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Happening Thursday! A panel discussion with artist Sydney Hart and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor about the public art series 'Ripples' — moderated by curator Christine D'Onofrio.
November 20th at 7 pm
Emily Carr University of Art and Design's Rennie Hall
bit.ly/3JzVQi6
November 20th at 7 pm
Emily Carr University of Art and Design's Rennie Hall
bit.ly/3JzVQi6
A panel discussion about Ripples, a new public art project
Join us for a conversation between the artist, Sydney Hart, and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor. Moderated by Ripples’ curator, Christine D’Onofrio.
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November 17, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Happening Thursday! A panel discussion with artist Sydney Hart and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor about the public art series 'Ripples' — moderated by curator Christine D'Onofrio.
November 20th at 7 pm
Emily Carr University of Art and Design's Rennie Hall
bit.ly/3JzVQi6
November 20th at 7 pm
Emily Carr University of Art and Design's Rennie Hall
bit.ly/3JzVQi6
Join us for a panel discussion with artist Sydney Hart and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor about Ripples, an art billboard series that examines the environmental impact of global trade. Moderated by curator Christine D’Onofrio. Happening Nov 20th! bit.ly/3JzVQi6
A panel discussion about Ripples, a new public art project
Join us for a conversation between the artist, Sydney Hart, and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor. Moderated by Ripples’ curator, Christine D’Onofrio.
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November 13, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Join us for a panel discussion with artist Sydney Hart and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor about Ripples, an art billboard series that examines the environmental impact of global trade. Moderated by curator Christine D’Onofrio. Happening Nov 20th! bit.ly/3JzVQi6
Join us for a panel discussion with artist Sydney Hart and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor about Ripples, an art billboard series that examines the environmental impact of global trade. Moderated by curator Christine D’Onofrio. Happening Nov 20th! bit.ly/3JzVQi6
A panel discussion about Ripples, a new public art project
Join us for a conversation between the artist, Sydney Hart, and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor. Moderated by Ripples’ curator, Christine D’Onofrio.
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November 10, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Join us for a panel discussion with artist Sydney Hart and Dr. Jaleh Mansoor about Ripples, an art billboard series that examines the environmental impact of global trade. Moderated by curator Christine D’Onofrio. Happening Nov 20th! bit.ly/3JzVQi6
Canada's National Pain Awareness Week is coming to a close — a week meant to raise awareness of chronic pain and its impacts. We're resharing 'Freedom from Pain,' a documentary by the Global Reporting Program, produced in partnership with Al Jazeera. bit.ly/4nmoUr
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November 7, 2025 at 4:47 PM
Canada's National Pain Awareness Week is coming to a close — a week meant to raise awareness of chronic pain and its impacts. We're resharing 'Freedom from Pain,' a documentary by the Global Reporting Program, produced in partnership with Al Jazeera. bit.ly/4nmoUr
What happens when critical infrastructure is carved up and sold off to investors? A new investigation looks at how these firms are capturing our rail networks and prioritizing profits — often at the expense of safety @cnsmd.bsky.social cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/p...
PRIVATE TRACKS: How Wall Street is Reshaping the Railroad Industry
Investment firms are quietly taking greater control over America's railroad industry, accumulating large stock positions in railroad operators and buying up companies that lease and manage rail cars o...
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November 3, 2025 at 6:38 PM
What happens when critical infrastructure is carved up and sold off to investors? A new investigation looks at how these firms are capturing our rail networks and prioritizing profits — often at the expense of safety @cnsmd.bsky.social cnsmaryland.org/2025/10/29/p...
It's National Pain Awareness Week in Canada, a time to raise awareness of chronic pain and its impacts. We're taking the opportunity to share a Global Reporting Program documentary called 'Freedom from Pain,' produced in partnership with Al Jazeera's People and Power. bit.ly/4nmoUrd
Freedom from Pain
For many in the West pain ends with a pill, but elsewhere the war on drugs is cutting people off from pain medication.
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November 3, 2025 at 5:02 PM
It's National Pain Awareness Week in Canada, a time to raise awareness of chronic pain and its impacts. We're taking the opportunity to share a Global Reporting Program documentary called 'Freedom from Pain,' produced in partnership with Al Jazeera's People and Power. bit.ly/4nmoUrd
Today is UNESCO's annual day to #EndImpunity against journalists, with this year's theme focusing on AI-facilitated Gender-Based Violence against Women Journalists. Learn about the impacts that gender-based reputational attacks have on freedom of speech. bit.ly/3Jqw0go
Reputational attacks against journalists
Results from interviews and a global survey of journalists about their experiences with reputational attacks.
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November 2, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Today is UNESCO's annual day to #EndImpunity against journalists, with this year's theme focusing on AI-facilitated Gender-Based Violence against Women Journalists. Learn about the impacts that gender-based reputational attacks have on freedom of speech. bit.ly/3Jqw0go
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An intriguing new public art project on the #ArbutusGreenway. Check it out!
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for an artist-led walking tour of 'Ripples,' a series of billboards that show supply chain data represented as public art. It was heartening to see members of the public interacting with Gavin Fridell's research and Sydney Hart's artist interpretation.
October 30, 2025 at 3:58 AM
An intriguing new public art project on the #ArbutusGreenway. Check it out!
In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY
To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA
With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce tariffs on imported Canadian steel, aluminum, lum
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October 29, 2025 at 3:54 PM
In a recent @policyalternatives.ca article, @gavinfridell.bsky.social, a @smuhalifax.bsky.social research professor and member of the GRC’s supply chains hub, argues that Canada needs to invest in green steel and iron if it wants to be a clean energy superpower. bit.ly/3WsUecY
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Listened to a fantastic conversation on human rights between @alexneve.bsky.social - who delivered this year's #CBC #MasseyLectures - and @globalreportingcentre.org ED Andrea Crossan.
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Alex Neve: Universal
Register now for Alex Neve: Universal on crowdcast, scheduled to go live on October 28, 2025, 06:30 PM PDT.
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October 29, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Listened to a fantastic conversation on human rights between @alexneve.bsky.social - who delivered this year's #CBC #MasseyLectures - and @globalreportingcentre.org ED Andrea Crossan.
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Link to the dialogue here:
www.crowdcast.io/c/a310u7zofbh0
Organized by #BCLibrariesPresent
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for an artist-led walking tour of 'Ripples,' a series of billboards that show supply chain data represented as public art. It was heartening to see members of the public interacting with Gavin Fridell's research and Sydney Hart's artist interpretation.
October 28, 2025 at 10:42 PM
Thank you to everyone who came out on Saturday for an artist-led walking tour of 'Ripples,' a series of billboards that show supply chain data represented as public art. It was heartening to see members of the public interacting with Gavin Fridell's research and Sydney Hart's artist interpretation.
Happening today! Join us for an artist-led walking tour of 'Ripples,' an art billboard series that draws on trade policy data to depict the environmental impacts of global trade and supply chains.
👉 Join us, 2-3 pm on Fir St between W 5th and 6th Ave.
bit.ly/4htyXcW
👉 Join us, 2-3 pm on Fir St between W 5th and 6th Ave.
bit.ly/4htyXcW
Ripples: A walking tour (led by artist Sydney Hart)
Ripples is a public art series along the Arbutus Greenway (between Fir and Burrard St.) in Vancouver. Join us for a tour led by the artist!
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October 25, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Happening today! Join us for an artist-led walking tour of 'Ripples,' an art billboard series that draws on trade policy data to depict the environmental impacts of global trade and supply chains.
👉 Join us, 2-3 pm on Fir St between W 5th and 6th Ave.
bit.ly/4htyXcW
👉 Join us, 2-3 pm on Fir St between W 5th and 6th Ave.
bit.ly/4htyXcW
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My take on why Canada needs to ramp up green steel and iron, if it wants to truly be a clean energy "superpower."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
From @gavinfridell.bsky.social for @policyalternatives.ca: "Given calls from labour + industry for a more coordinated, economy-wide response..., CAN should not overlook the value of green steel + iron in nat'l development + trade diversification plans."
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
www.policyalternatives.ca/news-researc...
To Become a Clean “Energy Superpower,” Canada Needs “Green” Steel and Iron - CCPA
With the weight of the U.S. trade war challenging key export industries, Prime Minister Mark Carney and his ministers have set up camp in Washington, D.C., hoping to convince President Trump to reduce...
www.policyalternatives.ca
October 22, 2025 at 11:45 AM
My take on why Canada needs to ramp up green steel and iron, if it wants to truly be a clean energy "superpower."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
Reflecting on an impressive report by @jonasalgers.bsky.social
and @chrisbataille.bsky.social on "Strategic decarbonisation of the Canadian iron and steel industry."
These digital collages depict data about the environmental impact of global trade. This Saturday, learn more about the latest GRC project during an artist-led walking tour along Vancouver's Arbutus Greenway.
👉 More info: bit.ly/4htyXcW
👉 More info: bit.ly/4htyXcW
October 24, 2025 at 3:02 PM
These digital collages depict data about the environmental impact of global trade. This Saturday, learn more about the latest GRC project during an artist-led walking tour along Vancouver's Arbutus Greenway.
👉 More info: bit.ly/4htyXcW
👉 More info: bit.ly/4htyXcW
Happening Saturday! Join the GRC, alongside artist Sydney Hart and curator Christine D’Onofrio, for a walking tour of Ripples, a billboard art series depicting the environmental impacts of global trade. Based on the research of Gavin Fridell.
Sat, Oct 25
2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway
bit.ly/4htyXcW
Sat, Oct 25
2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway
bit.ly/4htyXcW
Ripples: A walking tour (led by artist Sydney Hart)
Ripples is a public art series along the Arbutus Greenway (between Fir and Burrard St.) in Vancouver. Join us for a tour led by the artist!
bit.ly
October 22, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Happening Saturday! Join the GRC, alongside artist Sydney Hart and curator Christine D’Onofrio, for a walking tour of Ripples, a billboard art series depicting the environmental impacts of global trade. Based on the research of Gavin Fridell.
Sat, Oct 25
2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway
bit.ly/4htyXcW
Sat, Oct 25
2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway
bit.ly/4htyXcW
Happening Saturday! See nearly a decade's worth of investigation into global supply chains depicted by a series of art billboards along the Arbutus Greenway.
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
bit.ly/48GdP0H
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
bit.ly/48GdP0H
Ripples: A walking tour (led by artist Sydney Hart)
Ripples is a public art series along the Arbutus Greenway (between Fir and Burrard St.) in Vancouver. Join us for a tour led by the artist!
bit.ly
October 21, 2025 at 7:06 PM
Happening Saturday! See nearly a decade's worth of investigation into global supply chains depicted by a series of art billboards along the Arbutus Greenway.
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
bit.ly/48GdP0H
Join Sat, Oct 25, from 2 - 3 pm at the pedestrian/bike path on Fir St (between West 5th and 6th Ave) for an artist-led tour.
bit.ly/48GdP0H
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Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social is one of the collaborators involved in 'Ripples', a billboard art project on display in Vancouver! Dr. Fridell is a faculty member in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. Learn more: globalreportingcentre.org/ripples/ #artswithimpact
Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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October 15, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Dr. @gavinfridell.bsky.social is one of the collaborators involved in 'Ripples', a billboard art project on display in Vancouver! Dr. Fridell is a faculty member in our Department of Political Science and Global Development Studies. Learn more: globalreportingcentre.org/ripples/ #artswithimpact
Did you know the GRC is collaborating on a public art series? Join us on October 25th for an artist-led walking tour along the Arbutus Greenway and discover what happens when climate data meets art!
Oct 25, 2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway (2150 Fir St)
More info: bit.ly/3KIZPJq
Oct 25, 2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway (2150 Fir St)
More info: bit.ly/3KIZPJq
Ripples – Things to do in Vancouver – Georgia Straight
A free guided art tour of Ripples led by artist Sydney Hart. This public art project consists of five billboards mounted in the heart of Vancouver. Ripples explores information surrounding internation...
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October 8, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Did you know the GRC is collaborating on a public art series? Join us on October 25th for an artist-led walking tour along the Arbutus Greenway and discover what happens when climate data meets art!
Oct 25, 2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway (2150 Fir St)
More info: bit.ly/3KIZPJq
Oct 25, 2-3 pm
Arbutus Greenway (2150 Fir St)
More info: bit.ly/3KIZPJq
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Been learning so much from the panels at #ptg2025. First one today on how sports are used as leverage for geopolitical influence has been fascinating.
Steff Ndei, a current PhD candidate at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social, dove into Chinese investment in sports infrastructure in African states.
Steff Ndei, a current PhD candidate at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social, dove into Chinese investment in sports infrastructure in African states.
The GRC's @andreacrossan.bsky.social and @sharonnadeem.bsky.social are currently in Finland for the @playthegame-org.bsky.social conference, an initiative by the Danish Institute for Sports Studies that promotes democratic values in world sports. www.playthegame.org
Play the Game
www.playthegame.org
October 8, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Been learning so much from the panels at #ptg2025. First one today on how sports are used as leverage for geopolitical influence has been fascinating.
Steff Ndei, a current PhD candidate at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social, dove into Chinese investment in sports infrastructure in African states.
Steff Ndei, a current PhD candidate at @heriotwattuni.bsky.social, dove into Chinese investment in sports infrastructure in African states.
The GRC's @andreacrossan.bsky.social and @sharonnadeem.bsky.social are currently in Finland for the @playthegame-org.bsky.social conference, an initiative by the Danish Institute for Sports Studies that promotes democratic values in world sports. www.playthegame.org
Play the Game
www.playthegame.org
October 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
The GRC's @andreacrossan.bsky.social and @sharonnadeem.bsky.social are currently in Finland for the @playthegame-org.bsky.social conference, an initiative by the Danish Institute for Sports Studies that promotes democratic values in world sports. www.playthegame.org
Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Artists, academics, and the city are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project by artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher @gavinfridell.bsky.social, and the Global Reporting Centre. Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct 25th! bit.ly/48uUY8x
It has been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final reports on the history of residential schools in Canada and issued 94 Calls to Action. bit.ly/4pNiDaB
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September 30, 2025 at 6:36 PM
It has been 10 years since the Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada released its final reports on the history of residential schools in Canada and issued 94 Calls to Action. bit.ly/4pNiDaB
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Really excited to see Sydney's provocative work out!
Artists, academics and the City of Vancouver are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell and the @globalreportingcentre.org . Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct. 25: bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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September 28, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Really excited to see Sydney's provocative work out!
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Sorry I missed this! Thank you for the fellowship and for your kindness & support.
There is a persistent habit by mainstream media to dominate space/stories, even to obliterate or write over Indigenous ppls existence.
These stories are important.
There is a persistent habit by mainstream media to dominate space/stories, even to obliterate or write over Indigenous ppls existence.
These stories are important.
Congratulations to @ozhibiiige.bsky.social and @hilarybeaumont.bsky.social, whose feature story for @highcountrynews.org won the @indigenousja.bsky.social 2025 Indigenous Media Award for Best Long-Form/Magazine Story. bit.ly/44mC8gr
New DNA technique could bring closure for families of missing and murdered Indigenous people - High Country News
But experts say this risks DNA sovereignty.
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September 25, 2025 at 2:55 PM
Sorry I missed this! Thank you for the fellowship and for your kindness & support.
There is a persistent habit by mainstream media to dominate space/stories, even to obliterate or write over Indigenous ppls existence.
These stories are important.
There is a persistent habit by mainstream media to dominate space/stories, even to obliterate or write over Indigenous ppls existence.
These stories are important.
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Artists, academics and the City of Vancouver are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell and the @globalreportingcentre.org . Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct. 25: bit.ly/48uUY8x
Ripples - Global Reporting Centre
Ripples is an upcoming project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell, and the Global Reporting Centre. The project, which consists of five consecutive billboar...
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September 24, 2025 at 3:43 PM
Artists, academics and the City of Vancouver are coming together to bring you ‘Ripples,’ a billboard art project from artist Sydney Hart, curator Christine D’Onofrio, researcher Gavin Fridell and the @globalreportingcentre.org . Don’t miss the walking tour on Oct. 25: bit.ly/48uUY8x