A Closer Look: Jody Paterson

I'm a communications strategist and writer with a journalism background, a drifter's spirit, and a growing sense of alarm at where this world is going. I am happiest when writing pieces that identify, contextualize and background societal problems big and small in hopes of helping us at least slow our deepening crises.

Friday, July 04, 2025

Life's a mess for people on the streets. But at least they've got friends

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Bianca van Djyk, Pixabay I spent a bit of time on “the block” this past weekend, that stretch of Pandora Avenue that is currently one of the...
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Monday, June 23, 2025

My radio interview on - surprise! - the toxic drug crisis

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Image by 愚木混株 Cdd20, Pixabay Anyone else like a radio opportunity that gives free range to say whatever you want to sound off about,  but th...
Saturday, May 17, 2025

Sidney McIntyre-Starko was loved. So were the other 50,000 people who didn't get their stories told

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Pixabay I hope the inquest recommendations that have come out of tragedy in a University of Victoria residence really do lead to major chang...
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Saturday, May 10, 2025

What might we learn if we listened?

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Image by Couleur: Pixabay Nobody knows the challenges of getting out from under harmful substance use like someone who has actually done it....
Monday, April 07, 2025

Don't buy the snake oil

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ChatBox AI image created by me I generally stay out of the fray when it comes to commentary on politicking, so much of which is about as rel...
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