Karen Longwell @KarenLongwell
Reporter for insauga, former news editor at Northumberland News, travel and hiking enthusiast and auntie. Toronto Joined June 2010-
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A view of #Eclipse2024 from Hamilton, Ontario
FRED'S WEATHER REPORT: Due to the significant snowfall in Southern Ontario today, residents are advised to join me in a nap. #FredtheCanadianCat #ONStorm
Could a Giant Parasol in Outer Space Help Solve the Climate Crisis? nytimes.com/2024/02/02/cli…
Doug Ford moves Ontario’s Legislative Assembly to the back of a Costco thebeaverton.com/2024/01/doug-f…
May 4th, 2023 is International Firefighters Day AND International Star Wars Day. Always remember what Jedi Master Yoda would say "Test your smoke alarms, you must. Safer if you do, your family will be" On behalf of Welland Fire and Emergency Services: May the Fourth Be With You.
yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]
yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]
BREAKING: #BalconyGuy revealed as fan choice to testify Monday at #EmergenciesActInquiry **WARNING - NSFW - BUT HILARIOUS AND WORTH THE WATCH!** #FreeDumbConvoy #OttawaOccupation
In @insauga, @DorisGrinspun says "Decriminalizing simple drug possession is a crucial step to remove the stigma associated with substance use as well as the barriers to health care that often force people to use alone."#DecriminalizeNow @KarenLongwell: insauga.com/ontario-nurses…
Accurate This gave me my first proper laugh in 9 days
U of T Mississauga hosts free talk on how misinformation is killing people and ruining lives | insauga insauga.com/u-of-t-mississ… by @KarenLongwell cc @UTM Me: "“Misinformation (is) absolutely everywhere... on of the biggest issues of our time!" Looking forward to this event.
1/9 We are aware of some misleading reports on social media suggesting that we are creating a new enforcement function. This is false and the record needs to be set straight.
People have been asking me to comment on the events of the past weekend in #ptbo. I hate giving airtime/spotlight to these imbeciles. Here is my comment: fuck off, you fuckwads. 💁🏻♀️
Shortly after Michael Melling became head of CTV News, he raised questions about host Lisa LaFlamme’s hair. According to a senior CTV official who was present at the meeting, Mr. Melling asked who had approved the decision to “let Lisa’s hair go grey.” theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…
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🧵Long thread, but a summary of the past day: Yesterday, @angelynsayshi, @_jennamoon & I were targeted in the latest violent, misogynistic, racist campaign against Canadian journalists. We have decided to post it without censoring anything. TW for violence, racism, sexual assault
This photo by @GJohnJournalism from this morning when @Pontifex gave apology to residential school survivors in Maskwacis 💔🙏🏾
John@TheNews @JohnAtTheNews
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61 Followers 468 Following Having a strong drive for nature and living in the future and even in the smallest thing of life make me happy and I love familyJack Landau @Jack_Landau
1K Followers 2K Following Photography, sports, all things urban, and my dumb cat. News editor + reporter @blogTO Regular photo uploads here: https://t.co/0pljkkUJ9zSaad Baig @saadbaig3
2K Followers 3K Following Government Relations Consultant. Talks about #CityBuilding, #Housing, #Urbanism #Policy, #Politics. Views are my own!Joe Horneck @JoeHorneck
4K Followers 4K Following Mississauga City Councillor & Peel Region Councillor - Ward 6 Passionate about economics, politics and my community. Proud father of 3 and husband.Cst. Bell-Morena @Officer_Ty
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528 Followers 770 Following We are a therapeutic community providing recovery and assistance with #mentalhealth and #addiction issues.Mario L. Gonzalez @Gonzalez_m0
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631 Followers 978 Following Unapologetic leftie and humanist so guess I'm Woke. Also a goofy history nerd, music lover and writer.Todd Longwell @toddlongwell1
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115K Followers 7K Following Journalist, author Website: https://t.co/CTbFqAX20I For bookings contact Scott Sellers [email protected]Colin Williamson @ColinWxchaser
7K Followers 408 Following Durham Region based freelance photojournalist covering everyday news with intrest in severe weather, and emergency servicesNorthumberland County @Nthld_County
2K Followers 198 Following Official Twitter account for Northumberland County, Ontario. Monitored during regular business hours Mon-Fri.David Miller T.O. @iamdavidmiller
52K Followers 676 Following Author of Solved: how the worlds great cities are fixing the climate crisis. Was Mayor T.O. Find my thoughts here: https://t.co/BUasG7krGfCTV Toronto @CTVToronto
722K Followers 308 Following Toronto's #1 newsroom for top stories, exclusive content & must-see video. For local breaking news alerts, download our app: https://t.co/JLkZxrR9Z0Karon Liu @karonliu
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207 Followers 153 Following 2024 Candidate for Mayor of Mississauga! Dedicated to finding solutions to Mississauga's problems, not pointing blame. Loves hockey #TheEmperorsNewClothesJack Landau @Jack_Landau
1K Followers 2K Following Photography, sports, all things urban, and my dumb cat. News editor + reporter @blogTO Regular photo uploads here: https://t.co/0pljkkUJ9zJoe Horneck @JoeHorneck
4K Followers 4K Following Mississauga City Councillor & Peel Region Councillor - Ward 6 Passionate about economics, politics and my community. Proud father of 3 and husband.Cst. Bell-Morena @Officer_Ty
2K Followers 658 Following Public Information Officer @PeelPolice This Account is not monitored 24/7. Dial 9-1-1 in the event of an emergency. Non Emergency: 905-453-3311Maeve Ellis 🇨🇦 @maeveellis_
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37K Followers 9K Following Let's build a greener, more caring Ontario. Leading on #Climate, #Housing & #MentalHealth. Led by @MikeSchreiner. #onpoliFree willy @WilsonAbe5
225 Followers 364 Following Professional, sports and music lover, current affairs expert 😊..should have been a diplomat...🤪 seedi baat no bakwas !!shauna rempel @ShaunaRempel
8K Followers 3K Following @UTM Ed.▪️@TheTillieforCF chair, @cfcanada advocate▪️adjunct @journalismtmu, UofGH▪️@JSchool_CU/@uoftscs/@usask alum▪️Priors: Torstar, @globalnews▪️SaskieMichael Ras @mike_ras
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631 Followers 978 Following Unapologetic leftie and humanist so guess I'm Woke. Also a goofy history nerd, music lover and writer.Karen G @Techchickie
65 Followers 373 Following Mom of 2 amazing young adults, Wife to an awesome hubby & always doting on the furkids a Cat & A Golden Retriever.Anastasia Anokye @AnastasiaA_News
222 Followers 91 Following Video Journalist @CHCHNews | Writer @LaineyGossip | Got any news tips? Don’t be shy! [email protected]Todd Longwell @toddlongwell1
1K Followers 3K Following Journalist (LA Times to Weekly World News), Variety contributor (https://t.co/9AuLwd6lcM) and stuff.Subwoofer Lullaby �.. @Cluckyhens84
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7K Followers 1K Following Experience the vibrancy of Canada’s largest #LGBTQ+ neighbourhood, The Church Wellesley Village. Fun. Vital. Safe for All. #ChurchWellesleyIt's also #CelebrateShelterPetsDay. Nova & Luna (both from @OntarioSPCA) are loved, owned & celebrated (check out the wall of fame in the background) by #AjaxFire's FPI Brent. Not only are these 2 adored, Brent keep's them safe by testing their smoke alarms monthly. @TownOfAjax
We recommend testing your smoke alarms once per month by pressing the "TEST" button on the device. Smoke alarm batteries should be changed twice per year, and devices should be replaced every ten (10) years, if not sooner. Happy #NationalPetDay 🐶🐱🐷🐹
Happy #NationalPetDay! We have pet relief stations both inside and outside the terminals at Toronto Pearson to provide a comfortable experience for all!
It's #NationalDogParentAppreciationDay and Archie appreciates the love & care he receives from his Pawrent, #AjaxFire's AA Anne. She makes sure that Archie is safe in the kitchen & stays a 1m safe zone away from the stove @TownOfAjax
So excited to be nominated for Reporter of the Year at @NewCdnMedia for my story on why newcomers represent a growing number of food bank users in Canada.
@katbolger is a nominee in the Reporter of the Year category of NCM Awards 2023 for her story on newcomers' increased dependence on food banks. Read the story here: lnkd.in/gSUv3c_k Think Katrya should win? Cast your vote today: lnkd.in/gcEpGpvG
About 300 school board positions cut in Peel, via @KarenLongwell in @insauga. @ETFOPeel’s @jessi_cooper: “We’re extremely concerned b/c they’ve made a sweeping redundancy of all positions…but we know these are positions that must be filled & are needed.” insauga.com/about-300-scho…
🧵A year ago I made a big, scary career leap into full-time freelance journalism. I was worried about connecting with editors, finding pitches, and mustering the chutzpah to write them. But, I've smashed my first year goals. These are my some favourite stories from the past year:
A sad day for local journalism in Durham Region. Thursday, September 14, 2023. The final print issue. My heart goes out to the remaining staffers. #journalismmatters
I thoroughly enjoyed this review. And thank you for this, I will not buy or read the book!
Thanking God softly today for the existence of Gary @Shteyngart. theguardian.com/books/2023/sep…
After nearly 7 years at @blogTO, I’m moving on to the next phase of my career…. Still trying to figure out what that looks like, but I’m eternally grateful for all of the incredibly opportunities, experiences and relationships I’ve gained since 2017. Nothing but love forever ❤️
Article with some good background information on the NEW speed display signs installed on Creditview and Bristol Roads @insauga @KarenLongwell insauga.com/speed-sign-ins…
@KarenLongwell @LFountainhead @PeelPolice @OfficerSarah1 @OfficerNij Indeed it was this fire! Thanks @KarenLongwell!
New @TheBoysTV spin-off TV series features #UTM: @insauga journalist @KarenLongwell covers the upcoming series @genv, which was partially filmed on campus. 🎥 bit.ly/43KLcJk
Many Canadians know about The Group Of Seven, but have you heard of the Indigenous Group of Seven? Formally known as the Professional Native Indian Artists Incorporation, it was formed in 1973 with seven Indigenous artists to promote Indigenous art. These are the artists 🧵1/8
yes, please do enlighten me. email me at [email protected]
Hello @GretaThunberg I have 33 cars. My Bugatti has a w16 8.0L quad turbo. My TWO Ferrari 812 competizione have 6.5L v12s. This is just the start. Please provide your email address so I can send a complete list of my car collection and their respective enormous emissions.
Mississauga-based university ranked 18th in the world: @KarenLongwell of @insauga reports on #UofT's placement in the @timeshighered @THEworldunirank Rankings. bit.ly/3CJdvfK
Some work news‼️today I start a new adventure as the TikTok producer for @CBCNews 🪩 I can’t wait to tell stories on the not-so-little social platform and join the fabulous social team at CBC.