Phil Carpenter
@photojvideoj.bsky.social
Photojournalist, TV reporter/Videojournalist & photography instructor based in Montreal. https://www.culturalphotoworkshopadventures.ca/
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Phil Carpenter
@photojvideoj.bsky.social
· Nov 26
Created this little starter directory of photojournalists, news photographers and editors in Canada. Say in comments who’s missing! 😊#photojournalism
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“Several elements of the climate action plan I worked on as Minister of the Environment have been, or are about to be, dismantled,” such as the oil and gas emissions cap and the consumer carbon price.” #cdnpoli
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Guilbeault resigns from cabinet after Carney signs Alberta pipeline deal | Globalnews.ca
Global News has confirmed Canadian Identity and Culture Minister Steven Guilbeault, the former federal environment minister, has resigned from cabinet.
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November 27, 2025 at 10:26 PM
“Several elements of the climate action plan I worked on as Minister of the Environment have been, or are about to be, dismantled,” such as the oil and gas emissions cap and the consumer carbon price.” #cdnpoli
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I photographed Jimmy Cliff in Montreal for the @mtlgazette.bsky.social as he performed at the 2012 Reggae Festival. What a show!
He’s last of the big three (Bob, Peter are the others) to go.
RIP, mi General! #jimmycliff #jamaica #reggae
He’s last of the big three (Bob, Peter are the others) to go.
RIP, mi General! #jimmycliff #jamaica #reggae
November 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
I photographed Jimmy Cliff in Montreal for the @mtlgazette.bsky.social as he performed at the 2012 Reggae Festival. What a show!
He’s last of the big three (Bob, Peter are the others) to go.
RIP, mi General! #jimmycliff #jamaica #reggae
He’s last of the big three (Bob, Peter are the others) to go.
RIP, mi General! #jimmycliff #jamaica #reggae
“Days after a powerful hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, thousands of residents are now homeless and trying to make sense of how they narrowly survived.” #jamaica #melissa #climatechange
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Video: The Jamaican Families Torn Apart by Hurricane Melissa
Days after a powerful hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, thousands of residents are now homeless and trying to make sense of how they narrowly survived. The New York Times traveled to the storm’s cen...
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November 5, 2025 at 6:29 PM
“Days after a powerful hurricane made landfall in Jamaica, thousands of residents are now homeless and trying to make sense of how they narrowly survived.” #jamaica #melissa #climatechange
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"The move comes after d’Entremont told Politico earlier Tuesday he was considering crossing the floor to join the Liberals, and would make a decision after reading the budget." #cdnpoli
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Nova Scotia MP Chris d’Entremont resigns from Conservative caucus: sources | Globalnews.ca
D'Entremont served as deputy House Speaker from 2021 until the April election and did not get support from the Conservative caucus for his bid to become the Speaker this spring.
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November 4, 2025 at 11:15 PM
"The move comes after d’Entremont told Politico earlier Tuesday he was considering crossing the floor to join the Liberals, and would make a decision after reading the budget." #cdnpoli
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“In #Haiti, the death toll has risen to 30, with another 20 missing, the civil defence agency said on Thursday. In #Jamaica, the death toll rose to 19 but search and rescue efforts were continuing.” #melissa #climatechange
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Hurricane Melissa death toll nears 50 as Jamaica relief efforts intensify and storm heads north
Haiti death toll reaches 30, and 19 in Jamaica, as Bermuda weathers tropical storm conditions on Thursday night
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October 31, 2025 at 8:50 AM
“In #Haiti, the death toll has risen to 30, with another 20 missing, the civil defence agency said on Thursday. In #Jamaica, the death toll rose to 19 but search and rescue efforts were continuing.” #melissa #climatechange
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“In this case, the content has been showing up in social media feeds alongside genuine footage shot by local residents and news organizations, sowing confusion among social media users.” #melissa #misinformation #jamaica #cuba #haiti
AI-generated videos claiming to show Hurricane Melissa have been circulating on social media, causing confusion.
Phony AI-generated videos of Hurricane Melissa flood social media sites
AI-generated videos claiming to show Hurricane Melissa have been circulating on social media, causing confusion.
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October 30, 2025 at 2:34 PM
“In this case, the content has been showing up in social media feeds alongside genuine footage shot by local residents and news organizations, sowing confusion among social media users.” #melissa #misinformation #jamaica #cuba #haiti
"Jamaica's strategy is, in my perspective, one of the most comprehensive of any country globally at the minute," said Conor Meenan, a risk financing adviser at the U.K.-based Centre for Disaster Protection. #melissa #jamaica #climatechange
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Jamaica invested heavily in climate disaster insurance. It looks about to pay off | CBC News
Jamaica’s decade-long effort to build layers of financial protection in case of natural disasters might help the country access millions of dollars in the immediate aftermath of Hurricane Melissa — an...
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October 30, 2025 at 11:00 AM
"Jamaica's strategy is, in my perspective, one of the most comprehensive of any country globally at the minute," said Conor Meenan, a risk financing adviser at the U.K.-based Centre for Disaster Protection. #melissa #jamaica #climatechange
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Canadians who require assistance in the affected areas can contact GAC by telephone at 1-613-996-8885, email at melissa.sos@international.gc.ca, SMS at 1-613-686-3658, WhatsApp at 1-613-909-8881 or Signal at 1-613-909-8087.” #melissa #jamaica #cuba #haiti globalnews.ca/news/1150138...
Hurricane Melissa: Ottawa says no Canadians reported dead, offers aid - National | Globalnews.ca
Randeep Sarai, secretary of state for international development, said Canada is 'very closely' monitoring the situation and is ready to help with any local requests for assistance.
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October 30, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Canadians who require assistance in the affected areas can contact GAC by telephone at 1-613-996-8885, email at melissa.sos@international.gc.ca, SMS at 1-613-686-3658, WhatsApp at 1-613-909-8881 or Signal at 1-613-909-8087.” #melissa #jamaica #cuba #haiti globalnews.ca/news/1150138...
Black River in St. Elizabeth is worst hit by #Melissa in #Jamaica. 90% of buildings in the area are gone including the Black River Hospital. Four deaths. Norman Manley airport reopened Wed. at 4PM for relief flights. Commercial flights start Thu.
Relief flights start at Sangster Thu. Photo: Reuters
Relief flights start at Sangster Thu. Photo: Reuters
October 29, 2025 at 10:40 PM
This is an aerial view of of Black River on Jamaica’s south coast, 24 hours after #melissa visited. #jamaica
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October 29, 2025 at 7:32 PM
This is an aerial view of of Black River on Jamaica’s south coast, 24 hours after #melissa visited. #jamaica
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Latest update from #Jamaica officials at 9:30am:
3/4 of country without power. 25,000 ppl in shelters, mostly in western parishes. Too soon to rule out deaths.
Norman Manley airport in Kingston could reopen Thursday.
Some Hospitals “devastated.”
Neighborhoods flattened. Roads blocked #melissa
3/4 of country without power. 25,000 ppl in shelters, mostly in western parishes. Too soon to rule out deaths.
Norman Manley airport in Kingston could reopen Thursday.
Some Hospitals “devastated.”
Neighborhoods flattened. Roads blocked #melissa
October 29, 2025 at 3:44 PM
#Melissa damage of Santa Cruz, one if the fastest growing towns in #jamaica
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October 28, 2025 at 9:50 PM
#Melissa damage of Santa Cruz, one if the fastest growing towns in #jamaica
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Here's a link to a page for #jamaica #melissa relief support. There are already scam sites being set up so, for now, this is one of the legit ones set up by the government of Jamaica. Haven't heard anything from the Canadian government yet.
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Support Jamaica
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October 28, 2025 at 8:16 PM
Here's a link to a page for #jamaica #melissa relief support. There are already scam sites being set up so, for now, this is one of the legit ones set up by the government of Jamaica. Haven't heard anything from the Canadian government yet.
supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=IwZnR...
supportjamaica.gov.jm?fbclid=IwZnR...
“Melissa strengthened further early Tuesday, and is now the fifth-strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic. It is now more intense than the peak Category 5 strength reached by Hurricane Katrina … #Melissa’s sustained winds are now 180 miles per hour.” #jamaica
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Live Updates: Hurricane Melissa, Now Stronger Than Katrina, Nears Landfall in Jamaica
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October 28, 2025 at 1:57 PM
“Melissa strengthened further early Tuesday, and is now the fifth-strongest hurricane ever in the Atlantic. It is now more intense than the peak Category 5 strength reached by Hurricane Katrina … #Melissa’s sustained winds are now 180 miles per hour.” #jamaica
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People are posting a LOT of AI generated content and old storm footage claiming that it’s hurricane #Melissa hitting #Jamaica.
Don’t rely on on social media (TikTok, etc.)! Go to official, legit sources and news outlets that’re mandated to inform the public. Check your sources before re-posting.
Don’t rely on on social media (TikTok, etc.)! Go to official, legit sources and news outlets that’re mandated to inform the public. Check your sources before re-posting.
October 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
“(His wife) previously described how her husband, 63, initially survived the Oct. 2 attack that took place near Fort Steele, northeast of Cranbrook, while he was hunting elk.”
October 27, 2025 at 12:05 PM
“(His wife) previously described how her husband, 63, initially survived the Oct. 2 attack that took place near Fort Steele, northeast of Cranbrook, while he was hunting elk.”
“The 24 hours from midday on Monday to midday on Tuesday are forecast to be the most destructive for the island. The worst of the storm is expected to have passed over Jamaica by Wednesday morning.” #melissa #jamaica #climatechange
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Hurricane Melissa live updates: Storm upgraded to Category 5 on approach to Jamaica
Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a Category 5 storm as it churned northwest through the Caribbean Sea toward Jamaica.
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October 27, 2025 at 11:42 AM
“The 24 hours from midday on Monday to midday on Tuesday are forecast to be the most destructive for the island. The worst of the storm is expected to have passed over Jamaica by Wednesday morning.” #melissa #jamaica #climatechange
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“The weather agency added Melissa is likely to reach the southern coast of Jamaica as a major hurricane late Monday or Tuesday morning, and urged people on the island to seek shelter immediately.” #melissa #jamaica
BREAKING: Hurricane Melissa strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, and could intensify to a Category 5 as it nears Jamaica, the U.S. National Hurricane Center said.
Melissa strengthens into a Category 4 hurricane, threatening catastrophic flooding in Jamaica, Haiti
Hurricane Melissa has strengthened into a major Category 4 hurricane, with the possibility of intensifying to a Category 5 storm Sunday night, unleashing torrential rain and threatening to cause catastrophic flooding in the northern Caribbean, including Haiti and Jamaica.
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October 26, 2025 at 1:14 PM
“The (Ronald Reagan Presidential) foundation said it is "reviewing legal options in this matter" and invited the public to watch the unedited video of Reagan's address.”
The abrupt announcement comes after Trump accused Canada of using a "fake" Ronald Reagan ad to sway U.S. courts, raising the stakes in an already tense trade dispute. n.pr/4qoCzRt
Trump says he's ending trade talks with Canada over TV ads
The abrupt announcement comes after Trump accused Canada of using a "fake" Ronald Reagan ad to sway U.S. courts, raising the stakes in an already tense trade dispute.
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October 24, 2025 at 10:39 AM
“The (Ronald Reagan Presidential) foundation said it is "reviewing legal options in this matter" and invited the public to watch the unedited video of Reagan's address.”
According to the Canadian #Cybersecurity Network #Healthcare is the top ransomware target in Canada. #cybercrime globalnews.ca/video/114797...
Cyber criminals targeting healthcare institutions | Watch News Videos Online
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October 16, 2025 at 6:17 PM
According to the Canadian #Cybersecurity Network #Healthcare is the top ransomware target in Canada. #cybercrime globalnews.ca/video/114797...
What a life she lived!
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Jane Goodall, chimpanzee expert and animal rights campaigner, dies age 91 - follow live
The campaigner, a
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October 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
What a life she lived!
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“The investigation was part of a broader probe that started in 2022, into reports that Chinese-Canadians were being threatened and intimidated by people connected to the Chinese government.”
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Chinese community groups say RCMP ‘police station’ probe had consequences | Globalnews.ca
The investigation was part of a broader probe that started in 2022, into reports that Chinese-Canadians were being intimidated by people connected to the Chinese government.
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October 1, 2025 at 9:49 AM
“The investigation was part of a broader probe that started in 2022, into reports that Chinese-Canadians were being threatened and intimidated by people connected to the Chinese government.”
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“Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by U.S. President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.”
September 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
“Google’s YouTube has agreed to pay $24.5 million to settle a lawsuit by U.S. President Donald Trump over his 2021 account suspension following the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol.”