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.
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 - more info later.
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
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! 💝
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.
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
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
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
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! ❤️
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
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.
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
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!
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
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.
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:
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.
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.
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
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!
@jhrnews
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.
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!!
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
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!
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 to be part of honouring those who fought for our freedom.
#LestWeForget
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!
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!
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
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:
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.
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:
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.
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!
@CanadianAid
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.
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
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!
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
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
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!!
@C_Mulroney
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. 🥲
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.
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
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
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!!
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
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
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.
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
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:
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.
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. 🙏
@jhrnews
@CanadianAid
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!
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.
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!
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!
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: 👇
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. ❤️
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
.
@CTVNews
' coverage of the Federal Election reached 8.4 million Canadians, more than any other broadcaster.
@CTV
led the night among conventional networks, with 1.1 million viewers watching during the key 10 pm hour as CTV News called a Liberal minority government.
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" 🙏
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
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.
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.
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
!
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!
@LisaLaFlamme_
@NahlahAyed
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: