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Vice reporter Ben Makuch loses final bid to block RCMP demand for background material

By Colin Perkel A reporter’s last-ditch attempt at blocking an RCMP demand for his background materials in a terrorism case failed Thursday with a judge refusing to stay the production order. In…
Niagara College journalism program in final year, to be replaced by multimedia storytelling

Declining enrolment, fewer newspaper jobs prompts revamp of program Continue Reading Niagara College journalism program in final year, to be replaced by multimedia storytelling
CBC Ombudsperson: Fuss over fluoride

The complainant, Jack Locke, thought that a story on the World at Six took sides in a running controversy over adding fluoride to drinking water. As a long-time opponent of fluoridation, he found that hard to swallow. Continue Reading CBC Ombudsperson: Fuss over fluoride
Can women’s media ever be “authentically” feminist?

The RRJ’s Katherine Singh explores the state of commerce and the limits of feminism in women’s magazines Continue Reading Can women’s media ever be “authentically” feminist?
Artificial-intelligence-enhanced journalism offers a glimpse of the future of the knowledge economy

“Who – or what – will do journalism in this AI-enhanced and automated world, and how will they do it?” Continue Reading Artificial-intelligence-enhanced journalism offers a glimpse of the future of the knowledge economy
Margaret Wente leaving the Globe and Mail, 5 layoffs following May buyout offer

Departing staff will leave the paper over the summer Continue Reading Margaret Wente leaving the Globe and Mail, 5 layoffs following May buyout offer
Canadian newspapers had the tools and exposure to cover the MMIWG final report with the respect it deserved. They botched it anyway

Karen Pugliese on how to move forward (No token efforts please) Continue Reading Canadian newspapers had the tools and exposure to cover the MMIWG final report with the respect it deserved. They botched it anyway
The enduring power of sexism in sports media

‘I still get tweets to go back in the kitchen’ Continue Reading The enduring power of sexism in sports media
Media on the move: June 19

Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Want your job move featured? Tweet it to us or use the hashtag #cdnmediamoves Continue Reading Media on the move: June 19
Telegraph-Journal wins 2018 Michener Award

The Telegraph-Journal won the 2018 Michener Award for Sounding the Alarm, an 18-month series led by investigative journalist Michael Robinson, which exposed critical understaffing of New Brunswick ambulances. Continue Reading Telegraph-Journal wins 2018 Michener Award