Why Tanya Talaga wrote Seven Fallen Feathers
Toronto Star reporter Tanya Talaga tells us about the reporting process that went into her new book. Continue Reading Why Tanya Talaga wrote Seven Fallen Feathers
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CBC Ombudsman: Climate change and hurricanes
The complainant, Domenico Celli, thought CBC was deliberately lying when meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe pointed out some possible influence of climate change on hurricane Harvey. She was giving documented scientific information. She did not overstate the connection. COMPLAINT You objected to a comment made by meteorologist Johanna Wagstaffe in a conversation with National guest host Susan…
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Vice urges RCMP to drop demand for materials if accused terrorist long dead
U.S. Central Command, which oversees American military operations in Syria and Iraq, maintains Farah Shirdon died two years ago. Continue Reading Vice urges RCMP to drop demand for materials if accused terrorist long dead
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The Power of Place: When ‘Local’ is More than a Catchphrase
While big-city newsrooms discuss the future of local news, the voice of rural Canada wanes. Continue Reading The Power of Place: When ‘Local’ is More than a Catchphrase
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: Hillary Clinton column sparks comment section ‘fight club’
It’s no surprise that a column written by a woman, about a woman, attracts online attacks – but an angry minority shouldn’t shut down debate. Continue Reading Globe and Mail Public Editor: Hillary Clinton column sparks comment section ‘fight club’
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Live Blog: Covering Canada
Renewed international interest in all things Canadian means even we’re looking at our country from a different perspective. Continue Reading Live Blog: Covering Canada
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Memo: CBC announces changes to The World This Hour
The following memo was sent to CBC staff on Sept. 15, 2017 from from Jennifer McGuire, General Manager and Editor in Chief, CBC News. We want to share another update on programing changes tied to the renewal of the News Service. Today we are announcing a new streamlined approach to our top-of-the-clock radio newscasts that will combine…
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CBC Ombudsman: Covering Omar Khadr
The complainant, Murray O’Regan, thought CBC radio news was indulging in tabloid journalism talking about the Khadr settlement. The item on the hourly newscast focused on the controversy over the Canadian government’s compensation deal with Mr. Khadr. Mr. Murray thought the report did not provide context about his guilty plea at Guantanamo Bay. He had…
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What Jessica Johnson has planned for The Walrus
The new executive editor views her role much differently than her predecessor, Jonathan Kay. Continue Reading What Jessica Johnson has planned for The Walrus