Andrea Houston
@dreahouston.bsky.social
Managing editor of Ricochet.Media | Instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University School of Journalism, teaching #QueerMedia | National Newspaper Awards, Press Forward | Pitch me & send tips to [email protected]
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That was the longest standing ovation I've ever seen at #TIFF! And so well-deserved! #Palestine36 is an epic historical drama that just made its premier at #TIFF.
Congrats to Annemarie Jacir and the cast and crew! Extraordinary film. It should be mandatory viewing for everyone.
Congrats to Annemarie Jacir and the cast and crew! Extraordinary film. It should be mandatory viewing for everyone.
September 5, 2025 at 8:52 PM
That was the longest standing ovation I've ever seen at #TIFF! And so well-deserved! #Palestine36 is an epic historical drama that just made its premier at #TIFF.
Congrats to Annemarie Jacir and the cast and crew! Extraordinary film. It should be mandatory viewing for everyone.
Congrats to Annemarie Jacir and the cast and crew! Extraordinary film. It should be mandatory viewing for everyone.
Saw Harlan County USA last night at the TIFF Lightbox and I’m still thinking about it. One of the best films about organized labour I’ve ever seen.
August 27, 2025 at 6:03 PM
Saw Harlan County USA last night at the TIFF Lightbox and I’m still thinking about it. One of the best films about organized labour I’ve ever seen.
After a screening of Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance tonight at the Lightbox, 92-year-old filmmaker and national treasure Alanis Obomsawin spontaneously sang for us after the Q&A.
August 24, 2025 at 1:57 AM
After a screening of Kanehsatake: 270 Years of Resistance tonight at the Lightbox, 92-year-old filmmaker and national treasure Alanis Obomsawin spontaneously sang for us after the Q&A.
Deep investigations focused on accountability are expensive, but urgently needed. If you want to see more #journalism like our #Airbnb investigative series, please join us.
This summer, we need 500 new monthly donors to billionaire-proof our journalism.
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This summer, we need 500 new monthly donors to billionaire-proof our journalism.
ricochet.media/donate/
#PeoplePoweredMedia
July 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Deep investigations focused on accountability are expensive, but urgently needed. If you want to see more #journalism like our #Airbnb investigative series, please join us.
This summer, we need 500 new monthly donors to billionaire-proof our journalism.
ricochet.media/donate/
#PeoplePoweredMedia
This summer, we need 500 new monthly donors to billionaire-proof our journalism.
ricochet.media/donate/
#PeoplePoweredMedia
As part of #PrideMonth, I'm on a panel tomorrow at Cineplex Scotiabank in #Toronto discussing queer representation in films — and it's followed by a free screening of the Bottoms, the hilarious comedy staring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri. Come say hi!
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June 17, 2025 at 1:24 PM
As part of #PrideMonth, I'm on a panel tomorrow at Cineplex Scotiabank in #Toronto discussing queer representation in films — and it's followed by a free screening of the Bottoms, the hilarious comedy staring Rachel Sennott and Ayo Edebiri. Come say hi!
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Canadian journalism colleagues: Have you heard about the new peer support group?
The @cajournalists.bsky.social has launched the Canadian News Industry #PeerSupport program, an industry-wide mental health support initiative to combat stress, burnout and trauma exposure. Contact us for more info.
The @cajournalists.bsky.social has launched the Canadian News Industry #PeerSupport program, an industry-wide mental health support initiative to combat stress, burnout and trauma exposure. Contact us for more info.
June 6, 2025 at 7:47 PM
Canadian journalism colleagues: Have you heard about the new peer support group?
The @cajournalists.bsky.social has launched the Canadian News Industry #PeerSupport program, an industry-wide mental health support initiative to combat stress, burnout and trauma exposure. Contact us for more info.
The @cajournalists.bsky.social has launched the Canadian News Industry #PeerSupport program, an industry-wide mental health support initiative to combat stress, burnout and trauma exposure. Contact us for more info.
First Nation leaders in Alberta send a strong message to Premier Danielle Smith. “This is and always will be Indian land”.
Treaties are with the Crown and predate the province of Alberta. FN leaders say they "would go to war."
@brandimorin.bsky.social's latest
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Treaties are with the Crown and predate the province of Alberta. FN leaders say they "would go to war."
@brandimorin.bsky.social's latest
ricochet.media/indigenous/l...
May 1, 2025 at 8:25 PM
First Nation leaders in Alberta send a strong message to Premier Danielle Smith. “This is and always will be Indian land”.
Treaties are with the Crown and predate the province of Alberta. FN leaders say they "would go to war."
@brandimorin.bsky.social's latest
ricochet.media/indigenous/l...
Treaties are with the Crown and predate the province of Alberta. FN leaders say they "would go to war."
@brandimorin.bsky.social's latest
ricochet.media/indigenous/l...
If you're in #Toronto, go see A Strange Loop at Soulpepper Theatre in the Distillery District. Powerful, funny, deeply heartwarming. It's a short run, so don't miss it: www.soulpepper.ca/performances... #QueerMedia
April 30, 2025 at 6:30 PM
If you're in #Toronto, go see A Strange Loop at Soulpepper Theatre in the Distillery District. Powerful, funny, deeply heartwarming. It's a short run, so don't miss it: www.soulpepper.ca/performances... #QueerMedia
I would love to see the NDP and Elizabeth May push for a coalition just to do this. PR would have such a far-reaching positive impact on the lives of most Canadians.
April 30, 2025 at 2:30 PM
I would love to see the NDP and Elizabeth May push for a coalition just to do this. PR would have such a far-reaching positive impact on the lives of most Canadians.
Still a nail biter for Pierre Poilievre.
April 29, 2025 at 4:50 AM
Still a nail biter for Pierre Poilievre.
For the first time, Ricochet Media is teaming up @nationalobserver.com for a live election event hosted by the brilliant @caradrianh.bsky.social with an all-star panel, guests, and on-the-ground correspondents across the country.
LIVESTREAM TOMORROW - April 28 at 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
#CanadaVotes
LIVESTREAM TOMORROW - April 28 at 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
#CanadaVotes
April 28, 2025 at 2:42 AM
For the first time, Ricochet Media is teaming up @nationalobserver.com for a live election event hosted by the brilliant @caradrianh.bsky.social with an all-star panel, guests, and on-the-ground correspondents across the country.
LIVESTREAM TOMORROW - April 28 at 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
#CanadaVotes
LIVESTREAM TOMORROW - April 28 at 7:30PM ET / 4:30PM PT
#CanadaVotes
How long until gender diversity and #trans activism is actually criminalized?
More potential workers for the private prison labour camps.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/the-...
More potential workers for the private prison labour camps.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/the-...
March 29, 2025 at 6:53 PM
How long until gender diversity and #trans activism is actually criminalized?
More potential workers for the private prison labour camps.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/the-...
More potential workers for the private prison labour camps.
www.lgbtqnation.com/2025/03/the-...
WTF! The co-director of the Oscar-winning doc has reportedly been lynched by Israeli settlers.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
March 24, 2025 at 8:27 PM
WTF! The co-director of the Oscar-winning doc has reportedly been lynched by Israeli settlers.
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
variety.com/2025/film/ne...
Just saw the film that Amazon does not want the public to see. UNION is the inspiring story of the incredible work by Chris Smalls and the workers of the ALU.
It has no major distributor despite being shortlisted for the Oscars. Hopefully it gets put on YouTube and made available for all to see.
It has no major distributor despite being shortlisted for the Oscars. Hopefully it gets put on YouTube and made available for all to see.
March 19, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Just saw the film that Amazon does not want the public to see. UNION is the inspiring story of the incredible work by Chris Smalls and the workers of the ALU.
It has no major distributor despite being shortlisted for the Oscars. Hopefully it gets put on YouTube and made available for all to see.
It has no major distributor despite being shortlisted for the Oscars. Hopefully it gets put on YouTube and made available for all to see.
March 5, 2025 at 12:50 AM
"He wants to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy. Because that will make it easier to annex us."
To get his hands on this:
To get his hands on this:
March 5, 2025 at 12:08 AM
"He wants to see a total collapse of the Canadian economy. Because that will make it easier to annex us."
To get his hands on this:
To get his hands on this:
CBC took a look at what the results would look like under PR in 2021 w @davemeslin.bsky.social, who addresses your concerns about extremists.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVD...
PR forces parties to work together. And it gives people a reason to vote, because there's a wider variety of choices.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVD...
PR forces parties to work together. And it gives people a reason to vote, because there's a wider variety of choices.
January 6, 2025 at 5:39 PM
CBC took a look at what the results would look like under PR in 2021 w @davemeslin.bsky.social, who addresses your concerns about extremists.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVD...
PR forces parties to work together. And it gives people a reason to vote, because there's a wider variety of choices.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=HmVD...
PR forces parties to work together. And it gives people a reason to vote, because there's a wider variety of choices.
If I was a CBC News climate reporter I’d sure be frustrated that Canada’s public broadcaster takes money from a company directly contradicting my journalism with disinformation.
Should CBC be accepting money from oil sands companies—the same companies that have spent decades lying about the crisis?
Should CBC be accepting money from oil sands companies—the same companies that have spent decades lying about the crisis?
December 11, 2024 at 3:16 PM
If I was a CBC News climate reporter I’d sure be frustrated that Canada’s public broadcaster takes money from a company directly contradicting my journalism with disinformation.
Should CBC be accepting money from oil sands companies—the same companies that have spent decades lying about the crisis?
Should CBC be accepting money from oil sands companies—the same companies that have spent decades lying about the crisis?
Today and everyday, trans rights are human rights.
This #TDoR, it's never been more important to loudly express solidarity with communities under attack. And as fascism rises, we must not give them one inch. Trans rights are not up for debate.
This #TDoR, it's never been more important to loudly express solidarity with communities under attack. And as fascism rises, we must not give them one inch. Trans rights are not up for debate.
November 20, 2024 at 1:56 PM
Today and everyday, trans rights are human rights.
This #TDoR, it's never been more important to loudly express solidarity with communities under attack. And as fascism rises, we must not give them one inch. Trans rights are not up for debate.
This #TDoR, it's never been more important to loudly express solidarity with communities under attack. And as fascism rises, we must not give them one inch. Trans rights are not up for debate.
In 1963 a detached house in Toronto at Leslie and Finch cost $16,745. Now?
Via Old Toronto: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5...
Via Old Toronto: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5...
November 19, 2024 at 5:04 PM
In 1963 a detached house in Toronto at Leslie and Finch cost $16,745. Now?
Via Old Toronto: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5...
Via Old Toronto: www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=5...
Ricochet journalist Brandi Morin has been arrested by Edmonton Police while reporting on an encampment raid. She remains in custody charged with obstruction, a criminal offence.
The courts have repeatedly found restricting media access to be unlawful.
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The courts have repeatedly found restricting media access to be unlawful.
ricochet.media/en/4023/rico...
January 10, 2024 at 11:39 PM
Ricochet journalist Brandi Morin has been arrested by Edmonton Police while reporting on an encampment raid. She remains in custody charged with obstruction, a criminal offence.
The courts have repeatedly found restricting media access to be unlawful.
ricochet.media/en/4023/rico...
The courts have repeatedly found restricting media access to be unlawful.
ricochet.media/en/4023/rico...
Canadian writers and friends pay tribute to celebrated Palestinian poet, Refaat Alareer, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
His final poem, ‘If I must die,’ called a new symbol of Palestinian resistance.
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His final poem, ‘If I must die,’ called a new symbol of Palestinian resistance.
ricochet.media/en/4018/writ...
December 13, 2023 at 2:10 PM
Canadian writers and friends pay tribute to celebrated Palestinian poet, Refaat Alareer, who was killed by an Israeli airstrike in Gaza.
His final poem, ‘If I must die,’ called a new symbol of Palestinian resistance.
ricochet.media/en/4018/writ...
His final poem, ‘If I must die,’ called a new symbol of Palestinian resistance.
ricochet.media/en/4018/writ...
They blocked the keyword "avery." 🤔 What a predictable result.
www.wired.com/story/inside...
www.wired.com/story/inside...
December 7, 2023 at 9:45 PM
They blocked the keyword "avery." 🤔 What a predictable result.
www.wired.com/story/inside...
www.wired.com/story/inside...