Ideas
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 25, 2009
- Posted by Janice
Neil
A column by The Globe and Mail's Margaret Wente so closely resembles one written by The New York Times's Maureen Dowd that at least one blog is suggesting she stole it. Anne McNeilly asks whether it was just a bizarre coincidence.
A column by The Globe and Mail's Margaret Wente so closely resembles one written by The New York Times's Maureen Dowd that at least one blog is suggesting she stole it. Anne McNeilly asks whether it was just a bizarre coincidence.
Aug 20, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
At first glance, a half-hour extension looks like a renaissance for the CBC suppertime news, writes Susan Newhook. But…As with many things CBC these days, there are a few buts.
At first glance, a half-hour extension looks like a renaissance for the CBC suppertime news, writes Susan Newhook. But…As with many things CBC these days, there are a few buts.
Jul 28, 2009
- Posted by Janice
Neil
Former CBC producer and trainer Tim Knight remembers walking into Walter Cronkite's CBS office in 1971 and asking him to help change the world.
Jul 10, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
After watching the graphic
video of the young Iranian Neda Agha-Soltan dying, The Toronto Star's Lesley Ciarula Taylor questions how
storytelling is changing and if spotting the telling details is a dying art in
journalism.
After watching the graphic
video of the young Iranian Neda Agha-Soltan dying, The Toronto Star's Lesley Ciarula Taylor questions how
storytelling is changing and if spotting the telling details is a dying art in
journalism.
Jun 09, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Legendary CBC reporter Joe Schlesinger speaks with Janice Neil about his start in journalism, interviewing Ayatollah Khomeini and walking through Paris with Brigitte Bardot. The Canadian Journalism Foundation will honour the veteran with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala this week.
Legendary CBC reporter Joe Schlesinger speaks with Janice Neil about his start in journalism, interviewing Ayatollah Khomeini and walking through Paris with Brigitte Bardot. The Canadian Journalism Foundation will honour the veteran with its Lifetime Achievement Award at a gala this week.
Jun 09, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
As the recent departure of Globe and Mail editor Edward Greenspon showed, journalists' news judgment and reporting rigour may take a back seat when the media themselves are in the news, writes former Toronto Star ombud Don Sellar.
May 11, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
Reporters covering government shouldn't underestimate the communications machine, writes Denise Rudnicki. In this preview of her presentation at the upcoming Canadian Association of Journalists conference in Vancouver, she describes a sophisticated, coordinated and professionally staffed apparatus that goes well beyond mere spin.
Reporters covering government shouldn't underestimate the communications machine, writes Denise Rudnicki. In this preview of her presentation at the upcoming Canadian Association of Journalists conference in Vancouver, she describes a sophisticated, coordinated and professionally staffed apparatus that goes well beyond mere spin.
Apr 28, 2009
Maureen Taylor, who covered two previous outbreaks for CBC's The National, is now playing the novel role of news consumer. That's fine by her, but she does have some tips to offer those now covering the emergence of swine flu.
Mar 31, 2009
- Posted by Regan
Ray
It's safe to say that the issue of online comments is not black and white, writes Peter Gorrie, but the shade of grey is dark enough to require change -- and he’s got some suggestions.
It's safe to say that the issue of online comments is not black and white, writes Peter Gorrie, but the shade of grey is dark enough to require change -- and he’s got some suggestions.
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