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Three journalism education lessons from Canada’s first Future of Independent Media Summit
How exploring community, revenue and precarity can fit into j-school courses Continue Reading Three journalism education lessons from Canada’s first Future of Independent Media Summit
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For independent media in Canada, optimism is fuelling innovation
At fall summit, news publishers break down adapting amid the Online News Act and funding challenges Continue Reading For independent media in Canada, optimism is fuelling innovation
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Journalists are pushing back against restrictions on wildfire coverage
Wildfires are now a regular part of life in Canada — but it’s rare for journalists to get access to the frontlines Continue Reading Journalists are pushing back against restrictions on wildfire coverage
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Understaffing, poor pay undermining student journalism
Burnout common as student editors and reporters struggle to manage school, paid work and journalism jobs that can be more than full time Continue Reading Understaffing, poor pay undermining student journalism
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The Ghost of Journalism Future
Will political backlash over Bell Media cuts spark a policy pivot?
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Journalists with disabilities blaze a trail in on-air broadcasting
The road to greater inclusion in newsrooms remains fraught, but a few radio journalists are pushing ahead with programs to recruit more talent of diverse abilities. Continue Reading Journalists with disabilities blaze a trail in on-air broadcasting
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Why precarious work endangers the future of public broadcasting and journalism in Canada
Almost two months into the TVO strike, a final offer was rejected and workers are staying on the picket line. TVO union branch president Meredith Martin on organizing, the role of solidarity across media and the need for public broadcasting Continue Reading Why precarious work endangers the future of public broadcasting and journalism in Canada
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Staying Alive: Trauma-Informed Broadcasting and Mental Well-being with Tamara Cherry and Mark Henick
With heightened awareness of the realities of difficult storytelling and the demands of work, journalistic practice has been pushed to evolve. Journalist Tamara Cherry and author and advocate Mark Henick discuss newsrooms’ responsibility to workers and sources. Continue Reading Staying Alive: Trauma-Informed Broadcasting and Mental Well-being with Tamara Cherry and Mark Henick
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Bell cutting 1,300 positions, closing radio stations and foreign bureaus
Layoffs include six per cent cut at Bell Media, including shuttering or sale of nine radio stations, closure of two foreign bureaus Continue Reading Bell cutting 1,300 positions, closing radio stations and foreign bureaus
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Staying Alive: Expanding Indigenous Journalism in Broadcasting with Melissa Ridgen
Improving reporting on Indigenous issues isn’t just about increasing coverage. Journalist and producer Melissa Ridgen discusses changing structures in television news and bringing best practices to enterprise reporting.
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