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Canadaland’s book puts down instead of sends up — and that’s a good thing

The guidebook rages against the Canadian establishment, providing an exhilarating read for our critic.
Toronto Star Public Editor: Respect, dignity and fairness conveyed in capital letters

A step forward: The Toronto Star, rightly, will now capitalize Indigenous and Black.
‘Foreign’ reporting is so last century, let’s remake it

Why UBC students teamed with peers in Colombia, China and India to tell ‘Surviving the City’ stories.
It is not the pain that defines us

The writers featured in the latest issue of Write Magazine deserve notice for their excellent work.
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.