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Building trust at the local level

Community reporters have the opportunity to connect directly with their audiences. But are they earning reader confidence? Canadians aren’t so sure. Continue Reading Building trust at the local level
In cities across America, this morning’s newspaper told you there was an election yesterday — but nothing about it

This story was originally published by Nieman Lab and appears here with its permission Big night! The U.S. midterm elections yesterday mostly went according to expectations: Democrats retook the House of Representatives, Republicans kept…
Media on the Move: Nov. 7

Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: Nov. 7
11 Ontario Postmedia newspapers to publish one less day of the week

Eleven Postmedia Network Inc. Ontario newspapers will publish printed or digital editions one less day of the week with no reduction in the subscription price. The Kingston Whig-Standard and Belleville Intelligencer will cease…
Globe and Mail public editor: Is it news or views?

The attacks on the media continue south of the border, but in this country, I believe readers understand the importance of fair and accurate news coverage. What a few don’t really grasp…
Jack Nagler named CBC/Radio-Canada’s new English Services Ombudsperson

CBC/Radio-Canada is pleased to announce that Jack Nagler, CBC’s Senior Director of Journalism (Public Accountability and Engagement), has been appointed the public broadcaster’s new English Services Ombudsperson. Continue Reading Jack Nagler named CBC/Radio-Canada’s new English Services Ombudsperson
We need a new kind of weather forecast

More regular reporting on extreme weather patterns would help Canadians understand the real threat of climate change. Continue Reading We need a new kind of weather forecast
How newsrooms in Canada celebrated Halloween 2018

This is fine. Continue Reading How newsrooms in Canada celebrated Halloween 2018
Media on the move: October 24

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. A close call for a potentially…
Toronto Star Public Editor: Trust Project aims to fight public skepticism about the news media

It is not news to tell you we are in the midst of a global crisis in media trust. While I find some consolation in the fact that recent studies tell us…