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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.
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
Speaking at a session called 'Tell the truth and pay the price,' Abdullah Ibhais shared his story about being detained in Qatar for 3+ years for whistleblowing on the mistreatment of migrant workers during the construction of venues ahead of the 2022 Men's World Cup.
October 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
Speaking at a session called 'Tell the truth and pay the price,' Abdullah Ibhais shared his story about being detained in Qatar for 3+ years for whistleblowing on the mistreatment of migrant workers during the construction of venues ahead of the 2022 Men's World Cup.
She continued, “Here in Tampere, Finland, at the #PlaytheGame2025 conference, I’m meeting some of the super-brains who research and report on these issues, including @ncgeehan.bsky.social, director of @fairsq.bsky.social, who spoke on the need for radical reform of #FIFA.”
October 7, 2025 at 9:55 PM
She continued, “Here in Tampere, Finland, at the #PlaytheGame2025 conference, I’m meeting some of the super-brains who research and report on these issues, including @ncgeehan.bsky.social, director of @fairsq.bsky.social, who spoke on the need for radical reform of #FIFA.”
Two armoured vehicles stand amid smoke grenade explosions during the live-fire exercise conducted by Estonian and allied units at the Sirgala military training area in Estonia on Dec. 11, 2024. The exercise aims to assess NATO forces’ rapid deployment and interoperability capabilities in the region.
September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Two armoured vehicles stand amid smoke grenade explosions during the live-fire exercise conducted by Estonian and allied units at the Sirgala military training area in Estonia on Dec. 11, 2024. The exercise aims to assess NATO forces’ rapid deployment and interoperability capabilities in the region.
The capital city of Vilnius in Lithuania, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dates back as early as 1323. In 1991, after Lithuania announced its Secession from the Soviet Union, the Soviets led an attack on the State Radio and Television Building, which resulted in 14 civilian deaths.
September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The capital city of Vilnius in Lithuania, a UNESCO World Heritage site, dates back as early as 1323. In 1991, after Lithuania announced its Secession from the Soviet Union, the Soviets led an attack on the State Radio and Television Building, which resulted in 14 civilian deaths.
Rows of dragon’s teeth stand ready at a counter-mobility park in Pabradė, Lithuania, inside a US military base on Dec. 7, 2024. These anti-tank obstacles are part of Lithuania’s defence strategy to slow or stop enemy armoured advances in the event of a Russian invasion.
September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
Rows of dragon’s teeth stand ready at a counter-mobility park in Pabradė, Lithuania, inside a US military base on Dec. 7, 2024. These anti-tank obstacles are part of Lithuania’s defence strategy to slow or stop enemy armoured advances in the event of a Russian invasion.
A Gelmesta worker guides a wireframe into a concrete mould. This is just a small part of a complicated multi-step process in the creation of these reinforced concrete barriers intended to interrupt the movement of tanks and armoured vehicles.
September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A Gelmesta worker guides a wireframe into a concrete mould. This is just a small part of a complicated multi-step process in the creation of these reinforced concrete barriers intended to interrupt the movement of tanks and armoured vehicles.
A Lithuanian reservist administers first aid to a fellow trainee during a civilian defence exercise in Adutiškis, Lithuania, on Dec. 8, 2024. As part of the country’s preparedness efforts against a potential Russian invasion, the drill is focused on battlefield medical response.
September 9, 2025 at 7:20 PM
A Lithuanian reservist administers first aid to a fellow trainee during a civilian defence exercise in Adutiškis, Lithuania, on Dec. 8, 2024. As part of the country’s preparedness efforts against a potential Russian invasion, the drill is focused on battlefield medical response.
We call for Israel to 1) allow international journalists to report freely in Gaza and 2) abide by its international obligations to protect journalists as citizens.
Israel’s attack on press freedom must end.
#ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza
Israel’s attack on press freedom must end.
#ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza
September 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
We call for Israel to 1) allow international journalists to report freely in Gaza and 2) abide by its international obligations to protect journalists as citizens.
Israel’s attack on press freedom must end.
#ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza
Israel’s attack on press freedom must end.
#ProtectJournalistsInGaza #LetReportersIntoGaza
The Global Reporting Centre joins @RSF_inter and 150 fellow media outlets in calling for Israel to #ProtectJournalistsInGaza and #LetReportersIntoGaza.
September 1, 2025 at 7:23 PM
The Global Reporting Centre joins @RSF_inter and 150 fellow media outlets in calling for Israel to #ProtectJournalistsInGaza and #LetReportersIntoGaza.
We strongly condemn the killing of 5 Palestinian journalists by Israeli strikes at the Al Nasser Medical Complex today. We join
@rsf.org's call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to end the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and hold Israel accountable. Read our full statement.
@rsf.org's call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to end the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and hold Israel accountable. Read our full statement.
August 26, 2025 at 12:42 AM
We strongly condemn the killing of 5 Palestinian journalists by Israeli strikes at the Al Nasser Medical Complex today. We join
@rsf.org's call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to end the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and hold Israel accountable. Read our full statement.
@rsf.org's call for an emergency UN Security Council meeting to end the targeted killing of Palestinian journalists and hold Israel accountable. Read our full statement.
Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We're taking this moment to recognize the GRC's Executive Director, @andreacrossan.bsky.social.
June 21, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Today is #NationalIndigenousPeoplesDay, a day to celebrate the unique heritage, diverse cultures, and contributions of First Nations, Inuit, and Métis peoples. We're taking this moment to recognize the GRC's Executive Director, @andreacrossan.bsky.social.
Hello everyone, I am @humajaveed.bsky.social, a production assistant at the Global Reporting Centre. In May, I attended a three-day Web Summit in Vancouver, which drew over 15,000 attendees and buzzed with innovation.
June 17, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Hello everyone, I am @humajaveed.bsky.social, a production assistant at the Global Reporting Centre. In May, I attended a three-day Web Summit in Vancouver, which drew over 15,000 attendees and buzzed with innovation.
We’re thrilled to announce that State of Play: Summer Olympics has won Silver at the 10th Annual Digital Publishing Awards, placing second in Best Podcast: Current Affairs.
Congrats to the Gold-winning team at Savoir média, and thank you to the National Media Awards Foundation for hosting #DPA25.
Congrats to the Gold-winning team at Savoir média, and thank you to the National Media Awards Foundation for hosting #DPA25.
June 13, 2025 at 11:35 PM
We’re thrilled to announce that State of Play: Summer Olympics has won Silver at the 10th Annual Digital Publishing Awards, placing second in Best Podcast: Current Affairs.
Congrats to the Gold-winning team at Savoir média, and thank you to the National Media Awards Foundation for hosting #DPA25.
Congrats to the Gold-winning team at Savoir média, and thank you to the National Media Awards Foundation for hosting #DPA25.
The GRC celebrated gaining official UBC centre status by hosting an event in mid-May, with opening remarks from @ubcjournalism.bsky.social director Kamal Al Solaylee and a presentation from our founder, board chair, and academic director, @peterwklein.bsky.social.
June 10, 2025 at 9:02 PM
The GRC celebrated gaining official UBC centre status by hosting an event in mid-May, with opening remarks from @ubcjournalism.bsky.social director Kamal Al Solaylee and a presentation from our founder, board chair, and academic director, @peterwklein.bsky.social.
Hi, I’m Annaliese, and I’m a production assistant and work-learn at the GRC. Last month, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural #VancouverWebSummit, which brought together leading minds from across the globe to discuss the most pressing issues in technology.
June 10, 2025 at 12:12 AM
Hi, I’m Annaliese, and I’m a production assistant and work-learn at the GRC. Last month, I had the privilege of attending the inaugural #VancouverWebSummit, which brought together leading minds from across the globe to discuss the most pressing issues in technology.
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald has confirmed the veracity of a sex tape that he says was shared without his consent, condemning the leaked video as politically motivated and calling it a "criminal" attack. (Photo from Greenwald's X account).
June 4, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Glenn Greenwald has confirmed the veracity of a sex tape that he says was shared without his consent, condemning the leaked video as politically motivated and calling it a "criminal" attack. (Photo from Greenwald's X account).
The GRC celebrated gaining official UBC centre status by hosting an open house, with opening remarks by @ubcjournalism.bsky.social director Kamal Al Solaylee, a presentation from our founder, board chair, and academic director @peterwklein.bsky.social, and words from collaborator Philippe le Billon.
June 3, 2025 at 5:51 PM
The GRC celebrated gaining official UBC centre status by hosting an open house, with opening remarks by @ubcjournalism.bsky.social director Kamal Al Solaylee, a presentation from our founder, board chair, and academic director @peterwklein.bsky.social, and words from collaborator Philippe le Billon.
"They're just looking for any little reason to either evict people or tire people or harass people so [they] leave... you're going to exhaust people." Hear from organizer Ines Alcazar as her South Central LA community fights Olympic-fuelled development and displacement. bit.ly/3Wr5HsW
May 29, 2025 at 4:08 PM
"They're just looking for any little reason to either evict people or tire people or harass people so [they] leave... you're going to exhaust people." Hear from organizer Ines Alcazar as her South Central LA community fights Olympic-fuelled development and displacement. bit.ly/3Wr5HsW
No displacement is part of the IOC's policy for hosting the Olympics, but our reporting in London, LA, Paris, and Vancouver tells a different story. Learn more about the hidden impacts of the Games and potential solutions for creating a more equitable Olympics for all. bit.ly/3AlE2lW
May 27, 2025 at 5:29 PM
No displacement is part of the IOC's policy for hosting the Olympics, but our reporting in London, LA, Paris, and Vancouver tells a different story. Learn more about the hidden impacts of the Games and potential solutions for creating a more equitable Olympics for all. bit.ly/3AlE2lW
As developers and landlords vie for scarce space near LA stadiums, long-time residents are being pushed out to make way for student housing, hotels, and parking spaces. Go inside the grassroots fight for a beloved South Central LA neighbourhood. bit.ly/3Wr5HsW
May 26, 2025 at 3:05 PM
As developers and landlords vie for scarce space near LA stadiums, long-time residents are being pushed out to make way for student housing, hotels, and parking spaces. Go inside the grassroots fight for a beloved South Central LA neighbourhood. bit.ly/3Wr5HsW
“We’re not going to build it, and we’re not asking anybody to build it. The Intuit Dome is there because of the Clippers! It’s not there because of the Olympic Games.” —Rich Perelman, a member of the organizing committee for the 1984 Olympics. bit.ly/46G7rU8
May 23, 2025 at 10:15 PM
“We’re not going to build it, and we’re not asking anybody to build it. The Intuit Dome is there because of the Clippers! It’s not there because of the Olympic Games.” —Rich Perelman, a member of the organizing committee for the 1984 Olympics. bit.ly/46G7rU8
"I certainly never say the Olympics are causing gentrification. They are accelerating it." Hear from Cerianne Robertson, a PhD candidate at USC Annenberg, who is researching the impacts of new LA stadiums on their surrounding communities. bit.ly/3Wr5HsW
May 21, 2025 at 5:26 PM
"I certainly never say the Olympics are causing gentrification. They are accelerating it." Hear from Cerianne Robertson, a PhD candidate at USC Annenberg, who is researching the impacts of new LA stadiums on their surrounding communities. bit.ly/3Wr5HsW
"The scene is already violent in Paris, to see homelessness next to, like, a big luxury hotel and luxury shops. But here, this really is the most violent example of capitalism I saw in my life." Hear anti-Olympic activist Paul Alauzy on wealth disparity in Vancouver. bit.ly/3Slk9Si
May 18, 2025 at 8:00 PM
"The scene is already violent in Paris, to see homelessness next to, like, a big luxury hotel and luxury shops. But here, this really is the most violent example of capitalism I saw in my life." Hear anti-Olympic activist Paul Alauzy on wealth disparity in Vancouver. bit.ly/3Slk9Si