Dave Perkins’ “Fun and Games” is a testament to the power of shoe leather reporting
Though focused on sports reporting, Perkins’ book is a valuable reminder of the importance of fundamental reporting skills.
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Sue-Ann Levy’s new book lacks tabloid crackle
“Underdog: Confessions of a Right-Wing Gay Jewish Muckraker” chronicles Levy’s life and career.
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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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‘That’s Why I’m a Journalist’ a reminder of the rich experiences reporters have
By Diana Pereira It’s refreshing to read a book that tells real reporters’ stories from the front lines. That’s Why I’m a Journalist by former CBC journalist and current Ryerson journalism professor Mark Bulgutch is made up of essays from 44 Canadian journalists who write about the most memorable stories that they’ve covered. The stories…
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The CBC still “Lives Here”
Canada Lives Here is a passionate and detailed defence of CBC’s radio and television service.
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John Stackhouse’s “Mass Disruption” asks whether journalism will ever be the same
Former Globe and Mail editor’s book takes a hard look at journalism but doesn’t address the survival of the big media companies.
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Vivian Smith’s “Outsiders Still” a hard look at Canadian newspapers’ gender problem
Women, Smith writes, are still outsiders in the newspaper business, loving their jobs even as they think about moving on.
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Book Review: Mission Invisible explores race, religion and news after 9/11
Mission Invisible concerns itself with the media representation of Muslim communities immediately after the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
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Book Review: CHEK Republic recounts how an ailing TV station saved itself
Diane Dakers’ book outlines how the Victoria operation became the only employee-owned TV station in North America.
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Book review: Dispatches from the Front brings a legendary war reporter to life
New biography of Matthew Halton is “scrupulously even-handed.”