Trent Weston

In his final year of the Master of Journalism program, Trent is always on the lookout for new challenges and his next adventure. After working for several years in advertising and publishing, he followed his passion and transitioned to journalism. Also acting as a Features Editor at The Otter, Trent uses the power of narrative to make large, complex issues like mental health more accessible, providing a human element that facilitates intimate connections. When he’s not working, he’s travelling, exploring the outdoors, reading anything he can get his hands on, and learning about a world which never ceases to fascinate and inspire him.

Collage of headlines: "1200 killed by mental patients!"

April 29, 2025April 20, 20252025, Featured, Long Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

Don’t Call Me Dangerous

On a rainy evening in November 2024, the Black Sheep pub in Toronto’s Liberty Village was alive with a warm energy. The space buzzed with laughter and chatter as guests showed up to attend the launch party for the sixteenth issue of Queer Toronto Literary Magazine (QT). The issue, “Dream State,” was dedicated to celebrating trans and non-binary voices.

April 26, 2025April 17, 20252025, Quick Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

Breaking the Unbreakable

The journalism industry is evolving—too bad our rules aren’t keeping pace Journalism has changed. The hard-boiled, film-noir-esque stereotype no longer resembles the […]

April 23, 2025April 21, 20252025, Quick Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

Editors’ Note

Standing Our Ground This era is tumultuous for journalism. Another Trump presidency has cut Voice of America and Radio Free Europe. A […]