I love a bouquet as much as the next person but can't ignore the environmental impact of fresh-cut blooms flown in from far-flung destinations. That's why I wrote this @winnipegfreepress.com piece. I can't wait to pick my own bunches when local flower farms open their gates this summer 💐😍👩‍🌾

I've always been a fan of service journalism (once a Time Out writer, always a Time Out writer) so am not ashamed to say I wish I'd thought of this first. Carol Cassell's Mapping Winnipeg site is a lifesaver for local families - mine included.

This year I shall (try to) consistently post stories I write on people and places and things and feelings for @winnipegfreepress.com.
Declutterer extraordinaire and all-round good egg Mandy Berndsen was a great interviewee, who generously shared her super practical, easy-to-follow tidying-up tips.

Yes. Exactly. Couldn't have put it better myself.

In today's @winnipegfreepress.com: A very insightful convo about the allure and cultural importance of #HeatedRivalry with my fellow arts reporters @nuchablue.bsky.social, @jenzoratti.bsky.social and sports reporter @jeffkhamilton.bsky.social 🍑 🏒 🔥

My first @winnipegfreepress.com story for 2026 is about experiencing Manitoban winter as a newcomer. This was an eye-opening piece to work on and there's so much more I could've written. But for now here's a story of a lovely 8yo, and his wonderful family.
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I've seen local newsrooms in the UK decimated after publishing houses are bought by MNCs. In one editorial floor, we had to trawl online for stories, churning out articles based on analytics rather than what's actually of value. Yes, we v are lucky here.

In addition, to the Free Press’s daily coverage, the Free Press Community Review weekly newspapers also cover small, local arts groups of all sorts — from amateur theatre troupes to local square-dancing clubs to shops specializing in manga comics. fpcommunityreview.com

I mean we have one of the few remaining books sections in the country, featuring local reviewers and books. I reported on local writing all year, both in my section and in arts and life, including a roundup on 10 notable local books from 2025 (which could have easily been 20) running Monday. 🤷

From the La Presse site:
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I'd say the FP is doing pretty well considering our arts & life team has approx seven writers, one of which is part-time (me). Really upsetting to read this when we bust our guts to find and write the stories we do. Merry Christmas.

@evawasney.bsky.social being far more eloquent and gracious in her reply than I could ever be.

From the La Presse site:
info.lapresse.ca/a-propos/not...
I'd say the FP is doing pretty well considering our arts & life team has approx seven writers, one of which is part-time (me). Really upsetting to read this when we bust our guts to find and write the stories we do. Merry Christmas.

Frankly gobsmacked by this post.

Morning, all. I am looking for a Manitoba-based registered dietician to interview ASAP for a @winnipegfreepress.com story . You must be registered. If this is you please DM or email me (add in my bio). Thank you very much. #journorequest #Winnipeg #Manitoba #Canada

This was such good fun. Really have been missing my nights out with @shelleyacook.bsky.social <3

Winnipeg police are on scene at the University of Manitoba Tuesday morning after reports of a man armed with a knife.

I love you, too! Kisses.

You're not following me though are you. Hurt and upset.