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Claire Bradbury

Welcome to my portfolio, thanks for being here! I have over three years of experience in content development and journalism. In my previous jobs, I’ve had the pleasure of using a variety of mediums to share a client’s story and news.

My portfolio includes articles I’ve written for both print and digital magazines, emails I’ve strategized and produced, and blog posts I’ve written, researched, interviewed, and edited for clients as well.

Don’t hesitate to reach out and connect!

Digital and Print Articles

I've written and researched articles for a variety of publications, including Business Insider, Explore, THIS Magazine, and The Pigeon.

Explore Magazine •

Urban Adventures: How to Get Close to Nature in Your City’s Wild Spaces – Explore Magazine

I’ve always been a pretty curious person, and most of my curiosities surround our natural world. Which bird makes that sound? What are those trees called?

As I got older, my brain began to think that the places to connect with and appreciate nature in were in more wild, rural spaces. I got my “fix” when hiking in Iceland or beach combing on Fogo Island in Newfoundland. Those moments will stay with me forever, but why those in particular?
Business Insider •

I've been to all of the Canadian provinces. Forget Ontario — these are the 3 you really must visit.

British Columbia is an adventurer's playground with impressive natural beauty. It's hard to get bored of the beautiful Pacific coastline and legendary old-growth forests.Johnstone Strait, a glacier-carved channel between mainland British Columbia and Vancouver Island, is especially beautiful — and you might even see a humpback whale in the water if you visit at the right time.One of my favorite experiences on the province's Vancouver Island is kayaking around the shores in the morning. I watched...
Explore Magazine •

I Climbed a Glacier in Iceland and This Is How It Went

I wasn’t sure what to expect the day I went to climb Solheimajokull glacier in Iceland. Would it be freezing cold? Would my body be strong enough to bring me to the top? Would I slip on the ice? My stomach was flip-flopping; I was filled with both excitement and nerves.

I had dreamt of Iceland for years. It’s home to glaciers, fjords, hot springs, volcanoes and more. The capital, Reykjavik, oozes character and charm. But most of all, it’s an adventurer’s playground. The land of fire and ice is
The Homeworker •

Six ways digital nomads can make work from anywhere feel like home

In 2023, approximately 35 million digital nomads roamed the earth and worked remotely in new places. Singles, couples, and families were working out of homes where they didn’t pick the furnishings. For some, working as a digital nomad is a reinvigorating escape from the 9-5. However, for others, the new environments can pose problems they hadn’t anticipated.

From too many tempting distractions, to limited Wi-Fi, working as a digital nomad comes with challenges as well as adventure. One study fo
The Pigeon •

COVID-19 forced Toronto to prioritize cyclists. Will its momentum last?

To say the pandemic has changed how Torontonians think about bikes is an understatement.

In the early months of COVID-19, when the city was in lockdown, residents’ renewed interest in cycling was immediately clear. One Toronto bike shop reported a 30 per cent increase in new customers, and Toronto’s bike-sharing network experienced a sharp ridership increase. As a result, the city established initiatives that started to emulate the kind of bike-friendly environment local advocates had been drea
Elixuer Magazine •

Mary Simon: Canada’s First Indigenous Governor General

Throughout Mary Simon’s entire career, she has never wavered in her goal of advocating for Inuit rights and culture, as well as the Arctic region itself. Now, after being sworn in on July 26, 2021 as the first Indigenous person to be governor general, she’s began another role towards which she can contribute her determination and strong work ethic.

Simon is an Inuk woman, born in Kangisualuujjuaq, Nunavik, Quebec, who then grew up in Kuujiuag, Quebec. Being the oldest daughter in her family, sh
The Pigeon •

Online thrift stores let Canadian consumers find sustainable fashion from home

Brianna Detheridge spends 10 to 15 hours a week sourcing clothes. The time she spends photographing and promoting them depends on how many items she’s been able to source, but her weekly uploads of clothing never falter. Located in Glace Bay, N.S., Detheridge is the owner of Moonrise Thrift. It’s a completely online business that sells thrifted, second-hand clothing.

She gets all of her clothing from local thrift stores and every so often buys from other online platforms such as Etsy, Depop, an
T· •

Casting Spells over Cocktails - T·

As soon as you step inside, you are greeted by a wall of thick beige curtains. The mystery begins and you’re invited tothem back to enter a space dedicated to magic. Walking inside, your eyes dart back and forth. You don’t know whether to read the deck of cards plastered on the ceiling, or wonder how all those mason jars stick to the bottom of the shelves so effortlessly. You’re about to dine in the presence of a neon sign hanging on the wall saying “all was well” that brings you a sense of peac

Email Campaigns

I love all things email-related! I’ve been responsible for various campaigns for webinars, reports, events, timely news, and monthly newsletters. I’ve created graphics for each email and liaised with French language experts to ensure all copy is properly translated. Here are a few pieces of my work.

Blog Posts

I had the opportunity to contribute articles to the Railway Association of Canada’s monthly newsletter. I interviewed members about their railways and how they provide vital support to Canada’s economy. I enjoyed being able to tell their stories and learn about the Canadian railway sector.

RAC | Railway Association of Canada •

Leading the way in rail tourism: How Rocky Mountaineer consistently delivers top-tier rail experiences and responds to major climate events | RAC

Passengers on Rocky Mountaineer trains are primed for a rail adventure-of-a-lifetime – where learning and luxury abound in terrain that varies from snow-capped peaks to coastal rainforests to red sandstone. 

Since its inaugural two-day trip in 1990, Rocky Mountaineer has welcomed more than two million guests and set records, including for the longest passenger train in Canadian history with 1,323 guests aboard 41 cars.  

While scaling new rail tourism heights, Rocky Mountaineer employees c...
RAC | Railway Association of Canada •

Getting Canadians where they need to be: How Metrolinx and British Columbia Rapid Transit Company meet growing demands and adapt to changing travel patterns | RAC

Canada’s vast geography and fast-growing cities require efficient, sustainable transportation options. And Canada’s passenger and commuter railways deliver.

The most recent statistics show that 31.4 million people used passenger and commuter rail in 2022, and that number is only projected to grow. Passenger and commuter railways move people within and between cities, connecting them reliably and getting them safely where they need to be.
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Alstom Canada: Investing in local networks and getting Canadians where they need to be | RAC

Every day, in every major city across the country, hundreds of thousands of Canadians experience Alstom’s work in action.  

From the Réseau Express Métropolitain (REM) in Montreal, to Vancouver’s SkyTrain, Alstom provides a huge range of mobility and public transportation solutions. As one of the RAC’s newest associate members, Alstom is making moves that impact Canada’s economy from coast to coast to coast. 

Alstom has been present in Canada for over 80 years and decided to focus its acti...
RAC | Railway Association of Canada •

White Pass & Yukon Route: Carrying cross-border tourists through history-rich backdrops of natural beauty | RAC

Pulling out of the station in Skagway, Alaska, passengers aboard the White Pass & Yukon Route (WP&YR) railway are almost immediately treated with glimpses of history and vast natural beauty.

WP&YR trains climb from sea level to 3,000-feet altitude in just 10 miles. (For metric fans, that’s 914 metres in just 16.1 kilometres.)

In those early goings, passengers are treated – and enchanted – by sights like the Sawtooth Mountains, the Denver Glacier, and even the occasional bit of wildlife sta...
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Huron Central Railway: Growing with global opportunity and the local communities it serves | RAC

Canadian railways have been a backbone of their communities and our economy for longer than Canada has been a country.

Railways and ‘rail-adjacent’ companies help ensure people and goods get where they need to be. And their direct and indirect impacts on the economy are immense (and growing).

Case in point: Huron Central Railway (HCRY).

HCRY is a regional shortline operating on 278 kilometres of track between Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie along Lake Huron’s north shore and Northern Chann...
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Canada’s shortline railways play an outsized role in the communities they serve. Investments in their infrastructure yield major and myriad returns. | RAC

Case in point: La Société de Chemin de fer de la Gaspésie (SCFG). 


SCFG CEO Luc Lévesque recently detailed how the company is rehabilitating aging infrastructureand investing in climate resiliency so it can contribute to the regional economy for generationsto come. 


RAC: How are infrastructure investments playing a role in shaping the SCFG’s future?


SCFG: The Chemin de fer de la Gaspésie was built for the most part on the seashore along theBaie des Chaleurs and the Gulf of St. Lawrence....
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Shortline powers through remote areas to transport critical minerals, vital resources | RAC

The Quebec North Shore Labrador Railway (QNS&L) runs through an area so remote, its construction informed the plot of a 1950s adventure novel. Its terrain is sparsely populated but rich in things the modern world needs. And today, QNS&L carries iron, nickel, cobalt, zinc, and platinum to port so they can get to clients around the globe.

Travelling along 418 kilometres of track and passing through three camps, QNS&L is owned by Rio Tinto Iron Ore Company (IOC), a leading producer and exporter...