2016 - J-Source

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Laurie Few from Global’s 16X9 on investigative journalism

Before she picks up a hidden camera, 16×9 executive producer Laurie Few consults with a lawyer.
Toronto Star Public Editor: Homeless deserve their dignity too

Street nurse raises valid questions about journalistic ethics in depicting images of homeless people.
Media on the Move: May 5 to May 18

Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism for May 5 to May 18.
Globe and Mail Public Editor: No reason to give equal time to naturopathy believers

Sylvia Stead writes: To do so would be a false journalistic balance and could endanger public
Memo: CBC responds after Jian Ghomeshi apology and Kathryn Borel’s statement

The following memo was sent to CBC staff from Hubert T. Lacroix, President and CEO, and Josée Girard, Vice-President, People and Culture, on May 11, 2016.
Ghomeshi’s accuser says peace bond ‘clearest path to the truth’

Kathryn Borel, a former CBC employee, says she agreed to a peace bond over a trial because “it seemed like the clearest path to the truth.”
New Calgary media outlet hopes for a jumpstart with Kickstarter

The founder of The Calgarian wants to raise $12,000 by Jun. 5 to start reporting by September.
Journalism jobs: May 11

Here’s our regular listing of Canadian journalism job opportunities.
The good and bad of mobile, social and vertical news

Looking forward to the future of news, Kate Tenenhouse finds it is mobile, social…and vertical.
Torstar loss soars to $53.5 million as revenue falls, expenses rise

Torstar recorded extra expenses related to its transition towards more digital media and revenue fell at its traditional newspaper businesses.

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