Facing the crisis: why media must address suicide head-on
Those living in areas with high suicide rates feel abandoned by journalists Continue Reading Facing the crisis: why media must address suicide head-on
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I was a university student when I fled Kabul. Now I want to help Afghan journalism survive
A strong community uniting exiled Afghan journalists in Canada began at the revived Free Speech Hub on May 1 Continue Reading I was a university student when I fled Kabul. Now I want to help Afghan journalism survive
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Why did newsrooms contravene guidelines about suicide coverage in reporting on the death of a former principal?
Editorial decisions have cascading impacts in politically charged discussions about anti-racism in education and at work, raising questions about how to find the line between newsworthiness and best practices Continue Reading Why did newsrooms contravene guidelines about suicide coverage in reporting on the death of a former principal?
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Will Indigenous voices be lost in battle with Big Tech over online news?
The digital era made it easy for IndigiNews to connect with Indigenous communities. The Online News Act threatens that Continue Reading Will Indigenous voices be lost in battle with Big Tech over online news?
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On Stephen Trumper’s legacy in storytelling, journalism education and community care
Stephen Trumper, 1953-2023, taught a generation of journalists at Toronto Metropolitan University Continue Reading On Stephen Trumper’s legacy in storytelling, journalism education and community care
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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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Welcome to Facts & Frictions Fall 2022
Journalists’ roles and values, newsroom mergers, AI in journalism education and COVID coverage are featured in the latest issue of Facts & Frictions Continue Reading Welcome to Facts & Frictions Fall 2022
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CBC ombudsperson: Opinions on Islamophobia
‘Context and insight comes in many different forms. Sometimes it emerges from deep research into a subject. Sometimes it comes from the experience of a reporter who’s covered an issue for many years. And sometimes it comes from a journalist’s own life experience’ Continue Reading CBC ombudsperson: Opinions on Islamophobia
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Facts & Frictions Spring 2022
Technology and journalism education, climate disinformation, innovations in audio storytelling and more explored in new journal issue Continue Reading Facts & Frictions Spring 2022
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Reflections on a year of the Fraser Valley Current
Starting a new enterprise is always a gamble. It’s a bet on yourself, on those who will help you, and on your audience. Managing editor Tyler Olsen breaks down what The Current’s learned after Year One Continue Reading Reflections on a year of the Fraser Valley Current