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Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, embraces Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 10, 2025
The first appearance of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, second right, at this year's press gallery dinner had been in the works since June when his new director of communications, Katy Merrifield, centre, suggested he team up with his This Hour Has 22 Minutes 'clone,' Chris Wilson, third left. Photograph courtesy of Katy Merrifield
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 10, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 10, 2025
The first appearance of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, second right, at this year's press gallery dinner had been in the works since June when his new director of communications, Katy Merrifield, centre, suggested he team up with his This Hour Has 22 Minutes 'clone,' Chris Wilson, third left. Photograph courtesy of Katy Merrifield
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 3, 2025
Comedian Mark Critch has written a new book 'Sorry Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.' Photograph by Duncan DeYoung, courtesy of Penguin Random House
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 3, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 3, 2025
Comedian Mark Critch has written a new book 'Sorry Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.' Photograph by Duncan DeYoung, courtesy of Penguin Random House
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Heather Hiscox signed off from the CBC morning show on Nov. 6 after 20 years at its helm. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Heather Hiscox signed off from the CBC morning show on Nov. 6 after 20 years at its helm. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 19, 2025
Back in 1975, CKCU-FM was a community, indeed a family, and things haven’t changed, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 19, 2025
Back in 1975, CKCU-FM was a community, indeed a family, and things haven’t changed, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
As Canadian media increasingly seeks public money to remain in operation, Postmedia journalists say cutting international funding opportunities would only further erode the industry and accelerate the growth of Canada's news deserts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
As Canadian media increasingly seeks public money to remain in operation, Postmedia journalists say cutting international funding opportunities would only further erode the industry and accelerate the growth of Canada's news deserts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ABBY MACDONALD | November 12, 2021
Deepfake technologies have been used to commit financial fraud, cause unrest and violence, and even to prank world leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who, in 2020, spent more than 10 minutes on the phone with Russian pranksters who used a bot to pose as climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ABBY MACDONALD | November 12, 2021
Opinion | BY ABBY MACDONALD | November 12, 2021
Deepfake technologies have been used to commit financial fraud, cause unrest and violence, and even to prank world leaders, including Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who, in 2020, spent more than 10 minutes on the phone with Russian pranksters who used a bot to pose as climate activist Greta Thunberg. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured at an Oct. 7 West Block press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP MPs. He announced his party's critic assignments on Oct. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | November 3, 2021
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh is pictured at an Oct. 7 West Block press conference to wrap up the first caucus meeting with new NDP MPs. He announced his party's critic assignments on Oct. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | October 28, 2021
Political reporters, pictured Oct. 5, 2021, on the Hill, are unique in their ability to get issues on the federal agenda, but properly reporting on a diverse community involves familiarization with the issues at hand and a deep understanding of the community, says Winnipeg Free Press Ottawa chief Dylan Robertson. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | October 28, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | October 28, 2021
Political reporters, pictured Oct. 5, 2021, on the Hill, are unique in their ability to get issues on the federal agenda, but properly reporting on a diverse community involves familiarization with the issues at hand and a deep understanding of the community, says Winnipeg Free Press Ottawa chief Dylan Robertson. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
With sufficient data to feed the AI algorithm and the knowledge of how to apply it, a malefactor could impersonate literally anyone, doing anything in a fabricated video, such as former U.S. president Barack Obama unleashing a profanity-laden outburst against Donald Trump, write Sze-Fung Lee and Benjamin C. M. Fung. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/BBC
With sufficient data to feed the AI algorithm and the knowledge of how to apply it, a malefactor could impersonate literally anyone, doing anything in a fabricated video, such as former U.S. president Barack Obama unleashing a profanity-laden outburst against Donald Trump, write Sze-Fung Lee and Benjamin C. M. Fung. Screenshot courtesy of YouTube/BBC
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 21, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 21, 2021
News | BY MATT HORWOOD | September 21, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 25, 2021
The party leaders are all portrayed and emphasized in their social media platforms in different ways, for better or worse. Digital campaigns may be particularly important this year, given the increased focus on online spaces during the pandemic. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 25, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 25, 2021
The party leaders are all portrayed and emphasized in their social media platforms in different ways, for better or worse. Digital campaigns may be particularly important this year, given the increased focus on online spaces during the pandemic. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade and Sam Garcia
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 4, 2021
Bikers cross a Rideau Canal lock in Ottawa on July 18. Destination Canada—which has never focused on the domestic market to any significant extent before COVID-19—is looking to target pan-Canada travel until international travellers are allowed back into the country. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 4, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | August 4, 2021
Bikers cross a Rideau Canal lock in Ottawa on July 18. Destination Canada—which has never focused on the domestic market to any significant extent before COVID-19—is looking to target pan-Canada travel until international travellers are allowed back into the country. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 21, 2021
Zainab Al-Mehdar, left, has joined The Hill Times, while Kathleen Petty will guest host Power & Politics this summer, and long-time polls analyst Éric Grenier left CBC's parliamentary bureau with nary a peep about what comes next. Photographs courtesy of Linkedin and CBC
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 21, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 21, 2021
Zainab Al-Mehdar, left, has joined The Hill Times, while Kathleen Petty will guest host Power & Politics this summer, and long-time polls analyst Éric Grenier left CBC's parliamentary bureau with nary a peep about what comes next. Photographs courtesy of Linkedin and CBC
News | BY ALICE CHEN | June 9, 2021
Senator Claude Carignan tabled Bill S-225 in the Senate on Feb. 17. It seeks to require digital platforms to pay royalties to the news producers whose content they share. The Hill Times file photograph
News | BY ALICE CHEN | June 9, 2021
News | BY ALICE CHEN | June 9, 2021
Senator Claude Carignan tabled Bill S-225 in the Senate on Feb. 17. It seeks to require digital platforms to pay royalties to the news producers whose content they share. The Hill Times file photograph
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 2, 2021
Pictured is Team Stimson's design proposal for the national monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan. It features a the concept of a medicine wheel, taking the form of a circular, sacred space of safety. Image courtesy of Government of Canada
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 2, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | June 2, 2021
Pictured is Team Stimson's design proposal for the national monument to Canada's mission in Afghanistan. It features a the concept of a medicine wheel, taking the form of a circular, sacred space of safety. Image courtesy of Government of Canada
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 26, 2021
Erin O'Toole's recent post-run beverage tweets prompted arguably the most attention the Conservative leader has gotten in a long time, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 26, 2021
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | May 26, 2021
Erin O'Toole's recent post-run beverage tweets prompted arguably the most attention the Conservative leader has gotten in a long time, writes Tim Powers. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | May 26, 2021
NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq will not be going up for re-election in the federal campaign. Her statement on the matter didn't clarify exactly why she decided to leave, but comes after a pair of doctor-recommended mental health leaves. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | May 26, 2021
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | May 26, 2021
NDP MP Mumilaaq Qaqqaq will not be going up for re-election in the federal campaign. Her statement on the matter didn't clarify exactly why she decided to leave, but comes after a pair of doctor-recommended mental health leaves. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade