Memo: Kenny Yum announced as CBC News Chief of Staff
Role is expanding to include strategy and business development for CBC News. Continue Reading Memo: Kenny Yum announced as CBC News Chief of Staff
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Postmedia turns a $13M net profit in third quarter after cutting costs
The Toronto-based media company says the profit, worth 14 cents per share, was primarily the result of one-time, non-cash items. Continue Reading Postmedia turns a $13M net profit in third quarter after cutting costs
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CBC Ombudsman: Fair Edits – What gets published has to reflect what happened
The complainant was present in the House of Commons 35 years ago when a female MP got up to ask a question about violence against women. Continue Reading CBC Ombudsman: Fair Edits – What gets published has to reflect what happened
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Media on the Move: June 22 to July 5
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: June 22 to July 5
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Canadian Press style now capitalizes Aboriginal and Indigenous
But you no longer have to capitalize internet, which was dropped on July 3. Continue Reading Canadian Press style now capitalizes Aboriginal and Indigenous
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This is Worldtown is dedicated to telling the stories of women of colour
Founder Sana Malik said the site is about “people who want to express themselves.” Continue Reading This is Worldtown is dedicated to telling the stories of women of colour
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What the failure of Star Touch teaches us about a media bailout
Star Touch is exactly why the feds need to leave the news business to its death throes. Continue Reading What the failure of Star Touch teaches us about a media bailout
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‘Do you need help with that?’ How a Star editor ended up handling a crisis call
By Doug Cudmore for the Toronto Star There are a few start-of-day scenes you’re prepared for when you’re a news editor. You’re ready for the day when the major story (or two) breaks and you’re scrambling to assign reporters. You’re ready for the day when there is absolutely nothing going on in the world and… -
It’s time to start The Conversation in Canada
By Mary-Lynn Young and Alfred Hermida for The Conversation Canada The launch of The Conversation Canada is an opportunity to contribute to the quality of explanatory journalism in this country — and the promise such journalism holds for democratic engagement, informed policy and media innovation. It brings academics and experienced journalists together to share timely analysis and… -
Traditional media still most trusted
By Colette Brin and Sébastien Charlton Social media and mobile phones have become preferred options for news consumption among a growing number of users. However, in Canada, as in other countries among the 36 surveyed for the 2017 Reuters Institute Digital News Report, it appears that most people still consider traditional media or their brands the most trustworthy sources.…