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Gabrielle Huston

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CBC Journalist ๐Ÿ Ottawa She/They ๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฟ๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿณ๏ธโ€๐ŸŒˆ Also seen in the Globe and Mail, TechRadar, the Kitchissippi Times, MobileSyrup, TheGamer ๐Ÿ’ป gabrielle.huston@cbc.ca ๐Ÿ“š Journalism & Humanities at @carleton.ca Alumna

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A large polar bear sploots on the snow-covered tundra and gnaws on an old, dry piece of carcass. He's facing the camera and looks up distractedly.

A large polar bear sploots on the snow-covered tundra and gnaws on an old, dry piece of carcass. He's facing the camera and looks up distractedly.

Polar bears are intelligent and will look for ways to keep busy when they have nothing better to do. Gnawing on this dry carcass is exactly that - a mindless way to pass the time while waiting for the bay to freeze. #BearSeason2025 #mammals ๐ŸŒฟ

03.12.2025 03:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 318    ๐Ÿ” 40    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 7    ๐Ÿ“Œ 5
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We don't have Elf on a Shelf. We have Loaves in a Corner

01.12.2025 17:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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My mom was diagnosed with breast cancer twice, and fought it successfully.

Cancer touches the lives of so many, so thatโ€™s why Iโ€™m joining Ian Kennedy in donating to the Canadian Cancer Society for every goal scored tonight by the Ottawa Charge.

02.12.2025 13:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 8    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod diagnosed with breast cancer | CBC News Carla MacLeod says that while she'll begin treatment this week and will miss the Charge's upcoming game on Tuesday, she plans to return to the PWHL club later this season.

Ottawa Charge head coach Carla MacLeod diagnosed with breast cancer
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01.12.2025 17:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ottawa companies get rare opportunity to test drone-detection equipment downtown | CBC News International technology companies were testing how they can best detect drones in a dense urban environment this week, and several local companies were included. They said the opportunity to work in ...

You may have noticed drones flying around downtown this week... or maybe you didn't! They're hard to detect in cities thanks to the noise, buildings, and other signals. That's why it was so valuable for companies to test their drone-detection equipment in Ottawa.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

29.11.2025 13:46 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Rideau Canal skating conditions are not optimal yet. #ottskateinthelake

27.11.2025 02:44 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 12    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ottawa friends! The All in a Day Book Club is holding a used book sale on Friday Dec. 5 from 3 pm to 6 pm at St Laurent shopping centre, raising money for the Ottawa Food Bank, and I will be there signing books and hanging out at least part of the time. Please come by if you can!

26.11.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 23    ๐Ÿ” 11    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Parents rally as Catholic school board prepares to close another drop-in centre | CBC News The Ottawa Catholic School Board is preparing to close the Charlemagne EarlyON centre at St. Peter High School later this month, leaving parents worried that their children will be left without option...

The Ottawa Catholic School Board is closing half of the EarlyON centres in its schools. The school board said overcrowding was the main reason.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

24.11.2025 12:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 14    ๐Ÿ” 7    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Many prominent Maga personalities on X are based outside US, new tool reveals Users posing as rightwing Americans are operating internationally, per the platformโ€™s transparency feature

www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

23.11.2025 23:38 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 10    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Ottawans expressing their thoughts on Lansdowne 2.0 at the Ottawa Charge home opener yesterday.

24.11.2025 01:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 9    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Congratulations to Adam Logan, from Ottawa, for winning his second World Scrabble Championship.

Fรฉlicitations ร  Adam Logan, un talent dโ€™Ottawa, pour avoir remportรฉ son deuxiรจme Championnat mondial de Scrabble.

20.11.2025 18:39 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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Ottawa wonโ€™t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment Doug Ford wants to fast-track critical mineral development, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights

Ottawa wonโ€™t back down on Ring of Fire environmental assessment.

Doug Ford wants to fast-track #mining in the North, but First Nations say both governments are stripping away environmental safeguards and treaty rights.

New from @jonthompson.bsky.social:

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#onpoli

19.11.2025 22:03 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 27    ๐Ÿ” 18    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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The Game Awards dropped its list of 2025 nominees this week, including a couple of Canadian titles!

www.cbc.ca/listen/live-...

19.11.2025 12:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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1 dead after 2 planes collide north of Cornwall, say OPP | CBC News Ontario Provincial Police say they're investigating a collision involving two planes that occurred Saturday morning in South Glengarry Township, Ont. Both planes have been located and one person has d...

There was a collision between two planes north of Cornwall today, and one person has died.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

15.11.2025 20:25 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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CKCU 93.1 celebrates 50 years of FM radio Carleton Universityโ€™s CKCU 93.1 FM celebrated half a century on the airwaves Saturday.

Happy #CKCUDay!

We are thrilled to have been featured by
@ctvnewsottawa.bsky.social. If you're wondering why independent media matters, check this out.

All the love to the CKCU Family on this amazing 50th birthday ๐ŸŽ‚๐Ÿฅณ

www.ctvnews.ca/ottawa/artic...

#TeamCKCU #IndieMediaMatters #FreePress

15.11.2025 15:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 7    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

โ€œThe origin of the fish remain a mystery,โ€ Coun. Riley Brockington said.

15.11.2025 13:30 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Kotaku wants to get in touch with developers about how AI is being used in your studio.

You can contact our tips hotline tips@kotaku.com or my secure email at ethangach@protonmail.com

We'll keep your identity protected and anonymize info so it's not traced back to you.

14.11.2025 22:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 875    ๐Ÿ” 418    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 8    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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โ€˜I can see a world where Spotify doesnโ€™t existโ€™: will a new generation of music streaming companies succeed? Nimble, open-minded outfits such as Nina Protocol, Cantilever and Subvert are looking to bring more money to artists, and a richer experience for listeners

โ€˜I can see a world where Spotify doesnโ€™t existโ€™: will a new generation of music streaming companies succeed?

12.11.2025 02:59 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 75    ๐Ÿ” 14    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 2    ๐Ÿ“Œ 3

Chatting with Future Class inductees for my latest at @theguardian.com. They paint a pretty clear picture of the perils of performative allyship.

Thanks to all who spoke with me, and always, to Keza for the chance to do important work!

11.11.2025 12:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 990    ๐Ÿ” 369    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 17    ๐Ÿ“Œ 19
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Reckon you could score an overhead kick in these conditions?

Attempting it is one thing. Scoring one, in the snow, in a final, is another.

Atletico Ottawa won the North Star Cup for the first time in their history โ€” David Rodriguez followed this exquisite effort with the winner in extra-time.

10.11.2025 11:06 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 58    ๐Ÿ” 8    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 2
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Sunday snowfall warning issued in and around Ottawa-Gatineau | CBC News Environment Canada has issued a warning for the first notable snowfall of the season in eastern Ontario, advising there could be up to 20 cm of snow in and around Ottawa-Gatineau on Sunday.

" #EnvironmentCanada has issued a warning for the first notable #snowfall of the season in eastern #Ontario, advising there could be up to 20 cm of snow in and around #Ottawa - #Gatineau on Sunday."

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

#CBC #news #weather #meteorology #snow

09.11.2025 16:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 11    ๐Ÿ” 3    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 4    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Bill 60 threatens 'dream' of multi-use pathway on Orlรฉans Boulevard, says councillor | CBC News Coun. Laura Dudas says she has been trying to make Orlรฉans Boulevard safer since 2018. But new provincial legislation is threatening Ottawa's ability to alter its own roadways.

Ontario's Bill 60 hasn't passed yet, but one councillor says it could affect transportation projects across the city if it does.

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

09.11.2025 14:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 5    ๐Ÿ” 5    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Thomas Kyte has excelled as a deaf hockey player Thomas Kyte, a deaf hockey player from Ottawa, created his own legacy as a two-time silver medalist at Deaflympics and World Championships.

Capital Currentโ€™s Ella Corbin shares the inspiring story of Thomas Kyte, a university athlete who has excelled in sports while navigating life with a genetic hearing condition. Click the link to read more about Kyteโ€™s remarkable journey and triumphs. #ottawa #hockey
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07.11.2025 22:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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โ€˜I was under duressโ€™: Prince Harry apologizes to Canada for wearing L.A. Dodgers hat during World Series Prince Harry was spotted wearing a Dodgers hat during Game 4 of the 2025 World Series between the L.A. Dodgers and Toronto Blue Jays, Canadaโ€™s only Major League Baseball franchise.

Okay, gotta give it to 'em, this is a pretty funny headline.

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07.11.2025 02:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Vladimir Guerrero Jr. shows up to Game 7 in a Marie-Phillip Poulin jersey, the captain of the Canada womenโ€™s national ice hockey team

01.11.2025 20:48 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 710    ๐Ÿ” 147    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 11    ๐Ÿ“Œ 31
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Top 10 Dog Halloween Costumes!

30.10.2025 15:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3171    ๐Ÿ” 626    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 56    ๐Ÿ“Œ 58

I explain in the piece that Minister Flack has backed away from the most controversial proposal. However, he said all the other changes to tenants' rights and the Landlord and Tenant Board will continue.

27.10.2025 22:07 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How changes to tenants' rights could affect Ottawa | CBC News A new bill tabled by the provincial government is poised to change tenants' rights at the Landlord and Tenant Board, which some fear could have rippling consequences in Ottawa.

How changes to tenants' rights could affect Ottawa

www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

27.10.2025 21:33 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 6    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

You had me scared my cat escaped, for a second ๐Ÿคฃ

27.10.2025 20:49 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Black Squirrel! My absolute favourite for a book and a cup of tea.

26.10.2025 20:40 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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