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Obituary – Janet Lee Wile

Obituary – Janet Lee Wile Janet Lee Wile, of Toronto and formerly of Windsor, Nova…

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Why Communication Around Local Environmental Initiatives Matter?

Why Communication Around Local Environmental Initiatives Matter? By: Dr. Pooja Arora Photo Credit: Blooming Boulevards…

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Co-Presidents Message
June 2026

Co-Presidents Message Summer is finally here, and many would argue it is the very best…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Vanessa Eaton

As the communications profession continues to navigate rapid technological change, growing stakeholder expectations and an…

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Why Inclusive Communication Is No Longer Optional

Why Inclusive Communication Is No Longer Optional By Anmol Harjani June is recognized globally as…

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The New Rules of Professionalism Nobody Officially Talks About

The New Rules of Professionalism Nobody Officially Talks About By Anmol Harjani June 1 to…

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Community Is Becoming the Most Valuable Business Strategy

Community Is Becoming the Most Valuable Business Strategy By Anmol Harjani June 8 to June…

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Productivity Culture Has a Communication Problem

Productivity Culture Has a Communication Problem By Anmol Harjani June 16 is observed as World…

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Why Stepping Away Is Becoming a Communication Skill

Why Stepping Away Is Becoming a Communication Skill By Anmol Harjani June 18 is recognized…

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Accessibility in Communication Is Bigger Than Captions and Fonts

Accessibility in Communication Is Bigger Than Captions and Fonts By Anmol Harjani June 16 to…

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Lucy’s Journey into Public Relations as an Immigrant Student

Lucy’s Journey into Public Relations as an Immigrant Student By Lucy Luc Immigration means different…

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Member Spotlight: Pooja Arora

Dr. Pooja Arora is a strategic communications and public relations professional with over 17 years…

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Accessibility in PR and Communications

Accessibility in PR and Communications By Lucy Luc The role of accessibility in communication Accessibility…

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International Museum Day: The Museum That Preserves the Story of Public Relations

International Museum Day: The Museum That Preserves the Story of Public Relations By Lucy Luc…

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Co-Presidents Message May 2026

Co-Presidents Message Our community matters. There are moments like the 2026 CPRS Toronto ACE Awards…

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Call for Nominations – CPRS Toronto Board of Directors 2026–2027 Term

Call for Nominations – CPRS Toronto Board of Directors | 2026–2027 Term The Canadian Public…

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Finding the Right Influencer for Your Brand!

Finding the Right Influencer for Your Brand! By Dr. Pooja Arora Around two decades back,…

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Cannes Film Festival

Cannes Film Festival By Anmol Harjani May 12 to May 23 marks the Cannes Film…

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Learning at Work Week

Learning at Work Week By Anmol Harjani May 11 to May 17 is recognized as…

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Reward Yourself Day

Reward Yourself Day By Anmol Harjani May 8 is recognized as Reward Yourself Day, a…

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Mental Health Awareness Month

Mental Health Awareness Month By Anmol Harjani May is recognized as Mental Health Awareness Month,…

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Member Spotlight:
Rosie McGregor

As Director of Communications at Mastercard in Canada, Rosie McGregor is focused on brand reputation…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Emilija Businskas

May is a time when momentum builds and ideas begin to take shape, making it…

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Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Toronto Announces Winners of the 2026 ACE Awards

Canadian Public Relations Society (CPRS) Toronto Announces Winners of the 2026 ACE Awards Chevrolet Canada…

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Co-Presidents Message
April 2026

Co-Presidents Message With so much happening in the world around us, many of us have…

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Beyond Greenwashing: Communicating Sustainability with Credibility

Beyond Greenwashing: Communicating Sustainability with Credibility By Anmol Harjani April 22 is widely recognized as…

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Purpose-Driven Communication, Engaging Communities Through Volunteer Storytelling

Purpose-Driven Communication, Engaging Communities Through Volunteer Storytelling By Anmol Harjani April 20 is observed as…

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Strategic Conversations Driving Meaningful Dialogue That Matters

Strategic Conversations Driving Meaningful Dialogue That Matters By Anmol Harjani April 17 marks the International…

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Finding Your Organizational Voice: Why Consistency Builds Authority

Finding Your Organizational Voice: Why Consistency Builds Authority By Anmol Harjani April 16 is celebrated…

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The Remote Communication Shift: Leading and Influencing in Distributed Teams

The Remote Communication Shift: Leading and Influencing in Distributed Teams By Anmol Harjani April 10…

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Communicating Public Health: How Messaging Shapes Trust in a Crisis

Communicating Public Health: How Messaging Shapes Trust in a Crisis By Anmol Harjani April 7…

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AdTech Day Insights with Category Communications: Why PR Is Evolving Faster in the Age of AI

AdTech Day Insights with Category Communications: Why PR Is Evolving Faster in the Age of…

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Doug Ford’s OSAP Announcement: The PR Blunder That Angered Students

Doug Ford’s OSAP Announcement: The PR Blunder That Angered Students By Sanjeev Wignarajah When the…

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Member Spotlight:
Alicia Carroll

Alicia Carroll is a seasoned public relations professional with more than 17 years of strategic…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Rachael Wraith

April is often associated with fresh perspectives and new momentum, a fitting backdrop for conversations…

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How Brands Can Harness Humor for April Fool’s Day PR Wins

How Brands Can Harness Humor for April Fool’s Day PR Wins By Lucy Luc April…

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Beyond Metrics A New Benchmark for PR Satisfaction

Beyond Metrics A New Benchmark for PR Satisfaction By Lucy Luc Public relations has always…

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Pet PR Done Well: Building Loyalty Among Puppy Owners

Pet PR Done Well: Building Loyalty Among Puppy Owners By Lucy Luc The global pet…

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OWNERSHIP: A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR CAREER REINVENTION IN COMMUNICATIONS

OWNERSHIP: A STRATEGIC FRAMEWORK FOR CAREER REINVENTION IN COMMUNICATIONS By Matthew Celestial The communications industry…

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2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympiad Post Mortem: How The Winter Games Are Having Its Social Media Moment and Attracting New Fans?

2026 Milano Cortina Winter Olympiad Post Mortem: How The Winter Games Are Having Its Social…

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Representation, Belonging and the Power of Being Seen

Representation, Belonging and the Power of Being Seen By Anmol Harjani February marks Black History…

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Beyond the Title: Women in Communications on Leadership, Growth and Impact

Beyond the Title: Women in Communications on Leadership, Growth and Impact By Anmol Harjani Every…

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Co-Presidents Message
March 2026

Co-Presidents Message As we welcome March, I think we can all agree that the news…

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Telling It Right: Lessons from the Agency Side of Storytelling

Telling It Right: Lessons from the Agency Side of Storytelling By Anmol Harjani Every year on…

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Making Their Own Mark: How Freelancers Are Shaping the Future of Communications

Making Their Own Mark: How Freelancers Are Shaping the Future of Communications By Anmol Harjani…

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Finding Your Voice:
A Conversation on Leadership and Storytelling in Public Speaking

Finding Your Voice: A Conversation on Leadership and Storytelling in Public Speaking By Anmol Harjani…

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Trust, Transparency and Tech: Navigating Ethics in Today’s Communications

Trust, Transparency and Tech: Navigating Ethics in Today’s Communications By Anmol Harjani As National Ethics…

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Listening First: Why Inclusion Begins with Hearing What We’ve Missed

Listening First: Why Inclusion Begins with Hearing What We’ve Missed By Anmol Harjani Every March,…

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Where Big Ideas Begin:
A Conversation on Creativity, Culture and Confidence

Where Big Ideas Begin: A Conversation on Creativity, Culture and Confidence By Anmol Harjani Every…

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PR Practices in Action from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show

PR Practices in Action from Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl LX Halftime Show By Lucy Luc…

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Building Trust Before the Crisis: A Conversation on Public Risk and Communications Preparedness

Building Trust Before the Crisis: A Conversation on Public Risk and Communications Preparedness By Samiha…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Tanya Bevington

March feels like a fitting time to talk about renewal and momentum, two themes that…

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Member Spotlight:
Lucas Solowey

Lucas Solowey is a public relations professional with experience supporting non-profits, ethical brands, and agency…

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The Communicator’s Guide to Responsible AI Chatbot Deployment: 7 Key Considerations

The Communicator’s Guide to Responsible AI Chatbot Deployment: 7 Key Considerations By Tanvi Singhal Businesses…

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What PR Can Learn From TTC’s Line 5 Delays?

What PR Can Learn From TTC’s Line 5 Delays? By Sanjeev Wignarajah It feels familiar,…

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Inside the Classroom: How Digital Learning Is Shaping the Next Generation of Communications Professionals

Inside the Classroom: How Digital Learning Is Shaping the Next Generation of Communications Professionals By…

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The PR Playbook for the 98th Academy Awards

The PR Playbook for the 98th Academy Awards By Sanjeev Wignarajah The 98th Academy Award…

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How to Be Successful in Job Interviews

How to Be Successful in Job Interviews By Brandon Kish How am I going to…

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Co-Presidents Message
February 2026

Co-Presidents Message Happy February. 2026 has been a cold one, hasn’t it? But as we…

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Member Spotlight:
Carrie Robinson

Carrie Robinson is a strategic communications professional who specializes in translating intricate concepts into comprehensive,…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Zandra Miljan

CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Zandra Miljan February is a great moment to pause and…

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How Social Media Can Revitalize Cities?

How Social Media Can Revitalize Cities? By Sanjeev Wignarajah As you scroll onto Instagram and…

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Language Barrier or Embrace the culture – A Guide for International Communicators to Express Yourself Better

Language Barrier or Embrace the culture – A Guide for International Communicators to Express Yourself…

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PR Campaigns That Changed the Industry and How Did They Do that?

PR Campaigns That Changed the Industry and How Did They Do that? By Lucy Luc…

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How PR communicate message to Canadian family dynamite

How PR communicate message to Canadian family dynamite By Lucy Luc   Family Day is…

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Healthy Eating Is Coming Back and It Is Trendier Than Ever in 2026

Healthy Eating Is Coming Back and It Is Trendier Than Ever in 2026 By Lucy…

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Beyond Visibility: The Role of Communications in Advancing Black Voices

Beyond Visibility: The Role of Communications in Advancing Black Voices By Anmol Harjani Black History…

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National Storytelling Week: Why Storytelling Still Shapes Trust in Communications

National Storytelling Week: Why Storytelling Still Shapes Trust in Communications By Anmol Harjani Storytelling has…

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Publicity for Profit: When Visibility Becomes Strategic Value

Publicity for Profit: When Visibility Becomes Strategic Value By Anmol Harjani Publicity has traditionally been…

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2026: The Year Of Analog

2026: The Year Of Analog By Sanjeev Wignarajah As the new year approaches, people make…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Adriana Lurz

CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Adriana Lurz A new year often brings reflection, renewed focus,…

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Q&A with Anmol Harjani:
CPRS Toronto’s New Communications Co-Chair

Q&A with Anmol Harjani: CPRS Toronto’s New Communications Co-Chair By Samiha Fariha With the New…

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How Internal Communication Turns “Fun” into Revenue

How Internal Communication Turns “Fun” into Revenue By Lucy Luc Work can be fun and…

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Business Communication Models for Impactful PR

Business Communication Models for Impactful PR By Lucy Luc Great business communication doesn’t happen by…

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The Mentors Who Shape Brilliance in PR and Communications

The Mentors Who Shape Brilliance in PR and Communications By Lucy Luc Behind every great…

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In Conversation With: The Memories and Ideas Behind the Stories We Tell

In Conversation With: The Memories and Ideas Behind the Stories We Tell By Lucy Luc…

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Co-Presidents Message January 2026

Co-Presidents Message Happy New Year, CPRS Toronto Members! A new year can feel like a…

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How the Canadian PR Market Is Standing Out on the Global Stage

How the Canadian PR Market Is Standing Out on the Global Stage By Anmol Harjani…

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Why Dialogue Matters More Than Ever in Canadian Public Relations

Why Dialogue Matters More Than Ever in Canadian Public Relations By Anmol Harjani January 5…

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Vision Boards, Strategy, and the Power of Communication

Vision Boards, Strategy, and the Power of Communication By Anmol Harjani   January 10 is…

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Why Mentorship Matters in Canadian Public Relations

Why Mentorship Matters in Canadian Public Relations By Anmol Harjani   January 17 is International…

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Member Spotlight:
Felipe Curcio

Felipe Curcio is a communications professional who loves bringing people, ideas, and stories together. Throughout…

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PR in the Holiday Season: Keeping Communications Authentic and Inclusive

PR in the Holiday Season: Keeping Communications Authentic and Inclusive By Anmol Harjani The holiday…

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Cyber Monday: How PR Professionals Can Learn From Audience Behaviour

Cyber Monday: How PR Professionals Can Learn From Audience Behaviour By Anmol Harjani Cyber Monday…

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National Giving Month: How PR Professionals Can Amplify Community Impact

National Giving Month: How PR Professionals Can Amplify Community Impact By Anmol Harjani   National…

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International Volunteer Day: The Benefits of Volunteering with CPRS Toronto

International Volunteer Day: The Benefits of Volunteering with CPRS Toronto By Anmol Harjani   Volunteering…

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Green Monday: Ethical and Sustainable Communication for PR Professionals

Green Monday: Ethical and Sustainable Communication for PR Professionals By Anmol Harjani Green Monday is…

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Co-Presidents Message December 2025

Co-Presidents Message As the calendar year draws to a close and we look forward to…

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Member Spotlight:
Nick Williams

Nick Williams is entering his 15th year as a PR professional. Throughout his career he…

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How PR Professionals Convey Powerful Messages Through Short Films

How PR Professionals Convey Powerful Messages Through Short Films By Lucy Luc In a time…

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Why Follow-Up Thank-You Emails Are a PR Pro’s Signature

Why Follow-Up Thank-You Emails Are a PR Pro’s Signature By Lucy Luc Celebrating National Thank…

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A Pause for PR Practitioners in Winter Solstice Time

A Pause for PR Practitioners in Winter Solstice Time By Lucy Luc PR practitioners are…

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Women’s Entrepreneurship Day

Women’s Entrepreneurship Day By Anmol Harjani Every year on November 19, the world pauses to…

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What went wrong with TTC and Metrolinx during Game 7 of the World Series and How To Fix It?

What went wrong with TTC and Metrolinx during Game 7 of the World Series and…

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CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Samantha Berdini

CPRS Toronto: In conversation with Samantha Berdini For our December In Conversation With blog series,…

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The Shuttering of Centennial College Public Relations program: How it impacts Public Relations education and how the industry can save it?

The Shuttering of Centennial College Public Relations program: How it impacts Public Relations education and…