In the midst of the #MeToo reckoning, let’s consider the role of journalism. Of course, the foundation of the movement is the brave women who have been abused and who have stood tall willing to reveal the most intimate details, willing to stand the questioning and trolling to tell their truth. Without them, there would…
Reporters who have been tracking multiple disappearances of Toronto men in recent years say much needs to be done to hold authorities to account. Continue Reading Reporting on the trail of a possible serial killer
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. Almost 80 people were laid off at Global News in mid-February: Global News cuts staff across Canada as they undertake reorganization #cdnmedia https://t.co/bzmTkQOKUC pic.twitter.com/BsBpas4AqQ — J-Source (@jsource) February 15,…
“We have reached the point where nurturing the green shoots is a better bet that propping up the gigantic, creaking, tottering timbers.” Continue Reading Government prolongs the agony for newspapers … just a bit
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
“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
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’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 the same,” wrote Andree Lau, HuffPost Canada’s editor-in-chief, and Lisa Yeung, managing editor, blogs and lifestyle, in a memo sent to HuffPost Canada…
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obscenities at a female TV reporter in St. John’s. Cathy Bennett says laws on workplace sexual harassment are badly outdated. On Tuesday, provincial court Judge Colin Flynn dismissed a single charge against 28-year-old…
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