Chloë Ellingson

Investigating a Possible Scammer in Journalism’s AI Era | The Local A suspicious pitch from a freelancer led editor Nicholas Hune-Brown to dig into their past work. By the end, four publications, including The Guardian and Dwell, had removed articles from their sites.

A few months ago @thelocal.to got a promising pitch from a writer with bylines in whole bunch of reputable publications—The Cut, The Guardian, Dwell, Architectural Digest, etc. Then I started investigating. Here's a story about fabulists in journalism's AI slop era. thelocal.to/investigatin...

This piece is still the one I'm most proud of in my career. (And @chloeellingson.bsky.social's photos are gorgeous.)

Breakdown at the Racetrack | The Local Once a lucrative gambling business, Ontario's horse racing industry is now heavily subsidized by the government. As gamblers turn to online gaming, and ideas about animal welfare shift, a cluster of f...

"Speight Rasees collapsed on Nov. 28. The next day, during the first race, two-year-old Mad Chatter had to be euthanized." @nickhunebrown.bsky.social 📸: @chloeellingson.bsky.social @thelocal.to

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Breakdown at the Racetrack | The Local Once a lucrative gambling business, Ontario's horse racing industry is now heavily subsidized by the government. As gamblers turn to online gaming, and ideas about animal welfare shift, a cluster of f...

I spent the summer going back to Woodbine over and over again, often with photographer @chloeellingson.bsky.social, who gorgeously captured life on the backstretch and in the grandstands. Give the piece a read, then read the rest of @thelocal.to's Wild Wild City issue! thelocal.to/breakdown-at...

Breakdown at the Racetrack | The Local Once a lucrative gambling business, Ontario's horse racing industry is now heavily subsidized by the government. As gamblers turn to online gaming, and ideas about animal welfare shift, a cluster of…

A string of horse fatalities at Woodbine last fall brought attention to a sport that often exists in its own bubble. @nickhunebrown.bsky.social and photographer @chloeellingson.bsky.social go to the backstretch and come back with a portrait of a troubled industry.

Breakdown at the Racetrack | The Local Once a lucrative gambling business, Ontario's horse racing industry is now heavily subsidized by the government. As gamblers turn to online gaming, and ideas about animal welfare shift, a cluster of f...

When @nickhunebrown.bsky.social writes, he doesn't give you a story. He takes you on a JOURNEY.

Brilliant piece and photos by @chloeellingson.bsky.social from @thelocal.to
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Gorgeous work @grantharder.bsky.social

Meet Chloë Ellingson, the Newest Member of The Local | The Local The Toronto photojournalist joins The Local as our first Visuals Editor

Excellent photojournalism and illustration has always been part of The Local’s DNA. By bringing in @chloeellingson.bsky.social as our first Visuals Editor, we’re doubling down on our commitment to that work. thelocal.to/chloe-elling...

Meet Chloë Ellingson, the Newest Member of The Local | The Local The Toronto photojournalist joins The Local as our first Visuals Editor

I'm thrilled to share that I'm joining @thelocal.to as Visuals Editor! The Local has long been a favourite client of mine as a freelancer. I could not be happier to be part of the team, and to work with this city's incredibly talented photographers and illustrators.

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Welcome to Rangefinding How do we create sustainable careers as photojournalists?

How do photojournalists make life work? Each of us has our own career equation. Let's learn from each other.

Introducing Rangefinding, a newsletter considering what makes up a photojournalistic skill set, and how those strenghts can be applied. Subscribe here!

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Bird Flu Comes For Toronto’s Wildlife | The Local For humans, the virus has the potential to spark the next pandemic. But for wildlife, it's already causing devastation.

Hi! Can I entice you to read a story I've been obsessing over for months about #birdflu? thelocal.to/avian-flu-to...

Teen influencers for @nytimes.com with photographers Tony Luong and Thalassa Raasch

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The NDP is Struggling Nationally. Can Bhutila Karpoche Paint a Corner of Toronto Orange?

My latest for @thelocal.to with writer @dhritigupta.bsky.social

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How a Small Violin Part Highlights Bigger Problems for the Global Economy A family business in Ottawa that makes special shoulder rests for violins is imperiled by both Trump’s tariffs on Canada and potential Canadian retaliation.

New work on the impacts of tariffs on a family-run, specialty business in Ottawa for @nytimes.com Story written by @petersgoodman.bsky.social www.nytimes.com/2025/04/02/b...

When a Hospital Visit Costs $11,000 | The Local Amid changes that make accessing health care for uninsured residents more difficult than ever, midwives have led the charge for universal care.

Glad to have contributed visuals to this vital coverage by the brilliant @wencyleung.bsky.social @thelocal.to thelocal.to/midwives-uni...

Photo people! If you're new here, like me, this is a helpful list of photographers on Bluesky.

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She lives in the U.S.’ trans ‘sanctuary.’ This S.F. woman left it to escape Trump Lynn Riordan found stability as a transgender woman in San Francisco. Now she’s considering giving it up to escape President Donald Trump’s anti-trans agenda.

I photographed Lynn Riordan, who has fought for transgender rights in decades past. "Now I'm 66," she told me at Pearson Airport. "I just want to live my life." Thank you @raminrahimian.bsky.social Story by @raheemfh.bsky.social

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Photographers, I'm adding people to my Photo People list every day. I'm unsure if there’s a limit, but I'll keep expanding the list until I’m stopped. Feel free to DM me if you want to join. It's a great way for newcomers to discover new imagemakers on Bluesky. Please RT. Thanks!

She lives in the U.S.’ trans ‘sanctuary.’ This S.F. woman left it to escape Trump Lynn Riordan found stability as a transgender woman in San Francisco. Now she’s considering giving it up to escape President Donald Trump’s anti-trans agenda.

Lynn Riordan was already in the sky when President Trump signed an executive order claiming the 66-year-old transgender woman didn’t exist. She said she was leaving the U.S. to explore asylum options. I wanted to know why she didn’t feel secure in S.F.
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My most delicious assignment in recent memory. @rebeccaga0.bsky.social

I contributed photography to @wencyleung.bsky.social story in @thelocal.to about the prohibitive obstacles faced by internationally educated nurses trying to practice in Canada, and what the rest of society loses while they wait to apply their skills. 

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