CBC Ombudsman: Anti-Semitism and The Left
The complainant thought a column by Neil Macdonald analyzing the response to anti-semitism from left-wing activists was based on a false premise and biased.
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Toronto Star Public Editor: What did Ford say? It’s far from clear
While I do believe what Rob Ford said matters to the historical and public record of Ford’s troubled tenure – and to the journalistic record of covering this wild story — I do not see any clear answers regarding Ford’s exact words.
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: Getting late evening news and photos into a newspaper
Some readers have not been happy that Olympics events, including medal-winning Canadian performances, have taken place too late for early edition deadlines.
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CBC Ombudsman: Gay Rights and Religion
The complainant felt personally insulted and thought a column by Neil Macdonald was hateful and anti-religion.
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Journalists need to fight to repeal Bill C-51
CJFE volunteer Grant Buckler explains why provisions in the counter-terrorism bill should be of major concern to the news media
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CBC Ombudsman: What’s in a Name?
The complainant objected to being described as a former board member of Vaccine Choice Canada because she said she appeared on air as a “concerned parent.”
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CBC Ombudsman: Deadline vs. Duty—Taking the time to get all sides of the story
The complainant objected to a cbcnews.ca story about a Toronto-area teacher being investigated for part of an address she made at an Al Quds rally.
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: Should the Globe fix or ban online comments?
Sylvia Stead argues to keep them but adds: I would advocate tighter rules for certain topics. By Sylvia Stead for The Globe and Mail As a rule, journalists love feedback – concrete evidence that the fruit of their labour is not only finding an audience, but having an impact. And yet there is nothing…
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“Toward 2020” makes the case for better journalism education
The crux of book is that journalism education, as it currently stands, is broken.
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Welcome to Canada: Abdirahman Abdi & the selective silence of Canadian leadership
By Jared A. Walker Just a few moments ago I watched the Mothers of the Movement give a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. To say they were compelling would be a gross understatement. These tremendous women inspired millions worldwide with their grace and resilience in the face of unfathomable suffering and monstrous injustice. They are superheroes. As…