Abigail Turner

Vancouver

Journalist at CTV-TV (Vancouver, BC)

Journalist @Futureofgood | Proud rural prairie gal 🌾Now living in the mountains🏔 | Previous: @ctvvancouver @globalwinnipeg @680cjob

Articles

Community culture is the solution to Canada’s most pressing social issues: open letter

1 week ago | futureofgood.co | Abigail Turner

Create Canada proposes an Arts and Culture Corps that would empower young people to address pressing social challenges through creativity and community engagement. Why It Matters Youth are the next generation of leaders, workers and changemakers. Investing in Canada’s young people builds the foundation for a stronger future. Create Canada proposes an Arts and Culture Corps that would empower young people to address pressing social challenges through creativity and community engagement.
Letter from the Editor: Four years of flying with The Eagle

1 week ago | theeagleonline.com | Abigail Turner

Editor-in-chief Abby Turner signs off From the Newsstands: This story appeared in The Eagle's April 2025 print edition. You can find the digital version here. It may be hard to believe, but I’ve spent more time at The Eagle than as a student at American University. I joined the paper in June 2021, nearly four years ago, months before stepping on campus as a student. Like a sponge, I absorbed everything the editors and staffers above me had to say.
Trump 2.0: A bolder agenda but a lighter schedule

2 weeks ago | nationaljournal.com | Natalie Jackson |Abigail Turner

Karoline Leavitt has a favorite description of the pace of the White House in Donald Trump’s second term. “We work at ‘Trump speed’ around here,” she said two weeks ago. “We get a lot done.” But an analysis of the president’s schedule and work ethic in his first 100 days shows “Trump speed” may not mean exactly what the press secretary thinks it means.
Potential social sector impacts from Canadian election promises

2 weeks ago | futureofgood.co | Abigail Turner

Here’s a breakdown of how the three main parties’ promises could affect changemakers. Why It Matters Election platforms can be long and confusing. Breaking it down helps people make an informed decision, especially if the social sector is of critical importance to them. Canadians will head to the polls on April 28, in what’s already been a heated federal election.
More than one million Canadian youth need mental health help. How data sparked Greenshield to action

2 weeks ago | futureofgood.co | Abigail Turner

The Youth Mental Health Data Hub, unveiled by GreenShield in partnership with Mental Health Research Canada, is a data-driven solution to help address the youth mental health crisis. Why It Matters It’s difficult to design programs and resources without solid data - and youth mental health data is almost non-existent in Canada.
Scaling bio-based avocado dyes in textiles

2 weeks ago | wtin.com | Abigail Turner

SAGES is a UK-based startup pioneering petrochemical extractions and biochemical dyeing processes for sustainable colouration. The London company - founded by Emily Taylor, co-founder and CEO, and Alice Simpson, co-founder and CTO - aims to offer the textile industry a commercial bio-based alternative to synthetic dyes. The are responsible for 20% of global wastewater.
WTiN Weekly Review: 23 April 2025

3 weeks ago | wtin.com | Abigail Turner

WTiN dives deep into the global textile & apparel manufacturing industry on a daily basis to bring its readers unmatched insight and analysis into the innovative processes and materials shaping the global textile & apparel manufacturing industry. Every week within our News Hub, we publish the latest news released across the textile & apparel supply chain. This week’s stories include industry events, material innovation and circularity partnerships. 1.
Q&A: A conversation with Alfred Burgesson, 2025’s Emerging Leader Award recipient

3 weeks ago | futureofgood.co | Abigail Turner

Alfred Burgesson, founder of The Tribe Network and Emerging Leader Award recipient explains how he created a community for BIPOC entrepreneurs. Why It Matters Recognizing the contributions of young entrepreneurs celebrates those who are shaping the future and inspires the next generation of leaders. Alfred Burgesson, founder of The Tribe Network and Emerging Leader Award recipient explains how he created a community for BIPOC entrepreneurs.
6 free wellness resources for non-profits and changemakers

4 weeks ago | futureofgood.co | Abigail Turner

These tools can be used to support mental health and wellbeing. Why It Matters Supporting the mental and physical wellbeing of non-profits creates a healthier work environment, enhancing their ability to serve communities long-term. These tools can be used to support mental health and wellbeing. Join a community of 2000+ impact-oriented professionals like you.
WTiN Weekly Review: 16 April 2025

4 weeks ago | wtin.com | Abigail Turner

WTiN dives deep into the global textile & apparel manufacturing industry on a daily basis to bring its readers unmatched insight and analysis into the innovative processes and materials shaping the global textile & apparel manufacturing industry. Every week within our News Hub, we publish the latest news released across the textile & apparel supply chain. This week’s stories include company partnerships, investment rounds and circular material innovation. 1.