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CBC Ombudsman: Keeping Cool in the Twittersphere
The complainant, Lara Dutton, objected to a CBC online writer expressing opinion while using the @CBCToronto twitter account. She wanted to know what the consequences were for the employee. There was a…
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Facebook and Ryerson launch Digital News Innovation Challenge
A digital news incubator will award $100,000 to five finalists — but how involved will Facebook be? Continue Reading Facebook and Ryerson launch Digital News Innovation Challenge
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Toronto Star Public Editor: Journalistic standards protect against fake news
The Washington Post provided journalists and readers with a textbook example of journalistic due diligence, writes the Star’s public editor Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: Journalistic standards protect against fake news
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An inconvenient quagmire
Reporting on climate change is complicated. It is also vital. Continue Reading An inconvenient quagmire
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Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
“The mantra I repeat to myself often all the time in this job–whether it’s a natural disaster overseas or not–is, ‘This is just my job for today and this is this person’s life.’” Continue Reading Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: The need to understand the context of words and how they evolve
Last week, TV columnist John Doyle wrote a column criticizing the CBC’s new show Great Canadian Baking Show. As a TV critic, he was not overly impressed by this re-make of a…
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Inside the Globe and Mail print redesign
The new print edition is heavily informed by the Globe and Mail’s online analytic data. Continue Reading Inside the Globe and Mail print redesign
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Meet the journalists of the 21st century
Very young reporters are picking up the torch. Continue Reading Meet the journalists of the 21st century
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Toronto Star Public Editor: We need more women’s voices in the news
Studies continue to show news stories still quote more male voices than female — by a wide margin. Women’s realities need, and should, be reflected and it can be done Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: We need more women’s voices in the news
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Media on the Move: December 6
Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: December 6