Back to the books
Like the heroine of her favourite film, Educating Rita, Amanda Lee found herself in graduate writing school as a mature student. Continue Reading Back to the books
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ATIPs from A to Z
What does it take to publish investigative journalism using access to information and privacy requests? Continue Reading ATIPs from A to Z
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The Pointer launches for Brampton readers
“In a city with 700,000 people, roughly, (and) only one (English-language print) media outlet, it leaves a big space for others to come in:” Joel Wittenbel. Continue Reading The Pointer launches for Brampton readers
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Over 250 Canadian news media outlets have closed in the last 10 years
According to data collected by the Local News Research Project, a majority of closures have been community papers. Continue Reading Over 250 Canadian news media outlets have closed in the last 10 years
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Ryerson and Facebook Digital News Innovation Challenge awards $100,000 to five startups
Among the winners is an app that lets people make micro-podcasts and a sports newsletter aimed at women. Continue Reading Ryerson and Facebook Digital News Innovation Challenge awards $100,000 to five startups
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Employees have the power to make their newsrooms more diverse
Diversity of employees is more than just good journalistic practice — it is a labour issue. Continue Reading Employees have the power to make their newsrooms more diverse
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Front pages after new U.S.-Mexico-Canada trade deal; Quebec election
October 1 was a big news day for Canada. After weeks of negotiations, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, Minister of Foreign Affairs Chrystia Freeland and U.S. President Donald Trump announced a new trade deal, the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement, to replace NAFTA. And in Quebec, a right-wing political party, Coalition Avenir Québec, won a majority government. This post will be…
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Journalism, justice and #MeToo
New York Times journalist Katie Benner discusses the challenges of reporting on sexual assault allegations. Continue Reading Journalism, justice and #MeToo
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When journalists report social media as public opinion
Journalists should be careful when using social media posts to report what the public thinks, and should tell readers how the data was collected. Continue Reading When journalists report social media as public opinion
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Politico Pro tests Canadian market with new newsletter offering
“There are now three full time Canadian reporters — print reporters — on the ground in Washington. We have 250 reporters at Politico”: Luiza Ch. Savage. Continue Reading Politico Pro tests Canadian market with new newsletter offering