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CBC Ombudsman: Define your terms

The complainant noted that a reporter labelled demonstrators against an anti-Islamophobia resolution as “far-right” but supplied no characterization of those who supported it.
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Personal stories give crucial context to Ontario hospital crowding debate

The story of a fragile senior is important in the debate about overcrowded Ontario hospitals.
Journalists and activism: Desmond Cole and the Star

The old rules were a product of the old business model — and they’re breaking down.
CBC Ombudsman: Sanctuary Cities

The complainant thought a story about Montreal declaring itself a sanctuary city lacked balance and did not provide enough information.
CBC Ombudsman: The Dangers of First-Person Narratives

The complainant thought that a series on the high cost and difficulty of renting in Toronto was tainted because it started with a first-person tale of the reporter’s own problems.
CBC Ombudsman: Tough Questions

The complainant thought Montreal morning show host Mike Finnerty was rude and inappropriate in his interview with Conservative MP Tony Clement.
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Keeping sources’ anonymity is a matter of trust

In the midst of charges of made-up news, mostly south of the border, a reader wanted to know more about the mysterious practices around anonymous sources
Desmond Cole’s decision to leave the Toronto Star suggests a double standard on activism

This is a tale of two columnists, and how they were treated very differently by Canada’s largest newspaper.
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Why are women absent from the pages of The Globe?

It can be a challenge to better balance the photos and news coverage of women, but it’s not insurmountable, and the situation should be much better than it is
Toronto Star Public Editor: Journalists shouldn’t become the news

‘As public editor with responsibility for overseeing the Star’s policies, I agree with the Star’s concerns about Desmond Cole’s recent actions.’