Brian McKechnie
Ontario Online Manager
Brian McKechnie spent ten years producing and directing a variety of films and videos for online distribution before making the switch to mainstream media by way of Citytv in 2006. During his five years at City he managed the CityNews website, assisted with the technical setup of the Toronto Citytv building at Yonge-Dundas Square and worked with bridging the gap between broadcast and online journalists.
He left City in 2011 to launch the entertainment-related website Criticize This! He ran the daily operation of the site while reviewing films, interviewing filmmakers and covering major film and television events. His reviews for Criticize This! also ran in the Toronto weekly t.o.night and he made regular on-air appearances on CTV News Channel and CTV Kitchener, where he reviewed and discussed movies on a weekly basis. While running Criticize This!, Brian was a member of the Toronto Film Critics Association and served on the FIPRESCI jury at the 2012 Toronto International Film Festival.
Brian joined Globalnews.ca in Jan. 2013 and currently oversees all Ontario-focused online content.
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Father’s Day 2022: Gift ideas for all types of dadNo matter what type of dad you’re shopping for, Global News has you covered on ideas for Father's Day.LifestyleJun 15
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Ontario election results 2022: Poll-by-poll riding vote mapResults from the 2022 Ontario election, where Doug Ford and the Ontario Progressive Conservatives have won a second consecutive majority government.PoliticsJun 2
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Ontario election 2022: Find your riding, local candidatesFind your Ontario election riding, learn more about the local candidates running, and see how your riding has voted in past elections.PoliticsMay 25
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2021 holiday gift guide: A present for every room in the houseFrom the living room to the rec room to the great outdoors, here are the top picks for the holiday season.ConsumerDec 3, 2021
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Father’s Day 2021: The best gifts for dad this yearFather's Day gift ideas for all types of dads.LifestyleJun 12, 2021
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The best gifts for techies in 2020Top picks for the best gifts to give the techie in your life this holiday season.LifestyleDec 21, 2020
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Coronavirus: Ikea Canada to temporarily close all storesThe retailer says customers will still be able to shop online during the closure and all commercial offers will be extended until April 30.CanadaMar 18, 2020
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UFC postpones next 3 scheduled events amid coronavirus pandemicThe UFC will not hold its show scheduled for Saturday, which was initially slated to be held in a full arena in London. The UFC also won't hold shows scheduled for March 28 and April 11.SportsMar 17, 2020
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Top holiday tech gifts of 2019Top picks for the best tech gifts to give this holiday season.LifestyleDec 2, 2019
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Father’s Day 2019: Gift ideas for every type of dadFather's Day gift ideas in many different price ranges for all types of dads.ConsumerJun 8, 2019
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Control your holiday lighting the ‘smart’ wayTake your holiday lighting to the next level with these smart options.LifestyleDec 16, 2018
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Toronto election results 2018Voters in Toronto headed to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their new municipal representatives.PoliticsOct 22, 2018
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Orangeville election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the Town of Orangeville.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Ontario municipal election 2018 profilesVoters across Ontario head to the polls on Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Grand Valley election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the Town of Grand Valley.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Windsor election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Windsor.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Oshawa election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Oshawa.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Belleville election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Belleville.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Otonabee South Monaghan Township election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for Otonabee South Monaghan Township.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Township of Brock election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the Township of Brock.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Brockville election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Brockville.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Goderich election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the Town of Goderich.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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North Frontenac election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the Township of North Frontenac.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Kawartha Lakes election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Kawartha Lakes.PoliticsOct 13, 2018
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Kingston election results 2018Voters across Ontario head to the polls Oct. 22 to elect their next municipal government representatives. Here are the candidates for the City of Kingston.PoliticsOct 13, 2018