Online journalism
I have covered a range of topics from the opioid crisis to local web series competitions, from Europe's refugee crisis to Vancouver's housing crisis. Currently I write breaking morning news for Global News Kingston’s website.
March 12, 2021
Coronavirus: 3 Limestone classes no longer at risk of COVID variant, 2 must continue to self-isolate
Global News
November 3, 2020
Quinte school bus drivers worry new Tri-Board contract talks may cost them their businesses
Global News
October 23, 2020
Kingston city council approves $2.3-million purchase of vacant retirement home
Global News
October 5, 2020
Belleville Police warn local businesses after 3 break-ins over 24 hours
Global News Kingston
October 5, 2020
Belleville, Ont., man strikes grocery employee with cane for getting too close: police
Global News Kingston
September 29, 2020
Car thief targets Belleville dealership 3 times over the month of September: police
Global News Kingston
September 28, 2020
OPP make arrest after a deliberate vehicle collision near Kaladar
Global News Kingston
September 28, 2020
Lanark OPP investigate murder of 39-year-old man in Beckwith Township
Global News Kingston
September 14, 2020
Vehicle pileup on Wolfe Island leaves teenager in critical condition: OPP
Global News Kingston
August 27, 2020
Belleville man threatened with a knife by a stranger sleeping on his couch: police
Global News Kingston
July 16, 2020
Belleville woman charged after refusing to wear a mask and spitting in store
Global News Kingston
June 23, 2020
Elderly man in life-threatening condition after Belleville crash: police
Global News Kingston
June 2, 2020
Belleville woman arrested after phones, keys stolen from restaurant staff room
Global News Kingston
January 3, 2020
Kingston woman charged after throwing a brick at car, spitting at health-care worker: police
Global News Kingston
January 3, 2020
Man faces impaired driving charges after collision with OPP cruiser in Tyendinaga Township
Global News Kingston
December 5, 2019
Mapleton council directs staff to prepare budget with 8.9% increase in local levy
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
December 5, 2019
New Guelph and Area Ontario Health Team includes services in Erin, Guelph-Eramosa, Puslinch
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 21, 2019
Council discusses 2.9% tax levy increase in draft budget
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 21, 2019
OPP respond to “a threat against” at Walmart in Fergus
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 13, 2019
Fergus Lions launch 21st annual toy drive with $2,500 donation to food bank
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 7, 2019
Local veteran remembers time as code breaker at Bletchley Park in WWII
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 7, 2019
Local fire department rental fee waiver request sparks council discussion
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 31, 2019
Dearth of seasonal applicants leads township to hire full-timers
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 24, 2019
Metrolinx promises public consultation in GO line expansion
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 23, 2019
Chong cruises to sixth consecutive victory in Wellington-Halton Hills
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 23, 2019
Pilkington garage fire causes $150,000 in damage
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 17, 2019
Candidates debate abortion, maternity leave, marijuana at Alma meeting
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 16, 2019
Metrolinx requesting access to local properties for GO line expansion studies
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 16, 2019
Council concerned over amendments to comprehensive zoning bylaw
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 16, 2019
Township prepares for water, wastewater fee increases
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 10, 2019
Local youth’s pop tab collection for sister raises about $3,000
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 10, 2019
Candidates address agriculture, electoral reform, broadband, gun control
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 3, 2019
Locals climb Kilimanjaro, raise $60,756 for Terry Fox Foundation
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 3, 2019
County officially launches RideWell rideshare program
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 3, 2019
Journey for Jasper raises more than $40,000 for Isaac Foundation
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 3, 2019
Energy consumption report: Mapleton not meeting its reduction targets
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 26
Mapleton Council awards tender for local drain improvement project
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 19, 2019
Retired electricians repair wiring in Guatemalan school
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 19, 2019
Council approves additional $46,000 for Drayton crosswalk despite several concerns
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 4, 2019
New Ontario Beef Research Centre unveiled near Elora
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 28, 2019
Student challenges community to complete acts of kindness
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 28, 2019
Tourney raises $150,000 for cancer society transportation
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 21, 2019
Larger team turnout at second McGinn Brothers ball hockey tourney
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 21, 2019
New multi-purpose trail opens in Rockmosa Park on Aug. 14
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 15, 2019
Guelph, Wellington volunteer network looking to expand county services
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
July 11, 2019
County unveils new local rideshare program, Ride Well
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
July 11, 2019
Legal Aid Ontario cuts Guelph, Wellington family law clinic for domestic violence victims
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
July 11, 2019
Local pork, beef producers apprehensive over Chinese ban, industry leaders state
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
May 10, 2019
Grass fire burns 30,000 square feet of rural property
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
May 10, 2019
Fire at manufacturing centre in Mount Forest causes $20,000 worth of damage
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
May 10, 2019
Radio host runs Wellington North leg of mental health awareness campaign
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
May 10, 2019
Construction company buys five acres of industrial land in Mapleton
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
April 19, 2019
Waterloo-based parts manufacturing company buys 10 acres of industrial land in Mapleton
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
April 12, 2019
Council reduces cost of liquor license, declares township ‘wet’
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
April 12, 2019
Mapleton announces new approach to financing water, wastewater infrastructure renewal
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
April 12, 2019
Mapleton council briefs: Township growth on par with county and province
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 27, 2019
Council supports Wellington County bylaw to permit ride sharing program
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 27, 2019
County to pay $418,460 for portion of Drayton garage project
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 27, 2019
Politicians offer mixed reviews of federal budget, deficit
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 20, 2019
Citizen committee recommends pay increase for Mapleton council members
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 20, 2019
LHIN extends funding agreement with Seniors’ Centre
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 13, 2019
Mapleton council lowers price of land in phase two of industrial park
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 13, 2019
$10,000 donation for health professional recruitment committee approved by Mapleton
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 8, 2019
Centre Wellington council passes budget, 4.05% tax increase in 4-3 vote
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 8, 2019
Health super agency ‘a great opportunity’ for Wellington: Street
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
March 8, 2019
Mapleton council moves ahead with planned changes to emergency location number signs
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
February 22, 2019
‘Absolutely devastated’: local families, professionals respond to autism funding changes
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
February 15, 2019
Zumba event raises over $13,000 for Elora family
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
February 8, 2019
Same-day counselling offered in Fergus and Mount Forest
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
February 1, 2019
Industrial land sale going ahead despite lack of wastewater allocations
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
February 1, 2019
Mapleton passes 2019 budget with zero tax rate increase
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
February 1, 2019
Nater announces $25 million in infrastructure funding available
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
January 25, 2019
Council orders reassessment of civic road signs
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
January 11, 2019
Council rejects retail cannabis stores in Mapleton
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
January 11, 2019
Mayor, finance director critical of past councils’ budget decisions
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
January 4, 2019
Fire chiefs applaud new double hatter legislation
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
December 22, 2018
Suspected arson destroys house near Arthur Friday night
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
December 21, 2018
Wellington North survey: 60% support cannabis retail stores
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
December 14, 2018
Wellington North launches opt-in, opt-out survey
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
December 14, 2018
Wellington North signs Arthur wastewater investment agreement
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
December 7, 2018
Man sent to hospital, charged in connection with apartment fire
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 23, 2018
OPP inspector urges municipal cooperation on cannabis bylaws
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 16, 2018
Construction values reach $35 million this year
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 16, 2018
Township receives loan, funding of $5.7 million for wastewater plant
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 16, 2018
Wellington North council approves municipality-wide pedestrian safety study
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
November 6, 2018
Over 270 animals perish in massive barn fire near Mount Forest
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 26, 2018
Andy Lennox reelected mayor of Wellington North
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 19, 2018
Arthur Optimist Pavilion vandalized for second time this year
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 12, 2018
Fergus Legion ending loans of medical equipment
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 12, 2018
Township taking new approach to municipal budget process
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
October 5, 2018
Jobs, housing, cannabis headline candidates meeting
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 28, 2018
Wellington North council approves zoning bylaw for cannabis facility
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 21, 2018
Mount Forest 30-house subdivision gets the go ahead
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 14, 2018
Centre Wellington to host All Nations Grand River Water Walk
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 7, 2018
Mapleton council rejects cannabis production facility in Drayton
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
September 7, 2018
Township applies for $5-million grant to help with wastewater system upgrades
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 24, 2018
GRCA assessment of the watershed labels Guelph, Guelph-Eramosa at ‘significant risk’
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 24, 2018
EWCS claims town owes charity $18,000 after overcharging for hydro
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 24, 2018
Headwater Healthcare Centre appeal for funds gets positive reception from Erin councillors
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 24, 2018
Sammut resigns, criticizes mayor and council for not supporting change, community involvement
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 24, 2018
McGinn Brothers ball hockey tourney raises over $120,000 for Big Brothers Big Sisters
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
August 3, 2018
Alma diver to represent county at Ontario Summer Games
Published by the Wellington Advertiser
July 18, 2017
Q&A: Meet the B.C. Company Refashioning Our Perception of Prosthetics
Published by Vancouver Magazine
July 13, 2017
How Drug Users are the First Line of Defense in the Opioid Crisis
Published by Vancouver Magazine
June 15, 2017
This Web Series Competition is Revitalizing Vancouver’s Film Scene
Published by Vancouver Magazine
June 14, 2017
These Drone Photos Will Make You Want to Explore the B.C. Wilderness
Published by Vancouver Magazine
November 23, 2016
Residents at homeless shelter paid to clean up the streets this winter
Published by The Thunderbird