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CBC Ombudsman: Everest College: It’s not one for all and all for one; criticism of one college doesn’t tarnish them all

The CBC ombudsman addresses concerns of a “drive-by-smear campaign” on Everest College.
Globe public editor: Why journalism must be careful about health and gender

Globe public editor Sylvia Stead discusses the need for journalists to be vigilant in their choice of language, words and labels.
CBC Ombudsman: Climate heat: Disputing the cause of climate change

CBC Ombudsman Esther Enkin points out that to provide dubious scientific information as a balance to satisfy people who reject the judgment of most scientific organizations and credible client scientists was false…
Who makes most of Canada’s FOI requests? Not journalists

Access-to-information requests in Canada have increased 391 per cent since 1997—but the media’s share of those requests has remained relatively the same.
CBC Ombudsman: No diatribes here please

CBC Ombudsman Esther Enkin agrees that the use of the word diatribe in a recent story was wrong, but believes disciplining those who were responsible goes too far.
Star public editor: How should Star write about the diversity of Toronto

The term ‘non-white’ is offensive and should not be used in the Toronto Star but what is an acceptable alternative?
Globe public editor: Sorry, but this brain-teaser was impossible to solve

The Globe and Mail published an impossible crossword Saturday morning. Public editor Sylvia Stead responds.
The two efforts to improve government transparency you may not have heard about

As B.C. reporters ignore an FOI reform bill, a small Ontario cottage town is making its government emails public.
Globe public editor: Why headline choices must be driven by news value

The Globe public editor answers a common and important question: Why does the media keep publishing the names of killers and terrorists looking for fame?
After four years, GoJournalism has stopped going

A reflection on the difficulties of journalism startups, from Sun News Network to OpenFile and others.