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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 5d

After an amazing live-taping of Adrian Harewood’s podcast last night, we’re back today for the Future of Independent Media summit organized by Press Progress.

First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 9d

This is an amazing limited podcast series, investigating the groups that target students for criticizing Israel.

Episode two just dropped, listen now!

Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 9d

On episode 2 of There is a List, we follow the money and uncover the networks that fund the groups targeting Israel's critics in #Canada.

Listen now.

If you want to see more public-interest investigative journalism like this, pls support us! ricochet.media/donate/

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There is a List, Episode 2: The Funders and the Frame

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 9d

On the latest episode, Dr. @yipengge.bsky.social joins host @caradrianh.bsky.social to discuss the genocide in #Gaza and Canada’s complicity.

"The threshold is very high to attack a hospital. What Israel has done is essentially attack all the hospitals in Gaza."

Listen wherever you get podcasts.

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 10d

In Thunder Bay, an Indigenous artist and ’60s Scoop survivor is using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation.

This is @shy-anne55.bsky.social's second act.

New feature from @jonthompson.bsky.social:

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From pop stardom to reconciliation songs: Shy-Anne Hovorka’s second act

The Anishinaabe-kwe artist and ’60s Scoop survivor turned her back on fame a decade ago — now she’s using music and education to fight for Indigenous justice and give hope to the next generation

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 15d

Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross #Canada’s increasingly militarized border.

We travelled along the Canadian border to find the human impact of the government's security plan.

New investigation from @xaviersfournier.bsky.social:

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Fleeing the Trump regime, migrants are risking everything to cross Canada's increasingly militarized border

Ricochet travelled along the Canadian border to highlight the human impact of the federal government's ‘security’ plan

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 16d

This is our first investigative podcast, and it’s excellent. Check out episode one, and stay tuned for new episodes every Tuesday.

Welcome to the blacklist.

Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 16d

What happens when speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list?

Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.

The first episode is up now!

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#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList

When speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list

Ricochet's newest podcast is a five-part investigation into Canary Mission and its impact in Canada. Episode one examines what happens when speaking up for Palestine puts your name on a secret list

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 16d

What happens when speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list?

Introducing Ricochet's newest investigation into Canary Mission and other organizations targeting Israel's critics in Canada.

The first episode is up now!

ricochet.media/investigativ...

#cdnpoli #ThereIsAList

When speaking for Palestine gets you put on a list

Ricochet's newest podcast is a five-part investigation into Canary Mission and its impact in Canada. Episode one examines what happens when speaking up for Palestine puts your name on a secret list

ricochet.media

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 16d

Today! We launch the first episode of a new investigative podcast. There Is A List, by journalist Zahra Khozema.

Check out the trailer and don't forget to subscribe! shorturl.at/Pz3ez

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 16d

‘Bringing them home in coffins’: Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation.

Ricochet journalist Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw.

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‘Bringing them home in coffins': Ombudsman finds unsafe conditions in Fly-in First Nation

Jon Thompson accompanied Ontario’s ombudsman on a shocking tour of Neskantaga First Nation. This is what they saw

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 17d

Tomorrow! We launch the first episode of a new investigative podcast. There Is A List, by journalist Zahra Khozema.

Check out the trailer:

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 17d

Canada’s #immigration cuts risk stalling economic growth, experts warn.

Blaming newcomers for #housing and healthcare crises will leave Canada’s future prosperity in jeopardy — and fuel far-right backlash.

@sophiadr.bsky.social reports:

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#cdnpoli #DrawTheLine

Canada’s immigration cuts risk stalling economic growth, experts warn

Blaming newcomers for housing and healthcare crises will leave Canada’s future prosperity in jeopardy — and fuel far-right backlash

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 20d

‘It’s time to prepare for war:’ Forest defenders in ancient Walbran valley ready for RCMP raid.

Award-winning journalist Brandi Morin has been on the ground in the upper Walbran valley this week to report on a new blockade challenging old growth logging.

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‘It’s time to prepare for war:’ Forest defenders in ancient Walbran valley ready for RCMP raid

These ancient trees are almost certainly doomed. Meet the people risking everything to protect them all the same

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 20d

Conditions on the Neskantaga First Nation prompt Ontario ombudsman to call on federal and provincial governments to act

‘Unsafe and unacceptable:’ ombudsman demands ‘immediate action’ for fly-in community.

The latest from @jonthompson.bsky.social:

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#onpoli #cdnpoli

‘Unsafe and unacceptable:’ ombudsman demands ‘immediate action’ for fly-in First Nation

Conditions on the Neskantaga First Nation prompt Ontario ombudsman to call on federal and provincial governments to act

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 23d

In one northern Ontario First Nation, the health director doubles as the ambulance driver and the only backup is a broken van — Chronic underfunding and neglect have maintained a deadly #healthcrisis in the north.

New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:

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Northern Ontario's EMS crisis, where even the ambulance is dangerous

In one community, the health director doubles as the ambulance driver and the only backup is a broken van. Chronic underfunding and neglect have maintained a deadly health crisis in the north

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 22d

NOW: RCMP headed to blockade protecting old growth trees in upper Walbran. Helicopter overhead, convoy seen en route.

RCMP say “there is currently no police enforcement action.” But that can change at any moment.

Ricochet’s @brandimorin.bsky.social in the area, stay tuned for her feature report!

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 27d

“The courts are enforcers of intimidation and oppression” Elder Bill Jones tells Brandi Morin. He’s reacting to today’s court decision issuing an injunction against him & others at a blockade protecting Old Growth trees in the upper Walbran.

Brandi’s heading to the blockade now. Follow for updates.

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · 27d

BREAKING: Justice Amy Francis has granted an injunction against Elder Bill Jones and others manning a blockade to protect Old Growth forests in the upper Walbran.

RCMP are expected to conduct a raid soon, and journalist Brandi Morin is headed to the camp to report for Ricochet. Follow for updates!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 27d

@katie-drummond.bsky.social Hi Katie! I’m a senior editor with Ricochet Media, a national outlet in Canada. We’ve been trying to reach you for a few weeks to invite you to speak at a journalism event and at Canada’s leading J-school. Could you email [email protected] so we can give you details?

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Erin Blondeau | writer & dreamer @erinblondeau.bsky.social · Sep 5

Check out my latest in Ricochet:

Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Air Canada attendants consider rejecting a deal that maintains pay inequality.

The fight exposes a deeper reality — that women’s work remains undervalued, and governments intervene to protect profits, not workers.

New from @erinblondeau.bsky.social:

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#cdnpoli

As contract vote closes, Air Canada attendants consider rejecting a deal that maintains pay inequality

The fight exposes a deeper reality — that women’s work remains undervalued, and governments intervene to protect profits, not workers

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · Sep 5

Air Canada attendants consider rejecting a deal that maintains pay inequality.

The fight exposes a deeper reality — that women’s work remains undervalued, and governments intervene to protect profits, not workers.

New from @erinblondeau.bsky.social:

ricochet.media/labour/as-co...

#cdnpoli

As contract vote closes, Air Canada attendants consider rejecting a deal that maintains pay inequality

The fight exposes a deeper reality — that women’s work remains undervalued, and governments intervene to protect profits, not workers

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Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · Aug 28

Northern Ontario #FirstNations are building a village in the path to the Ring of Fire.

Communities along the #Attawapiskat River are reclaiming the land to stop Doug Ford’s massive mining project.

New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:

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#onpoli #RingOfFire #mining

Northern Ontario First Nations are building a village in the path to the Ring of Fire

Communities along the Attawapiskat River are reclaiming the land to stop Doug Ford’s massive mining project — and finding evidence of ancestral burial grounds

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · Aug 21

Excellent piece on why the Air Canada strike took Carney by surprise, and why labour dissent is in our DNA by Jen Hassum from @broadbent.bsky.social.

Really worth reading to understand the significance of this week’s labour victory.

Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · Aug 21

The Air Canada flight attendant strike was illegal. It was also profoundly Canadian.

As Jen ‪Hassum explains in a new column, Canada’s democracy depends on defiance, not obedience.

Read it here: ricochet.media/labour/the-a...

#AirCanada #cdnpoli @hassum.bsky.social

The Air Canada flight attendant strike was illegal. It was also profoundly Canadian

Canada’s democracy depends on defiance, not obedience

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · Aug 19

Congratulations to Air Canada flight attendants, who have a deal that will end unpaid work.

Clearly, AC was waiting for the government to force them back, and once the union defied the order a deal was quickly reached.

This is why back to work orders are a betrayal of collective bargaining.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · Jul 31

That sucks. I’m sorry. 😢

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Jon Thompson @jonthompson.bsky.social · Jul 29

When we look at resource extraction & climate change, this new gold trample (Bill 5 & Bill C-5), let's chew the narrative: who is this story about? Whose prosperity are we centring? Who's actually facing existential crisis?
How do you identify with the root – the human element of the politic?

Ricochet Media @ricochetmedia.bsky.social · Jul 29

Canada is letting Tuktoyaktuk drown

As the #Arctic coastline continues to rapidly erode, Inuit communities are being sacrificed to political inaction and extractive industry profits.

New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:

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#cdnpoli #ClimateEmergency

Canada is letting Tuktoyaktuk drown

As the Arctic coastline continues to rapidly erode, Inuit communities are being sacrificed to political inaction and extractive industry profits — while the government continues to greenlight the very...

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