Garvia Bailey
@garveyschild.bsky.social
Media Girlfriend (s). Host of the Globe and Mail's Happy Enough podcast. Former CBC, former JazzFM. Producer, broadcaster, crocheter. Black with a capital “B”| books+art+music+vibes+jazz is a cultural movement | she/her
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Today’s the launch of @tvotoday.bsky.social (MIS)Treated, a podcast on women’s health. Thank you for the support & messages🙏❤️. About 7% of Canada’s federal spending goes to women’s health & women weren’t included in clinical trials until 1993 in USA and 1997 in Canada m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oco...
September 30, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Today’s the launch of @tvotoday.bsky.social (MIS)Treated, a podcast on women’s health. Thank you for the support & messages🙏❤️. About 7% of Canada’s federal spending goes to women’s health & women weren’t included in clinical trials until 1993 in USA and 1997 in Canada m.youtube.com/watch?v=0Oco...
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Journalism has brought me into contact with a lot of sources who tried to blow the whistle. Often, those people ask to be anonymous. This is the rare story of someone who took on a major Wall Street firm and is willing to tell her story. 🎁 link www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
A Private Equity Giant Took Over African Hospitals. Then the Complaints Rolled In
TPG told investors — including the World Bank, the Gates Foundation and Bono — that it would expand access to health care. Whistleblowers say it put profit ahead of patient safety.
www.bloomberg.com
August 25, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Journalism has brought me into contact with a lot of sources who tried to blow the whistle. Often, those people ask to be anonymous. This is the rare story of someone who took on a major Wall Street firm and is willing to tell her story. 🎁 link www.bloomberg.com/news/feature...
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Forever, Oscar Peterson Day.
Happy 100th Oscar, wherever beautiful place you are.
Happy 100th Oscar, wherever beautiful place you are.
August 15, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Forever, Oscar Peterson Day.
Happy 100th Oscar, wherever beautiful place you are.
Happy 100th Oscar, wherever beautiful place you are.
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Climate change is altering the natural world’s soundscape, with declining bird, insect, and amphibian populations leading to quieter environments. This “sensory extinction” is exacerbated by noise pollution from human activities.
Listen to these recordings in this article from @sabs.bsky.social!
Listen to these recordings in this article from @sabs.bsky.social!
How Climate Change Is Transforming The Soundtrack Of The Natural World | Defector
It is easy enough to read about the climate crisis through the dozens of devastating stories that run each week, warning us of the people who will be displaced or otherwise harmed by the planet’s rapi...
defector.com
August 12, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Climate change is altering the natural world’s soundscape, with declining bird, insect, and amphibian populations leading to quieter environments. This “sensory extinction” is exacerbated by noise pollution from human activities.
Listen to these recordings in this article from @sabs.bsky.social!
Listen to these recordings in this article from @sabs.bsky.social!
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I would have hedged this headline a bit more because I don’t think there’s clear evidence of causation, but this is a good piece examining links between heat/climate-related disasters and gendered violence, and touching on some policy implications.
thenarwhal.ca/heat-domesti...
thenarwhal.ca/heat-domesti...
In Canada, heat increases domestic violence | The Narwhal
Excessive heat stresses both the body and mind. That leads to a rise in aggression — which harms women, girls and vulnerable communities the most
thenarwhal.ca
August 7, 2025 at 12:45 PM
I would have hedged this headline a bit more because I don’t think there’s clear evidence of causation, but this is a good piece examining links between heat/climate-related disasters and gendered violence, and touching on some policy implications.
thenarwhal.ca/heat-domesti...
thenarwhal.ca/heat-domesti...
Katharine, what would you have made of all this? What would you have made from all of this? Miss your voice.
Today marks six years since we lost dear Katharine
www.artnews.com/art-news/new... Katharine Mulherin: Toronto Art Dealer Dies at 54
@garveyschild.bsky.social @danielwell.bsky.social @saramacculloch.bsky.social
www.artnews.com/art-news/new... Katharine Mulherin: Toronto Art Dealer Dies at 54
@garveyschild.bsky.social @danielwell.bsky.social @saramacculloch.bsky.social
July 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
Katharine, what would you have made of all this? What would you have made from all of this? Miss your voice.
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Enraging to send my kids off to school to sit in a stifling, AC-less room that no public employee would be allowed to work from. These are the results of decisions our government has made, and continues to make, that just plainly don't prioritize children.
In the largest city in one of the richest countries, Toronto's public school system should be world class. So why are students going to school in crumbling, overheated buildings without enough staff to meet their needs? #LocalArchives thelocal.to/education-to...
How Decades of Underfunding Eroded Toronto’s Schools | The Local
In the largest city in one of the richest countries, Toronto's public school system should be world class. So why are students heading back to school in crumbling buildings without enough staff to mee...
thelocal.to
June 24, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Enraging to send my kids off to school to sit in a stifling, AC-less room that no public employee would be allowed to work from. These are the results of decisions our government has made, and continues to make, that just plainly don't prioritize children.
He thinks he can tweet his way to a Nobel Peace Prize. God help us.
June 24, 2025 at 10:48 AM
He thinks he can tweet his way to a Nobel Peace Prize. God help us.
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It’s going to be amazing, we have so many banjos! We’ll see you tomorrow.
Tickets are still available: bit.ly/3Hn2h6A
Read the full article:
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Tickets are still available: bit.ly/3Hn2h6A
Read the full article:
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Rhiannon Giddens is ready to meet a major moment of revival in Black music history, with banjo in hand
The beloved banjoist brings her Old-Time Revue tour to the Hollywood Bowl on June 18 amid a touchstone moment in the reimagination of traditional Black music ushered in by Beyoncé's "Cowboy Carter" an...
www.latimes.com
June 17, 2025 at 8:31 PM
It’s going to be amazing, we have so many banjos! We’ll see you tomorrow.
Tickets are still available: bit.ly/3Hn2h6A
Read the full article:
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
Tickets are still available: bit.ly/3Hn2h6A
Read the full article:
www.latimes.com/entertainmen...
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Remembering the legendary Prince who was born on this day in 1958.
June 7, 2025 at 4:40 PM
Remembering the legendary Prince who was born on this day in 1958.
It is very good .
Holy guacamole, guys. This is beyond splendid, Qu'est-ce que c'est? youtu.be/CJ54eImz88w?...
Talking Heads - Psycho Killer (Official Video)
YouTube video by Talking Heads
youtu.be
June 7, 2025 at 6:42 PM
It is very good .
Let’s protect Ontario’s bike lanes in this provincial election. Call on all parties to #ReverseBill212! @GreenpeaceCA act.gp/3WLGdrw
Stop the removal of Ontario’s bike lanes
Call on all parties running in the Ontario election to reverse Bill 212
act.gp
May 21, 2025 at 11:40 AM
Let’s protect Ontario’s bike lanes in this provincial election. Call on all parties to #ReverseBill212! @GreenpeaceCA act.gp/3WLGdrw
I once dated a guy who was, obviously, not for me. My decision was based on the fact that his love for TTD was bordering on obsession. Those red flags did not stand a chance.
May 7, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I once dated a guy who was, obviously, not for me. My decision was based on the fact that his love for TTD was bordering on obsession. Those red flags did not stand a chance.
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37 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 7, 1988, "Wishing Well" by Sananda Maitreya (Terence Trent D'Arby) reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
May 7, 2025 at 3:02 PM
37 YEARS AGO TODAY on May 7, 1988, "Wishing Well" by Sananda Maitreya (Terence Trent D'Arby) reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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I can’t believe I was on the BBC! Thank you Lyse Doucet for invite to talk about issues facing #CanadaElection From affordable housing to healthcare, issues for those we interviewed #TVOTheThread To catch up on the last episode on how violence is impacting communities m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh_-...
April 28, 2025 at 9:30 PM
I can’t believe I was on the BBC! Thank you Lyse Doucet for invite to talk about issues facing #CanadaElection From affordable housing to healthcare, issues for those we interviewed #TVOTheThread To catch up on the last episode on how violence is impacting communities m.youtube.com/watch?v=Dh_-...
Ugh. Can y’all do it in High Park instead??
Hey New York! I‘m playing a free show on June 25 in Central Park. The limitless Lido Pimienta will be opening. See you soon!
Learn more: bit.ly/44ckqhb
#SummerStage summerstage.org #ShareYourSummerStage
Learn more: bit.ly/44ckqhb
#SummerStage summerstage.org #ShareYourSummerStage
April 24, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Ugh. Can y’all do it in High Park instead??
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This is the last episode of #TVOTheThread S4 and it is one of the best episodes we’ve done. We spoke to a victim of gun violence who still has a bullet in her body. She told us how the shooting impacted her mentally & emotionally. This is what I envisioned for a show and I’m grateful for the trust 🙏
Gun violence is a devastating reality across Canada, with parts of the Greater Toronto and Hamilton areas seeing record-breaking numbers. Watch Triggered: Canada's Gun Problem on The Thread with @namshine.bsky.social, tonight at 7:30pm on TVO and YouTube. youtu.be/Dh_-KOOF38o?...
April 23, 2025 at 11:14 PM
This is the last episode of #TVOTheThread S4 and it is one of the best episodes we’ve done. We spoke to a victim of gun violence who still has a bullet in her body. She told us how the shooting impacted her mentally & emotionally. This is what I envisioned for a show and I’m grateful for the trust 🙏
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April 21, 2025 at 11:51 PM
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“Brown’s Dream” is just meant to go on forever; to play it is to fall into the rhythm of it and just let it flow through you. This hypnotic tune was recorded at Etta Baker's home in Morganton, NC.
You can watch the full video, by Alexei Mejouev, at YouTube.com/RhiannonGiddens
You can watch the full video, by Alexei Mejouev, at YouTube.com/RhiannonGiddens
April 17, 2025 at 2:32 PM
“Brown’s Dream” is just meant to go on forever; to play it is to fall into the rhythm of it and just let it flow through you. This hypnotic tune was recorded at Etta Baker's home in Morganton, NC.
You can watch the full video, by Alexei Mejouev, at YouTube.com/RhiannonGiddens
You can watch the full video, by Alexei Mejouev, at YouTube.com/RhiannonGiddens
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The numbers are in.
While charts were never a motivator for Chapman, the 35th anniversary vinyl reissue is making waves - not just on vinyl charts globally, but across the board, including a return to the Billboard 200.
Another line in the legacy. 🎶
While charts were never a motivator for Chapman, the 35th anniversary vinyl reissue is making waves - not just on vinyl charts globally, but across the board, including a return to the Billboard 200.
Another line in the legacy. 🎶
April 17, 2025 at 8:03 PM
The numbers are in.
While charts were never a motivator for Chapman, the 35th anniversary vinyl reissue is making waves - not just on vinyl charts globally, but across the board, including a return to the Billboard 200.
Another line in the legacy. 🎶
While charts were never a motivator for Chapman, the 35th anniversary vinyl reissue is making waves - not just on vinyl charts globally, but across the board, including a return to the Billboard 200.
Another line in the legacy. 🎶
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Tracy Chapman was interviewed by @garveyschild.bsky.social on Q with Tom Power (CBC) this morning.
Listen to the replay here 👇
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Listen to the replay here 👇
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
April 11, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Tracy Chapman was interviewed by @garveyschild.bsky.social on Q with Tom Power (CBC) this morning.
Listen to the replay here 👇
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
Listen to the replay here 👇
www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...
This is not how media should be responding to this moment. We need you to do better. More courage, please.
NEW: CTV cancelled a fact-checking segment in response to political pressure from Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
An audio recording obtained by PressProgress shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
CTV Cancelled a Fact-Checking Segment in Response to Political Pressure From Pierre Poilievre’s Conservatives
Audio recording shows CTV cancelled an ‘election misinformation’ segment with journalist Rachel Gilmore after online backlash from conservatives
pressprogress.ca
April 2, 2025 at 11:33 AM
This is not how media should be responding to this moment. We need you to do better. More courage, please.
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more art. more love. more music. more dancing. more nature. more life
March 27, 2025 at 6:57 PM
more art. more love. more music. more dancing. more nature. more life
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A decade ago, Canada ranked 5th in the World Happiness Report. Today, it sits at 18th.
Prof. Felix Cheung recently joined @garveyschild.bsky.social on @theglobeandmail.com's Happy Enough podcast to discuss why our collective happiness matters.
🎧 www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/art...
Prof. Felix Cheung recently joined @garveyschild.bsky.social on @theglobeandmail.com's Happy Enough podcast to discuss why our collective happiness matters.
🎧 www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/art...
Canada is slipping in global happiness rankings. Should our policymakers care?
Over the last decade, Canada has slipped from fifth to 18th on world happiness rankings, raising questions about our collective well-being
www.theglobeandmail.com
March 25, 2025 at 7:45 PM
A decade ago, Canada ranked 5th in the World Happiness Report. Today, it sits at 18th.
Prof. Felix Cheung recently joined @garveyschild.bsky.social on @theglobeandmail.com's Happy Enough podcast to discuss why our collective happiness matters.
🎧 www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/art...
Prof. Felix Cheung recently joined @garveyschild.bsky.social on @theglobeandmail.com's Happy Enough podcast to discuss why our collective happiness matters.
🎧 www.theglobeandmail.com/podcasts/art...
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Everybody dance: Nile Rodgers’ 20 greatest tracks – ranked!
Everybody dance: Nile Rodgers’ 20 greatest tracks – ranked!
As the 72-year-old prepares for Glastonbury with Chic, we rate the best of his guitar licks and songwriting magic for Madonna, Diana Ross, Sister Sledge and more
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Everybody dance: Nile Rodgers’ 20 greatest tracks – ranked!