Julie Carl

Toronto

Seasoned, nay salty, journalist. Interested in arts, politics, social justice. Sister. Aunt. Dog, cat, tree, public transit aficionado. Rememberer of birthdays.

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Broadview Magazine

Nov 26, 2024 | broadview.org | Julie Carl

The United Church of Canada’s General Council Executive has voted to uphold General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair’s decision to dissolve the National Indigenous Council (NIC) and convene the National Indigenous Spiritual Gathering (NISG) to set a future course — leaving some NIC members angry and hurt. “That is not spiritual. That’s not right. Why? Why are you doing this?” Elder Evelyn Day told Broadview.
Indigenous United Church Elders protest decision to dissolve National Indigenous Council

Nov 5, 2024 | broadview.org | Julie Carl

A recent decision to dissolve the National Indigenous Council over concerns it wasn’t working has drawn fire from Elders in the Indigenous United church and calls for a review of the denomination’s administration and reversal of General Secretary Rev. Michael Blair’s action.
Broadview Magazine

Nov 5, 2024 | broadview.org | Julie Carl |Arlene L. Smith |Christopher White |Anne Thériault
Low-cost MRI paired with AI produces high-quality results

May 10, 2024 | canadianaffairs.news | Julie Carl

Hadassah AlencarA magnetic resonance imaging device built with off-the-shelf parts and paired with AI matched the performance of high-end MRI machines, according to a study published Thursday that could pave the way for greater access to the life-saving tools. First introduced five decades ago, MRI scanners are now a cornerstone of modern medicine, vital for diagnosing a wide range of conditions — including strokes, tumors and spinal conditions — while avoiding exposing patients to radiation.
Q&A with the author of World's Fastest Man*: The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson

Apr 22, 2024 | canadianaffairs.news | Julie Carl

Sportswriter and investigative reporter Mary Ormsby shows in World’s Fastest Man*: The Incredible Life of Ben Johnson how the athlete was railroaded by doping officials and let down by Canadian sport officials. Her just published book, an Amazon bestseller, leaves no doubt the sprinter should have kept his gold medal at the Seoul Olympics in 1988 and still be the World’s Fastest Man — without the asterisk. Julie Carl, a friend of Mary’s, sat down for a chat about how the book came to be.
Canadian Affairs nominated for prestigious National Newspaper Award

Mar 20, 2024 | canadianaffairs.news | Julie Carl

Read: 2 minCanadian Affairs has been nominated for the prestigious National Newspaper Award for Editorial Writing for editorials penned in the outlet’s first six months by publisher and editor Lauren Heuser. “It is a thrill for Canadian Affairs to be recognized for its high-quality journalism so soon after launching,” said Heuser.
United Church pauses applications from admission ministers due to many international candidates not finding jobs

Mar 19, 2024 | broadview.org | Julie Carl

The United Church has suspended new applications from “admission ministers” — those hoping to transfer from other denominations, often also from other countries — in an effort to help unemployed racialized clergy find jobs.“Please note that we are not currently receiving new applications for admission ministry,” the board of vocation has posted on The United Church of Canada’s website.“Due to an abundance of qualified ministers approved by The United Church of Canada currently seeking calls,...
Toronto's tree seed diversity program to grow healthier urban forest

Mar 12, 2024 | canadianaffairs.news | Julie Carl

A bumper crop of acorns in 2023 gave a boost to Toronto’s cutting-edge urban forest plan, which aims to transition the city to a native ecosystem. “Last year was a mast year for oaks… a huge amount of seed,” said Kim Statham, Toronto’s director of urban forestry. “Walk around any oak-dominated neighbourhood, and you would have heard acorns dropping all over the place. Pretty fantastic.”The result of that mast year wasn’t just good news for squirrels.
Doggie daycare auditions leave pet owners on tenterhooks

Jan 2, 2024 | canadianaffairs.news | Julie Carl

You can’t get work done with a toddler in the house. It doesn’t matter if the toddler is a child in the throes of the terrible twos or Lizzy, my 15-month-old rescue pup. In both cases, daycare can be a necessity. But there’s the rub. Daycares for humans don’t make toddlers audition for a spot. Doggie daycares do. Many Toronto doggie daycares have long waitlists. Some daycares don’t accept dogs over 20 lbs. Some do not accept dogs that can’t get along. Most do not take unneutered dogs.
Why Charlottetown is well on its way to being a Blue Zone

Dec 23, 2023 | canadianaffairs.news | Julie Carl

Philip Brown has just a minute to chat. He’s dashing out the door to Grace Swan’s house to bring the 103-year-old woman a calendar. Mrs. Swan is making plans for next year. Given that, I figure it won’t take long for the Charlottetown mayor to tell me what the Prince Edward Island capital needs to be more like a Blue Zone. The list can’t be very long. You know the Blue Zones, those five sites around the globe where people routinely live to 100, healthy to their last days.