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The right kind of media attention may actually play a positive role in increasing mental health awareness and help-seeking behaviour.

In the world of social media, reporters are covering fewer stories, not more.

It was dumb to raise the issue of Jian Ghomeshi’s brand at a time when the police are investigating very serious allegations.

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…

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.

While Canadian coverage was praised worldwide, it catered to a national audience. Seemingly mundane questions—such as whether buses were running and which roads were closed—didn’t become the focus of local coverage until…

Social media has changed how we know and respond to events.

By Nicole Blanchett Neheli As a journalist, I’ve occasionally been told things that were “off the record.” But I was astonished to hear those words from legendary investigative reporter Seymour Hersh. I…