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From CBC to NHK

Can public broadcaster partnerships fill coverage gaps as international bureaus continue to disappear? Continue Reading From CBC to NHK
In times of protest and pandemic, queer journalism is vital

The RRJ’s Sean Young reports on new editorial directions at Xtra, while the publication reacts to a pandemic and police brutality protests in ways only queer community journalism can Continue Reading In times of protest and pandemic, queer journalism is vital
What does the past, present and future look like in unprecedented times?

The RRJ’s 2020 editor on what a print magazine on the state of journalism conceived pre-COVID can still tell us about how to move forward Continue Reading What does the past, present and future look like in unprecedented times?
Inside a northern collaboration

The crew behind a collaboration by Up Here and APTN prove that the connections that make reporting run deep can only be made on the ground Continue Reading Inside a northern collaboration
Inside the manhunt

A reporter’s look into covering the cross-country manhunt for Bryer Schmegelsky and Kam McLeod Continue Reading Inside the manhunt
How Instagram court ruling hurts photographers and content creators

Many are now setting their viewing mode to ‘private’ to control where their work is being published Continue Reading How Instagram court ruling hurts photographers and content creators
What does it take to run a sustainable news startup?

Canada has seen a sharp increase in the number of media startups in the last few years. Here’s how four have managed to sustain themselves Continue Reading What does it take to run a sustainable news startup?
Refugee pirate radio tracks forgotten Burundi conflict

Since the summer of 2015, journalists in exile are attracting growing WhatsApp audiences at home Continue Reading Refugee pirate radio tracks forgotten Burundi conflict
Balancing privacy and transparency when reporting on minors

Journalists on the challenges of holding the youth justice system to account Continue Reading Balancing privacy and transparency when reporting on minors
Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language

Many style guides recommend person-first language, but disabled communities are split Continue Reading Canadian media needs to take further steps in recognizing diverse preferences in disability language