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Feb 01, 2008
- Posted by Mary
Doyle
A judge has turned down Conrad Black's request to remain on bail pending his appeal of fraud and obstruction of justice convictions, the Canadian Press reports. Black must report to prison by March 3 to begin serving his 6 1/2-year term.
Jan 29, 2008
- Posted by Mary
Doyle
An Al-Jazeera TV journalist, who is already appealing a jail sentence, has been arrested again, the Canadian Press reports. Howaida Taha was filming a documentary in Cairo when police detained her on suspicion of filming without a proper licence. Her lawyer said she had all the proper documents.
Jan 25, 2008
- Posted by Paul
Benedetti
Despite earlier speculatiion that the Wall Street Journal would make all of its online content free, News Corp Chief Executive Rupert Murdoch announced that there would still be limits on the WSJ online content available without charge. Murdoch said video clips would be offered for free, but specialized content would still be part of the $99-per-year subscription service.
Jan 24, 2008
- Posted by Paul
Benedetti
The Hamilton Spectator reported this week that it is appealing a conviction for contempt of court after one of its reporters refused to reveal a confidential source. Ken Peters was found in contempt of court in 2004 after he would not diclose the identity of a person who gave him confidential documents for a story. The conviction is being challenged by media lawyer Brian Rogers at the Ontario Court of Appeal. Rogers says the case revolves around the central issue of reporters being able to protect people who provide important information in the public interest.
Jan 20, 2008
A federal court ruling that could compel two Montreal journalists to reveal their sources troubles the Canadian Association of Journalists. Judge Simon Noel ruled that two journalists from La Presse must testify about their reporting into the case of Adil Charkaoui. The CAJ is "very fearful that the order could have a chilling effect on anyone with information that's in the public interest," said president Mary Agnes Welch in a news release.
The Moroccan-born Charkaoui, who is out on bail following his arrest under a federal security certificate, is seeking a stay in proceedings against him, claiming the leak infringes on his right to a fair trial. The La Presse article, published in June, 2007, was based on a top-secret document leaked to reporters Gilles Toupin and Joel-Denis Bellavance. The newspaper says it will appeal Judge Noel's ruling.
The Moroccan-born Charkaoui, who is out on bail following his arrest under a federal security certificate, is seeking a stay in proceedings against him, claiming the leak infringes on his right to a fair trial. The La Presse article, published in June, 2007, was based on a top-secret document leaked to reporters Gilles Toupin and Joel-Denis Bellavance. The newspaper says it will appeal Judge Noel's ruling.
Jan 19, 2008
- Posted by Mary
Doyle
The Toronto Star has reached a tentative agreement with unionized staff, averting a strike, the Star reports. Details of the pact will not be released until workers have a chance to ratify it.
Jan 18, 2008
- Posted by Mary
Doyle
A doctoral student at the University of Quebec in Montreal has been allowed to leave Iran after being detained for almost a year, the Gazette reports. Mehrnoushe Solouki, a French-Iranian citizen and a landed immigrant in Canada, was arrested after interviewing relatives of members of Iran's armed opposition, the People's Mujahedeen.
Jan 16, 2008
- Posted by Mary
Doyle
New York Times columnist Maureen Dowd, a well-established Bush basher, found herself gratefully accepting medical help from the presidential entourage in the Middle East, the Washington Post reports in a blog item. She declined an offer of IV treatment, though, jokingly remarking that she didn't want to risk an "accidental" poisoning.
Jan 16, 2008
Britain’s Daily Telegraph will launch seven new TV programs on its Web site, reports Editor & Publisher. The lineup "will include a right-leaning political talk show, a cooking program, and shows covering issues such as travel and money." Other aspects of the site’s multimedia development plans include more audio linked to picture galleries and breaking news.
Jan 15, 2008
- Posted by Mary
Doyle
The Canadian Radio-television and Telecommuications Commission has ruled that private companies will not be allowed to control all three media in one market, Reuters reports. It has also set limits on mergers so that one company cannot control more than 45 percent of television broadcasting in a single market. The rules apply only to future deals.
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