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Fact-checking as an act of courage
It’s essential for journalists to fact-check their work even in the face of nagging doubts about its effectiveness in countering disinformation. Continue Reading Fact-checking as an act of courage
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How to report on child welfare in a meaningful way
Taking trauma-informed approaches to reporting and considering the structural drivers that define the child welfare system to improve coverage Continue Reading How to report on child welfare in a meaningful way
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![In this image Brandi Morin is being arrested by police officers and being taken away by one on either side]()
Brandi Morin’s case is a warning to all journalists
Despite court rulings, law enforcement continue to interfere with journalists reporting on Indigenous-related protests Continue Reading Brandi Morin’s case is a warning to all journalists
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Why freelancing is now a necessary part of journalism education
An industry in turmoil has made it clear that future journalists must know how to run a freelance business
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Journalists across Canada remain unequipped to deal with online harassment
News organizations need to step up their commitments to share aggregated data of online threats against employees and offer flexibility to journalists when dealing with harassment. Continue Reading Journalists across Canada remain unequipped to deal with online harassment
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![In this picture Tom Kent is wearing a suit and tie and sitting facing the camera. He is wearing glasses and his hair is brushed with a side margin.]()
The Ghost of Journalism Future
Will political backlash over Bell Media cuts spark a policy pivot?
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![In this picture Garvey Bailey is sitting on the right side of the image holding a mic and interviewing singer Madisan McFerrin who is dressed in a sweater and jeans and sitting on a bed next to her with one hand in her hair and the other on the bed behind her.]()
We all need help reporting in Black communities
New guide will focus on advice to strengthen reporting practices for engaging with Black communities Continue Reading We all need help reporting in Black communities
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![In this photo a woman is putting a flower down at a vigil for slain Palestininan, Lebanese and Israeli journalists. She is bending down in front of a poster carried by two people with all the journalists' names on it.]()
Journalists for Journalists
A vigil held in honour of our fallen colleagues
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![Cathy Browne is standing against a bannister in front of the CBC newsroom. She is wearing a printed black blouse and a black hat, and a red lanyard around her neck.]()
Journalists with disabilities blaze a trail in on-air broadcasting
The road to greater inclusion in newsrooms remains fraught, but a few radio journalists are pushing ahead with programs to recruit more talent of diverse abilities. Continue Reading Journalists with disabilities blaze a trail in on-air broadcasting
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Organizations can help journalists navigate deluge of climate research
Evidence syntheses aggregate scientific studies on climate change in the rapidly growing field so reporters can bring more context and understanding to their reporting
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