Found an interesting article in The Atlantic by a Nairobi-based journalist about the case of radio journalist Joshua arap Sang, who has been accused of using his craft to incite mass violence in 2007.He’s one of six being looked at in a probe of violence following an election, which resulted in more than 1,200 Kenyans.…
On May 24,coroner Bonnie Porter will hold a full hearing into what kind of access, if any, the press can have to the exhibits shown at the Ashley Smith inquest.
When it comes to sports journalism, there aren’t too many female faces — especially amongst sportscasters. Paige Ellis asks why there aren’t more women in the biz. Is the environment just too hostile?
In the opening pages of The End of Iceland’s Innocence, author Daniel Chartier accuses media of sensationalizing the facts to “create an ethos” with readers, and, as a result, of making the situation worse for Iceland. Not so fast, writes reviewer Claude Adams.
Even after being sacked by Rogers Sportsnet for his spate of tweets against gay marriage, on-air host Damian Goddard stands by his statements.
It may be so-called digital age, but traditional media is still tops when it comes to public trust and confidence. According to a new study by the Canadian Media Research Consortium (CMRC), nearly 90 per cent of the 1,682 Canadians surveyed considered information provided by traditional news media gold-star reliable. Only 25 per cent, on…
On the eve of The Grid‘s launch as Toronto’s newest it publication, we asked the magazine’s deputy editor Lianne George six questions. By now you’ve probably heard the magazine is ditching predecessor Eye Weekly’s infamous escort ads, but what else is it all about? George dishes on how hard it is to create a new…
A few months ago, Christie Blatchford released Helpless: Caledonia’s Nightmare of Fear and Anarchy, and How the Law Failed All of Us. The best work in the book, writes reviewer David Swick, is thoughtful, well-researched, and delivered with punch .But what about the rest? And, why don’t we hear from one occupational leader in all…
Last month, Quebec's professional journalists federation voted in favour of creating a special designation for professional journos. Is it the right move? Billy Shields has worked as a reporter in the Caribbean and Mexico, when both places either considered, or implemented, similar accreditation structures. Shields shares his thoughts on why a special designation could be…
May 3rd is World Press Freedom Day. We tell you what Canadian publications are weighing in, what they’re saying, and where to go for world coverage. Plus, some upcoming events you won’t want to miss if press freedom is near and dear to your heart. We’re betting it is.