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Rental scams on the rise across Canada as competition for housing increases

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Tuesday, August 16, 2022

Compared to June 2021, Vancouver -based rental platform liv.rent has seen a 47% increase in rental activity on their platform during June 2022.

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Compared to June 2021, Vancouver -based rental platform liv.rent has seen a 47% increase in rental activity on their platform during June 2022.
- John Harding, liv.rent renter*
Canadian renters are increasingly having to exercise caution when renting online as rental-related scams sweep the country.
- Michele Hunter, liv.rent renter*
As the rental industry continues to move online, scams have become more sophisticated and more varied.
In response to this, one Canadian rental platform has taken decisive action to combat rental scams by verifying both landlords and listings .

CJF Black Journalism Fellows Announced

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Thursday, April 28, 2022

TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announceWendy-Ann Clarke,Kiernan Green, Dorcas Marfo and Ashleigh-Rae Thomas as recipients of the Black Journalism Fellowship Program in partnership withCBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).

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TORONTO, April 28, 2022 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announceWendy-Ann Clarke,Kiernan Green, Dorcas Marfo and Ashleigh-Rae Thomas as recipients of the Black Journalism Fellowship Program in partnership withCBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB).
The fellowship program aims to amplify Black voices, improve coverage of Black issues in the news and cultivate future Black media leaders.
Wendy-Ann Clarke, inaugural CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship;
Dorcas Marfo, CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship; and
Ashleigh-Rae Thomas, CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship.
Thanks to the generous support of our sponsors:
lululemon for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Journalism Fellowship;
Aritzia for the CJF-CBC/Radio-Canada Black Women's Journalism Fellowship;
BMO Financial Group for the CJF-CTV News Black Journalism Fellowship; and
Unifor and The Jay and Barbara Hennick Family Foundation for the CJF-IJB Black Investigative Journalism Fellowship.

Michael Melling Appointed Vice President, CTV News

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Tuesday, January 4, 2022

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TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2022 /CNW/ -CTV announced today that Michael Melling has been appointed head of CTV News.

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TORONTO, Jan. 4, 2022 /CNW/ -CTV announced today that Michael Melling has been appointed head of CTV News.
"Michael has been a dynamic presence at CTV, leading the growth and digital transformation of CTV News Toronto, CP24 and BNN Bloomberg," said Karine Moses, Senior Vice President, Content Development and News, Bell Media.
"I am thrilled to lead CTV News and continue growing its presence across the country as the news source that Canadians rely on and trust," said Michael Melling, Vice President, CTV News.
Over the past few years, Michael has been driving the growth of digital news formats, transforming CTV News Toronto to a leading multi-platform destination.

Liquid Media Shares Expertise with CNBC, Toronto’s CityNews 680 Radio and Other Business & Industry News Outlets

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Wednesday, November 10, 2021

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The press is also covering Liquid as an emerging leader that is bringing solutions to todays content creators.

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The press is also covering Liquid as an emerging leader that is bringing solutions to todays content creators.
Lending a helping hand to content creators is exactly what Liquid is doing via its four-phase business solution engine .
Thomson also spoke recently with CityNews 680 Business Editor Kris McCusker in a Weekend Business report that aired in Toronto and was syndicated to affiliate radio stations across Canada.
Liquid Media Group Ltd. (Nasdaq: YVR) is a business solutions company empowering independent IP creators.

The Onyx Initiative Marks its First Anniversary with a String of Successes in Applications, Programming, Partnerships & Career Opportunities for Black Students and Recent Graduates

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Thursday, October 21, 2021

These events include Employer Discovery Sessions with Rogers Communications, Air Miles, CIBC, Manulife, Nasdaq, Dentsu, and The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, to name a few.

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These events include Employer Discovery Sessions with Rogers Communications, Air Miles, CIBC, Manulife, Nasdaq, Dentsu, and The Ontario Teachers Pension Plan, to name a few.
As well as Career Hacking webinars focused on resume preparation, optimal interviews skills, mental health and well-being, resilience, and navigating diverse work environments.
The monthly chats, which began in September,
will feature a broad base of experienced speakers in a casual, virtual format.
Onyx's purpose is to expand the Black talent pipeline via cohesive, mutually beneficial partnerships to close the current systemic gap in the recruiting and selection of Black university and college students and recent graduates for roles in corporate Canada.

Canadian Journalism Foundation announces five new board members

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Friday, October 1, 2021

TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 year, each serving three-year terms.

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TORONTO, Oct. 1, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is pleased to welcome five new members to its Board of Directors for the 2021-2022 year, each serving three-year terms.
"We are delighted to welcome these five new members to the CJF board," says CJF board chair Kathy English.
"Each of these distinguishedindividuals brings extensive experience and expertise to our mission of promoting excellence in journalism.
Established in 1990, The Canadian Journalism Foundation promotes, celebrates and facilitates excellence in journalism.

Nathan Downer Named Co-Anchor, CTV News Toronto

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Tuesday, December 10, 2019

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Toronto native and veteran journalist to assume full-time anchor duties alongside Michelle Dub for CTV NEWS AT NOON beginning Dec. 10 and CTV NEWS AT SIX beginning Jan. 7

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Toronto native and veteran journalist to assume full-time anchor duties alongside Michelle Dub for CTV NEWS AT NOON beginning Dec. 10 and CTV NEWS AT SIX beginning Jan. 7
TORONTO, Dec. 9, 2019 /CNW/ - CTV News Toronto announced today that Nathan Downer will succeed Ken Shaw as co-anchor of CTV NEWS AT NOON and CTV NEWS AT SIX alongside Michelle Dub.
Downer begins co-anchoring CTV NEWS AT NOON tomorrow (Dec. 10), and assumes his full role on Tuesday, Jan. 7, following Shaw's final CTV NEWS AT SIX newscast.
"I'm thrilled to welcome Nathan to the anchor desk," said Michelle Dub, Co-Anchor, CTV News Toronto.
Most recently an anchor and reporter for CP24 and an anchor of LIVE AT FIVE on CTV Toronto, Nathan Downer is an experienced radio and television broadcaster.

Ken Shaw Announces His Retirement from CTV News Toronto

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Thursday, May 5, 2022

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Co-Anchor of Toronto's #1 newscasts CTV NEWS AT NOON and CTV NEWS AT SIX since April 2001, Shaw first joined the CTV News Toronto team in 1979 as a breaking news reporter.

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Co-Anchor of Toronto's #1 newscasts CTV NEWS AT NOON and CTV NEWS AT SIX since April 2001, Shaw first joined the CTV News Toronto team in 1979 as a breaking news reporter.
He later moved to the national beat as National Editor for the station, and then as Weekday Anchor for CTV News Channel, before returning to CTV News Toronto to become its anchor.
I'm so thankful for the trust viewers put in our team to document the stories of their lives," said Shaw.
"Ken is a respected journalist, leader, and community member whose work both on and off screen is unmatched," said Michael Melling, General Manager, CP24 and CTV News Toronto.

Veteran Broadcasters Named to Canadian News Hall of Fame

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Sunday, July 8, 2018

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TORONTO, July 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Two well-known news broadcasters, Robert Holiday and Ken Shaw, have been elected to the Canadian News Hall of Fame for 2018.

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TORONTO, July 8, 2018 /CNW/ - Two well-known news broadcasters, Robert Holiday and Ken Shaw, have been elected to the Canadian News Hall of Fame for 2018.
Shaw started his broadcasting career at Baton Broadcasting in 1972, joined CTV Toronto as a reporter in 1979 and has been co-anchor of CTV News programs since 2001.
They will be honoured at a gala banquet at The National Club, Toronto, on November 20.
The Canadian News Hall of Fame was founded by the Toronto Press Club in 1965 as a national program to honour individuals who have made a significant contribution to journalism in Canada.