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
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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 would like to believe a clear understanding does exist between journalists and our audiences. But according to a fascinating report released this week,…
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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
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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
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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 Media last week: Here’s who was laid off from Rogers Media last week https://t.co/F1vbjQUbLY pic.twitter.com/QLBxGqDKQ9 — J-Source (@jsource) June 18, 2018 Toronto Star…
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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
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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
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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 detect anger. The questions were challenging but did not violate policy. COMPLAINT You found an interview Carol Off did with Sharren Haskel, a…
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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, who opened our eyes to the great and offbeat tastes and cuisines of the world. These tragedies offer an opportunity to speak openly about…
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CRTC could replace OMNI with new multi-ethnic programming
OMNI Regional will cease to exist if the CRTC chooses a new service. Continue Reading CRTC could replace OMNI with new multi-ethnic programming