What was your first job as a journalist?
junior assistant
Have you ever used a typewriter?
yes, only as fun. Now everything is a computer keyboard
How is social media changing news?
Social media has become a massive contributor to public awareness. people cannot get away with crimes as easily now as in the past
Who's your favorite fictional journalist?
Geoffrey York
What does it mean to be a journalist?
to contribute and make the world a better place
What's the funniest news-related #hashtag you've seen?
nothing really funny stands out
How do you prefer to be pitched on stories?
as an anti-corruption and anti-fraud activist
What tools and software do you use to do your job?
computer, internet, Windows,
What's your favorite social network?
Facebook
Who do you wish followed you?
Theresa May and Justin Trudeau
Why did you become a journalist?
To make a difference in my country and to support our new Presidents fight against corruption and fraud
Did you work for your high school newspaper? If so, what did you do there?
no
What story are you most proud of writing or working on?
Barrick Gold & Acacia Mining corruption, fraud and tax evasion
What advice can you offer to aspiring journalists?
strive for the truth only and report it, as hard as that might be
When's the best time to pitch you?
usually in the night time
What's the best pitch you ever got?
compliments form our President's staff
What's the worst pitch you ever got?
dont remember anything really bad
What's your favorite drink?
Fresh Orange Juice
When you're not at a computer, where are you most likely to be?
working at my day job
Aside from your own, what's your favorite publication to read?
Globe and Mail
What's the most common misperception about your beat?
how hard it is to bring absolute proof