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Laws must change, politician says after N.L. man acquitted of FHITP slur

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…
Why the Toronto Star internship program was unique

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
Global News cuts staff across Canada as they undertake reorganization

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
Toronto Star putting internship programs on indefinite hiatus

Number of cuts come two weeks before Torstar Q4 results to be announced. Continue Reading Toronto Star putting internship programs on indefinite hiatus
Times Colonist cuts four staff just weeks after call for voluntary resignations

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
23 staff positions cut in aftermath of Vice Canada and Rogers Media deal ending

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
The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot

Critics say the CRTC’s policies fail to address the needs of smaller, independent broadcasters. Continue Reading The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community

From ‘binders’ to meetups, writers are reaching out to each other. Continue Reading Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
All the cuts (and a few hires) in Canadian journalism in 2017

2017 was another big year for journalism workplace restructurings, job losses and news outlet closures across Canada. However, not all news was grim this year: some journalism outlets launched new initiatives that…
Here are some of the 290 staff laid off today by Torstar and Postmedia

Torstar and Postmedia announced a deal to swap 41 total newspapers today. Continue Reading Here are some of the 290 staff laid off today by Torstar and Postmedia