As a doctor I can't go back work post COVID+ until asymptomatic and RAT (-).

As per Dr. Moore, my wife and kids can go back to work/school post COVID as long as no symptoms, even if RAT still positive.

Sending infectious individuals back to work/school does not make sense.

Talk therapy for news professionals to debrief and decompress after high-stress or traumatic coverage has an excellent record of quick, successful recovery. Thanks Ashleigh Stewart for speaking openly to encourage a healthy industry. #wellbeinginnews

The federal public safety minister says increasing threats against politicians and journalists are imperilling Canadian democracy, and the government is exploring “all options” to keep MPs safe from the people they represent. torstar.co/TlaX50KuLPt

dave seglins Toronto Star CBC News The Globe and Mail A few years ago, I specifically told our Editor how bad things were amongst moral in newsroom. This was after our review, after changes to HR policy, and the Editor seem quite surprised and said, “I thought things were much better.” PEOPLE RARELY SPEAK.

'Reviews' of newsroom culture have occurred after scandals at Bell/CTV, Toronto Star and CBC News - yet toxicity remains, according to Taking Care Report on +1200 Canadian journos. It's time industry gets serious about empolyee well-being/via The Globe and Mail theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

The Canadian Association of Journalists says women reporters are being targeted with a campaign of hate that denigrates their gender and the colour of their skin.

ctvnews.ca/canada/women-j…

NDA’s - for people who’ve suffered harm, injury or illness - can seriously compound psychological damage. Speaking one’s truth is healing. That you had to sign one Jan Wong and were penalized for talking about your health is unconscionable. Out Of The Blue is a must read.

Harassment and hatred targeting public figures -especially women, BIPOC - is #NotOk cbc.ca/news/politics/…

#NotOk

Looking forward to this discussion on protecting journalists from the harms of relentless trauma exposure. New approaches to chasing the news. Toronto Metropolitan University Sept 13, hosted by Centre for Free Expression

Tim Page, pre-eminent photographer of Vietnam War, has died. Recently featured in ⁦The Globe and Mail⁩ ⁦Hot Docs⁩ Shooting War that asks: What price did the photographer pay to bring us the image? theglobeandmail.com/world/article-… youtu.be/ONYpICGaEig

Ahead by a century.

Distrust and tension in newsrooms (not just Bell Media PR) is endemic, according to the #TakingCareSurvey . It stems from a “suck it up” industry culture defined by stress, trauma exposure and overwork where well-being is poorly managed. We need change, IMHO.

Toronto Star quotes CTV staffer: “Do I think a third-party review can get to the truth? Sure….But do I trust management to then address the problems that have been right under their noses forever? Hell no.” thestar.com/news/canada/20…

ADD to thread of CTV employee comments on newsroom culture, well-being, part of national Taking Care study. theglobeandmail.com/canada/article…

A statement from Bell Media.

Here’s Bell Media’s announcement of statement an internal review: