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Instead of mourning local news, try paying for it

Canadians often mourn the loss of their local newspaper. But there’s a disconnect, because few Canadians actually pay for a local news subscription. Continue Reading Instead of mourning local news, try paying for it
CBC Ombudsman: Trump vs. The NFL

The complainant, Dan Bourque, objected to CBC Halifax’s Mainstreet coverage of the President of the United States and his interactions with both NFL players and the Pittsburgh Penguins Continue Reading CBC Ombudsman: Trump vs. The NFL
Twitter chat: Everything you wanted to know about Bill C-58

Join us on Twitter for a wide ranging chat on Bill C-58 and access to information reform. Continue Reading Twitter chat: Everything you wanted to know about Bill C-58
Canada’s no ransom policy in the new era of terrorism

The Canadian government doesn’t pay ransoms to terrorists, aiming to stop them from benefiting from such payments. But it hasn’t established guidelines to protect journalists working abroad. Continue Reading Canada’s no ransom policy in the new era of terrorism
What the closure of the Moose Jaw Times-Herald means for young journalists

Every time a small newspaper closes, young reporters lose an opportunity for work and experience. Continue Reading What the closure of the Moose Jaw Times-Herald means for young journalists
Saying goodbye to Northumberland Today

Northumberland Today was among the papers sold to Torstar by Postmedia and immediately shuttered. Continue Reading Saying goodbye to Northumberland Today
Red Rising Magazine is elevating the voices of Indigenous youth

Eventual goal for Red Rising Magazine is to expand into documentaries and podcasts. Continue Reading Red Rising Magazine is elevating the voices of Indigenous youth
Canada’s top court to hear Vice Media fight RCMP demand for reporter materials

Vice reporter Ben Makuch is “very relieved” to hear of the leave decision. Continue Reading Canada’s top court to hear Vice Media fight RCMP demand for reporter materials
Understanding trauma behind the lens

Conference hosted by Ryerson Review of Journalism revealed the harsh realities of being a photo or video journalist in environments of conflict. Continue Reading Understanding trauma behind the lens
Village Media, relying on local advertisers, seems to have found a scalable (and profitable) local news model

“We have to find new and creative ways to not replace a client’s Google and Facebook spend but find our own portion of it.” Continue Reading Village Media, relying on local advertisers, seems to have found a scalable (and profitable) local news model