Analyzing Rob Ford’s apologies
In this analysis of two public apologies made by Toronto Mayor Rob Ford, J-Source Law Editor Thomas Rose suggests apology law may be trivializing the value of an apology in public discourse.
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Vancouver Sun’s supposed handling of Amanda Todd coverage raises ethical questions
The perception of journalism as too often heartless and exploitive confronts almost every reporter eventually and leaves them struggling: when does lending comfort and aid become unethical engagement and interference in a story? J-Source looks at the Vancouver Sun’s coverage of the Amanda Todd coverage, based on an account given by Todd’s mother.
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IRE Toronto Watchdog Workshop Day 2
Investigative Reporters and Editors is bringing its highly rated Watchdog Workshop to Toronto. Get the tools and the tricks of the trade that you need to be a better, faster, watchdog journalist.
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IRE Toronto Watchdog Workshop Day 1
Investigative Reporters and Editors is bringing its highly rated Watchdog Workshop to Toronto. Get the tools and the tricks of the trade that you need to be a better, faster, watchdog journalist.
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#AfterDeadline: Media Coverage Of Sammy Yatim
CAJ's first After Deadline session will examine the media's coverage of the shooting death of #SammyYatim Panelists: CTV Toronto crime reporter Tamara Cherry, Toronto Sun columnist Joe Warmington and Toronto Star crime reporter Jennifer Pagliaro.
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Inouï reporte son entrée en scène
Les premières histoires «incroyables mais vraies» ne pourront être lues qu’à partir du mois d’avril sur la plateforme Inouï, plutôt que cet automne comme prévu initialement. Marc-André Sabourin, journaliste indépendant et co-créateur de ce nouveau futur média, explique ce report par la volonté de marquer un grand coup dès le lancement. Entrevue.
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Live blog: Stephen Brunt talks sports journalism
Acclaimed writer and commentator Stephen Brunt visits Laurier Brantford to discuss his career, Canadian sports journalism and the relationships between sports, culture, journalism and business. J-Source editor-in-chief Bruce Gillespie and students' lounge editor Mary-Katherine Boss will cover the event live.
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Steve Maich named senior vice-president of publishing at Rogers Media
Maich’s appointment follows the move of former Rogers publishing president Ken Whyte, who last month was appointed president of Rogers Media's digital bundling subscription service called Next Issue Canada.
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Charte des valeurs: une couverture équilibrée mais stéréotypée
Alors que le projet de loi sur la Charte de valeurs sera enfin connu demain, un panel d’enseignants-chercheurs de l’Uqàm s’est penché hier soir sur la couverture qui en a été faite depuis que l’information s’est retrouvée dans les colonnes du Journal de Montréal à la fin août. Selon eux, le gouvernement a gardé le…
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Question Period Live: Maclean’s and J-Source dissect The House of Commons
Ever wanted to make sense of all the yelling and bickering in the House of Commons? Maclean's and J-Source team up to pick apart Question Period, the opposition's daily attempt to get answers from the government on the hottest issues of the day. Find out what will make headlines in real time, and what most…