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Vice reporter must give RCMP material about accused terrorist, rules Supreme Court

By Jim Bronskill The Supreme Court of Canada says a reporter must give the RCMP material he gathered for stories about an accused terrorist. The 9-0 decision is likely to be seen…
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…
Canada’s top court to hear Vice Media fight RCMP demand for reporter materials

Vice reporter Ben Makuch is “very relieved” to hear of the leave decision. Continue Reading Canada’s top court to hear Vice Media fight RCMP demand for reporter materials
Understanding Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources

Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources. Continue Reading Understanding Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources
Free speech groups speak out against assault of journalists in Quebec City

Two Global News journalists were assaulted and a camera smashed according to reports from Global News. Continue Reading Free speech groups speak out against assault of journalists in Quebec City
Judge rules against Frank Halifax ban

Next step may be Supreme Court for Nova Scotia mom. Continue Reading Judge rules against Frank Halifax ban
Nova Scotia mom takes on Frank Halifax Magazine

Judge to rule if Frank Halifax edition will be held to a ban intended to protect children’s identities. Continue Reading Nova Scotia mom takes on Frank Halifax Magazine
Why local reporters should be investigating police surveillance

Local police forces might be low hanging fruit for freedom of information requests.
How do cultural attitudes shape crime reporting?

Researchers to explore differences in European newsrooms in June conference.
Two journalists arrested, one charged, at collision scene in Hamilton

Posts on social media show arrests actually taking place on May 16.