In the Press
Since 2019, I've been featured and interviewed in many print, web, radio, and TV publications. I'm very comfortable speaking live on-air for astronomy and spaceflight news in English.
For interviews in French, a written list of questions in advance would be very appreciated.
Looking for an interview or piece? Send an email!
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Finding the Middle
CBC Creator Network, CBC Montréal November 26, 2023
During wintertime in Montreal, it's easy to think that we live in a northern part of the world. It's cold, it's snowy and it's dark at 4:30 p.m. But surprisingly, Montreal is at nearly the exact halfway point between the North Pole and the equator.
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Moonrise: How to see the moon red and large every month
CBC Creator Network, CBC Montréal March 30, 2022
Spotting a giant, red moon low on the horizon is one of the most beautiful astronomical events visible to the naked eye.
In this video, Trevor Kjorlien (also known as Plateau Astro), explains how to find it.
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The man who brings astronomy to downtown Montreal
The Sunday Edition, CBC Radio
September 20, 2019
The man and his telescope couldn't be farther from the dark sky; the preserve of professional astronomers.
On clear summer nights Trevor Kjorlien sets up on the busiest, brightest street corners in downtown Montreal and invites anyone, and everyone, to defy the light pollution and take a look.
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Plateau Astro aims to get everyday Montrealers excited about astronomy
Montréal Gazette
June 13, 2019
On clear evenings, Trevor Kjorlien can often be found on a street in the Plateau, offering passersby a peek through his telescope.
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Elias Makos Show, CJAD – April 9 (Radio)
Post-eclipse thoughts
Daybreak with Sean Henry, CBC Radio – April 8 (Radio)
The Solar Eclipse with Plateau Astro
TVA Nouvelles – April 7 (TV)
150 000 paires de lunettes à distribuer: le parc Jean-Drapeau se prépare en vue de l’éclipse
The Get Up, CJLO – April 5 (Radio)
The Solar Eclipse with Plateau Astro
Global News – April 5 (TV)
Eclipse viewing tips for Montrealers
CTV News – April 4 (TV)
Three ways to safely look at the eclipse
CTV News – April 2 (TV)
Q&A: Myths and legends of a solar eclipse
Montréal Gazette – March 22 (Web)
What you need to know about seeing the total eclipse over Montreal
Global News – January 9 (TV)
NASA delays highly anticipated Artemis lunar missions, cites safety
CTV News – January 8 (TV)
Peregrine Lander unable to reach Moon
2023
Let's Go, CBC Radio – November 27 (Radio)
45th parallel space
CBC Creator Network – November 26 (Web)
Halfway between the North Pole and equator isn't where you think it is
Let's Go, CBC Radio – October 31 (Radio)
A Halloween that's out of this world for one young Montrealer
Tourisme Montréal – September 26 (Web)
Montréal is a uniquely perfect city to see the Red Moon
CTV Montréal – August 11 (TV)
Turn off your phone, gaze upwards and enjoy the Perseid meteor shower this weekend
CBC News: The National – August 9 (TV)
Artemis II astronauts get 1st look at capsule taking them to the moon
CKUT – July 24 (Radio)
The story of Plateau Astro
CBC Creator Network – January 30 (Web)
How to spot the planets hiding in plain sight
CBC Syndicated Audio, 14 stations – January 23 (Radio)
Light pollution is getting noticeably worse, study confirms
CBC News: The National – January 20 (TV)
Light pollution is getting noticeably worse, study confirms
2022
Global News – November 8 (TV)
Amateur Montreal astronomers ‘freeze’ then gaze at last lunar eclipse of 2022
CJAD – November 2 (Radio)
Asteroid 2022 AP7 Near-Earth Approach
CJOB – August 29 (Radio)
NASA's Artemis 1 launch
CBC Radio – August 11 (Radio)
Moonrise photo from Haeundae Beach
CJAD – August 3 (Radio)
South Korean Astronomy Trip
CTV – August 1 (TV)
Star-gazing couple to travel from Montreal to South Korea for the perfect moonrise photo
CJLO – June 13 (Web)
Montreal Fringe: The Sky Never Looked Better, Thanks to Plateau Astro’s Night Sky Tour
Let's Go, CBC Radio – March 31 (Radio)
Plateau Astro Moon Rise
CBC – March 30 (Web)
Moonrise: How to see the moon red and large every month
Daily Hive Montréal – March 14 (Web)
Sprung forward: The sun in Montreal will now set after 7 pm every night
CJAD - January 7 (Radio)
Spaceflight in 2022
2021
CJAD – December 31 (radio)
What's in the sky for 2022
CJAD – December 10 (radio)
Comet Leonard
CJAD – September 17 (radio)
Moonrise
Global Montréal – August 30 (TV)
Upcoming sky events in September
CBC Radio – August 13 (radio)
Perseides Meteor Shower
CJAD – August 4 (radio)
Moonrise
Global Montréal – August 2 (TV)
Upcoming sky events in August
CTV – June 10 (TV)
Partial solar eclipse over Montréal
Global Montréal – June 10 (TV)
Hundreds in Montreal rise early to view partial solar eclipse from Olympic Stadium
CTV – June 9 (TV)
Partial solar eclipse to be visible from Montreal on Thursday — further north, a rare 'ring of fire' will appear
Let's Go, CBC Radio – March 18 (radio)
Measure Earth on the Spring Equinox
2020
Global Montréal – December 18 (TV)
Jupiter and Saturn Conjunction
Montréal Families – December 1 (web)
Plateau Astro and its quarantine live streams were created to share astronomy with all Montrealers
CJAD – August 21 (radio)
Have you ever wanted to see Jupiter up close? This weekend may be your chance!
CTV Montréal – April 8 (TV)
Live streams during lockdown
Radio Noon Quebec with Shawn Apel, CBC Radio – April 6 (radio)
Live streams during lockdown
2019
The Sunday Edition, CBC Radio – September 20 (radio)
The man who brings astronomy to downtown Montreal
Our Montréal, CBC – August 17 (TV)
Astronomy for the People
Homerun, CBC Radio – June 24 (radio)
Telescope in the street
CJAD – June 18 (radio)
Plateau Astro is getting Montréalers more excited about astronomy
Montréal Gazette – June 13 (print/web)
Plateau Astro aims to get everyday Montrealers excited about astronomy