Author / Kayla Zhu
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How students and recent alumni are creating their own journalism projects
Working on side projects helps young journalists build valuable hands-on experiences in lieu of professional work, but side hustles can be draining Continue Reading How students and recent alumni are creating their own journalism projects
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Overstory Media Group plans dozens of digital community news outlets in Canada
Co-founded by Farhan Mohamed and Andrew Wilkinson, the network plans to create 50 community outlets by 2023
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The evolution of mental health reporting standards
Across industry organizations, newsrooms and campus media, journalists are re-examining best practices on reporting on mental health and suicide Continue Reading The evolution of mental health reporting standards
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Indiegraf expands to the U.S. with next news challenge cohort
Canadian independent journalism incubator wants to help entrepreneurs reduce local news gaps on both sides of the border Continue Reading Indiegraf expands to the U.S. with next news challenge cohort
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2021 World Press Freedom Canada award nominations now open
Entries for the $2,000 prize due March 15 Continue Reading 2021 World Press Freedom Canada award nominations now open
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2021 CJF awards and fellowships now open for applications
The foundation expands offerings with three new awards and fellowships Continue Reading 2021 CJF awards and fellowships now open for applications
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Applications for 2020 Mindset Award for Workplace Mental Health Reporting now open
Award organizers anticipate a ‘flood of applications’ due to widespread effects of COVID-19 on mental health Continue Reading Applications for 2020 Mindset Award for Workplace Mental Health Reporting now open
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Corus revenue down 10% in first quarter of fiscal 2021, expects recovery during year
CEO Doug Murphy said the company kicked off the new fiscal year with a ‘stronger-than-anticipated quarter’ Continue Reading Corus revenue down 10% in first quarter of fiscal 2021, expects recovery during year
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Press Forward aims to give independent media a seat at the table
A collective of community-based media organizations across Canada hope to advocate for the independent media sector Continue Reading Press Forward aims to give independent media a seat at the table
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Drug policy and addiction media kit gives newsrooms a resource for better coverage of drug use
Avoid stigmatizing narratives, consult credible sources and use language that reflects people’s lived experiences, say experts Continue Reading Drug policy and addiction media kit gives newsrooms a resource for better coverage of drug use
