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Jordan Allard

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
j.allard@mycanadore.ca

Jordan Gino Allard was born and raised in Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario where he attended St. Ann's Elementary School and St. Basil Secondary School.

Since childhood, Jordan has participated in many sports - including soccer, baseball, basketball, tennis, and golf.

He continues to play golf and tennis and is an avid New York Mets and Italian National Soccer team fan.

When Jordan first realized that he could not cut it as a professional athlete, he decided to pursue a career that allowed him to write about sports.

Through a high school co-op placement, he was able to get a job with an online website where he covered the Soo Greyhounds of the Ontario Hockey League.

Jordan now works part-time as an online sports writer for North Bay's the baytoday.ca.

In his free time, Jordan enjoys hanging out with friends and family, catching an episode of his favourite television show "Seinfeld" and watching Italy win the World Cup.

William Archer

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
w.archer@mycanadore.ca

Will Archer was born in Oshawa but raised in Whitby, Ontario.

During his teenage years, he discovered he had a creative flare for writing.

"It has always been something where I have found solace and truth."

Will still is not sure where his love of writing will take him. Right now, he is just enjoying the experience.

Bradley Aubin

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
b.aubin@mycanadore.ca

Brad Aubin grew up in the far northern Ontario wastelands of Kapuskasing. After a brief stint in a newsroom and his fair share of the north, Brad relocated to North Bay to pursue journalism at Canadore College.

If he’s not drowning himself in constant waves of music, you can usually find Brad hanging out with his friends, playing guitar, writing, or reading.

"I've always liked current events. I love knowing what's going on around me and broadening my knowledge of the world."

Brad hopes to be a published novelist some day.

Khia Beauchesne

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
k.beauchesne@mycanadore.ca

Khia Beauchesne was born and raised in North Bay, Ont. She spent her childhood summers outdoors, sitting under big trees with notebooks and novels.

Her love for creative writing was challenged when she entered high school and began to enjoy formal writings, such as essays and reports.

She learned to dabble between both creative and formal writing and eventually became Editor of St. Joseph-Scollard Hall's school newspaper.

Halfway through grade 12, she started volunteering at the North Bay Nugget. Khia was eventually hired on as a freelance writer and given her own monthly teen column.

After high school, Khia enrolled in the journalism program at Canadore. She is now the co-Editor at the Education Centre's Campus Free Press.

Khia plans to travel all over the world after graduation and work at both big and small city newspapers.

Kandace Blaker

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
k.blaker@mycanadore.ca

Kandace Blaker grew up in the small southern Ontario town of Newcastle.

With a family full of painters and writers, she became involved in the arts at an early age.

Her number one passion was writing so she decided to pursue a career in Journalism. This plan brought her to North Bay, Ont. where she was blown away by the creative process involved in television production.

She looks forward to graduating and hopes to work for a music magazine.

Kareen Dockery

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
k.dockery@mycanadore.ca

Kareen Dockery was born and raised in the beautiful Caribbean island of Jamaica.

In 2006, Kareen started working in the Advertising department at a prominent newspaper company in Jamaica. Then in 2008, she migrated to Canada to pursue journalism at Canadore College.

Kareen, who also has a diploma in Public Relations, enjoys meeting and interacting with people.

Since arriving in Canada, she has volunteered at Cogeco TV in North Bay and at Star 93.3 FM and the Breeze FM in Cobourg, Ont.

When Kareen is not in search of story ideas, she enjoys informing people about her culture, playing Wii games, reading online news, and corresponding with friends and family back home.

“Destined for greatness” Kareen plans to graduate in 2011 and hopes to work at a Radio station.

Nathan Emmell

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
n.emmell@mycanadore.ca

Nathan Emmell is an avid sports fan.

His passion for sports includes everything from playing them, to reading about them. Nathan's favourite sports are hockey, basketball, baseball, football and golf. He is passionate about his beloved Toronto Maple Leafs and follows them every day.

Nathan, who was born just outside of Sudbury in the town of Hanmer, is fluently bilingual in French and English.

He hopes to one day become a play-by-play sports announcer in Toronto.

Heather Faulkner

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
h.faulkner@mycanadore.ca

Heather Anne Faulkner was born and raised in Brampton, Ontario.

In 2008, she took a big leap and spontaneously packed up her room and drove four hours north to pursue a career in journalism.

"I always loved writing, and expressing my opinion. However, after watching "Blood Diamond" I was inspired to help people through my words."

Heather is a member of the Canadore Women’s Volleyball team.

When not in the gym with her lady Panthers, you will find Heather in the newsroom or working her life away at American Eagle.

Stephanie Laurin

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
s.laurin@mycanadore.ca

Stephanie Laurin grew up in the small town of Elk Lake.

In 2008 she moved to North Bay to pursue a career in Journalism at Canadore College.

Just a year into the program, she landed a job at Rogers Radio, on AM 600 CKAT.

Stephanie's main interests are photography, reading and radio broadcasting. In the summertime she also enjoys biking along the waterfront and visiting family.

After graduation, Stephanie hopes to move south and pursue a career in either print or radio.

Justin Lund

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
j.lund@mycanadore.ca

Growing up in the woods outside of North Bay, Justin Lund spent much of his time creating home movies, websites and Lego castles.

When he moved to the suburbs of Sault Ste. Marie at the age of 10 he found an interest in acting. He began reading the morning announcements in school and for a short time he was a reporter for a Saturday morning kids show on BBS (what is now called CTV).

After high school, Justin enrolled in a comedy writing and performance course at Humber College in Toronto. In an introspective struggle to be a city boy, Justin adapted to his new surroundings by shutting out the rest of the world.

Then in 2008, Justin returned to North Bay and his roots, to challenge himself with the Journalism Program at Canadore College.

After graduation, Justin hopes to find a job as a reporter.

Kristin Mcleod

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
k.mcleod@mycanadore.ca

When Kristin was young, her grandparents bought a VHS camcorder to document family gatherings- and that was the start of Kristin's love for the camera. Besides shooting video, Kristin soon found a passion for writing scripts, building sets, and sewing costumes.

Unsure about what career path to follow, Kristin turned to prayer. And then one day after praying, the word Journalism popped in her head. She immediately flipped through the Canadore College handbook. She says the course requirements described her to a tee.

"What can I say, God knows me better than I know myself. It was like the course was made for me! So, I said “okay God,” and here I am today, in my second year of Journalism: print, radio and TV'.

Marina Moore

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
m.moore2@mycanadore.ca

Marina Moore is an aspiring journalist who was born and raised in North Bay, Ontario.

Her interests include: singing, reading, outdoor activities, and traveling.

Marina decided to pursue a future in journalism because she enjoys writing, loves talking to people, and is also very curious.

Marina is a St. Joseph Scollard Hall graduate who is bilingual in French and English.

In the future, Marina hopes to work for a television station.

Victoria Ostendorf

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
v.ostendorf@mycanadore.ca

In Grade nine Victoria Ostendorf went to work with her aunt at CTV’s Canada AM. The occasion was “Take Your Kid to Work Day”, a chance for kids to explore different careers.

“I found it so interesting and exciting. After spending the day on location and exploring the studio, I knew it was something I had to be a part of”.

Growing up in Orillia, Ont., Victoria was always involved in sports and her school’s students' council.

Her peers describe her as a glass half full kind of girl who is always curious.

With her diploma in hand, Victoria’s goal is to one day have her own show where she can travel the world.

Mark L. Pare

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
m.pare@mycanadore.ca

Mark L. Pare grew up four hours north of North Bay in the City of Timmins.

This O’Gorman High School graduate, spent most of his time hanging out with friends and competing on the school’s soccer team. He also spent time in the drama department and competed twice in the Canadian Improv Games.

Mark is a huge fan of both the NFL’s New England Patriots and the NHL’s Toronto Maple Leafs.

Mark’s parents spend a lot of time watching news, but Mark wants to be the one delivering the news.

Mark is now working on receiving his journalism diploma. He is funding his college education by working part-time in the electronics department at Wal-Mart.

Lisa Peltier

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
l.peltier@mycanadore.ca

Lisa Peltier grew up in a very small town called Manitowaning. It is located on the largest freshwater island known as Manitoulin.

She fell in love with journalism after her high school cop-op program assigned her to work at a small paper in Wikwemikong, Ont. Lisa enjoyed the thrill of meeting community members and becoming involved with local events.

After high school graduation, Lisa moved to Edmonton, Alta. with a friend to experience the world first hand.

Two years later, she applied to Canadore where the pressure began to become the first in her family to graduate from college.

When she's not at school or working on assignments, Lisa enjoys heavy metal and rock concerts, spending time with family, swimming or hiking, and reading...lots and lots of reading.

Upon graduation, Lisa hopes to work in TV or Radio Broadcasting

Devin James Size

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
d.size@mycanadore.ca

Devin James Size was born in North Bay, Ont.

At the age of seven, he moved to Quebec City where he became totally immersed in the French culture. As a result, Devin is now fluently bilingual.

Devin has a love for language, which is why he decided to return to North Bay and enrol in Canadore College’s journalism program.

He hopes his decision to return to his roots will open the door to a variety of opportunities.

Brian Talmey

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
b.talmey@mycanadore.ca

Brian Talmey was born in Ajax, Ont., and lived there until grade two before moving half an hour north to Port Perry. The two things that have had the most influence on Brian so far are music and the written word.

Brian’s father worked in the music industry so he grew up in a house filled with CDs. One of Brian's earliest memories is listening to the Michael Jackson song "Black or white" in his living room with his babysitter around the age of three.

Along with this constant exposure to music, Brian has always read. He started with Archie Comics and newspapers in grade 4, and then moved on to Rolling Stone Magazine and the philosophies of Nietzsche and Sartre in grade nine. In his college years, he eventually settled on a balanced diet of Douglas Adams and Richard Dawkins.

Brian has always had an interest in world events, and has always had the urge to be the man who records them. He hopes one day to achieve this goal and pursue a career in print journalism.

Scott VanDerGroef

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
s.vandergroef@mycanadore.ca

Scott VanDerGroef was born three months premature in Toronto. He spent his childhood growing up in Collingwood.

Writing is Scott's strength.

"I'm not strong, resilient, or physically superior in any way, so a job where I can write instead of lift stuff? Yes please.”

Scott hopes to pursue a career in Print.

His free time is spent indoors writing, watching television and movies, and playing video games.

Don't worry, if he gives you a hard time, it just means he likes you.

Jessie Worobey

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2008-2011
j.worobey@mycanadore.ca

Living near the lake her entire life, surrounded by woods and outdoor adventures, one could assume Jessie Worobey would choose to spend her life battling the tests of nature. Instead, she could be classified as a homebody preferring to test her mental abilities to her physical ones.

During high school, Jessie never knew exactly what she was going to do when she graduated but one thing she was certain of was her dislike for gym class. While all her friends at Sutton District HS were getting sweaty in gym and burning stuff in cooking, the only classes left for Jessie were creative writing and myths and archetypes.

It was there that she met her favourite teacher who taught her not only to love writing but the basics of writing correctly. As a result, Jessie decided to test her abilities, have some adventures, and share her love for the written word with the world as a Journalist.

Diana Arhin

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
d.arhin@mycanadore.ca
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Jon Cada

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
j.cadadoiron@mycanadore.ca
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Jonathan Cada-Doiron grew up just outside the small town of Blind River, Ontario on the Mississauga First Nation reserve. He attended W.C Eaket Secondary School in Blind River.

Jon’s interests include watching and playing sports, reading, writing, and participating in outdoor activities such as fishing and camping. He also enjoys socializing with his friends.

The inspiration to become a journalist came through a combination of watching and reading news and watching his grandparents and other elders in his community tell stories. Jon witnessed his elders tell stories in ways that make people not only more interested in the story being told, but also remembering them and coming away with a new sense of knowledge. Jon hopes he can eventually develop his techniques to reach that level of interest in his craft.

Looking to the future, Jon's goal is to graduate from Canadore's journalism program and pursue a career in television in a sports related news environment.

Laura Cooper

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
l.cooper@mycanadore.ca
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Laura Cooper was born and raised in Weston, Ontario-which is now known as the Greater Toronto Area.

Laura relocated to Callander, Ontario in 2000 to pursue a career in nursing. Four years later Laura graduated from CTS Canadian Career College with Honors as a Personal Support Worker. Laura found herself working in various nursing homes and home care positions but after a few years decided nursing wasn’t her true passion.

In 2007 Laura found the career she feels passionate about when she enroled in the journalism program at Canadore College.

In two years at Canadore Laura has enjoyed hosting television shows on CRTV, anchoring news reports on CRFM and writing stories for the college's online newspaper.

Laura loves the fact this career path allows her to continue learning new things on a daily basis. She looks forward to a long career in journalism.

Shannon Lacroix

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
s.lacroix@mycanadore.ca
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Born and raised in the northwestern Quebec town of Rouyn-Noranda Shannon is fluently bilingual in English and French. At the age of 16 Shannon moved to North Bay with a childhood friend to study journalism at Canadore College.

''My favourite part about journalism is learning something new every day. I love meeting new people and sharing their stories with others.’’

When Shannon’s not out and about in search of a story she enjoys spending time with her friends, laughing, watching movies, listening to music, going to the gym, and watching hockey games. Go Habs Go!

Tom Lowery

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
j.lowery@mycanadore.ca
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Super-massive photography interest.

Takes shelter in record stores.

Vintage is a must, old stuff or bust.

Wooed by everything/anything creative and artistic.

Tom Lowery calls the second moon of Mars home, but he actually resides from the small Northern Ontario town of Temagami. Tom grew up on an island deep in the Canadian wilderness far from cable television and awareness of current events. Fortunately for his sake he did have a shelf of his parents’ weathered LPs to explore, as well as a cardboard populace of boxes containing VHS cassette tapes in which each was soiled with a preposterous amount of dated Saturday morning programming.

Fast-forward Tom’s 8-tracked life and drop the needle in the grooves of his post high school years, and we find him with a diploma in hand, a head full of nonsense, and the drive to apportion it all out to the world. Choose your own adventure literature has always been a favorite past-time of Tom’s, so he simply applied this aesthetic to his own life and chose to pursue a career in journalism.

Paul Soucy

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
p.soucy@mycanadore.ca
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Paul was born in Elliot Lake, ON where he attended École Georges Vanier from pre-kindergarten through grade 8 and then École Secondaire Villa Française des Jeunes for all four years of high school.

Growing up, Paul enjoyed playing a variety of sports, including hockey, soccer and later, basketball. Paul played for the VFJ Elite basketball squad throughout his four years there. Primarily a bench-warmer, he realized early on that he'd never make it pro and figured the best job next to being a pro athlete was getting paid to talk about it every day.

Paul always had a natural interest in current events, mainly politics and sports. During his first year at Canadore College, his classmates nicknamed him the "stats guy" because of his unique ability to rhyme off obscure sports statistics.

Paul is a second year student in the Journalism – Print and Broadcast program at Canadore College. When he isn't doing homework or out covering the latest breaking news, he enjoys playing his XBOX 360, watching re-runs of his favorite show "Arrested Development" and listening to the greatest Canadian rockers of all time: The Tragically Hip.

Chris Thibeault

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
c.thibeault@mycanadore.ca
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Chris Thibeault is from the small town of Foleyet, Ontario, an hour south of Timmins.

In high school, Chris was a member of his grade eleven yearbook class. He had a flair for layout and design and spent much of his time after hours working on his pages. This sparked an interest in journalism.

Now at Canadore in his second year of the Journalism Print Broadcast program, Chris enjoys the subtle art of the interview. Human endeavour is something that has always fascinated him.

Chris likes finding out what makes people tick, having misconceptions blown away, writing and working to deadline. He also enjoys good company, videogames, being with family, Foleyet and satisfaction of a job well done.

Morgan Willams

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2009
m.williams@mycanadore.ca
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Morgan was born and raised in Cobalt, Ontario where she attended St. Patrick’s elementary school, and then later graduated high school from Temiskaming District Secondary school in New Liskeard, Ontario.

Morgan has always had a love for writing, specifically short stories and poetry. She has always been interested in current events and what is happening around the world.

“ I enjoy Journalism so much because I like knowing and being aware of not only what’s going on locally, but other places too. It’s important for everyone to know what is going on in the world around them.”

Morgan hopes to work as a broadcast journalist.

In her free time, Morgan enjoys going to the gym, reading, listening to music, writing, dancing, and going out with her friends.

Ryan Williams

Canadore Journalism Print-Broadcast student 2007-2010
r.williams@mycanadore.ca
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Place of birth: Georgetown, ON

Education : Ryan graduated from Gary Allan High School in Georgetown before attending Sheridan College where he received a Certificate in Health Sciences.

Interests: This second year Canadore journalism student is a big sports fan. Ryan played AAA, AA, High School hockey for the Halton Hurricanes, Georgetown Raiders, and Georgetown District High School Rebels. He still continues to play hockey and also enjoys baseball and golf.

Ambition: Ryan plans to graduate in 2010 and hopes to one day work at a sports network.

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