nrgreenaway
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nrgreenaway
@nrgreenaway.bsky.social
recovering news junkie after journalism career in Canada, US, and Middle East, avid reader, traveller
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Had a really enjoyable evening discussing my book with the Friends of Lifelong Learning at the Glebe Centre in Ottawa. What a great group!
#cdahistory #cdaus #hedidnotconquer
November 11, 2025 at 12:08 AM
It was a fabulous talk! Learned so much about a fascinating piece of history that resonates big time at this time.
Had a really enjoyable evening discussing my book with the Friends of Lifelong Learning at the Glebe Centre in Ottawa. What a great group!
#cdahistory #cdaus #hedidnotconquer
November 11, 2025 at 1:48 AM
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Applications close on Friday, but you're not the kind of reporter to file at the last minute... right?
Toronto Lead Reporter
Canada's National Observer (CNO) delivers vital reporting on the defining crisis of our time: climate change. Through rigorous investigation and compelling storytelling, we reveal the impacts of clima...
thenationalobserver.bamboohr.com
May 21, 2025 at 10:13 PM
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Sunset May 4th
May 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM
i’m
April 27, 2025 at 3:31 PM
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A reminder, if it happened to slip anyone's mind, just in time for the Canadian federal election Monday 28 April. One more sleep (or maybe two if it's a close call).
April 27, 2025 at 1:56 PM
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“I’m a former NHS manager who sits on the assisted dying committee. I’m convinced we can craft a law that is both fair and secure,” writes @lewisatkinson.bsky.social.
www.prospectmagazine...
Our assisted dying law will be the safest in the world
I’m a former NHS manager who sits on the assisted dying committee. I’m convinced we can craft a law that is both fair and secure
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
March 16, 2025 at 9:14 AM
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‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
‘We are not the 51st anything’: viral Canada ad gets Trump-inspired update
Remake of 2000 Molson beer ad has the same message as Trump threatens tariffs: Canada will not cower to the US For the second time in 25 years, a lone figure takes to the stage, an oversized maple leaf flag rippling on a screen behind him as he…
www.theguardian.com
March 6, 2025 at 12:16 PM
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Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Canada goose fights off bald eagle in rare, symbolism-laden battle on ice
Photographer captures 20-minute clash between birds emblematic of Canada and US amid high political tensions For the second time in weeks, a Canadian icon has emerged as the unlikely victor in an existential battle on the ice. Mervyn Sequeira, an…
www.theguardian.com
March 5, 2025 at 7:09 PM
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If you are part of the 83% of people across Canada who support advance requests for medical assistance in dying (MAID), make sure to fill out Health Canada's survey before it closes on February 14: surveys.hkperspectives.com/s3/7a646ae06...
NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON ADVANCE REQUESTS
NATIONAL CONVERSATION ON ADVANCE REQUESTS.
surveys.hkperspectives.com
February 11, 2025 at 4:20 PM
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Any chance of getting Trump to strongly endorse Pierre Poilievre as next leader of Canada? Just asking for a friend.
February 9, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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Bashar al-Assad will likely have no problem finding a place to stay in Moscow.

The ousted Syrian leader's extended family and associates reportedly own 19 luxury apartments in Moscow which were valued at $40 million in 2019.
Syrian Leader’s Family Owns $40M in Moscow Luxury Apartments – Watchdog - The Moscow Times
Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s extended family and associates own $40 million worth of luxury apartments in Moscow’s skyscraper district, according to the anti-corruption campaign group Global Wit...
www.themoscowtimes.com
December 9, 2024 at 12:57 PM
I don’t see a porpoise!?!
Just in case you are wondering, Lucca is the cat. This will be the only cat picture I post this year
December 8, 2024 at 2:04 PM
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So is this
December 2, 2024 at 6:27 PM
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For Canadian journalists: Applications are open for the 2025 R. James Travers Foreign Corresponding Fellowship traversfellowship.ca/apply-2025 (Jim was a colleague, mentor and friend. I miss him all the time. I love that his memory & commitment to #journalism is honoured in this way.)
Apply 2025 — Travers Fellowship
traversfellowship.ca
November 25, 2024 at 10:38 PM
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Totally forgot I did this and completely stand by what I said 🥰 🧪
In an office clear out, I found this gem from 2018. "Why are there so few women in physics?" written just after a CERN physicist publicly claimed women were less capable than men at physics research🤦‍♀️ 👩‍🔬🧪

The article is 6yrs old, but it is still relevant today
ℹ️: www.newscientist.com/article/mg24...
November 24, 2024 at 5:56 PM
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Thanks to everyone who has shared and/or signed up for this starter pack so far. I keep adding to the list as new accounts pop up and would love your suggestions! #journalism #media #pressfreedom #medialaw
Interested in the craft, business, protection and well-being of journalism and journalists? I've created a starter pack featuring journalism and media educators, researchers and commentators, industry associations & more. Suggestions welcome! go.bsky.app/JD3XQxF #journalismsky #mediasky
November 21, 2024 at 6:26 PM
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Weight seems absent from #collage. How better, then, to deal with a heavy topic? As Roosevelt almost said: collage softly and carry a big topic.
November 19, 2024 at 4:38 PM
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@deadder.bsky.social
knew from day 000001.
November 24, 2024 at 1:54 AM
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The Globe 100: The best books📚of 2024. Our annual guide to the books that entertained, informed and delighted us this year. www.theglobeandmail.com/arts/books/a... via @theglobeandmail.com
The Globe 100: The best books of 2024
Our annual guide to the books that entertained, informed and delighted us this year
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 22, 2024 at 3:33 PM
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It struck me that the election of Donald Trump lets us understand one of the great paradoxes of astronomy: Fermi's question of "Where is everyone?". You can read my analysis here
bit.ly/3Ayt2SU
Trump and Fermi | Perry Stroker
bit.ly
November 17, 2024 at 2:54 PM