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Torstar reports Q4 profit as cost-cutting offsets impact of lower revenue

Operating revenue was $169.34 million in the three months ended Dec. 31, down from $188.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2016. Continue Reading Torstar reports Q4 profit as cost-cutting offsets impact of lower revenue
Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge

“This whole notion of ‘heartwarming’ – why is it people with disabilities are somehow more heartwarming than others?” Continue Reading Journalists must change with the times when covering disability issues, advocates urge
Stanley trial highlights colonialism of Canadian media

Indigenous community members are doing the work to situate Colten Boushie’s life and death within the colonial context. Continue Reading Stanley trial highlights colonialism of Canadian media
HuffPost Canada keeps unpaid bloggers after U.S. counterpart moves to paid opinion sections

HuffPost Canada’s blogging platform is staying open, even though HuffPost US has ended its self publishing contributors platform. “As each country edition of HuffPost operates autonomously, our blogging platform in Canada remains…
Laws must change, politician says after N.L. man acquitted of FHITP slur

JOHN’S, N.L. — A Newfoundland politician is hoping to change provincial harassment laws following the acquittal of a man who hurled sexual obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s. Cathy…
Why the Toronto Star internship program was unique

Educators, former interns, reflect on the Toronto Star’s internship program, which was suspended last week. Continue Reading Why the Toronto Star internship program was unique
Journalists see 17 per cent jump in public trust

While many journalists will be seeing the trust figures as a Valentine’s Day gift from the Canadian public, it isn’t all hearts and roses for the beleaguered business in this survey. Continue Reading Journalists see 17 per cent jump in public trust
Colten — Our relative, our warrior

“And when they ask, ‘Is that your relative?’ I will say, ‘Yes.’” (Sarah Rain) I remember the day Colten died. It was a hot summer day in Regina, Saskatchewan and I had…
Global News cuts staff across Canada as they undertake reorganization

Union representing Global News workers says Vancouver newsroom took the biggest hit, with 21 staff laid off. Continue Reading Global News cuts staff across Canada as they undertake reorganization
Memo: Vassy Kapelos is the new host of CBC’s Power & Politics

Vassy Kapelos was Global News’ Ottawa bureau chief and host of The West Block. Continue Reading Memo: Vassy Kapelos is the new host of CBC’s Power & Politics