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    Memo: David Skok leaves the Toronto Star

    The following memo was sent to Toronto Star staff on Feb. 3, 2017, from John Honderich, Chairman, Board of Directors To All Staff I am writing to advise that David Skok is departing from the Star today. David joined the Star in 2016 as Associate Editor, Digital and Head of Digital Strategy. We extend our best wishes…

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    Rally planned to support Vice journalist fighting RCMP production order

    By Grant Buckler A coalition of press freedom organizations have planned a rally on Monday, Feb. 6, in support of Ben Makuch. The Vice Media Canada journalist was ordered in February 2015 to hand over information concerning interviews he conducted with a Canadian member of  Islamic State. In a production order, the Royal Canadian Mounted…

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    CBC Ombudsman: Interpreting Perspectives

    By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman The complainant, Hans Dekkers, thought that any discussion of the Middle East peace process must mention that the Palestinian Authority and Hamas do not recognize Israel’s right to exist, even when the article is an Opinion piece. In presenting opinion, the writer gets to frame the argument. Lack of this…
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    Media on the Move: January 19 to February 2

    [<a href="//storify.com/jsource/media-on-the-move-58920ffe82947b137e7f7350" target="_blank">View the story "Media on the Move: January 19 to February 1" on Storify</a>]
  • Another round of staff reductions happened at Maclean's magazine on Feb.1, 2017. Image courtesy of Eric Mark Do.

    Maclean’s hit by layoffs

    By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor Rogers Media is eliminating about 13 positions at Maclean’s, according to the union that represents its newsroom. "Maclean's and the public are losing some very talented people who have contributed greatly to our understanding of national affairs," said Brad Honywill, local representative for Unifor Local 87-M, said in an email…
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    Bell Media lays off employees Canada-wide amid restructuring

    By The Canadian Press Bell Media says it’s embarking on layoffs as it restructures operations amid a challenging industry landscape. The division’s vice-president of communications, Scott Henderson, said in an email that the company is not disclosing the number of people who will be impacted by the cutbacks. He said more than two dozen Bell Media locations…