Treat stories about suicide with dignity and compassion
Responsible reporting about suicide can bring increase awareness and save lives, according to experts. Continue Reading Treat stories about suicide with dignity and compassion
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A window into USMCA trade talks coverage with Katie Simpson
“We’re there to ask questions. I think it’s important that we are there to do that for a Canadian outlet”: Simpson Continue Reading A window into USMCA trade talks coverage with Katie Simpson
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What it’s like to earn a living freelance writing in Canada
When it comes to freelance writing, how you get paid can be as important as how much you get paid. Continue Reading What it’s like to earn a living freelance writing in Canada
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Media on the Move: October 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. Longtime Edmonton Journal columnist Paula Simons has an important new job. Yeah. So I guess I can tell you now. A personal note. https://t.co/qSpI7ecpln — Paula Simons (@Paulatics) October…
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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