Downtown Oshawa News
​Writer (2011-2013)

I wrote for Downtown Oshawa News, my first experience with both assigned and pitched stories. This role helped me develop reporting skills, story planning, and an understanding of community-focused journalism.

Business in the Downtown 
Downtown Oshawa News March 2013​

​Face Painting in Downtown Oshawa
Downtown Oshawa News September 2012

Zombies invade the library
Downtown Oshawa News August 2012

​Swim safe this summer
Downtown Oshawa News August 2012

Revealing Spaces at the RMG 
Downtown Oshawa News July 2012

​Yoga in the Park
Downtown Oshawa News July 2012

​Shop til you drop at downtown street fair
Downtown Oshawa News July 2012

​Oshawa group protests in support of Quebec students 
Downtown Oshawa News July 2012

Play safe this holiday weekend
Downtown Oshawa News June 2012

Classic cars roll into downtown Oshawa every week
Downtown Oshawa News June 2012

Classic cars roll into downtown Oshawa every week
Downtown Oshawa News June 2012

Memorial Park concert series kicks off for the season
Downtown Oshawa News June 2012

Oshawa celebrates Metis Heritage 
Downtown Oshawa News June 2012

Oshawa artist group offers free workshops
Downtown Oshawa News May 2012

​​Rock n' Roll at the RMG
Downtown Oshawa News May 2012

​Garden club plants anniversary tree
Downtown Oshawa News May 2012

​Hope through Hearth
Downtown Oshawa News April 2012

​Library has eco-style
Downtown Oshawa News April 2012

A conversation about the post-literacy world at the RMG
Downtown Oshawa News March 2012

​​Epilepsy Awareness Month kicks off with Pancake Tuesday
Downtown Oshawa News February 2012

Cupcakes, Coffee and Creativity
Downtown Oshawa News January 2012​​​

I had the privilege of working with Hillary when she contributed to the Downtown Oshawa News blog (DON). both her Journalistic abilities and presence were an asset to our publication. She always delivered her wonderful stories in a timely matter, all while giving DON a positive outlook in the community. Hillary has a tireless work ethic and commitment to become the best journalist she can be.

-Stephanie Foden, Downtown Oshawa News Editor

​​Gifts from a stranger
Downtown Oshawa News December 2011
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Art, Christmas and Candy at Mad Cafe
Downtown Oshawa News December 2011
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​Penguins, Scientists and Ice at the Regent
Downtown Oshawa News November 2011

Miss Representation shocks audiences
Downtown Oshawa News November 2011

Cutting it all off for CIBC Run for the Cure 
Downtown Oshawa News September 2011

Don't just stand there, walk for life
Downtown Oshawa News September 2011

Pub favourites score with hockey players
Downtown Oshawa News August 2011

Canadién food outside la belle province
Downtown Oshawa News July 2011

​Jobless march in protest
Downtown Oshawa News July 2011
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​Rejected art makes for good show
Downtown Oshawa News June 2011

​Taking pride in diversity
Downtown Oshawa News June 2011

Clearing the air on clean air 
Downtown Oshawa News June 2011

Endangered tree given new life
Downtown Oshawa News June 2011

​Roller derby revival
Downtown Oshawa News May 2011

Just like Mom used to make
Downtown Oshawa News May 2011

Double double in downtown
Downtown Oshawa News May 2011
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Debate helps voters decide
Downtown Oshawa News April 2011
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Sip smart for Earth Day
Downtown Oshawa News April 2011