David Common on storytelling
CBC’s David Common describes why it’s hard for journalists to get their stories to surface in an information maelstrom, and why making the effort to be heard is more important than ever.
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Media Musings: The tools have changed, the job hasn’t
Columnist Joe Banks says today’s journalists are expected to have the same skills they always did—but technology makes the job easier.
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Star public editor: Protect sexual assault victims from online abuse
What is the media’s duty of care toward victims of sexual assault who speak out and open themselves up to online abuse and bullying?
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Star public editor: Protect sexual assault victims from online abuse
What is the media’s duty of care toward victims of sexual assault who speak out and open themselves up to online abuse and bullying?
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Globe public editor: Yes to Ghomeshi coverage; no to pictures
Readers tell The Globe to remember that this is a turning point for society’s understanding of sexual harassment and abuse of women.
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Reaction to MacIntyre’s comments about the CBC’s “toxic atmosphere”
A look at how people responded to MacIntyre’s critique of the broadcaster on social media.
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The Unknowable Country: All media requests are not equal
Does the government prioritize international media requests over ones from alternative, independent Canadian media?
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Why women still need a safe space to talk about their newsroom experiences
Toronto journalists host Broadsheet, a networking event for women in media.
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Globe public editor: Too much Ghomeshi or not enough?
How is coverage of Jian Ghomeshi different from coverage on Rob Ford, and should we keep seeing his photo attached to stories? Public editor Sylvia Stead addresses these reader concerns.
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CBC ombudsman: A famous aphorism only works if it’s used the way it’s meant
CBC ombudsman Esther Enkin reviews a complaint that a famous Trudeau quote was misused in a World Report story on Bountiful, BC.