Media on the move: Nov. 21
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Want your job move featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves.
Editorial staffers departed in a round of layoffs at iPolitics the month after Torstar acquired the Ottawa-based news outlet.
Yes, I did lose my job. Sad to leave iPolitics. Not sure what’s next but hoping to find a way to continue covering the public service. https://t.co/p3KHBBJIa1 #cdnpoli
— Kathryn May (@kathryn_may) November 14, 2018
The rumours are true. There was a layoff at IPolitics today, and I was one of the casualties. I had a short stint on the Hill but it meant everything to be given the opportunity so early in my career. Thank you to everyone who sent a kind word today. #cdnpoli
— Anna Desmarais (@anna_desmarais) November 9, 2018
If Clement isn’t fit for caucus, why is he fit to be anyone’s MP? https://t.co/NYR5dlquzV via @ipoliticsca. Dear Readers, thank you for many years of reading what I have to offer. this is my last column for iPolitics. I will miss the connection to you all #den.poli
— Michael Harris (@HarrisAuthor) November 8, 2018
And a hire at iPolitics INTEL.
🚨 Some Saturday News 🚨
Starting Monday I’ll be reporting for @iPolitics_INTEL full-time, meaning I’ll be hanging around #HoC and #SenCA committees even more now! Excited for this next step 👍🏼
— Curtis Rafter (@CurtisRafter31) November 17, 2018
Here are all the rest of the media on the move in November:
Some personal/professional news to share: #yxe #sask pic.twitter.com/ucLc0hiD6F
— Angelina King (@angelinaaking) November 21, 2018
Thanks Rhonda! Excited to be part of the newsroom and looking forward to adding to its excellent coverage. News tips (and puns) can be sent to elizabeth.mcsheffrey@globalnews.ca #Halifax #nspoli #cdnmedia https://t.co/OqgZB0Sulm
— Elizabeth McSheffrey (@emcsheff) November 20, 2018
Excited to report I’m joining CBC’s Parliament Hill bureau! See you next week, Ottawa.
— Salimah Shivji (@salimah_shivji) November 9, 2018
Some personal news. I gave my notice at https://t.co/CI6coTEDvc after 7.5 yrs. My last day will be Wednesday.
I loved that little project and worked w many amazing pple over the years.
I’m still a consultant w many clients w variety of projects. And some new ideas to come 🙏
— Kathleen O'Grady (@kathleenogrady) November 12, 2018
Shhh. We're planning a surprise thank you and goodbye to the @TJProvincial Editor as he heads back to Ontario! It's been an awesome run! Best of luck @miketherien and thanks on behalf of the team! pic.twitter.com/9OGdtzq06P
— Wendy Metcalfe (@Wendy_Met) November 9, 2018
Steph Wechsler is J-Source's managing editor.