Postmedia Network Inc. will close six small town newspapers and cease print publication of four more, as well cut about 10 per cent of its workforce across the newspaper chain. Continue Reading Postmedia to close more local newspapers, cut staff cost by 10 per cent
Six community newspapers will be shuttered as a result of today’s announcement. Continue Reading Memo: Postmedia announces restructuring and buyouts
The founders of Mediafugees were alarmed by the mainstream media’s coverage of immigration and refugee issues. Continue Reading New media outlet challenging mainstream refugee coverage
Since being kidnapped and held in Afghanistan for 28 days in 2008, Fung has returned to the country to report. Continue Reading Mellissa Fung reflects on reporting in Afghanistan
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
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
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,…
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
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
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…