By Jared A. Walker Just a few moments ago I watched the Mothers of the Movement give a keynote address at the Democratic National Convention. To say they were compelling would be a gross understatement. These tremendous women inspired millions worldwide with their grace and resilience in the face of unfathomable suffering and monstrous injustice. They are superheroes. As…
By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor Since Canadian smartphone users have been able to get their hands on it, there has been an insatiable appetite for Pokemon Go, an augmented reality game that allows users to catch Pokemon. And Canadian media has been there to document it, every step of the way. A quick primer, in…
This story was funded by the J-Source Patreon campaign. By Mary Ellen MacIntyre There is no music in snow-laden boots stomping on the tiled floors at picket headquarters. Out on the line, winter is about nothing but staying warm. Long johns, scarves—mittens some hadn’t worn since grade school—and those wonderful packets of hand and foot warmers…
The following memo was sent to The Globe and Mail staff on July 28, 2016, from Derek DeCloet, executive editor of The Globe and Mail and editor of Report on Business, and David Walmsley, editor-in-chief. We’re thrilled to announce the appointment of Duncan Hood as editor of Report on Business Magazine and director of features for ROB.…
New research finds that crime maps released by Canadian police forces only paints a partial picture of what is happening.
By Errol Salamon, Work and Labour Editor CWA Canada’s National Representative Council unanimously adopted Canada’s first guidelines on educational media internships at the union’s annual meeting in Calgary from April 29-30 to establish fair standards across the media industry. The CWA Canada Associate Members Steering Committee wrote the 15 internship guidelines. The union’s list of…
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism for July 14 to July 27.
By The Canadian Press Torstar Corp. said Wednesday it saw its second-quarter loss swell as it incurred expenses related to its acquisition of VerticalScope last year and the closure of its printing plant in Vaughan, Ont., this month. The parent company of newspapers including the Toronto Star reported a net loss of $23.9 million, which…
By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman The complainant, Geoffrey Pounder, questioned the value and journalistic purpose of an Ideas programme called “Contrarians”. He said it was dangerous and deceptive to give air time to two climate change deniers. Part of their remarks from a conference aired on the programme. He thought it violated all the principles…
By Nadine Tousignant for CNW As Assistant Editor and Reporter at The Eastern Door, Daniel J. Rowe shares stories from the Kahnawake Mohawk community that deserve to be told. We asked Daniel about his work and what advice he has for PR professionals. What is the most rewarding part of your work? There is nothing more…