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Why Global’s Mark McAllister broadcast his own story of epilepsy

Journalists tell stories every day, but what happens when a journalist becomes the story? Here in J-source, Global Toronto's Mark McAllister describes the events leading up to his much publicized on-air seizure;…
Interdiction de Twitter: faut-il une Tribune de la presse dans les Palais de justice?

L’interdiction de tweeter dans les salles d’audiences du Québec relance le débat sur la liberté de presse à l’intérieur des Palais de justice. La nouvelle directive, qui régit l’utilisation des appareils électroniques, empêche…
Commentary: What does the twitter ban in Quebec courtrooms mean for freedom of expression?

Quebec is the latest jurisdiction to issue a protocol on the use of electronic devices by reporters and lawyers inside a courtroom, sparking some heated but predictable responses. Is this a violation…
What does responsible journalism mean in today’s fast-paced newsworld?

In a student essay, Western University journalism grad Katherine Starr explores what responsible journalism means to her.
Marissa Nelson named senior director of digital media at CBC News

Nelson became the acting director after Rachel Nixon departed from the position in August 2012 to become Principal News Director, Bing Application Experiences at Microsoft.
Ban on Twitter in Quebec courtrooms goes in effect today

As of Monday, no one will be able to email, tweet or text from inside Quebec courtrooms without the consent of the judge. The move runs contrary to recent changes made in Ontario, B.C.,…
Les coulisses du «Offshore Leaks»: ne tirez pas sur le messager

Frédéric Zalac est le seul journaliste québécois à avoir participé à l'immense enquête « Offshore Leaks ». Il raconte à Projet-J pourquoi l'information est livrée au compte-gouttes. Et surtout pourquoi les gouvernements se trompent…
UPDATED: CRA wants CBC to reveal tax cheats; doesn’t want CBC to reveal original source

Earlier this week, National Revenue minister Gail Shea threatened the CBC with legal action, but the media organization has refused to reveal the names thus far. On Friday, the CRA commissioner tried…
An inside look at the new Postmedia building

Postmedia is set to move into its new corporate HQ in Toronto on Dec. 1 this year. J-Source has an inside look at the construction and artist renderings of the new space…
Shaw Communications posts modest gains in Q2

Revenues from Shaw’s media division were $249 million, up 3 percent from the preceding year, showing improved advertising and subscriber revenues.

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