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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
Book Review: Manipulating the message

How powerful forces shape the news
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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
Missed opportunities for community engagement

An examination of the government-funded Local Journalism Initiative Continue Reading Missed opportunities for community engagement
New resource delivers practical tools for reporting through a gender lens

The free, online guide developed by Informed Opinions includes short lessons on intersectionality, trauma-informed reporting and reporting on people in situations of vulnerability Continue Reading New resource delivers practical tools for reporting through a gender lens
The chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza war

Hind Khoudary, based in the Gaza strip, has been reporting for Al Jazeera English and her own social media channels since Oct. 7, 2023. Media experts say western news outlets, not allowed into Gaza, should create more partnerships with journalists like Khoudary. Continue Reading The chilling effects of trying to report on the Israel-Gaza war
Only heroic measures can save news now

To guard their autonomy and tackle the misinformation crisis, it’s time for news people to question old assumptions and embrace accountability
Continue Reading Only heroic measures can save news now
Brandi Morin’s case is a warning to all journalists

Despite court rulings, law enforcement continue to interfere with journalists reporting on Indigenous-related protests Continue Reading Brandi Morin’s case is a warning to all journalists
Journalists across Canada remain unequipped to deal with online harassment

News organizations need to step up their commitments to share aggregated data of online threats against employees and offer flexibility to journalists when dealing with harassment. Continue Reading Journalists across Canada remain unequipped to deal with online harassment
Understaffing, poor pay undermining student journalism

Burnout common as student editors and reporters struggle to manage school, paid work and journalism jobs that can be more than full time Continue Reading Understaffing, poor pay undermining student journalism