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Redefining #Toronto through the way we live and the stories we tell. Delivering information and community services that are actually useful. linktr.ee/thegreenlineto
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TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2025 – The CJF announced the inaugural cohort of the CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program. The program will provide emerging digital-first journalists with expert mentorship and hands-on training to build sustainable independent media ventures and reach new audiences. /1
December 3, 2025 at 3:17 PM
TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2025 – The CJF announced the inaugural cohort of the CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program. The program will provide emerging digital-first journalists with expert mentorship and hands-on training to build sustainable independent media ventures and reach new audiences. /1
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Today at the State of Canada’s Cities Summit we're launching Learning From What Works, a major report profiling 89 projects and organizations from across the country who are showing success with innovative approaches to solving place-based challenges: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/research-pub...
December 3, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Today at the State of Canada’s Cities Summit we're launching Learning From What Works, a major report profiling 89 projects and organizations from across the country who are showing success with innovative approaches to solving place-based challenges: schoolofcities.utoronto.ca/research-pub...
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We’re proud to see homegrown news organizations like @thegreenlineto.bsky.social leading the way, reaching new and often-overlooked audiences. Their collaboration and commitment show how local journalism can spark meaningful change at a critical time. /2
September 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We’re proud to see homegrown news organizations like @thegreenlineto.bsky.social leading the way, reaching new and often-overlooked audiences. Their collaboration and commitment show how local journalism can spark meaningful change at a critical time. /2
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#WorldNewsDay Story Spotlight 🌐 Yara El Murr & @neeeda.bsky.social of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social lay out how they engage their readers with news they can use in their daily lives; links they can use to dive deeper, and more.
Read via Journalism.co.uk: www.journalism.co.uk/news/turning... /1
Read via Journalism.co.uk: www.journalism.co.uk/news/turning... /1
September 25, 2025 at 4:14 PM
#WorldNewsDay Story Spotlight 🌐 Yara El Murr & @neeeda.bsky.social of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social lay out how they engage their readers with news they can use in their daily lives; links they can use to dive deeper, and more.
Read via Journalism.co.uk: www.journalism.co.uk/news/turning... /1
Read via Journalism.co.uk: www.journalism.co.uk/news/turning... /1
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A small sample of my LIST, but it’s who I toss to my 17 & 15 year olds to consume
@maxfawcett.bsky.social @thelocal.to @graphicmatt.com @thenarwhal.ca @emmamci.bsky.social @shawnmicallef.bsky.social @namshine.bsky.social @theomoudakis.bsky.social @caradrianh.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social
@maxfawcett.bsky.social @thelocal.to @graphicmatt.com @thenarwhal.ca @emmamci.bsky.social @shawnmicallef.bsky.social @namshine.bsky.social @theomoudakis.bsky.social @caradrianh.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social
September 23, 2025 at 2:49 PM
A small sample of my LIST, but it’s who I toss to my 17 & 15 year olds to consume
@maxfawcett.bsky.social @thelocal.to @graphicmatt.com @thenarwhal.ca @emmamci.bsky.social @shawnmicallef.bsky.social @namshine.bsky.social @theomoudakis.bsky.social @caradrianh.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social
@maxfawcett.bsky.social @thelocal.to @graphicmatt.com @thenarwhal.ca @emmamci.bsky.social @shawnmicallef.bsky.social @namshine.bsky.social @theomoudakis.bsky.social @caradrianh.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social
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I also covered @thegreenlineto.bsky.social, an independent news org with an interesting, reader-driven model. Fixing our info ecosystem will be a key part of building a better future.
www.buzzsprout.com/2396702/epis...
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Good News, Everyone! - Future Mending Radio
Matt interviews Yara El Murr, the Managing Editor of the Green Line, an innovative Toronto news outlet that is making community-driven, hyper-local news.Our information ecosystem is full of misinforma...
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September 16, 2025 at 9:06 PM
I also covered @thegreenlineto.bsky.social, an independent news org with an interesting, reader-driven model. Fixing our info ecosystem will be a key part of building a better future.
www.buzzsprout.com/2396702/epis...
www.buzzsprout.com/2396702/epis...
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Our friend Chad was profiled as a changemaker by @thegreenlineto.bsky.social on the great work he's doing with The Bike Brigade: thegreenline.to/stories/chad...
How The Bike Brigade's Chad Mohr fights for food access for Torontonians - The Green Line
Chad Mohr of The Bike Brigade talks about how the organization mobilizes more than 1,000 volunteers to deliver food to Torontonians in need.
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September 15, 2025 at 3:33 PM
Our friend Chad was profiled as a changemaker by @thegreenlineto.bsky.social on the great work he's doing with The Bike Brigade: thegreenline.to/stories/chad...
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@neeeda.bsky.social and @thegreenlineto.bsky.social are doing great work and should be seen as something to aspire to by other new, indie publishers.
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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱
Plus: A special announcement…
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July 31, 2025 at 4:13 PM
@neeeda.bsky.social and @thegreenlineto.bsky.social are doing great work and should be seen as something to aspire to by other new, indie publishers.
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theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...
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"Training citizens to watch the watchmen: Documenters Canada brings transparency to your neighbourhood public meetings." My latest for @futureofgood.bsky.social with interviews @magdakon.bsky.social, @neeeda.bsky.social, and others improving #onpoli accountability:
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Training citizens to watch the watchmen: Documenters Canada brings transparency to your neighbourhood public meetings | Future of Good
"Now these folks know, and … when there's development in their neighborhood, they're going to know that they can go and take part in that.”
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July 21, 2025 at 2:00 AM
"Training citizens to watch the watchmen: Documenters Canada brings transparency to your neighbourhood public meetings." My latest for @futureofgood.bsky.social with interviews @magdakon.bsky.social, @neeeda.bsky.social, and others improving #onpoli accountability:
futureofgood.co/training-cit...
futureofgood.co/training-cit...
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#HearThis Sharing 3 pieces of Black specific content with my kids this week.
1. Update needed for Riverside Common Park
2.‘Why the pause?’
3. Little Jamaica fights gentrification
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h/t @adambunch.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social @uoftbrn.bsky.social
1. Update needed for Riverside Common Park
2.‘Why the pause?’
3. Little Jamaica fights gentrification
medium.com/@lanrickbenn...
h/t @adambunch.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social @uoftbrn.bsky.social
July 13, 2025 at 12:15 PM
#HearThis Sharing 3 pieces of Black specific content with my kids this week.
1. Update needed for Riverside Common Park
2.‘Why the pause?’
3. Little Jamaica fights gentrification
medium.com/@lanrickbenn...
h/t @adambunch.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social @uoftbrn.bsky.social
1. Update needed for Riverside Common Park
2.‘Why the pause?’
3. Little Jamaica fights gentrification
medium.com/@lanrickbenn...
h/t @adambunch.bsky.social @thegreenlineto.bsky.social @uoftbrn.bsky.social
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While @thegreenlineto.bsky.social has been working with Documenters, the publication continues to find new ways to make that information more accessible. Part of that strategy has been experimenting with short-form videos based on the Documenters’ notes. rjionline.org/news/taking-...
Taking public meeting notes to TikTok — and making it actionable
How to experiment with video formats for the Documenters program.
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July 10, 2025 at 5:48 PM
While @thegreenlineto.bsky.social has been working with Documenters, the publication continues to find new ways to make that information more accessible. Part of that strategy has been experimenting with short-form videos based on the Documenters’ notes. rjionline.org/news/taking-...
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. @thegreenlineto.bsky.social - The city of Toronto has neighborhood groups and tenant groups where important decisions are made. People who live in these neighborhoods have stake in these meetings and decisions. Documenters helps the green line build relationships with residents
June 1, 2025 at 6:15 PM
. @thegreenlineto.bsky.social - The city of Toronto has neighborhood groups and tenant groups where important decisions are made. People who live in these neighborhoods have stake in these meetings and decisions. Documenters helps the green line build relationships with residents
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The Green Line is operating the first Canadian pilot of @citybureau.bsky.social ‘s Documenters program documenters.cjconcordia.net/the-green-li...
The Green Line – DOCUMENTERS / DOCUMENTALISTES CANADA
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June 1, 2025 at 2:17 PM
The Green Line is operating the first Canadian pilot of @citybureau.bsky.social ‘s Documenters program documenters.cjconcordia.net/the-green-li...
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Psyched to be at the second Canadian Engaged Journalism conference in Toronto! First off - Anita Li is talking about building out a profitable local newsroom @thegreenlineto.bsky.social
June 1, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Psyched to be at the second Canadian Engaged Journalism conference in Toronto! First off - Anita Li is talking about building out a profitable local newsroom @thegreenlineto.bsky.social
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This month’s edition of #TheOtherWave is all about impact (the real kind) 📊✨
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May 19, 2025 at 10:36 PM
This month’s edition of #TheOtherWave is all about impact (the real kind) 📊✨
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🏘️ Toronto’s Housing Crisis
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Finalist – Best Digital Editorial Package, Small at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Well done to @neeeda.bsky.social and everyone involved!
🔗 zurl.co/SRhso
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
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Finalist – Best Digital Editorial Package, Small at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Well done to @neeeda.bsky.social and everyone involved!
🔗 zurl.co/SRhso
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
May 6, 2025 at 3:02 PM
🏘️ Toronto’s Housing Crisis
@thegreenlineto.bsky.social
Finalist – Best Digital Editorial Package, Small at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Well done to @neeeda.bsky.social and everyone involved!
🔗 zurl.co/SRhso
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
@thegreenlineto.bsky.social
Finalist – Best Digital Editorial Package, Small at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards
Well done to @neeeda.bsky.social and everyone involved!
🔗 zurl.co/SRhso
#DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25
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COMMUNITY BROADCAST/JOURNALISME PARLÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE:
⭐Taryn Grant – CBC Atlantic Voice
⭐Virginie Ann – CBC Yukon
⭐Lela Savic – La Converse
⭐Alice Zanetta – Fréquence / CKIA
⭐James Westman, Anthony Lippa-Hardy, Anita Li –The Green Line
⭐Taryn Grant – CBC Atlantic Voice
⭐Virginie Ann – CBC Yukon
⭐Lela Savic – La Converse
⭐Alice Zanetta – Fréquence / CKIA
⭐James Westman, Anthony Lippa-Hardy, Anita Li –The Green Line
April 4, 2025 at 4:10 PM
COMMUNITY BROADCAST/JOURNALISME PARLÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE:
⭐Taryn Grant – CBC Atlantic Voice
⭐Virginie Ann – CBC Yukon
⭐Lela Savic – La Converse
⭐Alice Zanetta – Fréquence / CKIA
⭐James Westman, Anthony Lippa-Hardy, Anita Li –The Green Line
⭐Taryn Grant – CBC Atlantic Voice
⭐Virginie Ann – CBC Yukon
⭐Lela Savic – La Converse
⭐Alice Zanetta – Fréquence / CKIA
⭐James Westman, Anthony Lippa-Hardy, Anita Li –The Green Line
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🚨🏆🚨We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the #CAJAwards!
Judges reviewed a record 540 entries, and now…
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Judges reviewed a record 540 entries, and now…
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April 4, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨🏆🚨We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the #CAJAwards!
Judges reviewed a record 540 entries, and now…
🥁🥁🥁
Judges reviewed a record 540 entries, and now…
🥁🥁🥁
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🎬Just announced: The winners of our News Creator Award for Excellence in Independent Video Journalism!
The awardees represent a diverse range of media platforms and storytelling approaches. Read more about their work: www.icfj.org/news/news-cr...
The awardees represent a diverse range of media platforms and storytelling approaches. Read more about their work: www.icfj.org/news/news-cr...
News Creators ‘Redefining What Journalism Can Be’ Win Inaugural ICFJ Award
Independent news creators from eight
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April 7, 2025 at 12:06 PM
🎬Just announced: The winners of our News Creator Award for Excellence in Independent Video Journalism!
The awardees represent a diverse range of media platforms and storytelling approaches. Read more about their work: www.icfj.org/news/news-cr...
The awardees represent a diverse range of media platforms and storytelling approaches. Read more about their work: www.icfj.org/news/news-cr...
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We sat down w @thegreenlineto.bsky.social to discuss what to do if the unfortunate occurs and you're struck by a motorist on your bike. Know your rights friends!
Check out the full article and videos here:
thegreenline.to/guide/hit-by...
Check out the full article and videos here:
thegreenline.to/guide/hit-by...
April 3, 2025 at 2:34 PM
We sat down w @thegreenlineto.bsky.social to discuss what to do if the unfortunate occurs and you're struck by a motorist on your bike. Know your rights friends!
Check out the full article and videos here:
thegreenline.to/guide/hit-by...
Check out the full article and videos here:
thegreenline.to/guide/hit-by...
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Register now to hear how Chris Baxter of Spotlight PA, @kimberlygriffin.bsky.social of @mississippifreepress.org, and @neeeda.bsky.social of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social are building stronger connections between their newsrooms and their supporters who believe in the power of local journalism 💡
Making the case for local news: Perspectives from newsroom leaders
A three-part virtual series on how your newsroom can create unified messaging about your journalism to engage funders.
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March 20, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Register now to hear how Chris Baxter of Spotlight PA, @kimberlygriffin.bsky.social of @mississippifreepress.org, and @neeeda.bsky.social of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social are building stronger connections between their newsrooms and their supporters who believe in the power of local journalism 💡
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From News to Action: How The Green Line's Documenters Are Changing Civic Engagement.
Anita Li and Sebastian Tansil discuss how local news can empower communities to take action.
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions!
March 18th 7pm: in person and online
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Anita Li and Sebastian Tansil discuss how local news can empower communities to take action.
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions!
March 18th 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
March 13, 2025 at 8:28 PM
From News to Action: How The Green Line's Documenters Are Changing Civic Engagement.
Anita Li and Sebastian Tansil discuss how local news can empower communities to take action.
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions!
March 18th 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
Anita Li and Sebastian Tansil discuss how local news can empower communities to take action.
Plus our usual breakouts for projects and discussions!
March 18th 7pm: in person and online
guild.host/events/civic...
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At the @civictechto.bsky.social hacknight at @mozilla.org HQ, listening to @thegreenlineto.bsky.social share about their work to help news lead to action and supporting #MutualAid. #civictech 🧵 [1/n]
March 18, 2025 at 11:45 PM
At the @civictechto.bsky.social hacknight at @mozilla.org HQ, listening to @thegreenlineto.bsky.social share about their work to help news lead to action and supporting #MutualAid. #civictech 🧵 [1/n]
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How to cycle and drive safely in Toronto with David Shellnutt of the Biking Lawyer LLP - @thegreenlineto.bsky.social thegreenline.to/stories/toro...
How to cycle and drive safely in Toronto with David Shellnutt, the Biking Lawyer - The Green Line
David Shellnutt, the founder of The Biking Lawyer LLP and the Bike Brigade, shares his tips to cycling and driving safely in Toronto.
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March 7, 2025 at 1:56 PM
How to cycle and drive safely in Toronto with David Shellnutt of the Biking Lawyer LLP - @thegreenlineto.bsky.social thegreenline.to/stories/toro...
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We keep each other safe. Thanks to @thegreenlineto.bsky.social. #BikeTO #VisionZero
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TORONTO'S BIKE LANE REMOVALS: HOW TO STAY SAFE ON THE ROAD - The Green Line
With the looming removal of three major bike lanes across Toronto, we share road safety tips for cyclists, pedestrians and drivers.
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March 6, 2025 at 3:22 PM
We keep each other safe. Thanks to @thegreenlineto.bsky.social. #BikeTO #VisionZero
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