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Fact-checking as an act of courage

It’s essential for journalists to fact-check their work even in the face of nagging doubts about its effectiveness in countering disinformation. Continue Reading Fact-checking as an act of courage
Healing the journalism pipeline: Tips and tricks for understanding the legal state of post-secondary journalism in Canada

Understanding censorship, legal intimidation, funding challenges and more Continue Reading Healing the journalism pipeline: Tips and tricks for understanding the legal state of post-secondary journalism in Canada
Victims, burdens, and problems: A thematic analysis of Le Journal de Montréal news coverage of Roxham Road

Identifying further research avenues and opening discussion on the media portrayal of asylum seekers in Québec Continue Reading Victims, burdens, and problems: A thematic analysis of Le Journal de Montréal news coverage of Roxham Road
Moving past the Palestine Exception

“I silently agreed not to talk about Palestine in exchange for a viable career in journalism. No longer.” Continue Reading Moving past the Palestine Exception
Why we know so little about Canadian prisons

The restrictions placed on communication with the outside world mean that access-to-information is one of the only ways the few journalists covering prisons can unearth the realities of people incarcerated in provincial and federal institutions. Experts explain what that costs us and how to break through the bureaucracy Continue Reading Why we know so little about Canadian prisons
Global News and Postmedia Refuse to Correct Oct. 7 Falsehoods

While other Canadian outlets published similar misinformation, most have corrected their record, while these two have not Continue Reading Global News and Postmedia Refuse to Correct Oct. 7 Falsehoods
How newsrooms should be thinking about AI

Ethical implications and experimentation central to conversations about emerging technology
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Facing the crisis: why media must address suicide head-on

Those living in areas with high suicide rates feel abandoned by journalists Continue Reading Facing the crisis: why media must address suicide head-on
Online toolkit will aid newsrooms, j-schools navigate trauma

Modules include interviewing children, covering vulnerable communities and how to protect workers’ mental health Continue Reading Online toolkit will aid newsrooms, j-schools navigate trauma
Classrooms advocate for press freedom

Involving post-secondary students in petitioning civic organizations to recognize World Press Freedom Day drives home the importance of journalism for democracy. Continue Reading Classrooms advocate for press freedom