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Irene Gentle named Toronto Star editor

Gentle becomes the first woman to hold this position in the Toronto Star’s 126-year history. Continue Reading Irene Gentle named Toronto Star editor
Memo: Irene Gentle appointed Editor of the Toronto Star

Gentle takes the helm from Michael Cooke, who announced he was leaving the Star in March. Continue Reading Memo: Irene Gentle appointed Editor of the Toronto Star
Toronto Star Public Editor: Do journalists and the public understand each other?

Readers, do we understand each other? As consumers of news and information, do you have a clear sense of the how and why of journalism and its role in a democracy? I…
Un recours collectif pour soutenir la programmation communautaire à Montréal

Le groupe Télévision communautaire et indépendante de Montréal intente un recours collectif contre Vidéotron, qui selon lui a manqué à ses obligations en matière de radiodiffusion communautaire. Continue Reading Un recours collectif pour soutenir la programmation communautaire à Montréal
Community group launches class action to bring back community programming

Independent Community TV Montreal has filed a class action suit against Videotron for failing to respect its community broadcasting requirements. Continue Reading Community group launches class action to bring back community programming
Media on the Move: June 20

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 deep cuts at Rogers…
Reflecting on who journalists call terrorists and why

“Making a Terrorist” examines how Canadian media reports on terrorism. Continue Reading Reflecting on who journalists call terrorists and why
Institute for Investigative Journalism launches at Concordia

The Institute is led by Patti Sonntag, former managing editor of The New York Times’ News Services Division. Continue Reading Institute for Investigative Journalism launches at Concordia
CBC Ombudsman: Tough, not biased

The complainant, Isi Erez, thought Carol Off showed her personal feelings through an angry interview with an Israeli politician. Tone is somewhat subjective – the interview was probing but I did not…
Globe and Mail Public Editor: Suicide coverage an opportunity to help

Two greatly admired and creative people died by suicide this week: On Tuesday, designer Kate Spade, known for her colourful handbags and clothing, and today, chef, traveller and television personality Anthony Bourdain,…