Ashley Fitzpatrick
@ashleyfitznl.bsky.social
Journalist in NL, Canada. Many years in daily news, now more feature bylines. 2024-25 St. Clair Balfour Fellow at Massey College. Insta: @ashleyfitzpatricknl l Signal: AshleyFitz.84
JMJ. How do you write this and not even mention Churchill Falls??? Reservoirs in Quebec the focus? Sure. Fails proper picture, but sure. But then at the end... I guess we're somewhere in the 'etcetera etcetera' bit? 🤬
November 29, 2025 at 12:38 AM
JMJ. How do you write this and not even mention Churchill Falls??? Reservoirs in Quebec the focus? Sure. Fails proper picture, but sure. But then at the end... I guess we're somewhere in the 'etcetera etcetera' bit? 🤬
Saw this on LinkedIn. As a painful-that-it's-necessary fact check: we were never out of the oil business. You don't need to take my word for it...
November 27, 2025 at 6:47 PM
Saw this on LinkedIn. As a painful-that-it's-necessary fact check: we were never out of the oil business. You don't need to take my word for it...
The "newly elected" NL premier-meets-PM montage includes 🎵Music and Friends 🎶. Can't wait to hear why we're supposed to think they're friends now, or that Ottawa and NL government are friends, or whatever that's supposed to suggest. #nlpoli
Good to meet with newly elected Premier Wakeham today.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the critical minerals and energy the world wants. We are working together to produce and sell more to new partners around the world.
Newfoundland and Labrador has the critical minerals and energy the world wants. We are working together to produce and sell more to new partners around the world.
November 26, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The "newly elected" NL premier-meets-PM montage includes 🎵Music and Friends 🎶. Can't wait to hear why we're supposed to think they're friends now, or that Ottawa and NL government are friends, or whatever that's supposed to suggest. #nlpoli
Just because I really appreciate this initiative and want to flag it.. the Centre for Ageing Better in the UK has an "age-positive" image library of photos of free for use. They've just added a new collection: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
| Age without limits
The Age Without Limits campaign aims to change the way we all think about ageing and support a growing movement of people and organisations working to make society more age-inclusive.
www.agewithoutlimits.org
November 26, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Just because I really appreciate this initiative and want to flag it.. the Centre for Ageing Better in the UK has an "age-positive" image library of photos of free for use. They've just added a new collection: www.agewithoutlimits.org/image-librar...
👇https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03724-y
Science on shaky ground: Canadian research shifts in the wake of US cuts
Scientists hunt for the silver lining amid the changing funding landscape.
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November 25, 2025 at 1:38 PM
👇https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-025-03724-y
A power line. Across the Atlantic.
Not as crazy as you might think, @dariussnieckus.bsky.social reports.
Not as crazy as you might think, @dariussnieckus.bsky.social reports.
Giant Canada-Europe green power line closes in on first ‘strategic investors’
The NATO-L interconnector — a 4,000km-long power line that would link Canadian Maritimes to the western EU — is progressing, with its first investors set to be announced early next year, according to ...
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November 19, 2025 at 6:29 PM
"The Independent Churchill River Negotiation Oversight Panel has released its third quarterly report." There are term sheets in negotiation. End of report. ...They've dragged this out to 18 pages somehow.. though p. 4 and 5 are the same. www.icrop.ca/files/IOP-PU...
November 19, 2025 at 12:46 PM
"The Independent Churchill River Negotiation Oversight Panel has released its third quarterly report." There are term sheets in negotiation. End of report. ...They've dragged this out to 18 pages somehow.. though p. 4 and 5 are the same. www.icrop.ca/files/IOP-PU...
Had a longstanding medical appt and couldn't attend the NE Govs and Eastern Cdn premiers mtg press conference, but I appreciate CBC carrying the Q&A live www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
Newfoundland & Labrador - CBC News
Stay on top of Newfoundland and Labrador with the latest in news, weather, sports and interviews.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Had a longstanding medical appt and couldn't attend the NE Govs and Eastern Cdn premiers mtg press conference, but I appreciate CBC carrying the Q&A live www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...
I am absolutely not getting into the Christmas stuff until Decem- *Dial-A-Carol on VOCM* ...Welp. Where are those boxes? I should make some mulled cider. Dial-a-Carol - VOCM Cares Foundation share.google/MybLKywUF8XT...
Dial-a-Carol - VOCM Cares Foundation
November 15th , 2025 For more than three decades Dial-a-Carol has kicked off the holidays, while also raising funds in support of local charities and initiatives. VOCM listeners can call into the prog...
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November 15, 2025 at 5:15 PM
I am absolutely not getting into the Christmas stuff until Decem- *Dial-A-Carol on VOCM* ...Welp. Where are those boxes? I should make some mulled cider. Dial-a-Carol - VOCM Cares Foundation share.google/MybLKywUF8XT...
Halfway through November and *glam pic here* little more than halfway on my little Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser. Donations welcome! fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
November 15, 2025 at 3:40 PM
Halfway through November and *glam pic here* little more than halfway on my little Canadian Cancer Society fundraiser. Donations welcome! fundraisemyway.cancer.ca/participants...
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We are hiring! Please share!
Canadian Excellence Research Chair in Comparative Democratic Resilience in the Global South
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Note we are working with a very tight deadline
Canadian Excellence Research Chair in Comparative Democratic Resilience in the Global South
careers.mun.ca/hss/api/care...
@memorialu.bsky.social
Note we are working with a very tight deadline
careers.mun.ca
November 14, 2025 at 3:20 PM
We are hiring! Please share!
Canadian Excellence Research Chair in Comparative Democratic Resilience in the Global South
careers.mun.ca/hss/api/care...
@memorialu.bsky.social
Note we are working with a very tight deadline
Canadian Excellence Research Chair in Comparative Democratic Resilience in the Global South
careers.mun.ca/hss/api/care...
@memorialu.bsky.social
Note we are working with a very tight deadline
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I am given to understand that many writers actually *produce new work* while depressed and my question for those people is... how?
November 12, 2025 at 11:45 PM
I am given to understand that many writers actually *produce new work* while depressed and my question for those people is... how?
www.cbc.ca
November 13, 2025 at 10:29 AM
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Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E
Bird flu surges among poultry amid a scaled back federal response
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response.
n.pr
November 6, 2025 at 12:11 PM
Migrating wild birds are spreading the virus to domesticated flocks, increasing the risk of eventually seeing a human outbreak. Scientists are troubled by the muted federal response. n.pr/4913a0E
Please stop saying "shadow minister." Whatever happened to good ol' "critic"? *sigh*
a man wearing a blue hat with the words the shadow knows above him
ALT: a man wearing a blue hat with the words the shadow knows above him
media.tenor.com
November 4, 2025 at 7:53 PM
Please stop saying "shadow minister." Whatever happened to good ol' "critic"? *sigh*
Bless Harper's Weekly for putting me on to this... “'I never thought it would make it to print,' said the wine merchant, who drafted his response to the reporter’s email using ChatGPT." www.salon.com/2025/10/30/l...
Long Island wine importer behind Times of London’s “DeBlasio” mix-up - Salon.com
A 59-year-old wine importer named Bill DeBlasio says he never claimed to be the former New York mayor.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:14 PM
Bless Harper's Weekly for putting me on to this... “'I never thought it would make it to print,' said the wine merchant, who drafted his response to the reporter’s email using ChatGPT." www.salon.com/2025/10/30/l...
Atlantic Business Magazine has launched a podcast! It's a first episode, and I was invited to talk about my work in latest issue. The magazine will be doing more, highlighting stories and giving a little insight into how we work (hopefully with your support!) open.spotify.com/show/6H8RK4B...
Rough Waters
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November 3, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Atlantic Business Magazine has launched a podcast! It's a first episode, and I was invited to talk about my work in latest issue. The magazine will be doing more, highlighting stories and giving a little insight into how we work (hopefully with your support!) open.spotify.com/show/6H8RK4B...
The future? All my anxiety perfectly captured in one conversation. My sincere thanks to @bojanfurst.bsky.social for very unpleasant yet weirdly wonderful experience.
New episode of Futures Possible is out featuring NL journalist @ashleyfitznl.bsky.social. We talk about the future of media and ways we can get information we need to make better decisions. Available anywhere you listen to your podcasts including YouTube: youtu.be/VWD_vmj0KNM?... #journalism #media
Episode 6 - Ashley Fitzpatrick's future
YouTube video by Bojan Fürst
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November 3, 2025 at 6:41 PM
The future? All my anxiety perfectly captured in one conversation. My sincere thanks to @bojanfurst.bsky.social for very unpleasant yet weirdly wonderful experience.
Innu rights advocates want public apology from Hydro-Québec – The Independent share.google/XF2DoiSm2RWg...
Innu rights advocates want public apology from Hydro-Québec – The Independent
After proposed ‘Reconciliation Agreement’ failed Innu ratification vote, advocates in Sheshatshiu are demanding greater reparations
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November 2, 2025 at 4:14 PM
Innu rights advocates want public apology from Hydro-Québec – The Independent share.google/XF2DoiSm2RWg...
"The media market- I know it's shrinking across the country, but in Newfoundland and Labrador..." -28:00 open.spotify.com/episode/1Ccl...
Winning Elections with Conservative Strategist Steve Outhouse
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November 2, 2025 at 12:03 PM
"The media market- I know it's shrinking across the country, but in Newfoundland and Labrador..." -28:00 open.spotify.com/episode/1Ccl...
Weekend reading: New Atlantic Business Magazine issue in distribution but feature in there from me also available online (to subscribers) right now. Seafarer Shortage | Atlantic Business Magazine share.google/juEZD4Bq45sC...
Seafarer Shortage | Atlantic Business Magazine
One of Canada's biggest labour issues is the largely unknown seafarer shortage. It's rapidly reaching a critical tipping point.
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November 2, 2025 at 11:42 AM
Weekend reading: New Atlantic Business Magazine issue in distribution but feature in there from me also available online (to subscribers) right now. Seafarer Shortage | Atlantic Business Magazine share.google/juEZD4Bq45sC...