2016 - J-Source

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Toronto Life publisher plays Moneyball

By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor When Toronto Life publisher Ken Hunt started tracking audience data by a formula of his own invention, his assumptions about what draws in readers were blown away.…
Who gets the credit when a story breaks?

J-Source survey finds many outlets across Canada lack a clear policy on when to credit a competitor’s scoop.
CBC Ombudsman: Truth in Syrian coverage—It’s not that simple

By Esther Enkin for the CBC The complainant, T.A. Anderson thought a piece on The National marking the fifth anniversary of the start of hostilities in Syria was distorted and biased. He…
CBC Ombudsman: Context Matters—Sometimes you have to look at the big picture

By Esther Enkin for the CBC The complainant, Carman Miller objected to a reference that it’s hard to spot Canadian flags in Quebec. He thought it was inaccurate and amounted to Quebec…
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Credentials must always be checked

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Brunswick News Ombudswoman: Heed the rational voices, not the angriest and loudest ones

It’s human nature to sometimes want vengeance, but that doesn’t make it a desirable remedy.
Journalism Jobs: June 22

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You don’t know what it’s like

By Lorelei Williams for the Canadian Media Guild What can media do better in reporting on our missing loved ones? Treat our missing women and girls the same as the others. It…
Winner of the Michener Award, Fellowships announced

By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor The recipients of the 2015 Michener Award, the 2016 Michener-Deacon Fellowship and the 2016 Michener-Deacon Fellowship for Journalism Education were announced in Ottawa on June 17. The annual…
Evan Solomon to host CTV’s ‘Question Period’

By The Canadian Press Evan Solomon will soon be the new host of CTV's Sunday morning political affairs program "Question Period." CTV News says the political journalist will take on the role…

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