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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 29/07/2026

I just donated to The Grind’s legal defence. Lawsuits like this are about shutting down journalism, not rectifying mistakes. We can’t let subjects of accurate reporting bully outlets into removing coverage.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 23/06/2026

This looks to me like Rhodesian Brushstroke. A distinctive camo pattern used by the white supremacist government of Rhodesia (now Zimbabwe) in the 70s. It has since become popular with modern extremists as a covert signifier.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Big weekend at the CAJ awards! Honoured to win gold in the scoop category, beating out the legendary Robert Fife! Ricochet won two awards last night, and two awards at last week’s Digital Publishing Awards, for a total of four national journalism awards out of six nominations.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Here’s my speech after winning Gold in the scoop category at the CAJ awards tonight. I dedicated it to @jonthompson.bsky.social, facing retaliation from Thunder Bay police for award-winning reporting, as well as the fearless Jerome Turner, indomitable @dreahouston.bsky.social & my parents.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 14/06/2026

Jerome Turner and I just won Gold in the scoop category at the CAJ awards! Beating out the legend Bob Fife! (Somehow!) I dedicated it to Jon Thompson — who we reported this week has been facing retaliation from the Thunder Bay Police for his reporting. Read here: ricochet.media/media/thunde...

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/05/2026

Lovely morning at the ACTRA Awards media breakfast in Montreal. Here to celebrate my dad, Kirwan Cox, who is receiving the Victor Knight Community Builder Award for his decades of work helping to secure funding for English-language production in Quebec.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 02/04/2026

He claims that although he created phishing links on his site, and sent them to Bourrie and numerous accounts on Reddit (the things he got caught doing), he has nothing to do with the email address that sent the same links to journalists. Coincidentally, the email’s owner sounds exactly like Jesse.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 31/12/2025

Happy New Year’s Eve! If you love Ricochet’s award-winning journalism, chip in to support us! This year we earned charitable RJO status, and that means all donations are tax deductible! Donate before midnight, and write it off on 2025 taxes. ricochet.media/single-donat... Dog tax for engagement!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 25/11/2025

I was asked to complete the @rsf.org World Press Freedom Index questionnaire for Canada. Here’s what I wrote at the end. Police attempts to exclude journalists from the site of arrests, particularly of Indigenous Peoples, represents the most significant threat to press freedom in Canada.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 02/11/2025

I’m hung over after last night’s tragic Blue Jays loss, but I just voted! Our city is at stake. Please make the time to get out and vote. If you want my two cents, it’s anyone but Soraya. Her policies will make life so much harder for renters and young people in the city.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 04/10/2025

After an amazing live-taping of Adrian Harewood’s podcast last night, we’re back today for the Future of Independent Media summit organized by Press Progress. First panel is on AI in and for newsrooms, on the lovely Carleton campus.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Stuck at the airport for an hour in the middle of the night because I checked a bag and missed the bus. Never check a bag!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 02/06/2025

Had a lovely day tour in Canmore, Alberta. Great way to wrap up a terrific CAJ conference, and learn about the area from colleagues with local newspapers. My first time!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Last year, former cabinet minister Chris Alexander made the absurd claim (behind parliamentary privilege) that David Pugliese was a Russian spy. Tonight, Pugliese shared the CAJ’s top award from president Brent Jolly. “If David is guilty of anything, it is being a thorn in the side of power.”

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

At the #CAJawards with friends from IndigiNews, The Rover and Press Progress! Good luck to all the nominees!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 29/04/2025

The crowd at the Mark Carley victory party watch Jagmeet Singh’s concession speech.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

Came across this sign in a uniform supply store that serves exclusively law enforcement and military/navy/air force. A traditionally right-of-centre crowd. I thought it was an interesting example of how anti-Trump nationalism really cuts across political lines. And why it’s hurting Poilievre.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

This is a really interesting, and genuine, town hall. I’ll have a campaign notebook tomorrow with details, but in the meantime enjoy a few photos.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 23/04/2025

I’m here at the Malaspina Theatre, on the campus of Vancouver Island University, for the Nanaimo-Ladysmith candidates’ town hall! As you’ll notice if you squint at the nameplates on the tables, Conservative candidate Tamara Kronis will not be joining us. As is often the case with CPC candidates.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 22/04/2025

I’m out on the BC coast, reporting on a number of close races that could determine the fates of parties like the NDP and Greens. Even though I am *too old for this shit*, I have started a TikTok account and will be posting campaign trail stuff this week. I’m @ethanocox

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Jagmeet Singh speaks to a large crowd of supporters at a Victoria campaign event this evening.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Laurel Collins, incumbent NDP MP for Victoria, introduces Jagmeet Singh at a well-attended campaign event this evening.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Jagmeet Singh and Laurel Collins serving up ice cream at an NDP campaign event in Victoria this evening. Big crowd, at least 150 people. A lot of energy.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

Big NDP energy in Victoria, where Jagmeet Singh just arrived for a campaign event with Laurel Collins. At least 150 people here for an evening of door knocking with their candidate.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 20/04/2025

I’m in Victoria this evening for a campaign event with Jagmeet Singh and Laurel Collins. The crowd awaiting them is quite big. 75-100 people I’d say.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I’ve got to duck out, but the debate is still going strong and the crowd is all still here. It’s been a nice example of local democracy, and I wish more young folks would participate in these things. You learn a lot! Bye for now! This evening I’ll be in Victoria with Jagmeet. So stay tuned!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I was able to catch up with the fellow in the mask. He’s part of a queer community group called Victoria Pups, and they are trying to get photos with all the federal leaders in their masks. Here he is with May, and with Jagmeet Singh earlier this month. He may be the youngest adult in the room!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Elizabeth May talks about living in a poly-crisis world, and the need to face down the forces of darkness — aka fascism — at this all-candidates meeting in Saanich.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

“My goal is to make pipelines irrelevant.” Liberal candidate David Beckham.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Just to give you a taste of the room. Here’s May responding to a question about fisheries management and southern resident killer whales.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

“I pledge to you that if you do me the honour of re-electing me… I will work non-stop in the interests of this planet, of this community and of every single one of my employers — who are all of you.” May gets the loudest ovation. Liberal David Beckham (really!) a close second.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

NDP candidate Colin Plant asks the audience who remains undecided. Only a dozen or so hands shot up, out of around 150-200 people in the room. Many minds already made up. Meanwhile, this guy just showed up with a mask and squeaky pink toy. Will there be a stunt?

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Just spoke to a couple in their thirties sitting at the back of the hall. They don’t usually vote strategically, and they have voted for May in the past. They tell me this time the decision will be made at the last minute, and based on who they think is the strategic choice to block the CPC.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

I’m at Saanichton fairgrounds in Saanich and Gulf Islands this afternoon for an all candidates debate. This is Elizabeth May’s riding, and CPC candidate Cathie Ounsted may be her main competition, but she’s not expected to attend, in line with a general CPC reticence to participate in forums.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 19/04/2025

Good morning from the campaign trail here on the west coast! Today I’ll be catching up with Green leader Elizabeth May & spending time in her riding. Then tonight I’m hoping to catch up with Jagmeet Singh and NDP MP Laurel Collins in Victoria. Stay tuned to @ricochetmedia.bsky.social for more!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

This evening, at the debate, I stood up to Ezra Levant. I told him the truth: his three ring circus prevented us from asking the leaders questions on behalf of the public. Now he’s fundraising off of the mess he made. Let’s raise some money for real journalism instead. ricochet.media/donate/

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Before debate started we got locked out due to a security concern. When we got in, it turned out issue was Ezra Levant fighting with reporters and getting into a back and forth. The Rebel gamed the commission, and literally have a dozen people in this room. Now they got the Q&A cancelled.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 18/04/2025

Live at the #LeadersDebate with @titocurtis.bsky.social, Savanna Craig from APTN and some politician guys. Stay tuned for updates.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 17/04/2025

At the #LeadersDebate, media scrum around Rebel News honcho Ezra Levant is huge.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 10/04/2025

Good morning! Are you struggling to engage with the federal election? Listen in while acclaimed political journalist @stephenmaher.bsky.social breaks it down on former CBC host and journalism professor Adrian Harewood’s new podcast. We’re soft launching today, links below, lots to come! Subscribe!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 24/02/2025

"I think it's a step in the right direction, but it has to be followed with action, and that action has to trickle down to the officers on the front lines." A great CBC story here on the RCMP apologizing for violating our press freedom, and arbitrarily detaining Jerome. www.cbc.ca/amp/1.7466872

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

This incident, along with similar unlawful detentions of journalists at the other blockades, kicked off a fight between press and media over access to observe police actions that has been ongoing ever since. This policy of media exclusion has been used almost exclusively in Indigenous communities.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Turner was repeatedly refused access to a sprawling exclusion zone designed to prevent media from reporting on police actions, prevented from doing his job and detained for eight hours in two locations. He would win one of the country’s top journalism awards for his “moral courage” in this moment.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 22/02/2025

Let’s back up. This all happened five years ago, in northern BC. Blockades were erected by Wet’suwet’en people to block construction of a pipeline on their territory. Over a few days in February, the RCMP raided three blockades. Turner was present to cover one of those raids. I was his editor.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 18/02/2025

The little sidewalk plows are struggling mightily today!

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 17/02/2025

Welcome to Montreal! Definitely the biggest snowstorm in years.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 16/02/2025

Stay safe out there in the blizzard! Tough walking even a few blocks against the wind today in Montreal. As you can see from the photo, torpedo-dog loves it.

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Ethan Cox @ethancox.bsky.social · 15/02/2025

Cathal Kelly in the Globe and Mail writes that booing the U.S. national anthem is our “patriotic duty” as Canadians right now. www.theglobeandmail.com/sports/artic...

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