For Arthur Gallant, HuffPost Canada has provided a platform for his advocacy for mental health issues. Continue Reading I am an unpaid HuffPost Canada blogger — and I wouldn’t have it any other way
HuffPost Canada’s blogging platform is staying open, even though HuffPost US has ended its self publishing contributors platform. “As each country edition of HuffPost operates autonomously, our blogging platform in Canada remains the same,” wrote Andree Lau, HuffPost Canada’s editor-in-chief, and Lisa Yeung, managing editor, blogs and lifestyle, in a memo sent to HuffPost Canada…
JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland politician is hoping to change provincial harassment laws following the acquittal of a man who hurled sexual obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s. Cathy Bennett says laws on workplace sexual harassment are badly outdated. On Tuesday, provincial court Judge Colin Flynn dismissed a single charge against 28-year-old…
Educators, former interns, reflect on the Toronto Star’s internship program, which was suspended last week. Continue Reading Why the Toronto Star internship program was unique
Union representing Global News workers says Vancouver newsroom took the biggest hit, with 21 staff laid off. Continue Reading Global News cuts staff across Canada as they undertake reorganization
Number of cuts come two weeks before Torstar Q4 results to be announced. Continue Reading Toronto Star putting internship programs on indefinite hiatus
The January layoffs took effect just as the 160-year-old Times Colonist announced the sale and impending renovation of its building. Continue Reading Times Colonist cuts four staff just weeks after call for voluntary resignations
Last week, Rogers Media announced it would be ending its $100 million deal with Vice Canada and taking Viceland off the air. Continue Reading 23 staff positions cut in aftermath of Vice Canada and Rogers Media deal ending
Critics say the CRTC’s policies fail to address the needs of smaller, independent broadcasters. Continue Reading The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
From ‘binders’ to meetups, writers are reaching out to each other. Continue Reading Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community