Media on the Move: April 26 to May 10
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism.
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Desmond Cole’s decision to leave the Toronto Star suggests a double standard on activism
This is a tale of two columnists, and how they were treated very differently by Canada’s largest newspaper.
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New book shows that press freedom in Canada is not a done deal
Threats to press freedom are actually threats to the public’s right to know, says the co-editor of a new book.
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: Why are women absent from the pages of The Globe?
It can be a challenge to better balance the photos and news coverage of women, but it’s not insurmountable, and the situation should be much better than it is
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Toronto Star Public Editor: Journalists shouldn’t become the news
‘As public editor with responsibility for overseeing the Star’s policies, I agree with the Star’s concerns about Desmond Cole’s recent actions.’
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Gare Joyce takes a deeper look at the sports industry
Writing, like sports, is a series of choices, says veteran reporter who broke the story of an NHL prospect’s traumatic past.
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Can online really save small-market journalism?
As newspapers retreat, small (and cheap) online operations are filling the vacuum.
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What impact will proposal to eliminate unpaid internships in federal industries have on media workers?
The budget released by the federal Liberals on March 22, 2017 contained what intern rights activists consider a significant win.
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Torstar reports $24.4 million loss in first quarter of 2017
Print advertising revenues declined 19 per cent, while digital revenues were down four per cent.
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Canada receives failing grades for protecting sources and newsrooms
Annual CJFE report card gives Canada F’s on shrinking newsrooms, protection of sources and whistleblowers.