iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

You might be thinking: TGL is just 4.5 years old. Why overhaul your website? If you guessed that it has to do with the rise of AI and its increasing impact on how media is consumed, then you’d be right.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 07/10/2026

THEGREENLINE.TO 2.0. officially arrived last month! @thegreenlineto.bsky.social's new site is the best of both worlds: still prioritizing form but now embracing function in equal measure. It’s far more user-friendly and technologically sophisticated. theotherwave.substack.com/p/introducin...

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Introducing TheGreenLine.TO 2.0.

Come and see what all the fuss is about.

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andi a @andia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

As annoying as Meta’s reaction to Bill C-18 has been (see slide below if you’re not in Canada) I hope the silver lining has been that hyperlocal orgs like @thegreenlineto.bsky.social have built more innovative information ecosystems outside Big Tech silos #pfp

Temi stands in front of a slide showing that content can’t be shown in Canada

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jared @awarm.space · 06/10/2026

Hearing about this very cool format from @thegreenlineto.bsky.social at @protocolsforpublishers.com !

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andi a @andia.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

@thegreenlineto.bsky.social’s Anita Li talks about hyperlocal journalism. Their action journey model is super interesting for connecting editorial to change in #Toronto

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

I'll be presenting on behalf of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social. Come see me!

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

I’ve been reflecting a lot on what professional success means to me these days. It really comes down to freedom to determine my schedule and choose the people I want to surround myself with. Read more in the latest edition of #TheOtherWave: theotherwave.substack.com/p/we-made-ne...

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We made nearly three-quarters of $1 million in 6 months

Be a part of The Green Line’s bold, proven vision for the future of media.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

(I’m burying the lede because last month, Metcalf Foundation gave The Green Line $150,000 across three years to further our Action Journey® work. A huge thank you to Metcalf for believing in our mission and team!).

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

And in the first half of this year, I generated $724,000 in grants, some of which will be doled out over the course of three years.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

TGL has seen rapid growth in both audience and revenue numbers, especially since April when I started working full-time again post-mat leave. We saw a nearly 350% growth in monthly active users year-over-year as of June 2026.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

At the same time, I was experiencing a shift at @thegreenlineto.bsky.social, moving from being a leader who manages both strategy and execution to one that focuses mostly on strategy now that I have four other full-time team members on payroll.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My son was probably 9 or 10 months old when I finally started adjusting to this new version of me, my brain, my thought processes.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

My baby boy just turned 1 a few weeks ago, and I feel like I only recently started hitting my stride as both Mom and CEO. 👩🏻‍💼 It’s been a profound transition — physically, emotionally, mentally — stepping into my new identity as a mother. theotherwave.substack.com/p/we-made-ne...

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We made nearly three-quarters of $1 million in 6 months

Be a part of The Green Line’s bold, proven vision for the future of media.

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National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

💡 The 11th Annual Digital Publishing Awards — Innovation in Digital Storytelling: 🥈: The Feathertale Review #29, The Feathertale Review 🥇: How to Toronto: Our No-BS Guide to City Living, @thegreenlineto.bsky.social / The Green Line #DPA26

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

So what can our community expect, going forward? Find out by reading the latest edition of #TheOtherWave: theotherwave.substack.com/p/the-green-...

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Since then, we’ve been on a mission to get closer to the people, places and stories that make our city what it is. We’ve been supported by a growing audience and team dedicated to making Toronto more livable and enjoyable.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 04/05/2026

Four years ago, in April 2022, @thegreenlineto.bsky.social started with a simple idea: What if local news felt…closer to home? theotherwave.substack.com/p/the-green-... via #TheOtherWave

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The Green Line’s latest impact report…and a big anniversary 🎊

Happy 4 years to us!

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

The finalists in the small media category and the stories and/or series shortlisted for the award are: ● @thegreenlineto.bsky.social for a three-part reporting series examining how the Eglinton Crosstown Light Rapid Transit in Toronto has reshaped housing conditions along its corridor;

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 17/04/2026

TORONTO, April 17, 2026 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce its shortlists for the CJF Dr. Eric Jackman Awards for Excellence in Journalism, honouring news organizations that embody exemplary journalism and have a profound positive impact on the communities they-

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 29/03/2026

@thegreenlineto.bsky.social is one of six winners of the inaugural Journalism Futures Fund, and we were recently awarded $420,000 across three years. I can't emphasize enough how game-changing this grant is for us. Read more here: theotherwave.substack.com/p/we-just-go...

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 20/03/2026

Join me and hundreds of fellow independent news publishers at LION Publishers' (@lionpubs.bsky.social) 2026 Summit this Sept. 9-11 in San Diego! Early-bird tix available now for LION members: tinyurl.com/LIONSummit26

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2026 Independent News Sustainability Summit - LION Publishers

Join hundreds of independent news leaders and supporters in San Diego from September 9-11, 2026.

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LION Publishers @lionpubs.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

🎟️ 2026 Summit tix are LIVE! We’ve got 120 early-bird tix for LION members at a discounted rate of $200. Regular, sliding-scale tix are also available to all. Join hundreds of your fellow indie news peers in San Diego this Sept. 9-11: tinyurl.com/LIONSummit26

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Nieman Lab @niemanlab.org · 16/12/2025

.@neeeda.bsky.social: The AI winners won’t be the biggest newsrooms www.niemanlab.org/2025/12/the-...

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 03/12/2025

TORONTO, Dec. 3, 2025 – The CJF announced the inaugural cohort of the CJF NextGen Creator-Journalists Training Program. The program will provide emerging digital-first journalists with expert mentorship and hands-on training to build sustainable independent media ventures and reach new audiences. /1

A graphic with the logos of sof the 2025-2026 CJF NextGen Creator-Journalist Trainees

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 04/11/2025

Missed our CJF J-Talk on digital deception w/ @craigsilverman.bsky.social? Catch him, along with one of our CJF NextGen guest experts @neeeda.bsky.social & other leading voices in AI, at @wpfc-lpc.bsky.social's symposium AI & the Press: Threats & Opportunities on Parliament Hill this Thursday. /1

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

We’re proud to see homegrown news organizations like @thegreenlineto.bsky.social leading the way, reaching new and often-overlooked audiences. Their collaboration and commitment show how local journalism can spark meaningful change at a critical time. /2

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Canadian Journalism Foundation @cjf-fjc.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

#WorldNewsDay Story Spotlight 🌐 Yara El Murr & @neeeda.bsky.social of @thegreenlineto.bsky.social lay out how they engage their readers with news they can use in their daily lives; links they can use to dive deeper, and more. Read via Journalism.co.uk: www.journalism.co.uk/news/turning... /1

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Thank you so much! That means a lot 🙏🙏

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

Aw, thanks so much, Amy! My baby boy arrived on July 17 👶🏻 My husband and I are overjoyed and soaking everything up 😍🥰

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Tiny News Collective @tinynewscollective.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

@neeeda.bsky.social and @thegreenlineto.bsky.social are doing great work and should be seen as something to aspire to by other new, indie publishers. theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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Amy L. Kovac-Ashley @terabithia4.bsky.social · 31/07/2025

@neeeda.bsky.social Congrats on all the work news but also - and more importantly - the personal baby news!!! theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

From launching @thegreenlineto.bsky.social's first-ever pocket guide for city living to breaking our audience records, I’ve learned a lot about what it takes to build something that lasts and why sustainable media has to be community-first. Read more: theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

After years of big wins, bold moves and honest takes, #TheOtherWave is hitting pause 💌 Now? It’s time for a new kind of growth 🍼 I break it all down: the media moves, the milestones and what’s next in my final newsletter for a while. Read more: theotherwave.substack.com/p/lessons-on...

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Lessons on growth from building The Green Line (and life) 🌱

Plus: A special announcement…

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RJI @rjionline.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

While @thegreenlineto.bsky.social has been working with Documenters, the publication continues to find new ways to make that information more accessible. Part of that strategy has been experimenting with short-form videos based on the Documenters’ notes. rjionline.org/news/taking-...

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Taking public meeting notes to TikTok — and making it actionable

How to experiment with video formats for the Documenters program.

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The Samara Centre for Democracy @thesamaracentre.bsky.social · 10/07/2025

🌎🇨🇦 With global & local politics more connected than ever, Group Chat explores how diaspora communities navigate the threat of foreign interference and the power of belonging in civic life with @jaskaransandhu.bsky.social , @neeeda.bsky.social & @sabreenadelhon.bsky.social 🎙️ 🎧 buff.ly/YVF6wOd

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

I was recently interviewed about how journalists are navigating today’s trust crisis, from grappling with objectivity and the value of lived experiences, to why #engagementjournalism is finally being taken seriously in Canada. 🌊 Read the full interview: theotherwave.substack.com/p/journalism...

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Journalism’s credibility crisis is real – here’s a way forward

Check out my essential standards for newsrooms in a time of skepticism.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 12/06/2025

This month’s edition of #TheOtherWave is about trust — or what’s left of it 🫣🗞️ Whether you work in a startup newsroom or a legacy outlet, journalism is facing a full-blown credibility crisis. theotherwave.substack.com/p/journalism...

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Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

. @thegreenlineto.bsky.social - The city of Toronto has neighborhood groups and tenant groups where important decisions are made. People who live in these neighborhoods have stake in these meetings and decisions. Documenters helps the green line build relationships with residents

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Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

The Green Line is operating the first Canadian pilot of @citybureau.bsky.social ‘s Documenters program documenters.cjconcordia.net/the-green-li...

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The Green Line – DOCUMENTERS / DOCUMENTALISTES CANADA

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Max Resnik @maxresnik.bsky.social · 01/06/2025

Psyched to be at the second Canadian Engaged Journalism conference in Toronto! First off - Anita Li is talking about building out a profitable local newsroom @thegreenlineto.bsky.social

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

So, I’m breaking it all down: what worked, what surprised us and how a mission-driven hyperlocal outlet can build trust, community and actual change — one story at a time. Read #TheGreenLineTO's 2024 Impact Report here: theotherwave.substack.com/p/the-green-...

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The Green Line’s latest impact report…and a new full-time job opportunity

Apply by Friday, May 23 for this 6-month, full-time contract position.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

Over the past year, @thegreenlineto.bsky.social's small but mighty team has led voter education events, built interactive tools like our Third Spaces map and reported on stories that helped push local decision-makers to act.

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 19/05/2025

This month’s edition of #TheOtherWave is all about impact (the real kind) 📊✨ theotherwave.substack.com/p/the-green-...

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National Media Awards Foundation @canadamediaawards.bsky.social · 06/05/2025

🏘️ Toronto’s Housing Crisis @thegreenlineto.bsky.social Finalist – Best Digital Editorial Package, Small at the 2025 Digital Publishing Awards Well done to @neeeda.bsky.social and everyone involved! 🔗 zurl.co/SRhso #DigitalPublishingAwards #DPA25

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

COMMUNITY BROADCAST/JOURNALISME PARLÉ COMMUNAUTAIRE: ⭐Taryn Grant – CBC Atlantic Voice ⭐Virginie Ann – CBC Yukon ⭐Lela Savic – La Converse ⭐Alice Zanetta – Fréquence / CKIA ⭐James Westman, Anthony Lippa-Hardy, Anita Li –The Green Line

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Canadian Association of Journalists (CAJ) @cajournalists.bsky.social · 04/04/2025

🚨🏆🚨We’re delighted to announce the finalists for the #CAJAwards! Judges reviewed a record 540 entries, and now… 🥁🥁🥁

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International Center for Journalists @icfjorg.bsky.social · 07/04/2025

🎬Just announced: The winners of our News Creator Award for Excellence in Independent Video Journalism! The awardees represent a diverse range of media platforms and storytelling approaches. Read more about their work: www.icfj.org/news/news-cr...

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News Creators ‘Redefining What Journalism Can Be’ Win Inaugural ICFJ Award

Independent news creators from eight

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Anita Li @neeeda.bsky.social · 27/03/2025

Read our full conversation in the latest edition of #TheOtherWave. 🔗 Do you support defunding #CBCNews and broader journalism subsidy programs? Against it? In between? Sound off in this thread. 🧵 theotherwave.substack.com/p/if-poiliev...

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If Poilievre wins, who fills the CBC’s void?

My thoughts on defunding the CBC — the downsides and potential upsides.

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