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CBC Ombudsman: Accuracy in headlines and photos

The complainant, Mike Fegelman, the Executive Director of HonestReporting Canada, made two requests for reviews. One concerned a headline dealing with the sentencing of an Israeli soldier and the other questioned the…
New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists

The mindfulness class will introduce students to the fundamentals of mindfulness and explore different forms of meditation practice. Continue Reading New study examines meditation as tool for anxious student journalists
Media on the Move: February 14

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. We reported on a round off…
Toronto Star putting internship programs on indefinite hiatus

Number of cuts come two weeks before Torstar Q4 results to be announced. Continue Reading Toronto Star putting internship programs on indefinite hiatus
Live blog: Funny fake news

A conversation with The Beaverton. Continue Reading Live blog: Funny fake news
When should media organizations de-index stories from web searches?

National NewsMedia Council, privacy commissioner, have been grappling with question of when it is appropriate to de-index stories from web searches. Continue Reading When should media organizations de-index stories from web searches?
Using freedom of information to assist whistleblowers and those under duress

Some of my most challenging and rewarding access to information work has involved filing access requests with the consent of whistleblowers and individuals under tremendous duress. By way of background, Canada lacks…
CBC Ombudsman: Seeing is Believing

CBC Ottawa ran a story about a programme to match homeless people to rental housing. It documented a case where it went wrong, leaving the landlord with a trashed apartment. The story…
A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay

When a massive corruption scandal erupted in Thunder Bay, where were the newspaper reporters? Continue Reading A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay
Music of champions: How CBC and NBC Olympic themes shape our differences

Don’t only watch the Olympic coverage, but listen to it and consider how music does its ideological work. Continue Reading Music of champions: How CBC and NBC Olympic themes shape our differences