Field Notes
Sep 15, 2009
- Posted by Larry
Cornies
Counterterrorism units, bin Laden’s chauffeur and gin and tonics in Cairo turn into an urgent journey to Nairobi to help a colleague tell the story of a Toronto woman wrongly jailed in Kenya. It’s exhausting and exhilarating, but Toronto Star reporter Michelle Shephard figures she has the best job in the world.
Counterterrorism units, bin Laden’s chauffeur and gin and tonics in Cairo turn into an urgent journey to Nairobi to help a colleague tell the story of a Toronto woman wrongly jailed in Kenya. It’s exhausting and exhilarating, but Toronto Star reporter Michelle Shephard figures she has the best job in the world.
Aug 28, 2009
- Posted by Heather
McCall
Covering US politics was a dream job for CBC reporter Susan Reisler, but it would never be fully realized until she could interview a Kennedy. She recalls both the political and journalistic idealism at play in this first-hand account of her one-on-one with Senator Ted Kennedy.
Covering US politics was a dream job for CBC reporter Susan Reisler, but it would never be fully realized until she could interview a Kennedy. She recalls both the political and journalistic idealism at play in this first-hand account of her one-on-one with Senator Ted Kennedy.
Aug 19, 2009
- Posted by Larry
Cornies
Journalists are accustomed to asking the questions, not answering them, but freelancer John Longhurst finds that being interviewed can help reporters understand how sources feel. Our Field Notes section (formerly First Person) provides a place for reporters to write about reporting: if you have a story to tell, editor Larry Cornies would like to hear from you.
Journalists are accustomed to asking the questions, not answering them, but freelancer John Longhurst finds that being interviewed can help reporters understand how sources feel. Our Field Notes section (formerly First Person) provides a place for reporters to write about reporting: if you have a story to tell, editor Larry Cornies would like to hear from you.
Jul 14, 2009
- Posted by Robert
Washburn
When big, national media showed up in Woodstock, Ont. to cover the abduction of Victoria (Tori) Stafford, the story changed. There was a desire among local journos, writes Bruce Urquhart, from the Woodstock Sentinel-Review, not to be scooped by out-of-town reporters that, unfortunately, pushed them toward pack journalism.
When big, national media showed up in Woodstock, Ont. to cover the abduction of Victoria (Tori) Stafford, the story changed. There was a desire among local journos, writes Bruce Urquhart, from the Woodstock Sentinel-Review, not to be scooped by out-of-town reporters that, unfortunately, pushed them toward pack journalism.
Jun 23, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Simcoe Reformer reporter Monte Sonnenberg was standing in his driveway when a local factory worker stopped by with a news tip. Here's how that tip turned into a National Newspaper Award-winning investigative series.
Simcoe Reformer reporter Monte Sonnenberg was standing in his driveway when a local factory worker stopped by with a news tip. Here's how that tip turned into a National Newspaper Award-winning investigative series.
Jun 16, 2009
- Posted by Larry
Cornies
Rod McQueen made the pilgrimage from newsrooms to bestseller lists 12 books ago. The former Maclean's business editor offers his advice to would-be fellow travellers.
Rod McQueen made the pilgrimage from newsrooms to bestseller lists 12 books ago. The former Maclean's business editor offers his advice to would-be fellow travellers.
Jun 09, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
The latest health scare in Canada won’t be the last, writes former Toronto Star health reporter Karen Palmer. With more than 2,400 cases of the H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada, the story affects all beats and requires teamwork from editors and reporters.
The latest health scare in Canada won’t be the last, writes former Toronto Star health reporter Karen Palmer. With more than 2,400 cases of the H1N1 flu virus confirmed in Canada, the story affects all beats and requires teamwork from editors and reporters.
Apr 28, 2009
- Posted by Heather
McCall
As swine flu cases spread across Canada, J-Source's Larry Cornies asked journalists and health experts for their assessment of the coverage given this story to date. The following are excerpts from telephone interviews with André Picard, Tom Blackwell and David McKie.
Mar 29, 2009
- Posted by Brian
Gabrial
Montreal Gazette reporter Marian Scott loves making science stories accessible to readers. Scott, who recently won the Yves O. Fortier Earth Science Award for her work about geology and organic farming, explains how she came to write one of those prize-winning pieces.
Montreal Gazette reporter Marian Scott loves making science stories accessible to readers. Scott, who recently won the Yves O. Fortier Earth Science Award for her work about geology and organic farming, explains how she came to write one of those prize-winning pieces.
Feb 10, 2009
- Posted by Brian
Gabrial
Magazine journalist Kim Pittaway teamed up with her sister Tina to make a CBC Radio documentary about the real cost of water waste. Learning a new medium was fun, she writes, and she enjoyed experimenting with sounds. Listeners loved - and hated - the results.
Magazine journalist Kim Pittaway teamed up with her sister Tina to make a CBC Radio documentary about the real cost of water waste. Learning a new medium was fun, she writes, and she enjoyed experimenting with sounds. Listeners loved - and hated - the results.
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