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Reporting on the trail of a possible serial killer

Reporters who have been tracking multiple disappearances of Toronto men in recent years say much needs to be done to hold authorities to account. Continue Reading Reporting on the trail of a possible serial killer
Top five ways to spot fake news

Understanding the difference between fake news and misinformation allows journalists to be able to properly talk about the problem. Continue Reading Top five ways to spot fake news
Andree Lau on increasing diversity in reporting and the newsroom

If you make an effort to get diversity in your reporting, Lau said, you’ll often find that your stories are more interesting. Continue Reading Andree Lau on increasing diversity in reporting and the newsroom
Understanding trauma behind the lens

Conference hosted by Ryerson Review of Journalism revealed the harsh realities of being a photo or video journalist in environments of conflict. Continue Reading Understanding trauma behind the lens
Going undercover justified by compelling public interest

Toronto Star reporter Sara Mojtehedzadeh explains why she went undercover to tell the stories of temp workers. Continue Reading Going undercover justified by compelling public interest
Poynter’s Minority Writers’ Workshop reminded me that my voice and perspective matter

Samantha Lui was the only Canadian at the prestigious four day Poynter workshop. Here’s what she learned. Continue Reading Poynter’s Minority Writers’ Workshop reminded me that my voice and perspective matter
Big stories from small places

Small newsrooms are filling important investigative gaps – but it isn’t easy. Continue Reading Big stories from small places
Ces petites salles de nouvelles qui enquêtent

Le journalisme d’enquête dans les petites salles de nouvelles, nécessaire pour assurer un contrepoids démocratique plus près du citoyen. Mais est-ce réaliste? Continue Reading Ces petites salles de nouvelles qui enquêtent
Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay

Don’t fall into the trap of working for exposure instead of money, say experts. Continue Reading Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay
Carol Off’s new book raises questions about the reporter-source relationship

The As It Happen’s host helped the family of a source she interviewed in Afghanistan come to Canada. Continue Reading Carol Off’s new book raises questions about the reporter-source relationship