000
www.peacearchnews.com
January 10, 2025 at 9:38 PM
It took more than two decades, but Jody Aspin finally knows why Shane Ertmoed chose to abduct and kill her young daughter in October 2000.
A heartbreaking remembrance of Heather Thomas.
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/w...
A heartbreaking remembrance of Heather Thomas.
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/w...
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
In this day and age, living in a place that
- you like,
- you can afford,
- you can find a job,
- you have family/friends,
- you feel safe, and
- you *are* safe from natural disasters/bad laws/worse
is luxury and privilege. Almost no one gets to check all the boxes.
So maybe don’t be an asshole.
- you like,
- you can afford,
- you can find a job,
- you have family/friends,
- you feel safe, and
- you *are* safe from natural disasters/bad laws/worse
is luxury and privilege. Almost no one gets to check all the boxes.
So maybe don’t be an asshole.
January 9, 2025 at 3:30 AM
In this day and age, living in a place that
- you like,
- you can afford,
- you can find a job,
- you have family/friends,
- you feel safe, and
- you *are* safe from natural disasters/bad laws/worse
is luxury and privilege. Almost no one gets to check all the boxes.
So maybe don’t be an asshole.
- you like,
- you can afford,
- you can find a job,
- you have family/friends,
- you feel safe, and
- you *are* safe from natural disasters/bad laws/worse
is luxury and privilege. Almost no one gets to check all the boxes.
So maybe don’t be an asshole.
Heartbreaking story for this 16-year-old refugee student who's separated from her parents and now stuck in hospital awaiting a foster placement.
#surreybc
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/i...
#surreybc
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/i...
'I miss my family': Refugee Surrey teen stuck at hospital post-surgery
16-year-old girl will be separated from brother, placed with foster family during recovery
www.peacearchnews.com
January 9, 2025 at 1:36 AM
Heartbreaking story for this 16-year-old refugee student who's separated from her parents and now stuck in hospital awaiting a foster placement.
#surreybc
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/i...
#surreybc
www.peacearchnews.com/local-news/i...
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Larry’s here! It turns out that @jortsthecat.bsky.social and @number10cat.bsky.social are both here, so I really have even less reason to visit the other place. 😻
November 29, 2024 at 2:42 PM
Larry’s here! It turns out that @jortsthecat.bsky.social and @number10cat.bsky.social are both here, so I really have even less reason to visit the other place. 😻
If you are a lover of community news and Canadian journalism, then check out this list by my Black Press colleague Tyler! The list is growing ...
Took a crack at starter pack for Black Press Media reporters and editors in B.C. and Alberta. I’ll add more accounts as my colleagues join. go.bsky.app/GBTxgXB
November 27, 2024 at 5:26 PM
If you are a lover of community news and Canadian journalism, then check out this list by my Black Press colleague Tyler! The list is growing ...
18 unsung heroes and community champions in #surreybc were honoured at the 2024 Surrey Now-Leader Community Leader Awards tonight.
Congratulations to all!
www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...
Congratulations to all!
www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...
Surrey Now-Leader presents 2024 Community Leader Awards
18 top Surrey residents honoured for their contributions to the community
www.surreynowleader.com
November 22, 2024 at 4:50 AM
18 unsung heroes and community champions in #surreybc were honoured at the 2024 Surrey Now-Leader Community Leader Awards tonight.
Congratulations to all!
www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...
Congratulations to all!
www.surreynowleader.com/local-news/s...
In every Nelson he visits, Jeff Truesdell finds the man he loved. This morning's beautiful weeper read from master storyteller @tylerharper.bsky.social
www.nelsonstar.com/home/in-ever...
www.nelsonstar.com/home/in-ever...
In every Nelson he visits, Jeff Truesdell finds the man he loved
How do you live with the loss of a loved one? For Truesdell, it means visiting every Nelson in North America
www.nelsonstar.com
November 21, 2024 at 4:54 PM
In every Nelson he visits, Jeff Truesdell finds the man he loved. This morning's beautiful weeper read from master storyteller @tylerharper.bsky.social
www.nelsonstar.com/home/in-ever...
www.nelsonstar.com/home/in-ever...
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
This effort to compile a trusted and verified list of reporters and media types on Bluesky is my little love letter to our beleaguered industry. bsky.app/starter-pack...
November 19, 2024 at 3:35 AM
This effort to compile a trusted and verified list of reporters and media types on Bluesky is my little love letter to our beleaguered industry. bsky.app/starter-pack...
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
Demanding that people go back to the office five days a week has been shown to punish staff who are lower-income, parents, and disabled. It is also not necessary for reporters and journalists who do much of their work in the field, on the phone, or on laptop computers that can be used anywhere.
November 19, 2024 at 4:47 PM
Demanding that people go back to the office five days a week has been shown to punish staff who are lower-income, parents, and disabled. It is also not necessary for reporters and journalists who do much of their work in the field, on the phone, or on laptop computers that can be used anywhere.
Shelters are open tonight. Take care out there as the storm moves through.
Surrey, White Rock shelters opening in 'bomb cyclone'
Surrey, White Rock shelters opening in 'bomb cyclone'
Very strong outflow winds expected overnight Nov. 19
www.surreynowleader.com
November 20, 2024 at 2:27 AM
Shelters are open tonight. Take care out there as the storm moves through.
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
Come and join for us a classic community Santa Parade in Cloverdale on Dec. 1st as we get together to celebrate and help out for the holiday season
#ilovechristmas #cloverdalebc #surreybc
@businessinsider.com #cityofsurrey
#ilovechristmas #cloverdalebc #surreybc
@businessinsider.com #cityofsurrey
November 18, 2024 at 5:49 PM
Come and join for us a classic community Santa Parade in Cloverdale on Dec. 1st as we get together to celebrate and help out for the holiday season
#ilovechristmas #cloverdalebc #surreybc
@businessinsider.com #cityofsurrey
#ilovechristmas #cloverdalebc #surreybc
@businessinsider.com #cityofsurrey
Reposted by Julie MacLellan
Hindu Temple in Surrey, BC glowing at night. #Hindu #mandir #surreybc #nightphotography #jamescousineau #journalism
November 19, 2024 at 4:17 AM
Hindu Temple in Surrey, BC glowing at night. #Hindu #mandir #surreybc #nightphotography #jamescousineau #journalism
Please help Joseph’s family bring him home.
Joseph Maku was last seen in the 13000-block of 96th Avenue on Tuesday, Oct. 22. He is described as Black, six-foot-five and 200 pounds, with black hair and brown eyes and has dental braces.
November 17, 2024 at 11:56 PM
Please help Joseph’s family bring him home.
Catch our Peace Arch News colleague Alex Browne in his other incarnation - Nov 30 in White Rock. www.surreynowleader.com/home/travel-...
Travel back in time with Boulevardiers' Prohibition-era entertainment
Alexander Browne and his band jazz it up in White Rock Nov. 30
www.surreynowleader.com
November 16, 2024 at 11:57 PM
Catch our Peace Arch News colleague Alex Browne in his other incarnation - Nov 30 in White Rock. www.surreynowleader.com/home/travel-...