Peter Paul has been watching history unfold since 2001.
He personally attends high-profile events like Royal visits, celebrity performances, sporting events, and breaking news in Toronto, Canada, and around the world as accredited media.
Peter Paul Media began as an idea in the immediate aftermath of 9/11. After years of research and developing sources while setting up our HQ , we started this website in 2009 as a way to document our work going forward.
One of the first breaking news stories we covered officially was the tragic death of pop star Michael Jackson. On June 25, 2009, we received a report saying the King of Pop had been rushed to hospital in Los Angeles.
As news agencies worked to confirm reports of his death, we called the Chief Coroner of Los Angeles, Craig Harvey, and left a voicemail. He returned our message a short time later and provided limited information on Jackson’s death, adding that an autopsy would be performed the following day.
Mr. Harvey would became instrumental in our coverage of Jackson’s death by providing us regular updates from the beginning to end. In the years that followed, we received many updates from the Coroner’s Office that validated Peter Paul Media’s ability to get information in a timely manner from official sources, on any story.
Later in the year, we took another big step forward after receiving media accreditation from the Government of Canada to cover Prince Charles’ Royal visit to Toronto. To end 2009, we attended the Olympic Torch relay amid subzero temperatures and protests along the relay route.
To start 2010, we attended the CBC’s Canada for Haiti telethon, where Canada’s top musical and media talent came out to support a grieving nation after a devastating earthquake killed thousands almost two weeks prior.
In 2014, we covered the annual reggae music festival Jambana where top Caribbean performers dazzled the crowds. In 2016, we covered Luciano’s CNE Bandshell performance in front of hundreds of his adoring fans.
In 2017, we attended the Canadian International Auto Show as accredited media and got some great shots of the latest autos coming to market. We later reported on Michael Jackson’s former property by interviewing a representative of luxury real estate developer Joyce Rey.
In 2018, we witnessed Freddie McGregor’s performance at the CNE Bandshell on a busy night in the city including an ongoing Toronto FC match during McGregor’s set.
Our travels took us to the Canadian East Coast in June 2025 and we reported on the genuine friendliness of the people while visiting many historical sites.
In September, we covered the Guyanese portion of the Caribbean Premier League as accredited media, filing match reports and backgrounders on the historic tournament.
In November, we marked the 62nd anniversary of U.S. President John F. Kennedy’s tragic assassination in Texas on November 22, 1963.
Peter Paul Media has developed an influential presence on social media over time. We are followed back by many high-profile accounts like the Associated Press, Variety, Getty Images, Daily Mail Online, CBC, George Stroumboulopoulos and former U.S. President Barack Obama to name a few.
Peter Paul also has professional security experience as both a site supervisor and senior guard. He learned about managing conflict, communicating effectively, how to conduct lawful arrests and investigations, crime prevention and personal security. He also has many certifications and interests, highlighted below.
Education & Certifications (2010-2025):
AI for Beginners
HP Foundation, 2025
Aircraft Accident Investigation
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2022
How Commercial Aviation is Adapting to COVID-19
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, 2021
Fundamentals of Digital Marketing
Google Digital Garage, 2020
Crime Prevention Academy
Peel Regional Police, 2019
Information Security Awareness
2019
Counter-Terrorism Awareness
2019
First Aid, AED & CPR Refresher
2019
Effective Communications & Situational Awareness
2018
Criminology & Profiling
International Open Academy, 2016
Forensic Science
International Open Academy, 2016
Introduction to Social Networking
DeltinaU, 2015
Social Media 101: Business Essentials
DeltinaU, 2015
Social Media Analytics Essentials
DeltinaU, 2015
WordPress Essentials
DeltinaU, 2015
Twitter Essentials
DeltinaU, 2015
Facebook Essentials
DeltinaU, 2015
Google Plus Essentials
DeltinaU, 2015
Crisis Intervention
Paragon Security, 2011
First Aid, AED & CPR
Paragon Security, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014
Lawful Subject Control
Paragon Security, 2010
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