Field Notes

Over the last three years, I’ve had some version of this conversation with countless young Canadian journalists.

“I’m so anxious right now.”

“My work laid off 15 per cent of… Continue Reading A generation of journalists are struggling

Dale Bass started her 45-year journalism career in 1973 at the London Free Press. She remembers a bustling newsroom of 185, with two or three city hall reporters. Bass would sometimes be… Continue Reading Vanishing City Hall

Editor in chief Erin Millar on the setback that caused them to change gears and devote themselves to three communities.
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Community reporters have the opportunity to connect directly with their audiences. But are they earning reader confidence? Canadians aren’t so sure.
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Suggestions on how to incorporate TRC calls to action into reporting.
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Responsible reporting about suicide can bring increase awareness and save lives, according to experts.
Read More Continue Reading Treat stories about suicide with dignity and compassion

When it comes to freelance writing, how you get paid can be as important as how much you get paid.
Read More Continue Reading What it’s like to earn a living freelance writing in Canada

Like the heroine of her favourite film, Educating Rita, Amanda Lee found herself in graduate writing school as a mature student.
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What does it take to publish investigative journalism using access to information and privacy requests?
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New York Times journalist Katie Benner discusses the challenges of reporting on sexual assault allegations.
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