Journalist - blue checkmark verified until 4/20/23. It's still me. Follow me on Instagram: @lisamlaflamme
Toronto, Ontario
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My deepest gratitude to this country and to Mary Simon @GGCanada to be honoured among such an inspirational group of Canadians as an Officer of the Order of Canada. So proud and humbled.
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This is the saddest centre ice in the world surrounded by support and love. #PrayForHumboldt
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Thank you @TheCdnAcademy for this meaninful award - I'm honoured to receive it!
Lisa LaFlamme, the recipient of the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism
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Monday morning will be a moment in history best viewed from the couch with coffee and Kleenex. Hope you will tune in to CITY-TV across Canada or online at CITYnews.ca - more info later.
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You don't need a step ladder to feel the deeply respectful silence of the crowd as the Queen's coffin passed by. An extraordinary moment. More later @CityNewsTO
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On this International Women's Day I salute so many strong women with strong voices who inspire me - it all starts here with my mother and sisters. Thanks ladies! 💝
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As journalism dies so goes democracy. #priorities cbc.ca/listen/live-radio/1-2…
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Sat down with Canada's High Commissioner @RalphGoodale who was with King Charles today @RoyalFamily - more on @CityNewsTO
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After 58 years the investigative news program W5, is off the air. The gold standard of Canadian broadcast journalism, cancelled. I'm proud to have been part of its history and grateful to those that trusted us to share their hardest and happiest moments. piped.video/watch?v=vMBwFZuX…
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Looking forward to reporting for @City_tv as a Special Correspondent for the #Coronation of King Charles and Queen Camilla in London alongside @CityCynthia - in-depth coverage Saturday, May 6 - early start on for a majestic morning! (Scones not included) @CityNewsTO
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On my list of most inspiring people: Purity Gikuna - With almost no resources she is keeping teenage mothers as young as 13, in school and off on the streets. Sarafina is one of her top students. I'll have her story for @jhrnews
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From BC's coastal mountains,
I am thinking of dear friends and former colleagues on this painful and difficult day in television news across our country. So many suddenly out of work tonight. At these moments, home and family are our rock. #strength
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It was such a fabulous night! My thanks to @TheCdnAcademy for such a meaningful award and to @shephardm for capturing this moment. It was overwhelming! ❤️
Standing ovation for the wonderful @LisaLaFlamme_ at the @TheCdnAcademy as she receives the Gordon Sinclair Award for Broadcast Journalism. We love you Flammer! ❤️
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This is a truly meaningful day to receive such an honour - I am grateful to @cjffjc and to so many inspirational women leaders working to build an equal world. Thank you dear @natalieturvey @kathyenglish @WendyFreeman
On International Women’s Day, the @cjffjc is thrilled to announce it will honour @LisaLaFlamme_ with its annual CJF Tribute, in recognition of her extraordinary career in global reporting & national news, & her contributions to journalism & its next gen prn.to/3YuAK6q
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So happy to be feeling better and back in the newsroom! Thank you to everyone for your kindness and positive vibes - it all helped! See you tonight.
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It was a sweet surprise to meet you @TareqHadhad - I love @Peacebychoco - literally and metaphorically! 🙏
I had an amazing time chatting with the one and only @LisaLaFlamme_ . Thank you for being the voice of our stories and journeys for years. It was an absolute honour.
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Some Saturday morning viewing. Here is the full 15 minutes with GG Mary Simon. Her reflections on the late Queen, priorities for the new King, the complex Indigenous relationship with the Crown, and the contribution of strong women. @CityNewsTO toronto.citynews.ca/video/20…
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Thank you @TheCdnAcademy for such a great honour. I am so privileged and proud to work with the incredible people at @CTVNationalNews - the best team in the biz!
The winner for Best News Anchor, National is @LisaLaFlammeCTV. Congratulations! @CTVNationalNews @CTV_PR #CdnScreenAwards
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Thrilled to be working on a very special and important project with the great Phil Fontaine and the brilliant @ProfMahoney for University Canada West . It is particularly exciting to be reunited with the old team!
Details coming soon! #history
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No words - only tears - for the gut wrenching #HNiC tribute tonight - meaningful and beautiful. This is us. #PrayforHumboldtBroncos
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So looking forward to this opportunity to reflect on the importance of Remembrance Day with the brave men and women who served this country.
Join us! On Monday, November 7 at 1pm EST, the #MemoryProject will be broadcasting a live Q&A panel hosted by @LisaLaFlamme_! The panel features three current and former CAF servicepeople. Click here to register now:
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It was an honour to be part of this tribute to the great Paul Henderson. 50 years on and we remember it like yesterday. That's a goal worth cherishing.
Where were you in '72?
Hear from prominent Canadians, including @LisaLaFlamme_, @petermansbridge, @PierreHoudeRDS & others as they recount their experience on the 50th anniversary of the #SummitSeries, the subject of our latest stamp. Watch the full video: canadapost-postescanada.ca/b…
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I'm excited about tonight in support of @dressforsuccess and all their incredible work helping women get into the workforce!
Tonight's the night! Our event, #AnEveningWithLisaLaFlamme, presented by @RBCWealth Management is finally here!
We are so excited to hear @LisaLaFlamme_ share her story and answer some questions from the audience. It's sure to be an incredible evening.
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Piccadilly paved with people all trying to enter the Green Park tribute garden for Her Majesty. Line ups for Westminster Hall where the Queen is lying in state are now 16.5 hours long.
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My dear friend Christie in our work tent in Kandahar 2006. The sweetest, toughest friend. Always ready for a laugh or a serious conversation - right to the end. Where I have no words - she would have had plenty. ❤️
#RIP Blatch. #journalism
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Curious about the #coronation ? Watch @City_tv @CityNewsTO or online CITYnews.ca early Saturday morning!
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My thanks to @katiecouric for a great conversation about journalism, the state of the world and the status of women - we also had a few laughs! podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcas… @jhrnews
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This is Sarafina at the Greenland School for teenage mothers in Kenya. She and her baby girl live here with 70 other students. Survivors because of @purity_gikunda who says with resources, more girls could be given this chance. @jhrnews helped spread the word.
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Some good news from Purity Gikunda at the Greenland School - thanks to all who donated, 3 more young girls have now been enrolled! The money will house & feed the girls and their babies for a year. Thank you!! mchanga.africa/fundraiser/64…
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Ready to roll into Coronation history with our fabulous panel @HelenhCarr , Perry Bellegarde and our elder statesman John Fraser. Hope you will join us on @city_tv #coronation
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Thank you to @TheCdnAcademy for the great honour tonight of Best Anchor and Best National Newscast awards. I am so fortunate to work with the incredible and tireless team at @CTVNationalNews - We all look forward to being together in the same room next year - reunion party!
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Message to journos or former journos - please read this call to action from my friend Kevin Newman. Perhaps you can help reverse the firehose of disinformation and misinformation directly impacting our country.
You are not powerless. linkedin.com/posts/activity-…
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Remembrance Day has always been so meaningful to me. I just visited @Sunnybrook Veterans Centre and was so moved by the people and the place. Look at Raiseaflag.ca to be part of honouring those who fought for our freedom. #LestWeForget
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Such a proud night for all of us at @CTVNationalNews - I am beyond privileged to work with this incredibly devoted team. From the honour of covering #DDay75 to the nightly newscast we thank the #CdnScreenAwards and our wonderfully loyal viewers for tuning in every night!
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FYI, if you see an “ad” on any social media site using my name and/or photo usually accompanied by a sensational headline, disregard! Do not click. This is an online scam designed to steal your money. Don’t be fooled. I do not endorse any products!
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Your support @katiecouric means so much in the lives of these women and girls - future leaders! Thank you 🙏
Phenomenal work @LisaLaFlamme_ ! Thank you for your coverage of such important stories ❤️
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Apparently everyone loves a parade! Jubilee crowds have overwhelmed the city of London to salute 70 years of service by the Queen. After years of isolation, this country is ready to celebrate a rare woman and grand achievement. #platinumjubilee
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Happy to announce a special 6 part series of conversations called "Understanding Indigenous History: A Path Forward." (Stuff I didn't learn in school way back when!) Thanks to @ucanwest it is free to watch on YouTube. Here's epi 1:
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Thanks everyone for such kind and generous good wishes on today’s Order of Canada. Its been overwhelming and truly humbling. Grateful to @jhrnews @PlanCanada @CW4WAfghan for their inspiring work and @CTVNews @CTVNationalNews for allowing me to follow my passions beyond the news.
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I am overwhelmed by this surprise! My deepest gratitude to the magical @loreena and @cjffjc - I'm so looking forward to the big night!
JUST IN: Renowned Canadian singer-songwriter @loreena will make a special appearance to perform a song in honour of @LisaLaFlamme_ at this year's sold-out #CJFAwards on June 13 at Toronto’s Fairmont Royal York. Read more: newswire.ca/news-releases/lo…
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Sending love to the family of Rebecca Schofield. She inspired us to be better people, kinder people. The #beccatoldmeto campaign lives in her beautiful spirit. Here is her last interview with @CTVNationalNews - a powerful reminder. Such a sad loss. ctvnews.ca/mobile/health/bec…
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So powerful to be at Rideau Hall today as Governor General Mary Simon, gracious host of The Michener Awards, celebrated outstanding public service journalism. Particularly poignant this week as so many more journalists, all dear friends and former colleagues have lost their jobs.
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Here's a teaser from one of the stories in my series highlighting Women's Rights in Africa for @jhrnews - these women are incredible! The series is coming this Friday! Please watch on the JHR YouTube channel. Thank you!
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It is an honour every year to be here at the National War Memorial broadcasting the #RemembranceDay2018 ceremony to Canadians. Always so emotional and meaningful. #lestweforget100
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Looking forward to better days ahead in 2023 starting with @DFSToronto - an empowering organization for women in the workforce. We are stronger together. Come if you can!
. @robyndoolittle will lead a conversation with @LisaLaFlamme_ on Jan 19. The event is hosted by @DFSToronto, moderated by @FarahNasser and we think it's an excellent way to kick off 2023. Get your tickets now: shedoesthecity.com/dress-for…
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Thank you to the @CPRSNational for honouring me with the President's Award and such an amazing tribute - I haven't won a public speaking award since grade 5 so I'm thrilled with the upgrade!! I just wish I could have been with you in person!
Bravo @LisaLaFlamme_ recipient of the President’s award @CPRSNational! You have lived by your values of integrity and honestly and to effectively speak your voice. Thank you! #Elevate
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A good day to quote one of my faves: "Out of suffering have emerged the strongest souls; the most massive characters are seared with scars." Khalil Gibran #BellLetsTalk
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Relieved to report my Covid test result is negative. Under quarantine rules though, I'll be broadcasting @CTVNationalNews from the backyard for another week. My garden flowers are loving all the attention from our loyal viewers so thank you!!
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Ok @jannarden you're on sistah!! ❤️
I’ll take you to dinner any time @LisaLaFlamme_ ANYTIME
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It was great to be with the fabulous @breakfasttv team today - thank you @dawnchubai for highlighting the important work of @Rachel_Pulfer and @jhrnews ! I loved working on this mini-doc series piped.video/JournalistsForHu… @CanadianAid
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My sincerest condolences to your family @C_Mulroney - your father was such a remarkable man on so many levels. Always a profound patriot even during the tough times. I will never forget his support professionally and personally - and his great sense of humour. A huge loss. 🥲
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Such a sad day. Rest In Peace Jonathan Pitre. We will never forget you - your strength, your humour, your sweetness, your amazing Mum. Sending love to Tina and the whole family.
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Much excitement in the newsroom tonight with @jannarden in the house! Every word of her powerful new album is poetry and her advice to anyone with a parent suffering from Alzheimer’s is important to hear. Hope you’ll watch Jann tonight on @CTVNationalNews
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Day. Made.
Being Mary Tyler Moore, an @HBO original documentary and intimate portrait of the star's life, impact, and feminist legacy, premieres May 26 on @HBOMax. #BeingMary
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Here is the entire RCMP dash-cam footage of Chief Allan Adam confrontation. piped.video/watch?v=JoHjvrov…
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It is an honour for our team to win this award. We couldn’t do it, day in and day out without our amazing and tireless leader @WendyFreeman - in the words of Sister Sledge - We are family!!
The winner for Best National Newscast is @CTVNationalNews with Lisa LaFlamme. Congratulations! @CTVNews @BellMediaPR #CdnScreenAwards
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This week I'm in Manila learning so much about the risks and realities journalists face when it comes to reporting the truth about human rights. In this little video clip @marc_abila outlines the threat and intimidation of "red tagging" @jhrnews
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9 years and one of us hasn't aged at all! @journorosa it's the perfect partnership - so glad you're in my bubble! #LabourDay
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I had the great pleasure of interviewing India Hicks about her Godfather - King Charles III and the role he's played in her life. Fascinating insight! Watch tonight @city_tv @citynewsto - Thank you India! #coronation
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This is such a moving and important interview by @SNChrisSimpson with @Senators Bob Jones. Going public brings awareness and support from well beyond this hockey nation. Sending strength Bob.
“It’s a horrible disease, but we’re creating awareness and we’re gonna get a cure one day…”
After courageously going public with his ALS diagnosis, @Senators assistant coach Bob Jones sat down with @SNChrisSimpson to share his story.
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And here is Purity! The perfect name for a powerhouse woman. Here with her small but determined team! @jhrnews
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Working with Nozha Ben Mohamed and the @jhrnews team in Tunisia is evidence of how journalism changes lives, and gives a voice to the most vulnerable. I look forward to sharing some powerful examples in the weeks ahead. @CanadianAid instagram.com/p/CoSszvDt6R6/…
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In honour of Remembrance Day I had the opportunity to interview 3 veterans for @HistoricaCanada #memoryproject- it's a powerful hour - honest, insightful, emotional. #Lestweforget Here's the link: piped.video/watch?v=8kXHinEq…
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Angela is feisty, funny and entirely inspirational. Her life story is unforgettable so if you are in Montreal January 26th please join us - you'll be glad you did.
On the 78th anniversary of the Liberation of Auschwitz, hear the remarkable story of a survivor born in the concentration camp. Join us in-person on Jan. 26 to hear Holocaust survivor Angela Orosz in conversation with Canadian journalist Lisa LaFlamme. museeholocauste.ca/en/news-a…
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Here's a quick preview of the Greenland Schools story coming Friday on the JHR YouTube channel. These girls and their determination to get an education against all odds stole my heart. Hope you'll watch. 🙏
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This was the most overwhelming fundraising night of surprises and hometown love! I'm grateful and humbled by the extraordinary women @CFUWKW - the big reveal of my old friend @jeffhutcheson was off the charts!! Great to see you @berryonline and so many kindred spirits!
An amazing night & a packed room last night celebrating the 100th anniversary of @CFUWKW as they honoured the amazing career of @CityKitchener’s own, and @WCDSBNewswire @StDanielTBirds grad, @LisaLaFlamme_. What a wonderful surprise having @jeffhutcheson as the guest interviewer!
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For months now, scam artists have been using my name and face in bogus sales campaigns. The latest is a CBD gummy ad. IT IS FAKE. I am so sorry to those duped by these fraudsters. The only thing I endorse is CTV National News!! Please don't be fooled. ctvnews.ca/canada/beware-of-…
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It was such a privilege @LindaFrum and @davidfrum to honour your mother (and my idol) at @CWOFame . Her fearless spirit lit a path for women like me and still gives me strength!
Thank you @CWOFame for honouring our legendary mother last night. Show to be broadcast on CTV Dec 17. Here are @davidfrum and I arriving for last night’s gala event. Thanks too to @petermansbridge @LisaLaFlamme_ @AmandaLang for the tributes
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The eagle eye of @journorosa caught someone asleep on the job tonight. Great to have the calming influence of Toby for some #newsroomtherapy after a heavy week!
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Thank you to Her Excellency Mary Simon for making the fight against online abuse a priority. Today's symposium to discuss solutions to this insidious harassment was enlightening and ultimately empowering. #WeDeserveBetter @GGCanada
#GGSimon invites you to join us in saying #WeDeserveBetter.
Online abuse is never acceptable and we are taking action. Together, let’s create a safer and more respectful online world.
You can participate by: 👇
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Oh Mare! You inspired a whole generation of women to call the newsroom home. #MaryTylerMoore #RIP
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National Day for Truth and Reconciliation is Sept. 30. Here’s what to know theglobeandmail.com/canada/a…
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This country has lost a great man. Peter Herrndorf was brilliant, generous and kind. On a personal note he always encouraged and supported me during good times and bad. A true gentleman. My deep condolences to the Herrndorf family. Rest in Peace Peter. ❤️ cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/pe…
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Thanks to our loyal viewers - and first time viewers - for tuning in for such an important conversation after a difficult 18 months. Thanks also to the incredible team in front and behind the camera for insight, energy and creativity. #Elxn44
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Thank you @Rachel_Pulfer - so great catching up with you and the fearless @mariaressa - leading the way in calling out deliberate and dangerous disinformation. Maria, your book How to Stand Up to a Dictator is a roadmap of where we need to go. "The fight for our future" 🙏
Two legends of journalism (and two of my personal lode stars) in one place: @mariaressa, whose insights into #disinformation inspired @jhrnews’ anti-#disinfo program, and @LisaLaFlamme_, whose leadership on #womensrights inspired @jhrnews’ Canada World program w/ @CanadaDev!
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Thank you to our loyal viewers who stay up late with us every night! These days “real” news matters more than ever!
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I'm so looking forward to today's @TheArtOf Leadership conference with such a dynamic group of women! The collective energy in the room could lift the roof off of the Metro Convention Centre! #Inspire
Sooooo excited to hear @LisaLaFlamme_ speak at the @TheArtOf Leadership - woman conference today! #womenleadership #partnerships #LearnAndGrow
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Here is a must-read stack of non-fiction to put on your list. The @writerstrust finalists for the #Balsillieprize - and a huge congratulations to the winner @JohnLorinc - Each book explores a critical issue we live with everyday with solutions and humanity.
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Can't believe it's 5 years already - such a privilege to work with an incredible team and have Lloyd as my guide! nitter.app/rosactv/status/7729875…
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Here it is - the full interview with @jannarden - her new album #Thesearethedays is an anthem to anyone touched by Alzheimer’s and a beautiful message to be yourself and challenge your mind. Worth watching ! Thank you Jann for shining a light. ctvnews.ca/video?clipId=1347…
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Happy International Women’s Day! I stand with @PlanCanada today to declare that #WeMust work together to empower women and girls everywhere, because gender equality benefits us all. RT if you agree and join us in spreading awareness this #IWD2018!
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Just realized that my dog Millie has made a cameo in this little preview of @TheSamaraCentre In Defence of Democracy event coming up November 9. I'd bring her but she might steal the show!
Enjoy this exclusive preview of Lisa LaFlamme speaking with the Samara Centre’s @SabreenaDelhon about why a free press is so important to a healthy democracy:
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