Adrian Peries

1. “Snowy Remembrance Day at Rexdale Legion attracts Ford.”
   
   My very first journalism assignment. I visited the Rexdale Legion Hall and interviewed some extraordinary service members and family members. I had the rare opportunity to interview Ontario Premier Doug Ford, who paid a visit. When writing this, I used my passion and interest in history to speak with my interviewees and actively listened to their stories.
   
   
2. “Walking for peace in times of trouble.”
   
   My first international story. A group of monks from Texas began a journey to inspire peace during a time of wars and uncertainty. Their message was clear: we must actively turn our peaceful thoughts into action. I got to interview Rev. Bhante Saranapala, also called the “Urban Buddhist monk,” who helps Canadians through meditation practice and mindful living.
   
   
3. “Etobicoke Historical Night brings community together.”
   
   As the community reporter for Humber’s news website and newspaper Humber ETC, I wrote this article to show how communities in Etobicoke still care about their history. I interviewed some community members, historians and Ward I Etobicoke North Councilor Vincent Crisanti. It was a memorable evening, and it was also comforting to see how many people are still interested in learning history.
   
   
4. “”Hymns to Freedom” rings in Black History Month.”
   
   Corey Butler and the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra (EPO) got together and organized this event to showcase the coming together of African American spirituals and Western orchestra. The event kicked off Black History Month in Etobicoke, and attendees learned more about the stories of African American people through the combination of two different genres of music.
   
   
5. “Families, stories take centre stage on Family Day”
   
   Kesha Christie, motivational cultural storyteller and TEDx speaker, led a storytelling event at Montgomery’s Inn in Etobicoke on Feb. 16, 2026. As the community reporter, I visited the event and spoke to attendees on the importance of being with their families. During a time where more and more people work multiple jobs, Family Day reminds us the importance of spending time together.
   
   
6. “Editorial: Mark Carney redefines global relations.”
   
   As the Op-Ed editor for Humber ETC, I wrote this editorial on Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s speech at the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos, Switzerland. In this, I explore how PM Carney showed the world the changing dynamic of global politics and the increasing need for countries like Canada to forge alliances with countries outside of the U.S.
   
   
7. “Opinion: Alberta needs an intervention.”
   
   Lately, Alberta’s politics have become divisive in the overall Canadian context. An Albertan party is actively seeking to join the U.S. Many Albertans have legitimate concerns, but it is not up to them to sell their lands so easily. There is another thing they can do, and if they do follow the path that I recommend, it can redefine Canadian history.
   
   
8. “Opinion: U.S Supreme Court’s tariffs ruling a ‘Goliath’ that Canada has yet to slay.”
   
   A small Illinois company that makes educational toys took the U.S Federal government to court, citing that the tariffs levied by President Trump were illegal. The Supreme Court, which is now dominated by conservative judges, sided with the toymaker over the president. What does this mean to Canada? In this Op-Ed, I give my thoughts on why this is a good reminder to keep pressure on the U.S government.

9. “Opinion: Canada builds while U.S bombs foreign relations”

My opinion on how Canada and the U.S have approached global relations so far in the past few months. Canadian PM Mark Carney was busy going around the world and speaking with world leaders, establishing frameworks of trade deals, whereas US President Donald Trump was doing precisely the opposite. Read my opinion to see how both countries handled international relations.

10. “Opinion: North Etobicoke deserves better rapid transit”

To the people living in North Etobicoke, specifically the Woodbine community, rapid transit seems like a faraway idea. There are TTC buses that do run through their community, but not so much rapid transit. To get to downtown Toronto, it will take more than one hour. But that will soon change, with a proposed idea to improve rapid transit options and bring some much-needed entertainment options as well.

11. “Learning by doing, one movement at a time”

Can students learn how to be a professional in their field of choice within the classroom? Is it possible for them to gain all the skills necessary to one day attain the career of their dreams by listening to a lecture? Humber cellist Nieva Cunningham decided to apply for the Etobicoke Philharmonic Orchestra (EPO) to get some much needed skills, and she learned important skills being part of a professional group. Read her story here.