Feb 5
The Steno Machine: Part 1
Ever wondered how a captioner keeps up with fast speakers and how they write with a steno keyboard?
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Jan 31
TCG Family Recipes – Lasagna Soup
Never has comfort food been so easy to make since I’ve purchased an Instant Pot! This delicious recipe that we are sharing with you is just one of the many things the Instant Pot can cook within minutes.
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Jan 30
Meet the TCG Team – Sabrinna Belanger
Who are the faces behind the closed captioning administration team at TCG? Where do the emails come from, who helps manage a 24/7 realtime show schedule, and how did they come to join the vibrant team at The Captioning Group? Our Meet the TCG Team series showcase the members of our team who make the closed captioning of…
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Oct 31
Because I am Human: When Verbatim Isn’t Enough
My name is Kimberly Rashell, and I have been a broadcast captioner for the past 13 years. I have worked for two of the largest captioning firms in the U.S., and I have also worked as an independent contractor for multiple smaller firms. In my career, I have captioned anything and everything from local news…
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Aug 21
Meet the TCG Team – Sasha Willson
Get to know a little more about Sasha, a captioner who looks forward to new challenges and has already showcased her great skills with high-profile events! Connect with Sasha on LinkedIn Sasha, the newest member of TCG’s captioning team, is already showing her skill early on in her career. Her accuracy reflects that…
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May 11
Meet the TCG Team of Captioners – Kimber Shea
You’ve met members of our office staff, and now, we want to introduce you to our fine team of captioners. Please enjoy our exciting series of articles where we take a closer look at our TCG captioners, their most challenging on-air moments, and what it is about this unique career that they love so much. This month,…
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Mar 14
Simple Roasted Beet Salad – TCG Recipe of the Month
Simple Roasted Beet Salad Let’s face it, it’s been a long winter for us Albertans, and for many in North America. Bouts of consistent below-freezing weather and long nights usually mean lots of warm soups, and the holidays always bring their share of sugary desserts and extra-large portions. Reset your eating habits and bring…
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Mar 7
Canada’s Golden Moment Resonates as an American Captioner’s Pyeongchang Highlight
The 2018 Winter Olympics XXIII Pyeongchang, forever known to me as P*K. When TCG asked me to caption the Olympics, I was excited and fearful at the same time. In my 22 years of captioning, I’ve only captioned the Olympic games one other time, the 2008 Summer Olympics XXIX Beijing. I remembered very well…
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Feb 26
Meet the TCG Team of Captioners – Kim Mc Andrews
You’ve met members of our office staff, and now, we want to introduce you to our fine team of captioners. Please enjoy our brand-new monthly series! We take a closer look at our TCG captioners, their favourite on-air moments, and what it is about this unique career that they love so much. This month, we get to…
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Sep 11
Easy 15-Minute Loaded Baked Potato Salad
TCG Recipe of the Month: Easy Loaded Baked Potato Salad This recipe is inspired by one of our favourite finger foods–loaded potato skins. A common pub or appetizer food, mini or russet potatoes get their fillings scooped out and then loaded back up with a delicious accompaniment of bacon, sour cream, chives, and cheese. It…
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