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Deadline approaching for Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award

Applications are being accepted online as the Tom Hanson Photojournalism Award enters its fifth year. Canadian photojournalists who have been in the business less than five years – from students to freelancers to photographers working at regional publications – are…
The top journalism stories of 2013

It was a year of major upheaval and change for the industry. J-Source rounded up the biggest journalism and Canadian media stories of 2013—from the so-called “Crackgate” saga to Sun News Network losing its bid for mandatory carriage to the…
Atkinson Fellowship in Public Policy accepting applications

The Atkinson Charitable Foundation, the Honderich Family and the Toronto Star are launching their annual search for an experienced journalist who is ready to pursue a one-year, in-depth examination of an emerging or challenging public policy issue.…
Updated: Toronto Star reporter Daniel Dale continuing with libel suit despite Mayor Rob Ford’s apology

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford apologized to Star reporter Daniel Dale during a city council meeting, saying he did not mean to suggest Dale was a pedophile. But the reporter says Ford’s statement didn’t come close to being a sufficient apology…
Toronto Star Master Glass: Shooting in low light

In this Toronto Star video series on photojournalism, photographer Steve Russell gives tips on getting around the challenges of shooting in low light.…
Can a journalist also be an activist?

When Halifax Media Co-op journalist Miles Howe was arrested for the third time by the New Brunswick RCMP, many questioned if he was indeed a journalist. But others say activist journalism has a role in the media landscape and activist…
Ed Greenspon leaves Star Media Group

Greenspon, vice-president of business development at the Toronto Star, is leaving the newspaper. …
CBC London correspondent Ann MacMillan retires

CBC’s London correspondent Ann MacMillan is retiring after more than 40 years in the business. Her last day is Dec. 16. MacMillan has worked in the London bureau since 1981 when she signed on as a correspondent for CBC’s flagship show,…
Monique Beech named Sun Media’s digital content director

Monique Beech, Sun Media’s national community manager, will become its digital content director on Dec. 20. …
Does Alberta’s Bill 45 threaten media freedom?

Labour legislation passed by the Alberta government at the beginning of December is causing concern not just in government workplaces and union offices, but also in some newsrooms. Bill 45, along with its companion legislation Bill 46, imposes fines for illegal…

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