2016 - J-Source

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Toronto Star public editor: It’s never too late to correct the historical record

What did Pierre Trudeau actually say about Richard Nixon upon learning that the president had called him an ‘asshole’? Likely, not exactly what we think.
The allure of the North

Why journalists are inspired to work in the coldest communities in Canada.
Grammar guide: Common punctuation errors

Proper punctuation can make your writing sing. Incorrect punctuation can result in lawsuits and social media mockery.
Toronto Star closes printing plant, axes 13 newsroom jobs

Newsroom layoffs affect StarTouch team, digital journalists.
Memo: Star editor Michael Cooke confirms 13 laid off from newsroom

“Thirteen people will be departing: 10 from the tablet team, three from digital,” reads memo from Cooke.
Memo: Star Publisher John Cruickshank addresses print plant closure and layoffs

Toronto Star shuts down their printing plant, laying off 285 people in the process, and begins newsroom buyouts and layoffs.
Freedom of information in Hamilton misses the mark

Freedom of Information (FOI) is great in concept, but without strong enforcement mechanisms, it remains only a concept in municipalities where the local government chooses to openly flout its intent.
News media played key role in scrutinizing anti-terror legislation, new research shows

Canadian news outlets were “equal to the challenge” of scrutinizing controversial Bill C-51, according to new research.
Winners of annual JHM awards announced

Awards honour excellence in student journalism at campus newspapers across Canada.
Shaw sells media arm to Corus for $2.65B

Shaw Communications is selling its media division to Corus Entertainment for $2.65 billion, dividing the Shaw telecom empire into separate media and network companies as it moves to sharpen its focus.

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