Jeremy Honess is a freelance journalist with a Bachelor's Degree in Journalism from Humber College. Currently, he is interested in covering political issues at the municipal level. In addition to his vested interest in municipal politics, Jeremy is also interested in the automotive industry and keeps tabs on the latest automotive trends.
Though Journalist is in his title, he claims to do news on the side, as you'll often find him playing piano and singing to various Yacht Rock tunes.
On November 22nd, 2013, I was one of four lucky Global News' Junior Meteorologist contest winners -- not only did I report the weather, but I was provided with the opportunity to serenade Global Toronto viewers. Click the second hyperlink to watch the segment, and click the first hyperlink to read the article they wrote about both me and the contest.
I was a co-host for the final two seasons of the Canadian television show RC-TV. I made my first appearance in 2012 and debuted as co-host in the show's 9th season. Throughout the seasons that I co-hosted, I hosted segments, conducted scripted interviews with guests, and introduced and closed every episode.
I've also worked on numerous projects for Kuhl Muzik. From 2009-2020, I was a voiceover actor and was featured in English as a Second Language (ESL) tapes for students across the world. In addition, I lent my voice to a project that had me in a reoccurring role in an audiobook series.
The 2005 Ford Mustang GT featured throughout the website is the exact car I attribute to making me an automotive enthusiast. For that reason, I have a deep respect and appreciation for that car and all '05-'09 Ford Mustangs, it's also why it's become a part of my brand.
"Political Rhetoric: a Dubious Second Language" is a three-part podcast series that analyzes political rhetoric and the use of doublespeak during the mayoral tenures of Rob Ford and John Tory. The podcast seeks to break down and explain these concepts to listeners with insights from two Toronto journalists in each episode.
Special thanks to my guests:
Toronto Star City Hall Bureau Chief, David Rider
Canadaland Reporter, Jonathan Goldsbie
Toronto Star Columnist, Edward Keenan
The Globe and Mail Queens Park Reporter, Jeff Gray
Toronto Star Reporter, Ben Spurr
City Hall Watcher Substack Reporter, Matt Elliott
Throughout my tenure at Humber College, I also worked on a large-scale project following Siri Agrell's innovative but failed campaign to become Ward 4's city councillor. This ended up being one of my proudest pieces of journalism.
Amongst the other projects I've taken on, I've also written for Skedline. In addition to writing articles for the website, I produced Skedline's first-ever radio show, Skedline Radio.
I served as an Intern-Journalist on a collaborative journalism project with Humber College's StoryLabs, the National Observer, University of Toronto's Investigative Journalism Bureau, Trent University, Centre for Human Rights Research, University of Manitoba and the Toronto Star documenting Indigenous racism throughout Canada called Surviving Hate.
As well as co-hosting Gears and Grades the Student Driven Podcast with Ben Bell, I also serve as the producer, the editor and the co-manager of all of the podcast's social media.
Click here to learn more about Gears and Grades the Student Driven Podcast
I've also been writing for The Iron Door's lifestyle blog, which supports local businesses.
After some consideration, I've decided to start a Substack where I write about whatever tickles my fancy -- albeit in an informative manner.
My first article delves into one of my quasi-journalistic endeavours, Gears and Grades: The Student Driven Podcast. I hope you enjoy it.