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What's up with that spring stink?

What's up with that spring stink?

What's behind that awful smell during the spring thaw
REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 19: Farewell, for now

REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 19: Farewell, for now

'I get just as energized when I take a new job as when I leave one because I know the potential there to have some excitement about it.'
REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 18: Dave's excellent journalism adventures (Part 2/2)

REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 18: Dave's excellent journalism adventures (Part 2/2)

'So the only way was to take a bus to Cochrane and then take the Northlander train down. And that's a long trip when you don't have any days off, really.'
Jeff's Jots: Hey, why did my comment get deleted?

Jeff's Jots: Hey, why did my comment get deleted?

The minority that do that are ruining it for the majority that generally respect the rules
REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 17: Dave's excellent journalism adventures (Part 1/2)

REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 17: Dave's excellent journalism adventures (Part 1/2)

Cancelled? Or, just not good enough?
REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 16: Ideal comment board models — anonymous or eponymous?

REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 16: Ideal comment board models — anonymous or eponymous?

'It brings out a little bit of the worst in some people. But I think most people act the same way depending on how their character is built. What I think it does is opens the door for those toxic people.'
That time Len Gillis was assaulted by a railroad bull while downtown North Bay exploded

That time Len Gillis was assaulted by a railroad bull while downtown North Bay exploded

Sometimes the real story happens when you’re covering something else
Walter Gretzky treated every young kid like they were just like Wayne

Walter Gretzky treated every young kid like they were just like Wayne

'I would always try and make it fun for the boys, for Wayne, Keith, Brent, that was the most important thing and I gave them every opportunity and it just worked out'
Jeff's Jots: Time for politicians to put some effort into news releases

Jeff's Jots: Time for politicians to put some effort into news releases

It's time for writers of political news releases to ask themselves "How can I make this a story that people are going to find interesting to read?
REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 15: The GoFundMe conundrum

REPORTERS SHOP TALK Episode 15: The GoFundMe conundrum

'Anyway, I will wish you a good day and thanks again for taking the time to share your thoughts the way you did. Many people just call me an idiot and swear a lot.'