Heidi Grzesina
Writing has been a passion my entire life. Poetry, short stories, editorials, feature stories and news events of various descriptions are included in my portfolio.
I have authored a self-help book, autobiographical in nature, and have written guided imagery meditations.
At 57, I enrolled in the two-year Journalism-Print program at Niagara College, Welland, Ont.
Prince Charles and Camilla's visit to Hamilton, on their visit to the HMCS Haida, Hamilton, November 2009, was a pleasure and an eye-opener to cover as a newly credentialed photojournalist.
The Canadian Aboriginal Festival, featuring the Canadian Aboriginal Music Awards was also a significant, four-day coverage event that marked a highlight for me as a photojournalist.
The moment I felt the most pride and also the most humility to be a photojournalist was in the January 2010 repatriation ceremony of journalist, Michelle Lang, of The Calgary Herald, when she was brought home to Trenton, Ont. from Afghanistan. It was a bone-chilling cold day but the cold did not deter hundreds of mourners who gathered to show their respect. It will be a day I will forever remember.
Some stories can be viewed at http://niagara-news.com
My work can also be seen, in part, on my blogspot: http://heidigrzesina.blogspot.com
Latest Articles
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Think Orange While Recycling in Ontario
At a quick glance, it looks like an orange juice advertisement, but upon closer scrutiny, it is actually a campaign to go orange in a green movement.
Sep 24, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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The Black Spurs Grab Admiration from Festival Patrons
After a three-year hiatus, storytelling with music is the inspiration behind the emergence of a new band with a new sound, called The Black Spurs.
Sep 20, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Take Back the Night Vigil Lights Darkened St Catharines Streets
It began as a united voice to protest the anxiety, fear and attacks women face when walking alone at night.
Sep 18, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Gabriel Ayala's Classical Guitar Returns to Entertain Hamilton
On a second visit in a year, Gabriel Ayala was featured at the 2010 celebration Festival of Friends in Hamilton, Ont. and the audience embraced his music.
Aug 9, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Prince Charles and Camilla Visit Hamilton's HMCS Haida
The Royals' 2009 visit to Hamilton's HMCS Haida gave us a glimpse of the extraordinary sense of humour they possess.
Aug 1, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Young Gamblers are at Higher Risk of Severe Problems
Problem gambling can ruin your life according to experts and can lead to utter devastation with long lasting consequences.
Aug 1, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Eating or Not Eating Your Way Through Guilt, Fear and Shame
Our emotions can kill us say the experts, especially when we are either starving ourselves or eating our way through unresolved issues that haunt us.
Jul 31, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Gillespie Generates Revenue From Values of Respect
His staff, past and present, are his biggest fans because Duncan Gillespie is a CEO who practises a vision for respecting his fellow human being.
Jul 31, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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Three Soldiers and a Journalist Lose Their Lives in Afghanistan
The lives of a talented, bright, young journalist and three brave soldiers ended in the war-torn region of Kandahar, Afghanistan.
Jul 31, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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A Paradox of the G8 and G20 Summits
June 26, 2010 will be remembered by the eruption of the worst violent protest in Canada's history as Toronto hosted day one of the G20 meetings.
Jun 26, 2010
- Heidi Grzesina
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