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New documentary will look at state of Canadian journalism industry

Shattered is directed Lindsay Fitzgerald, a graduate of Ryerson’s journalism and documentary-media MFA programs. Continue Reading New documentary will look at state of Canadian journalism industry
CBC Ombudsman: Election balance on Ontario today

The complainant, Marc Poitras, thought the host of Ontario Today behaved differently to the callers on the edition which focused on the Progressive Conservative party, during the recent provincial election. He felt…
Great Canadian Longform is curating the best of Canadian non-fiction writing

The website was started by Rob Csernyik to connect Canadians with features about their country. Continue Reading Great Canadian Longform is curating the best of Canadian non-fiction writing
Stories North course brings journalism students to Yukon

Carleton students learn how to tell stories about Canada’s Indigenous communities with a breadth of understanding. Continue Reading Stories North course brings journalism students to Yukon
Toronto Star Public Editor: Western media’s failure to properly cover the developing world

Conflicts, coups and catastrophes: These are the stories Canadians are most often told about the world beyond our borders. Media coverage of international affairs has long been driven by dramatic breaking news…
New research hub will look at news media’s influence on public policy

The Media Centre for Public Policy and Knowledge Mobilization is led by Dr. Shannon Sampert, editor-in-chief of EvidenceNetwork.ca. Continue Reading New research hub will look at news media’s influence on public policy
Globe and Mail Public Editor: When weighing anonymous voices, consider the source

Off the record, a source said; a senior government official said on background; according to an insider. How important are anonymous sources in reporting? Overuse or misuse can hurt credibility, but you…
National Observer aiming to raise $1 million to build audience

Founder and editor-in-chief Linda Solomon Wood wants to reach Canadians who haven’t heard of the National Observer. Continue Reading National Observer aiming to raise $1 million to build audience
Media on the Move: July 18

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. There were layoffs at Vice Canada…
Can reporting on vulnerable people do more harm than good?

Journalists need more than good intentions when venturing into Vancouver’s Downtown Eastside to tell its stories. Continue Reading Can reporting on vulnerable people do more harm than good?