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Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
From ‘binders’ to meetups, writers are reaching out to each other. Continue Reading Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
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Media on the Move: January 17
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Want your job move featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves. Briarpatch announced a new hire in…
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Call for Entries: CJF-Facebook Journalism Project News Literacy Award
The CJF said the award ‘celebrates efforts to encourage Canadians to understand and critically assess the quality of news in their community as well as the practices that underpin factual reporting as key contributions to Canadian democracy’ Continue Reading Call for Entries: CJF-Facebook Journalism Project News Literacy Award
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Readers, Write On!
Will comment sections fade away, or be revived by new technologies? Continue Reading Readers, Write On!
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CBC Ombudsman: Following Fortress
The complainant, Jenni Byrne of Bayfield Strategy, Inc., wrote on behalf of her client, Fortress Developments. She stated that one of the reporters involved in ongoing coverage of Fortress was biased and…
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As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public
In some communities, internet access is so limited municipalities can’t rely on social media as a replacement for news. Continue Reading As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public
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The death of the homepage is much exaggerated
With a significant portion of the audience arriving at news sites via social media and search, the imminent death of the homepage is a common refrain. One senior digital manager told me…
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Postmedia Network Canada reports $5.8M Q1 profit, revenue down from year ago
Print advertising revenue fell 17.9 per cent and print circulation revenue dropped 6.1 per cent. Continue Reading Postmedia Network Canada reports $5.8M Q1 profit, revenue down from year ago
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Why trauma and mental health must be discussed in journalism schools
A foundation for resiliency needs to be built up before journalists are in the field. Continue Reading Why trauma and mental health must be discussed in journalism schools
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Journalism Jobs: January 10
Want your job posting featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves. Fellowships and residencies Hey! Deadline is Feb. 28 to apply to https://t.co/LG53s1VtAc with me as your boss this July. Amazing place,…
