Media on the move: July 2015
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism for the first half of July.
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On independent media and social change
Independent media has the power to not only project the voices of the oppressed, but change mainstream narratives by bringing their issues to the forefront.
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Maclean’s Andrew Tolson on capturing the Canadian experience in 148 clips
For Canada Day, Maclean’s launched an online 148-video series meant to capture the experience of what it means to be Canadian.
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New education editors at J-Source
Gavin Adamson and Tyler Nagel are J-Source’s new education editors.
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Motherhood and heartbreak in Andrea Curtis’ “Small Mercies”
Whether parents or not, readers will connect with this 2005 Toronto Life account of delivering a premature son—and the reality of life in the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit.
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Tuesday Tabs: TVA layoffs, true crime podcasts and Montreal police brutality
News about the news for the week of June 29.
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J-Source Chats
Industry experts offer journalism students advice on everything from social media to job interviews.
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Memo: CBC Field Harassment & Guidelines
“CBC has been consulting with our own staff, outside experts and other media on how to deal with this problem.”
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TSN launches long-form initiative with TSN Originals
Documentary and story on Brazilian favela soccer program marks networks entrance into documentaries and long-form features.
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Canadian researchers call on fellow scientists to be more vocal in the media
Academic panel calls on peers to have their voices heard in the media—and cut through the noise coming from think thanks and lobbyists.