Building trust at the local level
Community reporters have the opportunity to connect directly with their audiences. But are they earning reader confidence? Canadians aren’t so sure. Continue Reading Building trust at the local level
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In cities across America, this morning’s newspaper told you there was an election yesterday — but nothing about it
This story was originally published by Nieman Lab and appears here with its permission Big night! The U.S. midterm elections yesterday mostly went according to expectations: Democrats retook the House of Representatives, Republicans kept (and grew) their control of the Senate, and a variety of governor’s races went a variety of ways. Back when I was a…
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We need a new kind of weather forecast
More regular reporting on extreme weather patterns would help Canadians understand the real threat of climate change. Continue Reading We need a new kind of weather forecast
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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
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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
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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
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The S-word
Stop pushing student journalists to the side. Continue Reading The S-word
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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
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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?
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Public broadcasting, private boardrooms
Inside the push to put workers on CBC’s board of directors. Continue Reading Public broadcasting, private boardrooms