What to do when the pressure is on
Journalists can face intimidation from sources, police and government. Here’s how to push back. Continue Reading What to do when the pressure is on
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Media on the Move: June 22 to July 5
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: June 22 to July 5
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Canadian Press style now capitalizes Aboriginal and Indigenous
But you no longer have to capitalize internet, which was dropped on July 3. Continue Reading Canadian Press style now capitalizes Aboriginal and Indigenous
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This is Worldtown is dedicated to telling the stories of women of colour
Founder Sana Malik said the site is about “people who want to express themselves.” Continue Reading This is Worldtown is dedicated to telling the stories of women of colour
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What the failure of Star Touch teaches us about a media bailout
Star Touch is exactly why the feds need to leave the news business to its death throes. Continue Reading What the failure of Star Touch teaches us about a media bailout
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‘Do you need help with that?’ How a Star editor ended up handling a crisis call
By Doug Cudmore for the Toronto Star There are a few start-of-day scenes you’re prepared for when you’re a news editor. You’re ready for the day when the major story (or two) breaks and you’re scrambling to assign reporters. You’re ready for the day when there is absolutely nothing going on in the world and… -
Ryan McMahon has big plans for his Indigenous media platform Indian & Cowboy
This story was funded by the J-Source Patreon campaign. By Meagan Gillmore Ryan McMahon wants to create Canada’s next Vice — “minus the weed,” he adds. But for this to happen, he’s challenging all Canadians to confront what he calls one of this country’s greatest addictions: colonialism. McMahon has been steadily building an Indigenous media platform… -
It’s time to start The Conversation in Canada
By Mary-Lynn Young and Alfred Hermida for The Conversation Canada The launch of The Conversation Canada is an opportunity to contribute to the quality of explanatory journalism in this country — and the promise such journalism holds for democratic engagement, informed policy and media innovation. It brings academics and experienced journalists together to share timely analysis and… -
Journalism Jobs: June 28
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Traditional media still most trusted
By Colette Brin and Sébastien Charlton Social media and mobile phones have become preferred options for news consumption among a growing number of users. However, in Canada, as in other countries among the 36 surveyed for the 2017 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, it appears that most people still consider traditional media or their brands the most trustworthy sources.…