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Grammar guide: misplaced modifiers

Kids make nutritious snacks. Snappy headline? Case of cannibalism? Or, a misplaced modifier? A modifier is an adverb, adjective or phrase that, ideally, clarifies or adds detail to your sentence. But, put…
Students could be key in Halifax journalists’ strike

By Errol Salamon for CWA Canada Journalism students and recent graduates are well placed to support Chronicle Herald newsroom workers in Halifax, who have been on strike since Jan. 23. They can collaborate with…
Ethnic parents hold unique perspectives on j-school

By Marcus Medford for New Canadian Media International students and children of immigrants say pursuing post-secondary studies in journalism can motivate both encouragement and opposition from their parents. Sharif Hasan’s parents didn’t…
Canadian student doc about La Loche recognized by New York Times

The documentary, Denendeh, was created by University of Regina School of Journalism students in 2010.
Ryerson Review of Journalism to continue as print magazine

School of Journalism announces it intends to keep publishing print magazine at a slightly higher price.
Annual John H. McDonald awards accepting nominations

Awards for student journalism available in 21 different categories including Best Website and Best Social Media.
Live Q&A: The Freelance Life with Maryam Siddiqi and Aaron Broverman

Join us July 8, at 1 pm ET for a live chat about freelincing with Maryam Siddiqi and Aaron Broverman.
Waterloo student paper claims lease termination politically motivated

In May, University of Waterloo’s Imprint newspaper received a lease termination notice from the student union for the campus office space it has published in since 1979.
Live Q&A: How to Conduct Your Best Interviews with Selena Ross and Sarah Boesveld

Join us Friday, June 26, at 12 noon ET for a live question-and-answer session about interviewing with Selena Ross, reporter at the Globe and Mail, and Sarah Boesveld, reporter at the National…
Introducing J-Source Chats, a summer series

Over the next seven weeks, we’ll host Q&As with experts across the country about how to improve your skills, grow your portfolio and break into the industry.