Busy? I’d say yes. Thanks to City Parent Magazine for taking the time to have this chat with me. We moms deserve a bit pat on the back! Hardest and most rewarding job out there is what I say. Here’s a little bit about how we’ve been adjusting and totally loving the first few months at home with baby! Read the article here. And jeeze, that whole pregnancy thing just flew right by!
It’s been a tough couple months for my family and I. Many of you know, I have done work for the Parkinson and Alzheimer Societies, inspired by my beloved grandparents who were respectively fighting each disease. Now, I’d like to share this news with you all; the couple whom were inseparable in life have passed away within 24 hours of each other, after 54 years of marriage. Thank you to the Hamilton Spectator for allowing me to share this testament of the true power of love. Remember Ramzan and Laila Manek’s tale in your life today. Read the story here.
Here it is! The main spread for Today’s Parent that I had mentioned. It was such a special experience getting together with my fellow Citytv ladies and celebrating all things motherhood. Check out our Q&A about bumps and bundles of joy here. This was shot in 2013 and I’m happy to report that now all have had their beautiful, healthy little ones and are enjoying their growing families. VIDEO: If you want to meet two of the babies and see me just before I went off on mat-leave, scroll down on this link.
Mom’s to be: check out the latest edition of Today’s Parent Pregnancy – the free mini-mag at your doctor’s office and health care provider. Tons of great tips for your bundle of joy and it was such a special honour being this month’s cover star! See the write-up about the magazine features here.
One year after the mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School in Newtown, Connecticut, residents marked the anniversary in quiet remembrance today.
I remember covering the story very clearly last year. Watching the growing make-shift memorials of candles and flowers on the steps of the US Consulate in Toronto. Watching the tender hugs between parents and their young children as the news struck. On Dec. 14, 2012, Adam Lanza, 20, shot his way into the school he had once attended and murdered 20 first-graders, all aged 6 and 7, and six adults. Before heading to the school, he killed his mother in her bed, who had legally purchased the guns Lanza used that day. Eleven minutes after blasting his way in, Lanza ended his rampage with suicide.
As a journalist, it’s one of the stories that stays with us all.
The aftershocks live on, a year later.
With files from citynews.ca
I came across a story that CityNews covered today about Hasbro toys donating goods to create a lovely play space at SickKids hospital. As one of the child ambassadors talking about how important it is to “be a kid still” while fighting cancer; I watched the incredibly brave 10-year-old Jadyn speak to the large crowd assembled. It’s not the first giant group of people the mini-dynamo has inspired. Her courageous (and on-going) battle with cancer is one for the record books, it’s come back 5 times, she’s had more than one hundred rounds of radiation: the most rounds ever recorded on the continent. And she’s still going strong to beat this thing. I was lucky enough to meet her and a few other incredible girls this year. Here is their must-see story as they prepared for the National day of Awareness and Action for Childhood Cancer.
This is an oldie, but so many of you have asked me what it’s like working in the Citytv newsroom. Now you can see it for yourself! During doors open 2012 we decided viewers at home should get to experience all the fun in addition to the thousands who came out to see our home at Yonge/Dundas in person. So I take you (via the camera) on a personal tour! Enjoy the video. And note: I mention “CityNews Channel” this video was from last year when the 24 hours news station on Rogers Digital was still up and running. Other than that – the newsroom and all the fun of Dundas-Square is exactly how it is now.
Having trouble getting to sleep? There’s something new that may finally help you get some shut-eye. It’s not a drug or a cumbersome light box…it’s a pair of glasses! These specs claim to use your awake-time to train your sleep-time. Called Re-timer, a portable light device that they say gets your brain to fall asleep when you want it to. The company says a blue-green light mimics sunlight on the human body. The product costs about $300 CDN, you wear it about an hour a day for a week to apparently re-train your sleep rhythm. Spokespeople say they are safe and side-effect free, check out the video for yourself:
Here’s one from a different time…Pre-Crack admission. Pre-blurting out the “P” word. Pre-losing many of his powers at City Hall. This is one of the only “good news” Rob Ford stories in the past few months. Watch the great video from the boat as Toronto Mayor Rob Ford helps Mississauga’s Mayor Hazel McCallion from going overboard during a fishing derby, he helps make the catch-of-the day and claims his famed football skills are to thank. It’s a whale of a tale!
I talk to the creators of a new app called “Think Dirty” which claims to list all the ingredients found in your make-up. All you do is scan the bar-code on the product. We took the app out on TO streets and found some surprising results. Creators say they want people to be more educated and healthier consumers. But the industry association for cosmetic companies calls the app misleading. They say it should indicate how much or how little of harmful or toxic ingredients are in the products. While the app creators say at even trace amounts chemicals are chemicals. You be the judge. Here’s the video.
