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Postmedia Network replaces 10 daily newspaper publishers with 3 regional managers

In a bold step for the company, Postmedia Network has fired three publishers, eliminated the position entirely and replaced oversight of its 10 newspapers with three managers for the eastern, Prairies and…
CBC Executive VP for English Services departs for job at Twitter

A recruitment process will be launched immediately for her replacement. Neil McEneaney, CBC’s general manager for finance and strategy, will be filling the position on an interim basis.
CBC creates new position for newsroom liaison with Ombudsman office

The CBC has created a new position to act as a liaison between the newsroom and the Office of the Ombudsman. Jack Nagler, currently the managing editor of Radio News programs, will…
David Common new host of CBC World Report

CBC's New York correspondent David Common will anchor the World Report starting in September. He replaces former host Peter Armstrong, who was named the new national sports correspondent earlier this year. Most…
UPDATED: Saskatoon gets its first local CBC radio morning show; does not have CRTC licence

The new radio morning show has been in the works for almost five years, ever since CBC undertook a country-wide study looking at underserved markets. But the station will be up against…
J-Source is hiring: Editor-in-Chief (part-time)

Job posting: Editor-in-Chief, J-Source.ca (part-time) The Canadian Journalism Project, a collaboration of journalism schools and organizations currently led by the Canadian Journalism Foundation, seeks an Editor-in-Chief for J-Source.ca, a national online project…
10 things revealed in the Toronto Life profile of Toronto Star editor-in-chief Michael Cooke

The Barbie fascination, the I-team obsession and the musician. If you haven’t yet picked up May issue of the Toronto Life, you’ll want to: Front cover: a sweaty Rob Ford; Inside profile: Toronto Star editor-in-chief Michael…
Canadian journalist Kennedy Jawoko named International Knight Journalism Fellow

The Knight Fellowships program encourages journalistic innovation, entrepreneurship and leadership. Jawoko’s proposal looks at a portal that facilitates connections and helps incubate ideas among East African journalists, according to the program website.
Global News bringing more local news to Halifax, New Brunswick

Global News is adding two 30-minute local newscasts for Halifax and New Brunswick audiences starting Monday April 15. The one-hour Global Maritimes News Final show will be replaced by local programming from…
Canadian journalists Ali Velshi, Wab Kinew join Al Jazeera America

Canadian journalist Ali Velshi has left his position as CNN’s chief business correspondent to join Al Jazeera America. Wab Kinew also tweeted Tuesday that he will be joining Al Jazeera as a correspondent…