College of the North Atlantic launches online diploma in journalism
In September 2015 the Stephenville, N.L., school will launch the third of its journalism program offerings: a one-year diploma administered by distance learning.
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“As a journalist, you’re not a juror.” Betty Ann Adam on court reporting
The StarPhoenix reporter on 10 years of covering murder trials and court inquiries.
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Case Studies Collection: the PMO, the Star, the Advance and the “whole off-the-record-thing”
An email from the prime minister’s office offered a story with strings attached. For two Ontario journalists, the conditions seemed unreasonable.
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That time I took my class to cover the Luka Magnotta trial
In journalism, going into the field is both routine and expected. Why should student coverage of murder trials be any different?
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CBC Saskatchewan isn’t cancelling its internship program
Despite not taking students this term, the broadcaster’s Regina newsroom is not cancelling the program outright, says the bureau’s managing editor.
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Five things journalists need to know when covering obesity in Canada
Excessive weight gain more complex and common than The Biggest Loser makes it seem.
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Craig Silverman on The Hoax Economy
The founder of Regret the Error on why fake news is such a powerful force.
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Health-care primers for journalists
Non-partisan Evidence Network issues new backgrounders on range of health issues for journalists.
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Loss of bargaining power puts journalists’ lives at risk: CPJ
In 2014, 221 journalists were imprisoned worldwide, says the Committee to Protect Journalists.
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Live Q&A: Social media with Mick Cote and Lauren Strapagiel
Mick Côté and Lauren Strapagiel take questions from journalism students about which social media skills are essential for new journalists and the best way to get noticed by potential employers on social media.