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‘That’s Why I’m a Journalist’ a reminder of the rich experiences reporters have

By Diana Pereira It’s refreshing to read a book that tells real reporters’ stories from the front lines. That’s Why I’m a Journalist by former CBC journalist and current Ryerson journalism professor…
Globe and Mail Public editor: A banner year for investigative journalism

By Sylvia Stead for the Globe and Mail It has been a banner year for investigative journalism in Canada. Witness the recent spate of awards for work that uncovers malfeasance or shines…
Toronto Star Public Editor: Updating the bear facts

By Kathy English for the Toronto Star “Did Nunavut hunter shoot grizzly-polar bear hybrid?” read a headline in the Toronto Star some six weeks ago. As it turns out, the answer to…
Toronto Star Public Editor: Estimating crowd sizes is always tricky

By Kathy English for the Toronto Star Canada’s new National Newsmedia Council has dismissed – with reservation – a complaint about the Toronto Star’s March report of the Ford family event held…
Brunswick News Ombudswoman: Is it possible to be private at a public event?

By Patricia Graham for the Brunswick News On the night of June 13, a vigil was held in Fredericton to mourn those killed and injured at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, Fla.…
CBC Ombudsman: Truth in Syrian coverage—It’s not that simple

By Esther Enkin for the CBC The complainant, T.A. Anderson thought a piece on The National marking the fifth anniversary of the start of hostilities in Syria was distorted and biased. He…
CBC Ombudsman: Context Matters—Sometimes you have to look at the big picture

By Esther Enkin for the CBC The complainant, Carman Miller objected to a reference that it’s hard to spot Canadian flags in Quebec. He thought it was inaccurate and amounted to Quebec…
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Credentials must always be checked

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Brunswick News Ombudswoman: Heed the rational voices, not the angriest and loudest ones

It’s human nature to sometimes want vengeance, but that doesn’t make it a desirable remedy.
Globe and Mail Public Editor: ‘Worst mass shooting’ in U.S. history

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