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We cannot continue to ignore the Toronto Sun’s toxic output

The Toronto Sun has a history of columnists writing xenophobic pieces — but they are met with a shrug by the rest of Canadian media. Continue Reading We cannot continue to ignore the Toronto Sun’s toxic output
When journalists report social media as public opinion

Journalists should be careful when using social media posts to report what the public thinks, and should tell readers how the data was collected. Continue Reading When journalists report social media as public opinion
Government enmity toward journalists a global phenomenon

The detention of two Reuters reporters in Myanmar should concern every reporter in Canada. Continue Reading Government enmity toward journalists a global phenomenon
The S-word

Stop pushing student journalists to the side. Continue Reading The S-word
What Canada’s major media are forgetting when they report on oil

Uncritical coverage of industry projections means climate change is left out of the picture. Continue Reading What Canada’s major media are forgetting when they report on oil
Can reporting on vulnerable people do more harm than good?

Journalists need more than good intentions when venturing into Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to tell its stories. Continue Reading Can reporting on vulnerable people do more harm than good?
Public broadcasting, private boardrooms

Inside the push to put workers on CBC’s board of directors. Continue Reading Public broadcasting, private boardrooms
The future of local news is one bound with our own

By illuminating both the values and challenges besetting local journalism, we can reimagine a new day for local news. Continue Reading The future of local news is one bound with our own
Not enough perspectives on Iran are found in Canadian and American news media

News organizations and consumers would be wise to exercise some level of cognitive empathy when producing and processing news about Iran. Continue Reading Not enough perspectives on Iran are found in Canadian and American news media
How do we hold news media accountable?

Coverage of the Toronto van tragedy demonstrates how ethical lapses erode public trust, writes Amira Elghawaby. Continue Reading How do we hold news media accountable?