News coverage of indigenous issues lacks balance, context
Most journalists lack knowledge on how to describe Canada’s indigenous populations, says panel speaker.
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Fahmy family launches #HarperCallEgypt campaign in advance of retrial
As Mohamed Fahmy and Baher Mohamed prepare for a retrial in Egypt, Fahmy’s family is asking Prime Minister Harper to intervene directly.
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Toronto Star On Assignment: Kreater Custom Motorcycles
In the first of a new series about photojournalism on the job, the Toronto Star‘s Carlos Osorio visits Kreater Custom Motorcycles in Etobicoke, Ont., to capture the high-gloss, detail-heavy environment of a luxury custom bike shop. Video courtesy of the Toronto Star, where this new photojournalism series was originally published. See additional videos at On Assignment’s homepage.
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Toronto Star Master Glass: Photographing fireworks
Toronto Star photographer Rene Johnston’s advice on setting up the perfect rig for capturing a fireworks display.
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The Unknowable Country: When personality trumps policy in political reporting
Canadian politics reporting helped turn a subject that should be the concern of the many into something that’s a concern for the few, writes Sean Holman.
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Around the world: Fahmy retrial and Iran nuclear agreements focus of Canadian international coverage Monday
Fahmy’s announced retrial, Iran’s approaching nuclear agreement deadline and Australia’s leadership challenges were the focus of international coverage by Canadian media Monday.
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The highs, lows and whys of reporting abroad
What six CBC international correspondents experienced in the past year of foreign reporting.
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MLA Andrew Weaver wins libel decision in case against the National Post
Green politician “thrilled” by ruling.
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This week in Canadian media history: Fowler Commission began public hearings
Hearings into the Canadian broadcasting system ended with call for an independent regulator.
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This week in Canadian media history: Ontario’s first newspaper began publishing
Sponsored by John Graves Simcoe, the Upper Canada Gazette lasted more than 50 years.