Ryerson School of Journalism
Rene St. Gelais is a hockey mom. With her three kids in hockey, she spends most of her nights and weekends at the rink. But, this isn't unusual in the town of Stouffville, Ontario. Hockey is a lifestyle for most families in this town.
Nicole created this documentary alongside four of her classmates as part of the TV documentary course at Ryerson University. Nicole reported, wrote the script, conducted the interviews and helped shoot the video (premiered on November 27, 2018).
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High River diner, residents thrilled to see a bit of themselves in 'The Last of Us'
Those familiar with Evelyn's Memory Lane Diner in High River, Alta., may do a double take when watching HBO's highly anticipated The Last of Us, which premiered on Sunday.
Published on calgary.ctvnews.ca on January 16, 2023

'I couldn't protect him': Woman's dog killed in vicious Saskatoon dog park attack
A woman in Saskatoon is calling for owners to keep their dogs under control while in off-leash parks after her Terrier mix was viciously attacked and killed earlier this week.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on November 25, 2021

Saskatoon woman recounts hearing 'huge crash' when a truck slammed into the front of her house
Holly Parent, her husband and her son were at home when a truck smashed into the front of their house in the Dundonald neighbourhood early Wednesday morning.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on August 18, 2021

'It's a nightmare': Saskatoon man worries for his family, business in India as COVID-19 cases surge
Bob Behari moved to Canada from India 43 years ago and says it has been hard not being able to visit his family there due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on April 23, 2021

Family, supporters of Colten Boushie still seeking 'radical change' to justice system
It's been three years since Saskatchewan farmer Gerald Stanley was acquitted in the shooting death of Colten Boushie, a 22-year-old Indigenous man. Boushie's family and supporters say they're still seeking justice.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on February 11, 2021

'I got a sword above my headboard in case I need it': How some describe life inside a Saskatoon condo building
Isaias Ruiz bought his unit at Prairie Heights a month and a half ago. He hoped to move in with his pregnant wife and brother, but after seeing the conditions inside, he feels that's no longer an option.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on February 5, 2021

'Living in a war zone': Saskatoon condo owner takes loss, sells at $25K to exit problem-plagued building
Geoff Wilkie bought a condo at Prairie Heights in Saskatoon's Pleasant Hill neighbourhood about 12 years ago. What he thought would be a great investment turned into a constant source of stress.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on February 4, 2021

Front-line worker says COVID-19 pandemic presents 'playground for traffickers' in Saskatoon
A front-line worker in Saskatoon who helps women exiting the sex trade says she hopes the province's proposed human trafficking legislation will encourage more people to come forward.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on December 11, 2020

Family 'racing against the clock' to get loved one out of Saskatoon long-term care home with COVID-19 outbreak
Julie Dell believed a long-term care home would be the right place for her 63-year-old father who has a degenerative disease called Progressive Supranuclear Palsy (PSP) — a debilitating brain condition.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on December 9, 2020

Saskatoon pharmacist experiences ongoing fatigue, gaps in memory months after contracting COVID-19
A Saskatoon pharmacist is urging people to take COVID-19 seriously after he contracted the infection in late March and says he is still experiencing symptoms eight months later.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on November 26, 2020

'I just couldn't believe it:' Photographer captures Saskatoon beaver bursting through ice 'like Superman'
A Saskatoon-based beaver has become a viral video star after a local photographer and nature enthusiast filmed it bursting through a frozen pond last week.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on October 30, 2020

How a long-lost canoe's 'bittersweet' return could help revive a traditional craft in a Sask. Cree community
A hand-made canoe crafted in the early 1970s by a master builder in northern Saskatchewan has made its journey home after being stored somewhere unexpected for decades.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on October 30, 2020

Man who killed Saskatoon father of five sentenced to life in prison, no chance of parole for 13 years
Dallin Singharath, the 21-year-old man who shot and killed Tyler Applegate in his own backyard in July 2017, has been sentenced to life in prison and will not be allowed to apply for parole for 13 years.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on June 26, 2020

'We're heartbroken': Vigil held for Saskatoon woman who died after being hit by a vehicle in parking lot
A candlelight vigil was held Monday night for a 23-year-old woman who died after being hit by a vehicle in a Saskatoon parking lot over the weekend.
Published on saskatoon.ctvnews.ca on June 8, 2020

'He'd start by tickling you': Survivors share their stories of sexual abuse in new documentary
A new documentary about a sexual abuse survivor's court battle with the Catholic Church kicked off the third annual Hot Docs Showcase in Sault Ste. Marie Wednesday night.
Published on northernontario.ctvnews.ca on November 14, 2019