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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3h

Youth, newcomers, and disenfranchised communities is exactly where CBC should begin. Expanding journalistic reach — in overlooked parts of Canada and abroad — only deepens its public mandate. This is how you put the service in public service broadcasting. www.thecanadianpressnews.ca/politics/cbc...

CBC's five-year plan leans on young people, new Canadians to build audience

OTTAWA - CBC/Radio-Canada says it wants to expand its audience by pitching itself to Canadians who "under-value" its services — or don’t watch, listen to or read its offerings at

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3h

Glad to hear it — but I’m still not entirely convinced this won’t turn into a bargaining chip. www.hilltimes.com/story/2025/1...

‘Culture is not on the table’ in trade talks amid film tariff threats and domestic digital policy uncertainty, says Guilbeault

The Canadian Media Producers Association is urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to ‘rethink’ any potential of using the Online Streaming Act as a ‘bargaining chip’ in his negotiations with U.S. Presiden...

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3h

Hard to get too worked up about this — most people already call the streaming service Apple TV anyway. Really, it’s the actual box that needs a rebrand now. Maybe something like HomePodTV? www.hollywoodreporter.com/business/bus... #AppleTV

Apple’s TV Rebrand Marks the End of the “Plus” Era

Apple TV and ESPN have ditched the "plus” sign, and CNN would like to pretend CNN+ never happened.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3h

Even FOX won't sign. www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news...

Five major broadcast networks say they won't sign new Pentagon media policy

The policy says reporters could have their press passes revoked if they publish information the Pentagon hasn't been authorized for release.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3h

Really looking forward to this! Ontario wouldn’t be complete without a daily current affairs show — from Studio 2 to The Agenda, and now The Rundown. youtu.be/gwVCQJbOEPI?... #TVO

The Rundown | Begins October 20 at 8 pm on TVO

YouTube video by TVO Today

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 23h

Love this! Visual storytelling that celebrates our not-so-distant past — we really don’t do enough of this. www.metrolinx.com/en/discover/... #Metrolinx #ScarboroughON

Preserving pieces of Scarborough’s transit history

How we are breathing new life into our transit past.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 23h

Good stuff! www.cbc.ca/music/region...

These 4 regional radio shows are going national on CBC Music | CBC Music

Weekly local programming from the East Coast to Alberta to B.C. can now be heard Sunday nights across the country

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 1d

I once served D’Angelo when he stopped by the HMV on Bloor while touring through Toronto. He was pleasant but quiet, though I can’t recall what he picked up. Regardless, such a loss — a life and talent gone far too soon. RIP.
pitchfork.com/news/dangelo...

D’Angelo, Groundbreaking R&B Artist, Dies at 51

From his 1995 debut Brown Sugar to his 2014 comeback Black Messiah, he helped define the neo-soul movement

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 2d

The best new show on CBC-TV (@cbcgem.bsky.social), hands down. This week dives into the incredible South Asian food scene around YYZ — in my old stomping grounds of Malton. gem.cbc.ca/locals-welcome

Locals Welcome | Shows | CBC Gem

Suresh Doss takes viewers on a journey to explore the country’s best neighbourhood restaurants.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 2d

Belarus barely exists now.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3d

Just waiting on an opening date for Eataly, and soon the entire former Nordstrom space will be fully back in action—and revenue-producing once again. www.toronto.com/news/nike-is... #CFTorontoEatonCentre

Nike is opening its new flagship store at Toronto’s Eaton Centre soon

The Nike store will be relocating from Level 1 of Toronto’s Eaton Centre to “new, pinnacle destination” inside of the mall.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3d

Well, this project took forever to get off the ground. At one point, I believe it was supposed to open alongside Line 5, similar to Mount Dennis GO. news.ontario.ca/en/release/1... #Metrolinx

Ontario Newsroom

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 3d

Check @zandland’s new HUMAN series, where you can catch my favourite journalist of the last decade strip down *even beyond* his Y-fronts.

Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 4d

DMS in at #1… -Five essential Britpop albums everyone should own faroutmagazine.co.uk/five-britpop... #SuedeHQ

The five Britpop albums everyone should own

Britpop is a genre which has had a real resurgence in recent years, but what are the definitive albums everyone should own? Read more here.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 4d

Leslie Lookout Park in the Port Lands spans 1.9 acres, with an artificial beach, 13.5 m lookout tower, forested dunes, and a 5,000‑plant Miyawaki-style mini-forest—a striking example of parks and industry coexisting. #LeslieLookoutPark (3/3)

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 4d

Leslie Lookout Park in the Port Lands spans 1.9 acres, with an artificial beach, 13.5 m lookout tower, forested dunes, and a 5,000‑plant Miyawaki-style mini-forest—a striking example of parks and industry coexisting. #LeslieLookoutPark (2/3)

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 4d

Leslie Lookout Park in the Port Lands spans 1.9 acres, with an artificial beach, 13.5 m lookout tower, forested dunes, and a 5,000‑plant Miyawaki-style mini-forest—a striking example of parks and industry coexisting. #LeslieLookoutPark (1/3)

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 4d

Proud of this doc. Proud of Michelle. Proud of Earl. Watch it free on @cbcgem.bsky.social … boxd.it/bkKQc9

A ★★★★ review of Michelle Ross: Unknown Icon (2025)

Proud of this doc. Proud of Michelle. Proud of Earl.

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Barack Obama @barackobama.bsky.social · 5d

Congratulations to new Nobel Peace Prize laureate María Corina Machado for her courageous struggle to bring democracy to Venezuela.

Live Updates: María Corina Machado of Venezuela Is Awarded the Nobel Peace Prize

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Jason Thorne @jasonthorne.bsky.social · 5d

The world’s longest rainbow path. The 600 metre “Long Walk to Equality” by artist Travis Myers at Hanlan’s Point on Toronto Island … the location of Canada’s first Pride in 1971.

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Jason Paris @jasonparis.bsky.social · 6d

Now on @cbcgem.bsky.social... www.cbc.ca/documentarie... #DragQueen

Toronto drag queen Michelle Ross was a legend — but kept it a secret from her family | CBC Documentaries

A new documentary explores the layered life and legacy of the Jamaican Canadian performer

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Jasmine Mangalaseril 🧁 @cardamomaddict.bsky.social · 8d

A bonus article from me!

Toronto food writer Suresh Doss is known for finding those delicious spots often overlooked by mainstream food narrative.

I was thrilled to be asked to chat with him about his new show, Locals Welcome, on CBC Gem, & what makes a hidden gem.

www.cbc.ca/television/w...