The pedestrian misogyny behind the van attack
Coverage of mass violence against women still leaves out the basics Continue Reading The pedestrian misogyny behind the van attack
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Why faith groups in Winnipeg are funding religious journalism at the Free Press
Free Press religion reporter John Longhurst on the paper’s work ramping up the faith beat Continue Reading Why faith groups in Winnipeg are funding religious journalism at the Free Press
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Journalism’s Assange problem
By Kathy Kiely, University of Missouri-Columbia and Laurel Leff, Northeastern University These days, anybody with an internet connection can be a publisher. That doesn’t make everybody a journalist. This distinction has become more important than ever in light of two recent events. One was the arrest of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange. The other was a…
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What happens when newsrooms get automated?
Journalists aren’t the only workers adjusting to the changes Continue Reading What happens when newsrooms get automated?
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Seven students each awarded $10,000 in fellowships
The fellows are working on a Canada-wide collaborative investigative project facilitated by the Institute for Investigative Journalism Continue Reading Seven students each awarded $10,000 in fellowships
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Postmedia posts bigger Q2 loss as revenue from print operations continues decline
Postmedia Network Canada Corp. says it lost nearly $5.1 million in the second quarter as its revenue dropped 7.5 per cent compared with last year as a result of shifting advertising and circulation patterns. The owner of the National Post and other newspapers reported $145.7 million in total revenue for the quarter ended Feb 28, including…
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Can a news media that doesn’t really oppose fascism ever cover it well?
Despite an endless cycle of missteps, call-outs and apologies, Canadian journalism has a terrible track record holding far-right groups to account – whether they’re in the streets or public office. Until there’s a much deeper reckoning, it’s unlikely to get any better Continue Reading Can a news media that doesn’t really oppose fascism ever cover it well?
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How beat reporting in 2019 works at 3 different-sized outlets across Canada
As newsrooms shrink across the country, editors are seeking a balance between keeping up with daily demands and developing areas of expertise Continue Reading How beat reporting in 2019 works at 3 different-sized outlets across Canada
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Institute for Nonprofit News welcomes The Narwhal as sole Canadian member
The institute recognizes publications committed to transparency and independence in public interest, investigative journalism Continue Reading Institute for Nonprofit News welcomes The Narwhal as sole Canadian member
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Media on the move: April 10
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: April 10