With so much video content at people’s finger tips, it’s never been more important to stand out. Solid journalism will always be the bedrock of a great story, but a creative approach can spark curiosity and keep people coming back for more.
In 2020, I developed a course all about pushing my fellow storytellers at CBC News to think outside the box and to consider different approaches. Now, I regularly deliver the course for CBC journalists across the country and I’m constantly inspired by the fresh ideas and new perspectives I learn from the participants.
Approaching individual stories in a new way is fun and important, but I’m also finding success approaching entire special broadcasts differently. On this page you’ll find two of the election shows I’ve hosted for CBC News.
We created this video to open CBC Toronto's election night special of the 2023 mayoral by-election. We wanted to make sure the show felt rooted in a collective experience and thought this was a fun way to get everybody on the same page highlighting the most pressing issues facing the mayor.
In this video, we break down the major issues with Toronto's housing situation and look across the country and around the globe to find solutions in other cities. What if they were all done here?
Check out this video I edited together highlighting the main moments of CBC Toronto's 2023 mayoral by-election. Presented in front of a live studio audience, I was so proud of how this show came together!
This award-winning, creative approach to an explainer video looks at why vaccine development is packed with so many "hurdles." Winner of a 2021 Central Region RTDNA award.
A compassionate, in-depth look at the drug-checking service in Toronto. We sought to find out how it works and why it’s so critical to the community in this report.
The triumph of incumbents makes electing new talent increasingly improbable. So the incumbent advantage leads to a real disadvantage for city democracy, including limiting diversity of thought, identity, and background.
Solo anchoring a live election special with no prompter is thrilling enough, but add a bit of innovation into the mix and this night was magic. In 2018, I hosted CBC Toronto’s municipal election special live from Twitter HQ.
Partnering with the social media company, we were able to give the audience analytics on election night that no one else was able to. We were the first Canadian broadcaster to simulcast an election special in both horizontal and vertical video formats, so it could stream on TV screens and mobile devices. We even picked up an RTDNA award nomination for the live special.
Watch the full election coverage.
In this piece, we tried to write as little as possible and let the personality of the characters take center stage.
What’s better than explaining the thrill of the world’s longest, fastest and tallest dive coaster? Showing the fear in my eyes in real time on board the ride. I strapped the GoPro on the seat in front of me and used a regular news camera to capture good audio to build a story that packed as much of a rush as the ride itself.
Live interviews are a great way to get your blood pumping. Whether it’s a politician who needs to be held to account over a critical decision, or an Olympian celebrating a gold medal performance, pulling out the goods during a live interview is a passion of mine.
My approach to interviewing is to lead with compassion and curiosity. I always try to remember the interview is about helping the audience understand a key issue and seeing how the guest’s brain ticks. Plus, when the moment is right, sharing a laugh or a tear — it’s all about the human experience. I like to be vulnerable, which I find encourages vulnerability from my guests too.
Watch as I interview Canadian Astronaut Joshua Kutryk on CBC News Network's prime time TV show 'Canada Tonight' for his reaction to the failed launch of Artemis 1 and why the future of travel to the moon is so important.
Immediately following a speech from Joe Biden at Philadelphia's Independence Hall, I interviewed political scientist Chris Galdieri with Saint Anselm College about the impact of the speech ahead of the 2022 midterms.
I loved getting the opportunity to celebrate Laurence Vincent Lapointe and Katie Vincent immediately after the pair won Olympic bronze medals in the women’s canoe sprint C-2 500m in Tokyo.
Drag performers in Canada and the U.S. are increasingly facing protests and threats of violence. On CBC News Network's national morning show we dug into why it's happening along with the personal toll that intimidation is having on the performers.
It was privilege to Interview Guy St. Jacques, who is a former Canadian ambassador to China, regarding the release of Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig.
I sat down with Julian Ku, constitutional law professor at Hofstra University, about China's use of "hostage diplomacy" with Michael Spavor and Michael Kovrig to garner the release of Meng Wanzhou from Canada.
The passion from Judith Stevenson, executive director of the Judith Loving Arms Foundation, was palpable. She works in Houston and was speaking about the need for volunteers to help support the hundreds of Haitian migrants in the U.S.
The resiliency and good-humor of Kelli Franklin was on full display during this live interview. The Calgary woman has struggled with COVID-19 long haul symptoms for years.
In the beginning, Ontario’s vaccine rollout was the slowest per capita and among the most contentious in the country, with a pause over the Christmas break. Here is an interview with the chair of Ontario’s vaccine task force, Rick Hillier, about the COVID-19 vaccine roll-out and criticisms of his strategy.
The best way to get the story is to go towards the action, and you don’t get much more active than Washington D.C. The centre of America’s power is a hotbed for stories, compelling people, and decisions that resonate in the States and across the globe.
On my most recent reporting stint as a Washington correspondent, I broke the news that Roe v Wade had been overturned on CBC News Network and raced to the steps of the Supreme Court to document this critical moment in history.
I thrive in these live, breaking news situations — never losing sight of the people at the heart of the narrative.
Snippets of a wide variety of topics and breaking news events, including the North American Leaders' Summit, inflation concerns, a first-of-its-kind space launch, and more.
A live report from the U.S. Supreme Court with political reaction from top American lawmakers and protesters.
Alongside anchor Suhana Meharch, I provided extensive, unscripted coverage — walking viewers through the decision, putting it into context, and describing what could happen next.
Following Joe Biden's speech to the nation from Philadelphia's Independence Hall, I briefly summarized the key points for CBC News Network's prime time TV show 'Canada Tonight' in a live wrap.
In a crowd of thousands, I reported on the outrage and emotional turmoil many people were feeling in the 2022 Women's March to the White House. Following the overturning of Roe v Wade, this crew said they were more emboldened than ever to push US President Joe Biden to codify abortion rights across the States.
A live report on NASA's launch of a specialized spacecraft on a mission to test the U.S. space agency's ability to defend itself against future asteroids that threaten the planet.
Live from the Cannon Building on Capitol Hill, I updated viewers on the fifth January 6th committee hearing and new activity from the U.S. Justice Department on its separate, parallel investigation.
Reporting live from the White House on the expectations for the first North American Leaders' Summit since 2016.
Breaking down what's at stake for U.S. President Joe Biden as he meets with China's President Xi Jinping.
Reporting on the U.S. reaction to the Russian missile test strike on a defunct Soviet satellite.
