Attitudes towards news media and consumption behaviour in Canada pose a sort of conundrum. In general, Canadians have a positive view of journalism and relatively high trust in media, but on the other hand, they are little inclined to pay for digital news sources. Continue Reading A paltry number of Canadians are paying for online news
Bill C-58 is in its final stages. What happens to the public’s right-to-know if it passes? Continue Reading Trudeau’s government continues to fall short on media’s access to information
The complainant, Justin Stayshyn, said radio coverage of a recent federal byelection not only bought into a conspiracy theory, it presented partisan spin as legitimate analysis. The dispute revolved around what a reporter meant when he attributed an idea to “observers”. Read on for my review…. COMPLAINT You were concerned that a January 16, 2019…
How an interview made me think twice about quoting anti-Muslim trolls in the future Continue Reading Far-right hatemongers don’t deserve a platform
How newspapers are utilizing podcasts to grow their audiences and revenue Continue Reading Another tool in the toolbox
What happens when an illegally logged tree falls or poachers kill endangered brown bears in the forest, but there’s no journalist to report it? Continue Reading Environmental reporting can help protect citizens in emerging democracies
Hazlitt and Maclean’s each took home four awards at this year’s NMAs Continue Reading Here are the winners of the 2019 National Magazine Awards
Policy changes needed now, says Quebecor-owned company as it’s “forced to make deep budget cuts” Continue Reading TVA Group axes 68 jobs, calls for regulatory action
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 5
What’s next for the year-old journalism startup having established itself as a major new player and now, taken on a strategic investment Continue Reading The Logic’s David Skok on its new partnership with Postmedia