This week in Canadian FOI news
Does an election advertising law in Manitoba go too far? And why is the Harper administration hiding the cost of the country’s combat missions?
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Why Daily Xtra is closing its comment section
In hindsight, we should have tightened our comment policy sooner.
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Globe Unlimited subscription to increase on May 1
On May 1, the Globe and Mail will be increasing its paywall subscription price from $19.99 per month to $23.99.
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Book Review: Mission Invisible explores race, religion and news after 9/11
Mission Invisible concerns itself with the media representation of Muslim communities immediately after the events of Sept. 11, 2001.
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What Jonathan Kay has wrong about diversity in journalism
Change will require action on many levels, including journalism schools.
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In science reporting, when does background become baggage?
MLA and climate change scientist Andrew Weaver’s libel victory highlights the important role and challenges for subject-area specialists within journalism.
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Information Commissioner calls for changes to access to information law
Federal Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault has tabled a report in Parliament recommending changes to Canada’s Access to Information laws.
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Black Press folds two Vancouver Island newspapers
After purchasing 11 titles from Glacier Media, B.C. publisher closes two titles and lays off staff at a third.
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Winnipeg Free Press to launch micro-payment paywall
The iTunes-style online subscription will charge 27 cents per story, with a money-back guarantee.
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Capturing Roger Ebert’s voice in Chris Jones’ “The Essential Man”
In profiling the late film critic after a surgery that took his speech, Chris Jones shows that Ebert’s voice as a writer was stronger than most spoken ones.