Local newspaper crossword at a crossroads
The Peterborough Examiner now has two crosswords to offset the loss of the puzzle they had through Postmedia. Continue Reading Local newspaper crossword at a crossroads
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CBC Ombudsman: Tough talk – confrontational interviews
The complainant, Laura Finsten, was appalled – as were many others – at a question put to a senior Israeli political figure regarding the number of Palestinians killed by the IDF during protests at the Gaza-Israel border. She also thought there was no regard for Israel’s perspective. While the phrasing was harsh, it is legitimate…
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Take the J-Source survey on gender diversity in Canadian news media
The results of this survey will provide crucial information about representation in newsrooms. Continue Reading Take the J-Source survey on gender diversity in Canadian news media
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CBC Ombudsman: Twitter Turmoil
In April, a man driving a van deliberately ran into civilians on a stretch of Toronto’s Yonge Street. The complainant, Mohamed Jiavdheen, objected to a tweet describing the driver, based on an eyewitness as “Middle Eastern.” He thought it irresponsible to publish that description before the information was verified. While live reporting breaking news will…
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Introducing Sonya Fatah, J-Source’s new editor-in-chief
Sonya Fatah is an assistant professor at the School of Journalism at Ryerson University. Continue Reading Introducing Sonya Fatah, J-Source’s new editor-in-chief
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Working Media Podcast: Eternity Martis
Eternity Martis spoke to us about the thrills – and consequences – of sharing her personal life in her work. Continue Reading Working Media Podcast: Eternity Martis
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New journalism textbook News Writing and Reporting is a straightforward guide for students
Bruce Gillespie’s book focuses on the nuts and bolts of news reporting — and that’s a good thing. Continue Reading New journalism textbook News Writing and Reporting is a straightforward guide for students
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Media on the Move: August 1
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 number of new promotions were announced at Rogers’ magazines. This comes after 75 full-time staff were laid off in June 2018, and Steve Maich, senior vice-president of the digital…
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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
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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 she was rude and dismissive. The host was challenging, as she was during episodes focused on other parties. There was no violation of…