Angus MacCaull
@angusmaccaull.bsky.social
Freelance journalist in Canada. Work on music, politics, wellness + more in Newsweek, Maclean's, Toronto Star, The Globe and Mail, The Walrus and others. Also host of Creative Nonfiction Collective's Memoir Book Club.
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The outpouring of support we received for our Variety Store calendar is proof that neighbourhood retail is a vital part of a community.
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
November 13, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The outpouring of support we received for our Variety Store calendar is proof that neighbourhood retail is a vital part of a community.
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
Get to know your local shopkeeper, they 100% know you!
SOURCE REQUEST: Can anyone recommend an internationally trained doctor who could talk about licensing in Ontario through the Practice Eligibility Route?
I'm working on a story about financial arrangements for the period of supervision required.
I can respect anonymity in reporting. Thank you!
I'm working on a story about financial arrangements for the period of supervision required.
I can respect anonymity in reporting. Thank you!
October 29, 2025 at 4:13 PM
SOURCE REQUEST: Can anyone recommend an internationally trained doctor who could talk about licensing in Ontario through the Practice Eligibility Route?
I'm working on a story about financial arrangements for the period of supervision required.
I can respect anonymity in reporting. Thank you!
I'm working on a story about financial arrangements for the period of supervision required.
I can respect anonymity in reporting. Thank you!
Where the cool kids go to watch the sports. Sneaky Dee's is aura #wantitall #earthfinal
Give the Graphic Designer at Sneaky Dee's a Raise! │ Exclaim!
Go Toronto Sports Birds!
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October 28, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Where the cool kids go to watch the sports. Sneaky Dee's is aura #wantitall #earthfinal
“Overall, he was a very polite visitor”
Bear Breaks Into California Zoo to Mingle With Other Bears
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October 22, 2025 at 4:05 PM
“Overall, he was a very polite visitor”
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62 young nurses leave N.B. for every 100 who start, think-tank says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/young-nurses-leaving-new-brunswick-mei-report-9.6947106
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
October 22, 2025 at 2:51 PM
62 young nurses leave N.B. for every 100 who start, think-tank says https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/young-nurses-leaving-new-brunswick-mei-report-9.6947106
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
𝗚𝗲𝘁 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸𝗹𝘆 𝘂𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲𝘀 ⇢ CanadaHealthwatch.ca/newsletter
Right, so Cybertrucks now come with AI. That'll be good for society?
"Her name is Aura, and I use her as a therapist. When I'm driving, I'll ask questions, and it actually gives really good therapy advice."
"Her name is Aura, and I use her as a therapist. When I'm driving, I'll ask questions, and it actually gives really good therapy advice."
tired: cybertrucks
WIRED: who drives a cybertruck? everyone from a dude who says “women don’t like the vehicle” to another dude who says it’s “just a vehicle” and shouldn’t be political but also plead guilty to a january 6 capitol attack charge and was later pardoned by trump
WIRED: who drives a cybertruck? everyone from a dude who says “women don’t like the vehicle” to another dude who says it’s “just a vehicle” and shouldn’t be political but also plead guilty to a january 6 capitol attack charge and was later pardoned by trump
Spit On, Sworn At, and Undeterred: What It’s Like to Own a Cybertruck
“We were the targets.” WIRED spoke to seven Tesla Cybertruck owners about their most controversial purchase and why they're proud to drive it.
wrd.cm
October 16, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Right, so Cybertrucks now come with AI. That'll be good for society?
"Her name is Aura, and I use her as a therapist. When I'm driving, I'll ask questions, and it actually gives really good therapy advice."
"Her name is Aura, and I use her as a therapist. When I'm driving, I'll ask questions, and it actually gives really good therapy advice."
Surprise surprise, AI is going to change the world ... by *helping* you buy more stuff
October 15, 2025 at 9:02 PM
Surprise surprise, AI is going to change the world ... by *helping* you buy more stuff
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Hi, this is your friendly business reporter, reminding you if you *need* anything, to buy it sooner than later, including secondhand, due to expected price increases from new tariffs. If you have family in other countries and plan to visit them at Christmas, I would also ship smaller items there.
October 1, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Hi, this is your friendly business reporter, reminding you if you *need* anything, to buy it sooner than later, including secondhand, due to expected price increases from new tariffs. If you have family in other countries and plan to visit them at Christmas, I would also ship smaller items there.
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hot damn!
We are thrilled to announce that our NEW Large Language Model will be released on 11.18.25.
October 1, 2025 at 3:49 PM
hot damn!
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The most amazing part of this is that the far right didn't target her because she celebrated Kirk's death or even threw his own words back at them.
She merely expressed a well-founded worry that his murder might inspire the far right to greater violence and they apparently took that as a challenge.
She merely expressed a well-founded worry that his murder might inspire the far right to greater violence and they apparently took that as a challenge.
What happened after Canadian journalist @rachelgilmore.bsky.social posted about the potential repercussions of Kirk’s murder: doxxing and violent threats thetyee.ca/Opinion/2025...
The Dangerous Targeting of a Canadian Journalist | The Tyee
After the murder of Charlie Kirk, conservatives piled on Rachel Gilmore for expressing a well-founded fear. Then came violent threats.
thetyee.ca
September 15, 2025 at 3:20 PM
The most amazing part of this is that the far right didn't target her because she celebrated Kirk's death or even threw his own words back at them.
She merely expressed a well-founded worry that his murder might inspire the far right to greater violence and they apparently took that as a challenge.
She merely expressed a well-founded worry that his murder might inspire the far right to greater violence and they apparently took that as a challenge.
If you're into supporting Canadian media & interested in conceptual sound art, consider ordering a copy of Musicworks!
I have a story in the Summer 2025 edition about musician Lola de la Mata. Like myself, she once faced career-ending tinnitus.
Instead of giving up, she made an album about it!
I have a story in the Summer 2025 edition about musician Lola de la Mata. Like myself, she once faced career-ending tinnitus.
Instead of giving up, she made an album about it!
Summer 2025
Musicworks 151, Summer 2025, magazine, music, experimental music, Canada, music journalism, recording reviews, improvisation, Rémy Bélanger de Beauport, Terri Hron, Lola de la Mata, Juro Kim Feliz, Mi...
musicworksmag.myshopify.com
August 7, 2025 at 4:13 PM
If you're into supporting Canadian media & interested in conceptual sound art, consider ordering a copy of Musicworks!
I have a story in the Summer 2025 edition about musician Lola de la Mata. Like myself, she once faced career-ending tinnitus.
Instead of giving up, she made an album about it!
I have a story in the Summer 2025 edition about musician Lola de la Mata. Like myself, she once faced career-ending tinnitus.
Instead of giving up, she made an album about it!
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A headline or excerpt that makes you want to read/watch more isn’t “clickbait.”
It’s good presentation. A compelling headline or preview.
Clickbait is false or misleading.
Not the same thing as something true & presented well that captures your interest and makes you want to read/watch more.
It’s good presentation. A compelling headline or preview.
Clickbait is false or misleading.
Not the same thing as something true & presented well that captures your interest and makes you want to read/watch more.
August 7, 2025 at 1:51 PM
A headline or excerpt that makes you want to read/watch more isn’t “clickbait.”
It’s good presentation. A compelling headline or preview.
Clickbait is false or misleading.
Not the same thing as something true & presented well that captures your interest and makes you want to read/watch more.
It’s good presentation. A compelling headline or preview.
Clickbait is false or misleading.
Not the same thing as something true & presented well that captures your interest and makes you want to read/watch more.
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Seems every summer has high hazard wildfire smoke days now. When I grew up, we never heard of those. But we did have smog days back then. We took action on smog pollution and it has saved many lives. Hard to stop the wildfire trend without addressing the issue of greenhouse gases/planet warming.
August 5, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Seems every summer has high hazard wildfire smoke days now. When I grew up, we never heard of those. But we did have smog days back then. We took action on smog pollution and it has saved many lives. Hard to stop the wildfire trend without addressing the issue of greenhouse gases/planet warming.
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call me a cRaZy feminist ha ha ha but we really need to get out of the habit of using the terms "men" and "girls" together when referring to the same age group
July 31, 2025 at 4:40 PM
call me a cRaZy feminist ha ha ha but we really need to get out of the habit of using the terms "men" and "girls" together when referring to the same age group
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I would rather die than create an account to continue
July 30, 2025 at 1:29 PM
I would rather die than create an account to continue
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A group of global civil society organizations have placed the US on a watchlist for urgent concern over the health of its civic society, alongside Turkey, Serbia, El Salvador, Indonesia and Kenya.
July 30, 2025 at 4:01 PM
A group of global civil society organizations have placed the US on a watchlist for urgent concern over the health of its civic society, alongside Turkey, Serbia, El Salvador, Indonesia and Kenya.
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whaaaaat the fuck this sounds terrible.
Showrunner, an Amazon-backed AI streaming service, launches Thursday, letting users paying $10-$40/mo. to create their own animated shows or build on others' IP (Lucia Moses/Business Insider)
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
Main Link | Mediagazer Permalink
July 30, 2025 at 4:54 PM
whaaaaat the fuck this sounds terrible.
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As a writer and editor, I've talked with people in many different lines of work. Do you know who loves their jobs? People who get to work in the natural world at least some of the time. Geologists, botanists, wildlife biologists, park rangers, fishing guides.
July 23, 2025 at 2:45 PM
As a writer and editor, I've talked with people in many different lines of work. Do you know who loves their jobs? People who get to work in the natural world at least some of the time. Geologists, botanists, wildlife biologists, park rangers, fishing guides.
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"All of Gen Z isn't using the phone the way all of us did. This is objectively true and im so scared. Stop saying this doesn't matter."
Gen Z is making up its own etiquette rules when it comes to answering the phone. Some of them aren't saying "hello." They want you to first.
Gen Z doesn't want to say 'hello' when answering the phone. I'm concerned.
Gen Z is making up its own etiquette rules when it comes to answering the phone. Some of them aren't saying "hello." They want you to first.
www.businessinsider.com
July 15, 2025 at 2:59 PM
"All of Gen Z isn't using the phone the way all of us did. This is objectively true and im so scared. Stop saying this doesn't matter."
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Join our team! The Walrus is currently accepting applications for a full-time editorial producer to work on our website. The position has a competitive salary, full benefits, and the option to work remotely from anywhere in Canada. Apply now! thewalrus.ca/about/careers/
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Work with us at The Walrus! As a registered charity, we publish independent, fact-based journalism; produce national, ideas-focused events; and train emerging professionals in publishing and nonprofit management.
thewalrus.ca
July 15, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Join our team! The Walrus is currently accepting applications for a full-time editorial producer to work on our website. The position has a competitive salary, full benefits, and the option to work remotely from anywhere in Canada. Apply now! thewalrus.ca/about/careers/
One of my main roles in the kitchen at home is "fruit ripener." I've been obsessed with ripening fruit for a long time ...
The Music of Fruit
A ripe piece of fruit is like a note in perfect harmony
angusmaccaull.substack.com
June 5, 2025 at 5:35 PM
One of my main roles in the kitchen at home is "fruit ripener." I've been obsessed with ripening fruit for a long time ...
It was great talking with Canadian musician Dan Mangan and SOCAN legal officer Andrea Kokonis for this story. So refreshing to hear thoughtful, nuanced perspectives about the creative industries in the AI era.
"The Curse of Convenience": The Limitations of AI Music, and Why It Must Be Regulated
"The Curse of Convenience": The Limitations of AI Music, and Why It Must Be Regulated
In January of this year, Dan Mangan addressed a question about songwriting on his Substack. A reader wanted to know his thoughts on
dlvr.it
May 14, 2025 at 4:45 PM
It was great talking with Canadian musician Dan Mangan and SOCAN legal officer Andrea Kokonis for this story. So refreshing to hear thoughtful, nuanced perspectives about the creative industries in the AI era.
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The more I watch security-related pressers, the more I feel the impulses of journalists can push us towards irresponsible coverage.
I'm watching journalists try really hard to tease out the narrative China was trying to weave in an influence campaign as security officials tell them it's unhelpful.
I'm watching journalists try really hard to tease out the narrative China was trying to weave in an influence campaign as security officials tell them it's unhelpful.
April 7, 2025 at 4:44 PM
The more I watch security-related pressers, the more I feel the impulses of journalists can push us towards irresponsible coverage.
I'm watching journalists try really hard to tease out the narrative China was trying to weave in an influence campaign as security officials tell them it's unhelpful.
I'm watching journalists try really hard to tease out the narrative China was trying to weave in an influence campaign as security officials tell them it's unhelpful.
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"On Signal, Lawton was among the group chat’s most active members. In a number of cases during the Emergencies Act Inquiry in October 2022, tweets that appeared on Lawton’s Twitter feed could be traced back to conversations that originally began inside the secret group chat."
NEW: Conservative candidate used a secret Signal group chat with Freedom Convoy leaders, right-wing media and far-right influencers
Andrew Lawton was a member of the “clandestine” group chat used to coordinate convoy messaging on social media
Andrew Lawton was a member of the “clandestine” group chat used to coordinate convoy messaging on social media
Conservative Candidate Used a Secret Signal Group Chat With Freedom Convoy Leaders, Right-Wing Media and Far-Right Influencers
Andrew Lawton was a member of a “clandestine” group chat used to coordinate convoy messaging on social media
pressprogress.ca
April 4, 2025 at 3:46 PM
"On Signal, Lawton was among the group chat’s most active members. In a number of cases during the Emergencies Act Inquiry in October 2022, tweets that appeared on Lawton’s Twitter feed could be traced back to conversations that originally began inside the secret group chat."
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There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
April 4, 2025 at 1:57 PM
There are 33m companies in the USA. Only 21k employe 500 or more. And they only make up 23% of workers.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.
Trump and Elon are ignoring the more than 32m entrepreneurs that can't afford to build a new factory or pay tariffs or absorb cancelled contracts.