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Globe public editor: Reader’s complaint on Ford story headed to Press Council

The Globe and Mail's public editor explains to readers what they can expect from the Ontario press council hearings next week and why she defends the use of anonymous sources in the…
Globe public editor: A reader reminds us of the importance of attribution

There should always be attribution for news items, even if those pieces were rewritten and in some cases included personal reflections, writes The Globe and Mail's public editor Sylvia Stead.
Star public editor: If Star misspells your name, we will correct

Getting names right is the "bedrock" measure of accuracy in journalism. When we err, we must correct, writes the Toronto Star's public editor Kathy English
Globe public editor: Why readers were taken aback by Wednesday’s Life & Arts section

There was no Arts coverage in the Wednesday's Globe and Mail Life/Arts section, which prompted annoyed comments from many readers. Public editor Sylvia Stead explains.
Toronto Star public editor: Are real names a step toward online civility?

The Huffington Post has declared an end to online anonymity to meet the needs of ‘the grown-up Internet.’ The public editor of the Toronto Star writes that such a bold move is a step in…
CBC ombudsman: Inadequate reporting on court case in Whitehorse

The CBC's ombudsman Esther Enkin writes an online and radio story on a trial in Whitehourse was extremely brief, and "in its compression, it sacrifices presenting a full picture of what occurred…
CBC ombusdman says Marketplace segment on hearing aids needed more info

CBC News Marketplace challenged the high cost of hearing aids and raised issues about the cost of the hearing aids and the lack of clarity for consumers about what they are paying…
Globe public editor: Bradley or Chelsea? How The Globe will refer to Private Manning

Although there is nothing specific in The Globe and Mail’s style guide, the practice for transgender people, has been to respect the wishes of the individual as to whether he or she…
Globe public editor: A look at why comments are closed on some Rob Ford stories

The Globe and Mail's public editor Sylvia Stead responds to readers who questioned why comments were closed on the story about Toronto Mayor Rob Ford’s recent trip to the Taste of the Danforth…
Globe public editor: Do readers want just the facts?

Readers responded to a column by The Globe and Mail's public editor Sylvia Stead, who said journalism is evolving, and experienced reporters should be free to use their knowledge to explain and…