The Unknowable Country: All media requests are not equal
Does the government prioritize international media requests over ones from alternative, independent Canadian media?
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Why women still need a safe space to talk about their newsroom experiences
Toronto journalists host Broadsheet, a networking event for women in media.
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Globe public editor: Too much Ghomeshi or not enough?
How is coverage of Jian Ghomeshi different from coverage on Rob Ford, and should we keep seeing his photo attached to stories? Public editor Sylvia Stead addresses these reader concerns.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Star public editor: The incivility of online comments
How can the Star reconcile the stew of conflicting views about online commenting?
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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.
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Pack journalism, and a timely lesson about social media
In the world of social media, reporters are covering fewer stories, not more.
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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.