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Double Standard for Reporting Rape?

A Toronto man reported to police that he was sexually assaulted by four women Sunday, and the reaction on social media was something to take note of. Eric Mark Do documented some…
L’info internationale réduite à la portion congrue

Avec la retraite de Jean-François Lépine et la fin d'Une heure sur terre, le Québec s'enfonce-t-il un traitement misérable de l'actualité internationale? Pour Jean-François Dumas, d'Influence Communications, «médiatiquement parlant, le Québec, c'est un gros…
UPDATED: CAJ finalists announced

The winners will be announced on May 4 at the CAJ Awards gala and conference banquet in Ottawa.
Jack Webster Foundation names 2013 fellows

The Jack Webster Foundation announced more than $14,000 in funding for its 2013 fellowships. The foundation offers B.C.-based journalist access to professional development opportunities. The fellowships were awarded to Charelle Evelyn, reporter…
Live chat: Canadian Press reporters discuss Ralph Klein and media coverage of the man

Canadian Press reporters share their memories of former Alberta premier Ralph Klein, who died March 29, 2013 at the age of 70.
TRADIGITAL Live chat: Exploring the expanding role of digital journalism in traditional media

Have a question about digital journalism in the world of traditional media? Here's your chance to ask. Panel includes: Mathew Ingram, Senior Writer, GigaOM; Andrew Yates, Senior Producer of Social Media and Community, CBCNews.ca; Terry Weber,…
Toronto Star public editor defends use of anonymous sources for story on Ford’s alleged alcohol abuse

While acknowledging that the Toronto Star has problem with overusing unnamed sources, public editor Kathy English wrote the newspaper's use of anonymous sources met the Star's standards in this particular case.
Twitter tips for journalism students from Mark Luckie, Twitter’s manager of journalism and news

Twitter's manager of journalism and news, Mark Luckie, gives tips for getting the most out of the social media platform. This was part of a joint venture "to develop social media training…
Op-ed: How the Nanaimo Daily News should have dealt with the racist letter to the editor

The Nanimo Daily News publisher may not want that racist letter to the editor to define the paper's identity, but it certainly shaped public perception. Making the newspaper look bad isn't the…
Peter Mansbridge’s advice for young journalists

Here is Peter Mansbridge's advice for young journalists, following a question from a CBC viewer. [node:ad] Video courtesy of CBC

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