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CBC ombudsman: A famous aphorism only works if it’s used the way it’s meant

CBC ombudsman Esther Enkin reviews a complaint that a famous Trudeau quote was misused in a World Report story on Bountiful, BC.
Book review: Tell Everyone: Why We Share & Why It Matters

This book is only marginally about journalism, made clear by the absence of a reference to “news” in its title. It is at least as much about sociology and marketing.
Globe public editor: The problem with Ezra Levant’s complaint

Was the Globe wrong? Public editor Sylvia Stead looks at the facts and evidence to explain why Sun Media columnist Ezra Levant’s claims are incorrect.
Star public editor: The incivility of online comments

How can the Star reconcile the stew of conflicting views about online commenting?
How the ‘right kind’ of media can help prevent youth suicide

The right kind of media attention may actually play a positive role in increasing mental health awareness and help-seeking behaviour.
Pack journalism, and a timely lesson about social media

In the world of social media, reporters are covering fewer stories, not more.
Globe public editor: Ghomeshi video headline was dumb, insensitive

It was dumb to raise the issue of Jian Ghomeshi’s brand at a time when the police are investigating very serious allegations.
Star public editor: Reporting on Jian Ghomeshi demanded great care

What the Star reported was neither gossip, nor rumour and innuendo, writes public editor Kathy English. Rather, what the Star shared with its readers was responsible reporting on a devastating and deeply…
CBC ombudsman: Make it clear to make it accurate

The complainant, Ed B, is being identified only by his first name and last initial because revealing his full name would compromise his professional position.
Book review: 11 journalists take on The Next Big Thing

Based on the Dalton Camp Lectures in Journalism, an annual series at St. Thomas University, in Fredericton, 11 esteemed journalists talk at length about journalism, Canada, war, standing up to power, our…