Samples of my favourite published articles and projects are listed below.
MULTIMEDIA JOURNALIST
Multimedia freelance journalist for Saltwire daily newspapers| 2019 – Current
- From Natalie MacMaster to Heather Moyse, notable Atlantic Canadians offer words of wisdom to the class of 2021 | SaltWire
- LESSONS LEARNED: ‘Play the hand you’re dealt’: After escaping death in the icy Atlantic, St. John’s man appreciates every moment | SaltWire
- LESSONS LEARNED: ‘Believe you can, and you will’: Abused runaway from Cape Breton finds her calling helping others on P.E.I. | SaltWire
- LESSONS LEARNED: ‘Firefighting was my identity’: After 25-year military career, P.E.I. man dedicates his time to help train other firefighters | SaltWire
Multimedia journalist for the Journal Pioneer (Saltwire owned newspaper)| 2015 – 2020
Links to a sample of work below:
- Historic vegetation-covered farmhouse in Sea View PEI gets dramatic rescue – https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/historic-vegetation-covered-farmhouse-in-sea-view-pei-gets-dramatic-rescue-283192/
- Mclaughlin overcomes scoliosis to compete in Canadian championships – https://www.journalpioneer.com/sports/other-sports/mclaughlin-overcomes-scoliosis-to-compete-in-canadian-championships-238262/
- VIDEO: Smelt fishing runs deep for many families in Lower Bedeque PEI – https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/lifestyles/regional-lifestyles/video-smelt-fishing-runs-deep-for-many-families-in-lower-bedeque-pei-406101/
- 90-year-old former firefighter dedicated his life to the safety of others in Summerside – https://www.saltwire.com/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/90-year-old-former-firefighter-dedicated-his-life-to-the-safety-of-others-in-summerside-415084/
- Family takes a break from Cabin Fever bus life in Summerside – https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/family-takes-break-from-cabin-fever-bus-life-in-summerside-296235/
- 103-year-old Summerside resident dishes out the recipe for longevity – https://www.journalpioneer.com/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/103-year-old-summerside-resident-dishes-out-the-recipe-for-longevity-421268/
- PEI veteran spreading PTSD awareness to help those fighting the silent battle – https://www.capebretonpost.com/news/canada/pei-veteran-spreading-ptsd-awareness-to-help-those-fighting-the-silent-battle-373510/
- Sailor Alan Mulholland departs for the Azores from Summerside PEI – https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/sailor-alan-mulholland-departs-for-azores-from-summerside-pei-337793/
- Local garden transformed into a haven for birds and bees – https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/provincial/local-garden-transformed-into-a-haven-for-birds-and-bees-68406/
- Note: After this article was published, the interviewee went on to win the competition. She continues the good work of saving horses. Woman dedicates her life to saving horses and needs votes to continue good work – https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/provincial/woman-dedicates-her-life-to-saving-horses-and-needs-votes-to-continue-good-work-68536/
- Elvis Stojko puts on a star performance with young skaters – https://www.journalpioneer.com/news/local/elvis-stojko-puts-on-a-star-performance-with-young-skaters-187133/
- Note: This veteran was very grateful to share his story, it would sadly be his last. Quilt gifted to 99-year-old Summerside veteran in honour of his service – https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/lifestyles/local-lifestyles/quilt-gifted-to-99-year-old-summerside-veteran-in-honour-of-his-service-388419/
- PEI couple risked their lives trying to save their dogs from a barn fire – https://www.saltwire.com/news/local/pei-couple-risked-their-lives-trying-to-save-their-dogs-from-a-barn-fire-420929/
TOURISM
- Travel and tourism writer at Welcome PEI|2015 – 2019
BOOK REVIEWER
- Book reviewer at Atlantic Books Today|2019 – 2020
http://www.atlanticbookstoday.ca
- Magazine No. 90 – Fall 2019
- Magazine No. 91 – Spring 2020
PUBLIC RELATIONS
- Feast Dinner Theatres| April 2018 – 2019
- College of Piping and Celtic Performing Arts| June 2018, Aug. 2019
Links to a sample of work are below:
- https://feastdinnertheatres.com
- https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/living/new-college-of-piping-production-great-scot-offers-theatrical-journey-through-time-225600/
SALTWIRE NEWSPAPER COLUMNS
ATLANTIC LIVES – an ongoing column that celebrates those across the Atlantic provinces that gave so much to their community.
- How a challenging East-Coast hike brought a relationship to new heights https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/living/how-a-challenging-east-coast-hike-brought-a-relationship-to-new-heights-331245/
- Finding the light: Learning to be grounded again after great loss https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-guardian charlottetown/20191015/281887300071082
- Taking a swing: First-time golfer finds her Island rhythm on one of Canada’s top nine-hole courses https://www.pressreader.com/canada/the-telegram-st-johns/20191008/281741271169644
International Women’s Day:
- New Brunswick’s Marilyn Trenholme Counsell punctured patriarchy in Canadian politics leaving a legacy in her wake – https://www.thechronicleherald.ca/news/canada/new-brunswicks-marilyn-trenholme-counsell-punctured-patriarchy-in-canadian-politics-leaving-a-legacy-in-her-wake-418885/
- Charlottetown’s Cheryl McNeill helping other PEI women survive the skilled trades environment – https://www.theguardian.pe.ca/business/local-business/charlottetowns-cheryl-mcneill-helping-other-pei-women-survive-the-skilled-trades-environment-419406/
MAGAZINES
- 5 Budget-Friendly Locations to Study Abroad – Travel story with Verge Travel with Purpose vergemagazine.com| Magazine Vol. 20 Issue 1
- Culture shock Canadian-style – Travel story with Verge Travel with Purpose vergemagazine.com| Magazine Vol. 19 Issue 2
- Your Island Escape magazine – Contributor
Welcome PEI| May 2019 - Touring the Canadian Rockies by helicopter – A travel story
Reader’s Digest Our Canada| January 2019 - A Secret History of the Isle of Man – History story
Celtic Life International magazine| April 2015 - From the Capital to the Coast– Travel story
Reader’s Digest magazine| April 2015 - Ottawa from Above – Travel story
Reader’s Digest magazine| September 2015 - Climbing the Mountain – Human interest story
True Confessions magazine| October 2015
PHOTOGRAPHY
- Ice climbing
CAA magazine| Winter 2018 - Freedom theme
Junto magazine| Winter 2018
JOURNAL PIONEER BOOK REVIEWS
- Finding Gobi, by Dion Leonard https://www.journalpioneer.com/opinion/columnists/saturday-book-review-finding-gobi-by-dion-leonard-217154/
- The Golden State Killer, by Michelle McNamara https://www.journalpioneer.com/opinion/columnists/book-review-ill-be-gone-in-the-dark-one-womans-obsessive-search-for-the-golden-state-killer-277366/
- Black River Road, by Debra Komar https://alllitup.ca/books/B/Black-River-Road2
- Note: This story was shared with the UN Refugee Agency in Canada, which helps refugees displaced by violence, conflict, and persecution to survive and rebuild their lives. The Other Side of the Sun, by Thien Tang https://www.journalpioneer.com/community/pei-residents-book-shares-harrowing-journey-as-one-of-the-boat-people-fleeing-vietnam-254143/
ONLINE
- 72 hours in Cusco acclimatizing in Inca territory at 4,000 meters – Adventure story https://outpostmagazine.com/72-hours-in-cusco-acclimatizing-in-inca-territory-at-4000-meters/
- The Lares route to Machu Picchu – Adventure story http://infromtheoutpost.com/lares-trek-peru-desiree-anstey/
- Island of the Sea God – History story
Celtic Life International| 2015
BOOKLETS
- College of Piping, before the Scott MacAulay years
- Great PEI Experiences – Editor
Welcome, Prince Edward Island travel guide|2016, 2017 - Rotary Inspire Learning Centre booklet – Writer
Journal Pioneer| 2016 - Potato Expo Official Show Guide – Writer
http://www.potatoexpo.ca| February 2016
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