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Hamilton Spectator finds new audience with podcast

Covering Diane, a podcast produced by the Hamilton Spectator, looks at a murder case that happened over 30 years ago. Continue Reading Hamilton Spectator finds new audience with podcast
CBC Ombudsman: Public figures get public scrutiny

The complainant, Nimra Amjad, asked that articles about her be de-indexed. She thought that this would protect her from harassment that she said arose from them, but still maintain the record. Ms.…
Remembering Tyler Bieber, the sports journalist who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Tyler Bieber is being remembered as a man grateful to talk about sports for a living. Continue Reading Remembering Tyler Bieber, the sports journalist who died in Humboldt Broncos bus crash
After public turmoil, what comes next for Canadian Journalists for Free Expression?

CJFE board members are taking the next few months to review, refocus, and ensure CJFE is an organization that continues long into the future. Continue Reading After public turmoil, what comes next for Canadian Journalists for Free Expression?
Do Canadians want the right to be forgotten?

New CJF poll finds Canadians split on whether stories harmful to a person’s reputation should be removed from search engines. Continue Reading Do Canadians want the right to be forgotten?
Media on the move: April 11

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. CBC has a new president: Catherine…
Postmedia Q2 loss falls as cost-cutting, tax credit offset lower revenue

Postmedia executive chairman Paul Godfrey said in a statement that the revenue declines from its legacy business had slowed and there were “positive signs” from its digital advertising initiatives. Continue Reading Postmedia Q2 loss falls as cost-cutting, tax credit offset lower revenue
“In the end all that matters is how we treat each other”

Karen Fraser, the owner of the home where remains of alleged victims of Bruce McArthur were found, has seen the best and worst of reporter behaviour. Continue Reading “In the end all that matters is how we treat each other”
CBC Ombudsman: Identifying Interviewees – how much background is enough

The complainant, Marjaleena Repo, thought that important information about an interviewee was absent. An Iranian exile who has been supporting a movement of women protesting mandatory wearing of hijab is also an…
Front pages after Humboldt Broncos bus crash

Fifteen people died in the collision in Saskatchewan on April 6, 2018. Continue Reading Front pages after Humboldt Broncos bus crash