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Globe and Mail Public Editor: A picture can be worth so much more than a mere one thousand words

To say every picture is worth a thousand words sorely underestimates the impact of photojournalism. Think the Vietnam war and what comes to mind? The photo of a girl named Phan Thi…
Big stories from small places

Small newsrooms are filling important investigative gaps – but it isn’t easy. Continue Reading Big stories from small places
Ces petites salles de nouvelles qui enquêtent

Le journalisme d’enquête dans les petites salles de nouvelles, nécessaire pour assurer un contrepoids démocratique plus près du citoyen. Mais est-ce réaliste? Continue Reading Ces petites salles de nouvelles qui enquêtent
Toronto Star Public Editor: Jeopardy! headline a case study on need to clearly label opinion content

Headline presented Alex Trebek’s feelings for big winner as fact, when it was actually the columnist’s own view. Continue Reading Toronto Star Public Editor: Jeopardy! headline a case study on need to clearly label opinion content
Saskatchewan newspaper Moose Jaw Times-Herald closing down after more than 125 years

The newspaper’s website will also be shut down. The 25 employees affected by the closure were informed Wednesday. Continue Reading Saskatchewan newspaper Moose Jaw Times-Herald closing down after more than 125 years
Media on the Move: November 8

Here’s our regular update on the moves, hires and promotions in Canadian journalism. Continue Reading Media on the Move: November 8
The new National: Are four TV anchors four times as good as one?

You widen the potential of attracting more eyeballs by having more than one anchor. Continue Reading The new National: Are four TV anchors four times as good as one?
Canadian campus newspapers offer a study in diversity

Legacy media can learn something from the student press when it comes to building representative newsrooms. Continue Reading Canadian campus newspapers offer a study in diversity
Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay

Don’t fall into the trap of working for exposure instead of money, say experts. Continue Reading Panelists urge aspiring freelancers to push for decent pay
New look: The National is prioritizing in depth original journalism

The new edition of The National will premiere on Nov. 6, 2017 with four new hosts. Continue Reading New look: The National is prioritizing in depth original journalism