The allure of the North
Why journalists are inspired to work in the coldest communities in Canada.
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Toronto Star closes printing plant, axes 13 newsroom jobs
Newsroom layoffs affect StarTouch team, digital journalists.
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Memo: Star editor Michael Cooke confirms 13 laid off from newsroom
“Thirteen people will be departing: 10 from the tablet team, three from digital,” reads memo from Cooke.
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Memo: Star Publisher John Cruickshank addresses print plant closure and layoffs
Toronto Star shuts down their printing plant, laying off 285 people in the process, and begins newsroom buyouts and layoffs.
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Freedom of information in Hamilton misses the mark
Freedom of Information (FOI) is great in concept, but without strong enforcement mechanisms, it remains only a concept in municipalities where the local government chooses to openly flout its intent.
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News media played key role in scrutinizing anti-terror legislation, new research shows
Canadian news outlets were “equal to the challenge” of scrutinizing controversial Bill C-51, according to new research.
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Shaw sells media arm to Corus for $2.65B
Shaw Communications is selling its media division to Corus Entertainment for $2.65 billion, dividing the Shaw telecom empire into separate media and network companies as it moves to sharpen its focus.
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Chronicle Herald staff take labour dispute to Twitter
Chronicle Herald management removed bylines—so writers and photographers identified themselves on social media.
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Postmedia to accelerate and hike cost cuts
The head of Canada’s largest newspaper empire says the company is accelerating its intentions to cut costs as it continues to bleed advertising, print circulation and digital media revenue.
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Media on the Move: Dec. 17 to Jan. 13
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism for Dec. 17 to Jan. 13