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Understanding the publication is key to successful freelance pitches

“In Canadian journalism, there is so much that isn’t written.” Continue Reading Understanding the publication is key to successful freelance pitches
Canada back in the top 20 of World Press Freedom Index — but concerns remain

Shield law, Quebec inquiry into police surveillance of journalists, lauded as reasons Canada gained points in the World Press Freedom Index. Continue Reading Canada back in the top 20 of World Press Freedom Index — but concerns remain
Finalists of 2018 Digital Publishing Awards announced

37 different publications represented among 106 nominated entries. Continue Reading Finalists of 2018 Digital Publishing Awards announced
No union at National Post after CWA Canada loses certification vote

Seven names on management’s list of employees were challenged by the union in 2017. Continue Reading No union at National Post after CWA Canada loses certification vote
Media on the move: April 25

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. Here are all the media on…
Canadian front pages after Toronto van attack

A sunny spring day turned tragic in Toronto on April 23, 2018, when a van, allegedly driven by 25-year-old Alek Minassian, mounted the sidewalk, killing 10 people and injuring 15. Here’s how Canada’s…
Live blog: When the media becomes the news

Covering media, power and politics. Continue Reading Live blog: When the media becomes the news
CBC Ombudsman: Making the links

In the wake of accusations of sexual impropriety involving teenage girls against Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, CBC News provided a feature story about the phenomenon in some Christian fundamentalist communities that…
Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests

Michael D’Alimonte said he wanted to see if the Toronto coverage mirrored patterns of early AIDS reporting in the United States. Continue Reading Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
Long journey of reconciliation ahead at Canada’s journalism schools

Journalism programs face ongoing struggles to implement TRC’s Call to Action – almost three years later. Continue Reading Long journey of reconciliation ahead at Canada’s journalism schools