Andrea Houston
@dreahouston.bsky.social
Managing editor of Ricochet.Media | Instructor at Toronto Metropolitan University School of Journalism, teaching #QueerMedia | National Newspaper Awards, Press Forward | Pitch me & send tips to [email protected]
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‘Unprecedented’: #Canada’s new border bills pave the way for American law enforcement overreach
Human rights advocates warn that new legislation could erode protections and expose Canadians to U.S. investigations and surveillance.
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Human rights advocates warn that new legislation could erode protections and expose Canadians to U.S. investigations and surveillance.
New from @opheliedm.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/internationa...
‘Unprecedented’: Canada’s new border bills pave the way for American law enforcement overreach
Human rights advocates warn that new legislation could erode constitutional protections and expose Canadian marginalized communities and dissidents to U.S. investigations, surveillance and political r...
ricochet.media
December 3, 2025 at 4:58 PM
‘Unprecedented’: #Canada’s new border bills pave the way for American law enforcement overreach
Human rights advocates warn that new legislation could erode protections and expose Canadians to U.S. investigations and surveillance.
New from @opheliedm.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/internationa...
Human rights advocates warn that new legislation could erode protections and expose Canadians to U.S. investigations and surveillance.
New from @opheliedm.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/internationa...
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Governments change. Policies shift. But the need for journalism that serves people—not power—remains constant.
Ricochet’s new para-charitable status ensures our reporting stays independent, at a time when Canada needs it most.
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Ricochet’s new para-charitable status ensures our reporting stays independent, at a time when Canada needs it most.
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December 2, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Governments change. Policies shift. But the need for journalism that serves people—not power—remains constant.
Ricochet’s new para-charitable status ensures our reporting stays independent, at a time when Canada needs it most.
Support us this Giving Tuesday: ricochet.media/donate/
Ricochet’s new para-charitable status ensures our reporting stays independent, at a time when Canada needs it most.
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Where are the bodies? Trio take residential school denial on tour.
Unsanctioned events at B.C. universities, all recorded for a “documentary,” seem like an attempt to generate conflict — and package it as content, writes acclaimed Gitxsan journalist Jerome Turner.
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
Unsanctioned events at B.C. universities, all recorded for a “documentary,” seem like an attempt to generate conflict — and package it as content, writes acclaimed Gitxsan journalist Jerome Turner.
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
Where are the bodies? Trio take residential school denial on tour
Editors’ note: Jerome Turner is a celebrated Gitxsan journalist who won the Canadian Association of Journalists’ highest honour, the President’s Award, for his ‘moral courage’ covering RCMP raids on W...
ricochet.media
December 2, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Where are the bodies? Trio take residential school denial on tour.
Unsanctioned events at B.C. universities, all recorded for a “documentary,” seem like an attempt to generate conflict — and package it as content, writes acclaimed Gitxsan journalist Jerome Turner.
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
Unsanctioned events at B.C. universities, all recorded for a “documentary,” seem like an attempt to generate conflict — and package it as content, writes acclaimed Gitxsan journalist Jerome Turner.
ricochet.media/indigenous/w...
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During an RCMP raid last week, forest defenders fighting to save BC's ancient forests were arrested as they tried to block and disrupt logging.
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
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“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
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Forest defenders vow to fight on after RCMP raid dismantles Vancouver Island protest camp
One activist was pulled from an 80-foot tree sit and another dug out of a cement-filled barrel — both say the fight to save the ancient forests is far from over
ricochet.media
December 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
During an RCMP raid last week, forest defenders fighting to save BC's ancient forests were arrested as they tried to block and disrupt logging.
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
“There’s no reason to just cut this all down for such little money. For nothing.”
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
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The White House just launched a "Media Bias" tracker to supposedly monitor fake news. It's really a hit list of reporters & outlets covering issues in ways Trump & the admin dislike. Flagrant attack on independent thought, freedom of the press & free speech. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
White House launches website to excoriate media for ‘biased’ stories
Trump administration lists reporting it objects to in latest escalation of attacks on US journalism
www.theguardian.com
November 30, 2025 at 7:20 PM
The White House just launched a "Media Bias" tracker to supposedly monitor fake news. It's really a hit list of reporters & outlets covering issues in ways Trump & the admin dislike. Flagrant attack on independent thought, freedom of the press & free speech. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Why is nightlife dying? People can't afford rent or food, the world is on fire in an out-of-control climate crisis, fascism is on the rise globally. Maybe partying all night isn't a priority for young people anymore?
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
People nowadays are reluctant to stay out late. Is it killing nightlife? | CBC Radio
With people socializing differently, prioritizing health and watching their spending, nighttime businesses and advocates say they’re trying to bring new energy to the after-dark economy.
www.cbc.ca
November 29, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Why is nightlife dying? People can't afford rent or food, the world is on fire in an out-of-control climate crisis, fascism is on the rise globally. Maybe partying all night isn't a priority for young people anymore?
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
www.cbc.ca/radio/costof...
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Love to see @jonthompson.bsky.social’s great reporting republished by our friends at The Narwhal.
Onigaming First Nation in northern Ontario says it’s done being ignored, as mining plans that threaten its water advance without its consent. For a community grieving multiple losses, it's one struggle of many. Via @jonthompson.bsky.social + @ricochetmedia.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/onigaming-fi...
Onigaming First Nation says no to mining without consent | The Narwhal
In northwestern Ontario, a grieving Onigaming First Nation says it would blockade the highway if mining permits are granted without consent
thenarwhal.ca
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
Love to see @jonthompson.bsky.social’s great reporting republished by our friends at The Narwhal.
"I need to stand up in front of my UofT graduate students.. and undergraduate students in my Climate 101 course and explain this track record of backtracking on climate policy from the last six months:
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
November 28, 2025 at 8:24 PM
"I need to stand up in front of my UofT graduate students.. and undergraduate students in my Climate 101 course and explain this track record of backtracking on climate policy from the last six months:
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
Would you like to come to speak to my class to explain this, Mark Carney?"
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Reuters has done some really great investigative reporting on the impacts of Trump's retribution campaigns
Reuters reached out to everyone that Trump or his subordinates singled out publicly for retribution, and reviewed hundreds of official orders, directives and public records. The result: the most comprehensive accounting yet of his campaign of payback.
www.reuters.com/investigates...
www.reuters.com/investigates...
November 28, 2025 at 2:22 AM
Reuters has done some really great investigative reporting on the impacts of Trump's retribution campaigns
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In the latest episode, @caradrianh.bsky.social sits down with @skynewsrss.bsky.social #Africa's Yousra Elbagir discussing her frontline reporting and deep connection to #Sudan in the midst of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:04 PM
In the latest episode, @caradrianh.bsky.social sits down with @skynewsrss.bsky.social #Africa's Yousra Elbagir discussing her frontline reporting and deep connection to #Sudan in the midst of a catastrophic humanitarian crisis.
podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/y...
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Shut out of #COP30, Indigenous climate leaders create new independent advisory council.
At the recent summit in Brazil, leaders launch global council to centre #Indigenous solutions and knowledge in addressing the crisis.
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#climate
At the recent summit in Brazil, leaders launch global council to centre #Indigenous solutions and knowledge in addressing the crisis.
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
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#climate
Shut out of COP30, Indigenous climate leaders create new independent advisory council
At the recent summit in Brazil, Indigenous leaders launch global council to centre Indigenous solutions and knowledge in addressing the crisis
ricochet.media
November 27, 2025 at 2:10 PM
Shut out of #COP30, Indigenous climate leaders create new independent advisory council.
At the recent summit in Brazil, leaders launch global council to centre #Indigenous solutions and knowledge in addressing the crisis.
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
#climate
At the recent summit in Brazil, leaders launch global council to centre #Indigenous solutions and knowledge in addressing the crisis.
New from @brandimorin.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/climate/clim...
#climate
Incredible discussion tonight at @researchtmu.bsky.social, feat journalist and #ThereisAList host Zahra Khozema, @yipengge.bsky.social, @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, moderated by @sonjfatah.bsky.social!
If you haven’t yet listened to our podcast, check it out now: thereisalist.podbean.com
If you haven’t yet listened to our podcast, check it out now: thereisalist.podbean.com
November 27, 2025 at 12:26 AM
Incredible discussion tonight at @researchtmu.bsky.social, feat journalist and #ThereisAList host Zahra Khozema, @yipengge.bsky.social, @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, moderated by @sonjfatah.bsky.social!
If you haven’t yet listened to our podcast, check it out now: thereisalist.podbean.com
If you haven’t yet listened to our podcast, check it out now: thereisalist.podbean.com
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In the #Yukon, First Nations are fighting to defend their land, language, and water as a new mining project threatens the at-risk caribou herd, which has helped sustain families for generations.
@westernwriter.bsky.social recently visited the community:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#WaterIsLife
@westernwriter.bsky.social recently visited the community:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#WaterIsLife
In the home of the caribou, the looming shadow of an open-pit mine threatens the Kaska way of life
On the shores of Frances Lake, Yukon First Nations fight to defend their land, language, and water as a new mining project threatens the Finlayson herd and a fragile cultural resurgence
ricochet.media
November 26, 2025 at 4:15 PM
In the #Yukon, First Nations are fighting to defend their land, language, and water as a new mining project threatens the at-risk caribou herd, which has helped sustain families for generations.
@westernwriter.bsky.social recently visited the community:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#WaterIsLife
@westernwriter.bsky.social recently visited the community:
ricochet.media/climate/envi...
#WaterIsLife
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I don’t recommend yelling “more vulgar” repeatedly in your boss’ office
Let the record show: Shortly after Manisha attempted to “roast” me using Grok, I asked her to leave my office:
Elon Musk Said Grok’s Roasts Would Be ‘Epic’ at Parties—So I Tried It on My Coworkers
It went about as well as you’d expect.
www.wired.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:29 PM
I don’t recommend yelling “more vulgar” repeatedly in your boss’ office
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Pardon me??
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
November 25, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Pardon me??
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
Ben Mulroney, host of Global News’ flagship political Sunday show, and prominent journalist Steve Paikin are both in Israel getting a briefing from the Israeli government???
What the absolute fuck, dude.
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Notice how the same people who tell us capitalist competition breeds innovation and lower prices will fight *tooth and claw* against any new attempt to compete with Canada’s oligopoly of grocery stores. Just watch!
Could publicly-owned grocery stores break Canada’s grocery oligopoly?
A bold proposal from New York’s Zohran Mamdani is sparking interest north of the border. Experts say a Canadian public option is not only possible — it’s long overdue
ricochet.media
July 25, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Notice how the same people who tell us capitalist competition breeds innovation and lower prices will fight *tooth and claw* against any new attempt to compete with Canada’s oligopoly of grocery stores. Just watch!
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A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
November 22, 2025 at 2:54 PM
A climate deal without explicit language calling for a fossil fuel phaseout is like a ceasefire without explicit language calling for a suspension of hostilities.
#COP30
#COP30
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Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
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#onpoli
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop mining near drinking water source
In a community grieving five recent deaths after a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent
ricochet.media
November 24, 2025 at 8:53 PM
Ontario First Nation prepared to block highway to stop #mining near drinking #water source.
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
After a decade of government inaction, elders signal they’re done being ignored as development plans advance without consent.
New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/indigenous/o...
#onpoli
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November 21, 2025 at 10:55 PM
We're now a Registered Journalism Organization.
This means we can now issue tax receipts to donors, so you can DOUBLE your donation at practically the same cost.
Help us build on 11 award-winning years.
Help us meet the moment.
Join our 📈community of monthly supporters: ricochet.media/donate/
This means we can now issue tax receipts to donors, so you can DOUBLE your donation at practically the same cost.
Help us build on 11 award-winning years.
Help us meet the moment.
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Is it just me or is it fucking bananas to have <any> fossil fuel lobbyists at global climate conference?
🔥 A 12% jump in fossil fuel lobbyists at COP compared to last year.
📍 Belém is seeing the highest concentration since records began.
The industry causing the crisis shouldn’t shape climate solutions.
#KickBigPollutersOut
https://gwitness.org/4oA1vUJ
📍 Belém is seeing the highest concentration since records began.
The industry causing the crisis shouldn’t shape climate solutions.
#KickBigPollutersOut
https://gwitness.org/4oA1vUJ
November 17, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Is it just me or is it fucking bananas to have <any> fossil fuel lobbyists at global climate conference?
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Join us for the launch of our new podcast, "There is a List," tackling the surveillance of pro-Palestine voices in the age of Big Brother.
Moderated by Sonya Fatah, w/ @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, @yipengge.bsky.social & Zahra Khozema.
Register now: shorturl.at/mavNU
Join us for the launch of our new podcast, "There is a List," tackling the surveillance of pro-Palestine voices in the age of Big Brother.
Moderated by Sonya Fatah, w/ @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, @yipengge.bsky.social & Zahra Khozema.
Register now: shorturl.at/mavNU
November 21, 2025 at 5:01 PM
📣JOIN US📣
Join us for the launch of our new podcast, "There is a List," tackling the surveillance of pro-Palestine voices in the age of Big Brother.
Moderated by Sonya Fatah, w/ @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, @yipengge.bsky.social & Zahra Khozema.
Register now: shorturl.at/mavNU
Join us for the launch of our new podcast, "There is a List," tackling the surveillance of pro-Palestine voices in the age of Big Brother.
Moderated by Sonya Fatah, w/ @smohyeddin.bsky.social, Yara Shoufani, @yipengge.bsky.social & Zahra Khozema.
Register now: shorturl.at/mavNU
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I think Bev Oda was unfairly criticized. I mean have you been to England? London? Even then it was out of control
Anyway, corruption of the right-wing is a feature not a bug
Anyway, corruption of the right-wing is a feature not a bug
What we’d once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford’s Ontario.
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
What we'd once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford's Ontario
Once a $16 orange juice could end a career. Today, Ford’s government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund, revealing a political culture reshaped — and degraded — by a decade of far-r...
ricochet.media
November 20, 2025 at 10:39 PM
I think Bev Oda was unfairly criticized. I mean have you been to England? London? Even then it was out of control
Anyway, corruption of the right-wing is a feature not a bug
Anyway, corruption of the right-wing is a feature not a bug
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This is exciting, will start adding them to the list of publications I support starting next pay cheque...
We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
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"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
November 20, 2025 at 10:35 PM
This is exciting, will start adding them to the list of publications I support starting next pay cheque...
Reposted by Andrea Houston
We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
November 20, 2025 at 2:53 PM
We've got some exciting news to share! We recently found out that we're an RJO! (we can now issue tax receipts like a charity)
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
"This is, without exaggeration, a game-changer for us."
Check out the full announcement from one of our founders, @ethancox.bsky.social:
ricochet.media/announcement...
Reposted by Andrea Houston
What we’d once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford’s Ontario.
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
What we'd once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford's Ontario
Once a $16 orange juice could end a career. Today, Ford’s government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund, revealing a political culture reshaped — and degraded — by a decade of far-r...
ricochet.media
November 20, 2025 at 1:32 PM
What we’d once consider a scandal is now just another day in Doug Ford’s Ontario.
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli
A $16 orange juice once ended a political career. Today, government shrugs off allegations of a billion-dollar slush fund — the result of a decade of far-right impunity.
ricochet.media/politics/wha...
#onpoli