CBC ombudsman Esther Enkin found that while a portrait of Russian President Vladimir Putin on The National was not flattering, it was based on an analysis of the facts and it did provide some understanding of his style and why he is supported by many Russians.
Letters that are well written, respect the word count and are timely and topical stand a good chance of being published, writes Brunswick News ombudswoman Patricia Graham.
A Globe editorial simultaneously denounced the display, but we have to report the news, writes public editor Sylvia Stead.
Sometimes it is as important to say what is not known as what is, writes CBC ombudsman Esther Enkin.
The Ontario Press Council ruled that including the complainant’s and his wife’s name in an article on the court proceedings of an individual convicted of drug related crimes exposed them to unwanted publicity and possible negative consequences in their careers.
In recent years, some newspapers are beginning to report on suicides, in particular those that highlight wider societal issues such as bullying or homophobia, writes Brunswick News ombudswoman Patricia Graham.
The Globe and Mail's public editor Sylvia Stead wants to hear from readers about when an individual's age should be included in an article.
When Ontario’s dispute with teachers shut down extracurricular activities, one high school newspaper editor refused to let his paper stop publishing, writes Toronto Star's public editor Kathy English.
It’s encouraging to know that critics on social media were interested in viewing content from Brunswick News newsrooms. It’s not so encouraging to know some people didn't want to pay even 99 cents for it, writes Brunswick News ombudswoman Patricia Graham.
J-Source is pleased to include Patricia Graham's columns as ombudswoman of Brunswick News in the Watchogs section.