Carol Linnitt Explained

Carol Linnitt is a Canadian journalist and the co-founder and managing editor of The Narwhal environmental magazine.

Early life and education

Linnit was born in Vancouver.[1]

She has a 2021 PhD in from the University of Victoria that focussed on English, and Cultural, Social and Political Thought She won an Emerging Alumni Award from the University in 2022.[2] Prior to her PhD, she obtained a Master's degree in English Literature from York University and a Master's degree in philosophy in the field of phenomenology and environmental ethics.

Career

Linnitt is a journalist and co-founded The Narwhal environmental magazine,[3] where she also works as the managing editor.

She directed the short documentary Coal Valley: The story of B.C.'s quiet water contamination crisis which was shortlisted by the National Media Awards Foundation, for the Best Short Doc prize.[4]

Personal life

Linnitt is married and is from Victoria, British Columbia.[5]

In November 26, 2018 Linnitt was followed by a man, who she later reported to the police, after helping another woman escape his stalking.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Carol Linnitt - University of Victoria . 2022-11-20 . UVic.ca . en.
  2. March 10, 2022 - Michael Kissinger, 2022 Distinguished Alumni Awards recognize UVic’s stellar graduates
  3. Web site: Kane . Laura . 2019-04-08 . Jeff Bridges says new climate documentary doesn't just preach to the converted . 2022-11-20 . British Columbia . en.
  4. Web site: SooToday up for national award for best small newsroom coverage - twice! . 2022-11-20 . SooToday.com . en.
  5. Web site: 2018-12-04 . Victoria woman followed by stranger turns story into powerful Facebook post . 2022-11-20 . Vancouver Island . en.