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  • Focus group members gathered at the Focus Media Centre in Regent Park, Toronto.

    Missed opportunities for community engagement

    An examination of the government-funded Local Journalism Initiative Continue Reading Missed opportunities for community engagement

  • Informed Opinions gender guide

    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 

  • Palestinian journalists in Gaza covering the war

    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

  • In this image Brandi Morin is being arrested by police officers and being taken away by one on either side

     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 

  • In this picture Tom Kent is wearing a suit and tie and sitting facing the camera. He is wearing glasses and his hair is brushed with a side margin.

    The Ghost of Journalism Future

    Will political backlash over Bell Media cuts spark a policy pivot?
    Continue Reading The Ghost of Journalism Future

  • In this picture Garvey Bailey is sitting on the right side of the image holding a mic and interviewing singer Madisan McFerrin who is dressed in a sweater and jeans and sitting on a bed next to her with one hand in her hair and the other on the bed behind her.

    We all need help reporting in Black communities

    New guide will focus on advice to strengthen reporting practices for engaging with Black communities Continue Reading We all need help reporting in Black communities

  • In this image the earth is in the centre and half of it is on fire. This picture depicts the impact of global warming in a visual way.

    Organizations can help journalists navigate deluge of climate research 

    Evidence syntheses aggregate scientific studies on climate change in the rapidly growing field so reporters can bring more context and understanding to their reporting
    Continue Reading Organizations can help journalists navigate deluge of climate research 

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