Live blog: When the media becomes the news
Covering media, power and politics. Continue Reading Live blog: When the media becomes the news
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CBC Ombudsman: Making the links
In the wake of accusations of sexual impropriety involving teenage girls against Alabama senate candidate Roy Moore, CBC News provided a feature story about the phenomenon in some Christian fundamentalist communities that encourages marriage between older men and teenage girls. One of the interviewees was Canadian and described as a member of the Mennonite Brethren…
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Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
Michael D’Alimonte said he wanted to see if the Toronto coverage mirrored patterns of early AIDS reporting in the United States. Continue Reading Early reporting on AIDS offers lessons for covering future health crises, new study suggests
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Long journey of reconciliation ahead at Canada’s journalism schools
Journalism programs face ongoing struggles to implement TRC’s Call to Action – almost three years later. Continue Reading Long journey of reconciliation ahead at Canada’s journalism schools
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Toronto Star Public Editor: Digital media literacy matters to all
Today’s digital-driven world demands new media literacy skills to create understanding of powerful platforms. Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: Digital media literacy matters to all
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The Canadian Association of Black Journalists is relaunching
The CABJ had been inactive for some years, but a team is working on the relaunch. Continue Reading The Canadian Association of Black Journalists is relaunching
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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
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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. Amjad was a candidate for school board trustee in Calgary. She is still in the public eye related to that campaign. The material…
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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
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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?