Buckley Smith

Journalist–Online, Print and Broadcast

Canada

I am a recent graduate of the "Journalism: Online, Print & Broadcast" program at Loyalist College; wrapping up my education with an extremely rewarding internship at the CBC's "the fifth estate".

Beyond my extensive experience in the newsroom at Loyalist College, I have taken part as an on-air talent for OJHL television broadcasts, traveled to Las Vegas with Team Canada to cover the 2016 IMMAF World Championships, wrote for Jays Journal and now am the editor and social media coordinator for Blakiston & Company and Four Oceans Paddle.

Portfolio

Hidden Heroes: Faces Of Quinte

Hidden Heroes: Faces Of Quinte
04/04/2017
Devin Wood is fostering hope for children in need

Devin Wood, 21, began volunteering as a requirement for his police foundations course at Loyalist College, but it quickly began to mean so much more to him.

Hidden Heroes: Faces Of Quinte
04/04/2017
Loyalist College student fighting fires on his free time

For the average college student, the weekend means free time to spend with your friends and possibly a couple alcoholic beverages. For Andrew Hole, 20, it means heading home to Parham to fight fires.

QNet News

QNet News
11/24/2016
Belleville mixed martial arts fighter to make her professional debut

BELLEVILLE – Jamie Herrington, 25, born and raised in Belleville, is set to make her professional debut in the sport of mixed martial arts in January. Following a successful amateur career that she finished with an undefeated record of seven wins and no losses, as well as a gold medal at the International Mixed Martial Arts Federation world championships in 2015, Herrington is slated to fight Kelsey Andries (0-0) on Jan. 27 in Calgary for the Hard Knocks Fighting Championship.

QNet News
09/29/2016
Thurlow citizens frustrated with Hydro One

THURLOW – People in Thurlow voiced their frustration with Hydro One at a standing-room only town hall meeting Wednesday night at the Gerry Masterson Township of Thurlow Community Centre.

QNet News
11/03/2016
QNet News TV – Nov. 3, 2016

BELLEVILLE – Buckley Smith brings you the latest news from the Quinte region. Headlines include: Bancroft being named one of the friendliest cities in Canada, the beginning of an annual men’s health awareness month and the Wellington Dukes boasting two of the top players in the league.

2016 IMMAF World Championships

Buckley Smith
07/06/2016
Day 2 filled with controversial calls and heartbreaking losses

Las Vegas-Team Canada fighter Colton Cronkite prepares for his fight with Luis Martinez. Photo by Buckley Smith Las Vegas-So after a day in which Team Canada went 2 for 4 in their fights, Canada was slated to have 5 fights on Day 2.

Buckley Smith
05/30/2016
Road To Vegas: Meet The New Team Canada

By Buckley Smith and Angus Argyle As two gentlemen with little to no knowledge on the sport of Mixed Martial Arts, we came into this event with no expectations or predetermined ideas of what we were walking into. What we came out with was a stunning view of a world not too many people get...

Jays Journal

Jays Journal
02/14/2016
Toronto Blue Jays 2016 season previews: Josh Donaldson

Following a monster 2015 campaign, Blue Jays superstar Josh Donaldson will be looking to cement his name in Toronto sports history with a similar performance. Past Entries: Marco Estrada Justin Smoak Brett Cecil Devon TravisDarwin Barney R.A. Dickey J.A. Happ Josh Donaldson is a man of many titles: late bloomer, fearless leader of men, Bringer of Rain, [...]

Jays Journal
02/04/2016
Blue Jays top-30 prospects #2: Vladimir Guerrero Jr.

With scouts raving his power potential, watch out for Vladimir Guerrero Jr to make his mark in his debut professional season. Hon. Mentions Part 1 Hon. Mentions Part 2 #30: Freddy Rodriguez #29: Evan Smith #28: Deiferson Barreto #27: Chad Girodo#26: Roemon Fields #25: Rodrigo Orozco #24: Reggie Pruitt #23: Joe Biagini#22: Carl Wise [...]

Jays Journal
03/11/2016
Options aplenty for Blue Jays backup outfield battle

With Michael Saunders going on a power binge this Spring Training (3 homers in 17 at bats), it seems as though the debate over who will be starting in left field has been settled. The attention has now turned to the question of who will win the backup outfield spot for the Toronto Blue Jays.

TV Cogeco – Behind The Ballot