Vice Canada hit with round of layoffs
23 unionized positions are being cut to union’s best understanding: CMG president Continue Reading Vice Canada hit with round of layoffs
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There are fewer journalists in Canada than 15 years ago — but not as few as you might think
Statistics Canada data shows that between 2001 and 2016 the total number of journalists in the country declined by only 7 percent – and it looks like hiring is starting to inch upwards again. Continue Reading There are fewer journalists in Canada than 15 years ago — but not as few as you might think
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No union at National Post after CWA Canada loses certification vote
Seven names on management’s list of employees were challenged by the union in 2017. Continue Reading No union at National Post after CWA Canada loses certification vote
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I am an unpaid HuffPost Canada blogger — and I wouldn’t have it any other way
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
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HuffPost Canada keeps unpaid bloggers after U.S. counterpart moves to paid opinion sections
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…
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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obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s. Cathy Bennett says laws on workplace sexual harassment are badly outdated.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…
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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
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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
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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
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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