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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
Working Media podcast: Karen K. Ho

In our premiere episode, we had the privilege of speaking with Karen K. Ho. Continue Reading Working Media podcast: Karen K. Ho

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Apply for the 2018 J-Source/CWA Canada reporting fellowship

J-Source wants to undertake an ambitious survey of newsrooms, journalism faculty positions, and other journalism workplaces across Canada to find out what strides women, transgender and gender diverse journalists have made. Continue Reading Apply for the 2018 J-Source/CWA Canada reporting fellowship
CBC Ombudsman: A high bar for removing a story

The reality of the permanence of online news stories leads to requests for removal of articles. The right to control over one’s information and the right of free expression can sometimes clash.…
Court reporters grapple with meeting the plea for trauma informed reporting

Reporters are trying to balance the cultural shift that challenges traditional justice system narratives against rules of procedure around court cases. Continue Reading Court reporters grapple with meeting the plea for trauma informed reporting
What Canadian media (and government) can learn from Black Panther

As far too many newsrooms continue to struggle for their very survival, it’s a good time to place more emphasis on diversifying the stories they cover. Continue Reading What Canadian media (and government) can learn from Black Panther
Torstar hiring 20 reporters as it rebrands, revamps Metro newspapers

Torstar CEO John Boynton says the initiative represents a major investment in journalism for Torstar outside of its Toronto headquarters. Continue Reading Torstar hiring 20 reporters as it rebrands, revamps Metro newspapers
CBC Ombudsman: The F Word

The complainant, Steve Zradicka, objected to the use of the f-word in an interview with two of the women who accused Albert Schultz of sexual misconduct. He pointed out his two children…
Toronto Star Public Editor: The good news about trust in the media

There is some good news about the bad news about global trust in journalism: In Canada, trust in journalists has risen significantly, as has trust in traditional media overall. According to the 2018…