Media on the move: Feb. 12 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 Continue Reading Media on the move: Feb. 12 Happy to share I'll be reporting with @CBCNS, excited to work with such a great team! Story ideas welcome at haley.ryan@cbc.ca — Haley Ryan (@hkryan17) February 12, 2020 National Observer is pleased to announce @MBWillcock is joining our team. We're grateful to the Local #Journalism Initiative for making it possible for us to hire Michael to expand our coverage in N. Saskatchewan of #mining #energy #climatechange #business #civicnews pic.twitter.com/K9ntzTDz1X— Canada's National Observer (@NatObserver) February 12, 2020 I guess it’s time for me to tell the tweeps: I’ve joined @CBCNS. It feels really good to be back in a newsroom.— Taryn Grant (@tarynalgrant) February 11, 2020 I’m thrilled to share I’m now working with @CBCTheHouse and #PartyLines out of CBC’s Parliamentary Bureau in Ottawa. It’s been years since I’ve been on the Hill and I’m over-the-moon excited to return.— Emma Godmere (@godmere) February 10, 2020 https://twitter.com/temurdur/status/1226983477201063941?s=21 Congratulations @radioKristy it is official…new afternoon drive host @CFRAOttawa from 2-6pm every day. She's a star. Fabulous news for this building and her. Way to go Kristy!— Graham Richardson (@grahamctv) February 10, 2020 Big News! Excited to announce @kbolongaro will be joining Bloomberg's Ottawa bureau as our new government reporter. Kait, who hails from British Columbia, is returning home after years in Europe working for Deutsche Welle, BBC, Politico and Capitol Forum. Welcome aboard Kait!— Theo Argitis (@theoargitis) February 10, 2020 https://twitter.com/chrisgnardi/status/1226885818133942275?s=21 1/2: Some personal news (as they say): I left U of T News in November because I decided I wanted to get back into journalism. On Wednesday, I am returning to The Globe and Mail as Deputy Head of Editing, concentrating on the news file.— Noreen Rasbach (@NoreenRasbach) February 9, 2020 Longtime CTV Winnipeg news anchor Gord Leclerc has landed a new job with the Province of Manitoba after he was abruptly let go by the station in November after nearly 25 years. Beginning Monday, Leclerc will serve as press secretary to Health Minister Cameron Friesen. #wfp— Ryan Thorpe (@rk_thorpe) February 7, 2020 It’s official, folks! You can now find me more regularly blithering in about climate change <*cough only the most important problem we face*> in @WinnipegNews. Yay! Can’t wait! https://t.co/BFqCnIziNi— Sarah Lawrynuik (@SarahLawrynuik) February 7, 2020 I'm so excited to share this news! I will be joining @WinnipegNews as a reporter at the end of this month. Getting the chance to report on a city I love for a paper I've read my whole life is such a privilege. https://t.co/6pkOIkj36Z— Malak Abas (@malakabas_) February 7, 2020 Tomorrow is my last day at CBC. It's been 8 years of moves and backfill roles and incredible opportunities. I've been able to be a producer, a host, a documentarian and a video journalist. Thank you @CBCSaskatoon @CBCNB @CBCSASK.— Bridget Yard (she/her) (@YardCBC) February 6, 2020 He spent the last number of years in Melfort and will bring an experienced and capable hand to RM council, school division and city council coverage. I'm really pleased with who we've added and excited for what the future holds!#journalism #cdnmediamoves— Peter Lozinski (@Peter_Lozinski) February 4, 2020 We wish a fond farewell, along with sending lots of wishes for the next chapter to @Alan_S_Hale — he joined our team in March 2017 and today is his first day at @WhigStandard. Onwards, upwards!— Standard-Freeholder (@StandFreeholder) February 3, 2020 Hi I'm on Vancouver Island now. I am writing for The Capital. We are a new local news publication covering politics, business, crime and things in Victoria and the Capital Regional District. Contact me with tips, fellow islanders: sean@capnews.ca https://t.co/4pDuH3jMWM— Sean Craig (@sdbcraig) February 3, 2020 Excited to start a new beat tomorrow covering capital markets for @globebusiness. It's been a fascinating few years covering the cannabis industry. I'll still be writing some pot stories as they relate to M&A, financings, etc. so keep the tips coming.— Mark Rendell (@mark_rendell) February 2, 2020 Pretty big personal news I’m so extremely excited to announce that I will be interning at Sportsnet next month as a broadcast associate. I’m ecstatic and can’t wait to get started, hopefully you guys can catch me on your tv’s in the near future — Matthew Rodrigopulle (@Matt_Rodrigo_) February 1, 2020 Some personal news:After nearly 2 yrs @starvancouver, I'm excited to be joining the stellar team @CityNewsVan as an associate producer in 2020 bringing along the same commitment to enterprise, in-depth, local coverage that I value deeply. Thx for following my work & stay tuned!— Jenny Peng (@JennyPengNow) January 31, 2020 I’ve got some (omg Twitter) ✧・゚: *✧・゚:* personal news *:・゚✧*:・゚✧I’ll be leaving my duties as digital news editor at The @CanadianPress ’ Montreal bureau to take on new challenges.— Mick Côté (@MickCote) January 30, 2020 It's my last day at CBC. I'm sad to leave, but I'm also so excited to start reporting for CP as a national reporter on Monday.I'll spend the weekend thinking up a new twitter handle.— Laura Osman (@LauraOsmanCP) January 31, 2020 A spokesperson for Bell Media confirms that Peter Akman, one of the presenters of CTV's investigative news show W5, is no longer with the company. He tweeted this four days ago. pic.twitter.com/DEtb1ONb9I— Sean Craig (@sdbcraig) January 30, 2020 J-Source media on the move