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Unpaid journalism internships: Education or exploitation?
A new survey of students, employers and schools points to overhauling unpaid internship programs Continue Reading Unpaid journalism internships: Education or exploitation?
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We’re losing journalists. And PR jobs are rising
There are fewer journalists per capita in B.C. today than there have been in a generation, reveals recent census data Continue Reading We’re losing journalists. And PR jobs are rising
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What French-language audiences might not see in their climate change news
Some media outlets in Canada have increased resources for environmental journalism, but continue to struggle with addressing across coverage Continue Reading What French-language audiences might not see in their climate change news
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The case of two Calgary newspapers
What the merger of the Calgary Herald and Calgary Sun shows about journalists’ social identity Continue Reading The case of two Calgary newspapers
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Epic snowmen, expert takes and audience orientation
How journalistic roles are performed in Canadian media Continue Reading Epic snowmen, expert takes and audience orientation
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The COVID years: Risk, reward and rethinking priorities
What the rise of hate, a surge in government support and a relentless pandemic have meant for media in Canada Continue Reading The COVID years: Risk, reward and rethinking priorities
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At the gate of disaster
A case study on the promotion of climate science rejectionism by mainstream news outlets and e-commerce companies Continue Reading At the gate of disaster
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Discordant or just different? A comparison of community newspaper data in Canada
What the local news map and an industry group snapshot show — and what they don’t — about the state of community journalism Continue Reading Discordant or just different? A comparison of community newspaper data in Canada
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Bottom-up, audience-driven and shut down: How HuffPost Canada left its mark on Canadian media
HuffPost Canada was abruptly shut down on March 9, 2021, by Buzzfeed as part of a broad restructuring plan for the company. This closure came two weeks after two dozen workers filed for union certification Continue Reading Bottom-up, audience-driven and shut down: How HuffPost Canada left its mark on Canadian media
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Saving journalism: views on how to pay for reliable information
Many countries are experimenting with different forms of government support and policies but the question is what works best and is sustainable in each context Continue Reading Saving journalism: views on how to pay for reliable information