Field Notes
Mar 15, 2011
- Posted by Nicole
Blanchett Neheli
When freelancer Chris Fox agreed to cover the Ontario University Athletics Women’s hockey final for the Kingston Whig-Standard, he didn’t realize what kind of commitment he was making. The historic game went into six overtimes, left Fox scrambling to make his deadline, and get to his next assignment.
Mar 01, 2011
- Posted by Nicole
Blanchett Neheli
When sports becomes news the rules of the game become blurred. CTV reporter and anchor Reg Hampton reflects on the peculiarities of covering The Heritage Classic in Calgary, and the frustration of dealing with the NHL machine.
Feb 15, 2011
- Posted by Nicole
Blanchett Neheli
Wilf Dinnick has reported stories from around the world, but as events unfold in Egypt he's using Twitter for minute-by-minute accounts of what journalists on the ground are experiencing--including his own wife's detention by Egyptian authorities.
Wilf Dinnick has reported stories from around the world, but as events unfold in Egypt he's using Twitter for minute-by-minute accounts of what journalists on the ground are experiencing--including his own wife's detention by Egyptian authorities.
Feb 08, 2011
- Posted by Nicole
Blanchett Neheli
How do you wrap a medical story when the medical community won’t talk
about it? You turn to the audience. CTV health reporter Karen Owen explores the practical and ethical challenges of covering the controversial Multiple Sclerosis Liberation Treatment.
about it? You turn to the audience. CTV health reporter Karen Owen explores the practical and ethical challenges of covering the controversial Multiple Sclerosis Liberation Treatment.
Jan 25, 2011
- Posted by Nicole
Blanchett Neheli
From e-mailed press release to front page news, Calgary Herald web 
producer David Hedley tracks the coverage of a baby tiger’s death at the Calgary Zoo. This is the story of the multimedia lifecycle of a typical cityside assignment. But it’s also the story of the successes and challenges faced by a Postmedia Network newsroom as it undergoes a transformation from a traditional to a digital, multiplatform operation.
producer David Hedley tracks the coverage of a baby tiger’s death at the Calgary Zoo. This is the story of the multimedia lifecycle of a typical cityside assignment. But it’s also the story of the successes and challenges faced by a Postmedia Network newsroom as it undergoes a transformation from a traditional to a digital, multiplatform operation.
Jan 18, 2011
- Posted by Nicole
Blanchett Neheli
When a severe snowstorm swept into Southern Ontario in December it stranded hundreds of people on a highway near Sarnia, including Colin Stewart. While waiting to be rescued, Stewart used his BlackBerry to update friends and family on Facebook. As a result of some techsavvy reporting-- and before rescuers even reached the scene -- Canadian Press reporters got in touch with Stewart and acquired exclusive eye witness photos, video and interviews. Sneha Kulkarni outlines how journalists can work with the audience to enhance a news story.
When a severe snowstorm swept into Southern Ontario in December it stranded hundreds of people on a highway near Sarnia, including Colin Stewart. While waiting to be rescued, Stewart used his BlackBerry to update friends and family on Facebook. As a result of some techsavvy reporting-- and before rescuers even reached the scene -- Canadian Press reporters got in touch with Stewart and acquired exclusive eye witness photos, video and interviews. Sneha Kulkarni outlines how journalists can work with the audience to enhance a news story.
Dec 07, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Michelle Shephard, who has spent nearly a decade on the Toronto Star’s national security and terrorism beat, talks about Guantanamo detainees, the fall of foreign bureaus and the consequences of applying a Western philosophy to global problems. Dana Lacey reports.
Nov 02, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
A cautionary tale from CBC Radio reporter Dave Seglins on the consequences of a sleepless week covering the sentencing of Russell Williams.
A cautionary tale from CBC Radio reporter Dave Seglins on the consequences of a sleepless week covering the sentencing of Russell Williams.
Sep 07, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
Three Victoria Times Colonist journalists, frustrated by repeated delays in accessing public court documents, decided to conduct an experiment with the BC court system. What they found - that the public is routinely and wrongly denied access to information - inspired an award-winning series. Rob Shaw shares the story behind the story.
Aug 24, 2010
- Posted by Dana
Lacey
You've probably heard of Debralee Lorenzana - the New York City banker who was essentially fired for being too hot. How do you know? The author explains how her story went viral within hours of posting it online (and yes, the photos helped)...
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We get the stories behind the stories from journalists in the field. Nicole Blanchett Neheli is the Co-ordinator of the Journalism Broadcast Program at the Sheridan Institute of Technology. She formerly worked as a news producer and writer at Citytv in Toronto, and is currently researching participatory journalism: Redefining Journalism
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