Jack “Sig” Sigvaldason, northern news trailblazer, dies at 84
“He had a fearless appetite for skewering the bureaucracy.” Continue Reading Jack “Sig” Sigvaldason, northern news trailblazer, dies at 84
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What Canada’s major media are forgetting when they report on oil
Uncritical coverage of industry projections means climate change is left out of the picture. Continue Reading What Canada’s major media are forgetting when they report on oil
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Will people pay for hyper-local news?
In Victoria, B.C., local digital outlets have sprung up — but a sustainable funding model remains elusive. Continue Reading Will people pay for hyper-local news?
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VIDEO: A new leaf—The future of Canadian cannabis reporting
Journalists analyze the evolution of cannabis reporting in Canada as legalization approaches. Continue Reading VIDEO: A new leaf—The future of Canadian cannabis reporting
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Bell Media signs new long-term broadcast agreement with Vice Media
Vice shows will debut on multiple Bell Media platforms, including CraveTV, in the fall Continue Reading Bell Media signs new long-term broadcast agreement with Vice Media
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Media on the Move: August 15
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. The Financial Post said goodbye to a longtime journalist: https://twitter.com/nicole_mac1/status/1027633970723348480 Here are all the rest of the media on the move in August: https://twitter.com/shawn_w_smith/status/1029002381810384897 https://twitter.com/jwsthomson/status/1029059578619551744 🎉A big welcome to…
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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…