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Are journalists shitbags? (Or, how to avoid sensationalism)

Renee Wilson was surprised to hear someone describe journalists as "shitbags" at a recent conference, and grew concerned when that statement was backed up with plenty of examples of subpar shock journalism…
Future of Toronto Star radio room uncertain as company looks to cut costs

Yesterday, the big news out of the Toronto Star was the dozens of jobs the company intends to slash as it looks to outsource some of its print production in the face of declining…
Greatest Hits: Canadian journalists share scanner stories

News of the possible closure of the Star's radio room program sparked a slew of memories for Canadian journalists, many of whom spent countless hours with one ear on the scanner. Steve…
La prise en considération des victimes d’évènements traumatisants dans les reportages journalistiques

L’auteure Carrie Rentschler examine comment les évènements traumatisants sont rapportés dans les nouvelles. En analysant la formation des certaines écoles de journalisme aux États-Unis, notamment la formation spécifique aux évènements dramatiques et…
Toronto Star intends to cut jobs, outsource production in face of revenue challenges

The Toronto Star told staff on Monday that it intends to cut jobs and outsource copy editing and print page production in the face of revenue challenges that have become commonplace in the newspaper…
Entente de principe entre La Presse et ses cinq syndicats

Les membres des cinq syndicats de La Presse ont conclu une entente de principe avec la direction, vendredi. Les nouvelles conventions collectives viendront à échéance à la fin de 2015.
When journalists are appointed to government

Is the principle of independent journalism diminished when a journalist is appointed to the Senate?
Jorge Barrera of APTN News: The 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year

Jorge Barrera, a reporter for the Aboriginal Peoples Television Network, has been named the winner of the 2012 J-Source Newsperson of the Year Award for his investigative work in First Nations communities…
By the Stylebook: Gay grammar and describing same-sex marriages

As AP confirms use of “husband” and “wife” for same-sex married couples, Katie Toth reports on the big shifts in LGBT language Canadian Press has made over the years.
Q&A with Newsana co-founder Ben Peterson

Newsana wants to elevate the conversation and create a curation community that provides meaning to its members. Belinda Alzner caught up with co-founder Ben Peterson to ask about how they hope to capture the…

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