Can a Phoenix rise from the ashes of Canada’s news media?
Dave Bidini aims to find out with a crowdfunded community newspaper experiment launching this week. Continue Reading Can a Phoenix rise from the ashes of Canada’s news media?
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Front pages after Gord Downie’s death
Here’s how Canada’s newspapers celebrated the musician and writer’s life. Continue Reading Front pages after Gord Downie’s death
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Toronto Star Public Editor: Who can you really trust for news?
‘As mishaps of misinformation and disasters of disinformation spread through the digital ecosystem, determining who you can trust for news and verified information is more important than ever.’ Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: Who can you really trust for news?
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New York Times Canadian photo archive a rich resource for journalism researchers
Collection of photos dating from about 1910 until 1990 includes images of major Canadian political events and conflicts Continue Reading New York Times Canadian photo archive a rich resource for journalism researchers
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CBC Ombudsman: The Rohingya Story
The complainant, Meer Sahib, thought the phrasing of a reference to the insurgent attacks that sparked the current action against the Rohingya people left the impression that the host of The National was “blaming the victim.” The visuals and the account of the military response provided a broader context in a very short report. There…
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First do no harm
Why Melanie Joly was right to stay out of the news biz. Continue Reading First do no harm
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The Varsity launches Chinese-language edition
The Varsity editor hopes Chinese language edition will serve University of Toronto’s 10,000 Chinese students. Continue Reading The Varsity launches Chinese-language edition
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Globe and Mail wins big at 2017 Online Journalism Awards
Globe and Mail picks up four prizes, tying New York Times for most wins by any organization. Continue Reading Globe and Mail wins big at 2017 Online Journalism Awards
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Media on the Move: October 11
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: October 11
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CBC Ombudsman: Speculation as reporting – Proceed with caution
The complainant, Chuck Erlichman, thought an article about the issue of property rights in relation to the shooting of a young Indigenous man was irresponsible and could fan racist sentiment. The story was flawed but publishing an article addressing the issue was not in and of itself a violation of policy. COMPLAINT In August of…