2016 - J-Source

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Getting comfortable with being uncomfortable is part of a journalist’s job, say panelists

Feeling uncomfortable while reporting on some communities and situations is part of being a good journalist.
New UBC international reporting project challenges parachute model of journalism

IRP students will partner with students at four partner universities to produce a cross-border journalism project.
Finding innovation in a coffee and a morning newspaper

A big part of launching a new and original product is first convincing people you’re capable of having innovative ideas.
Magazines Canada introduces new magazine award program

Magazine Grands Prix comes after major publishers declared intention to leave National Magazine Awards last year.
Memo: Mark Iype appointed editor of the Edmonton Journal and Edmonton Sun

Deputy Editor Kathy Kerr retiring at the end of the month, Dave Breakenridge to assume the role of managing editor.
Media on the Move: September 8 to September 21

Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism for September 8 to September 21.
Memo: CBC Aboriginal to be renamed CBC Indigenous

Name change reflects a significant trend by communities and organizations, both nationally and globally, to use Indigenous as a preferred term.
Torstar sells Vaughan printing plant for over $50 million

In January 2016, Torstar announced they were shuttering the plant, laying off 285 employees in the process.
UBC, Globe and Mail win 2016 Online Journalism Awards

Four Canadian projects were nominated for the annual set of awards.
Positive mental health stories more often shared online than negative stories, study finds

The study by Gavin Adamson examined the content of articles dealing with mental health and how they were shared across digital platforms such as Facebook and Twitter.

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