Live blog: The James M. Minifie Lecture — Peter Mansbridge
The University of Regina’s School of Journalism’s 37th Minifie Lecturer is Peter Mansbridge. Continue Reading Live blog: The James M. Minifie Lecture — Peter Mansbridge
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Supreme Court ruling makes need for Competition Act reform urgent
History’s habit of repeating itself has once again hamstrung Canadian antitrust law when it comes to preventing media monopolies. This time, however, the Supreme Court of Canada has left the door wide open to further increases in our already world-leading level of media ownership concentration. The court’s decision three years ago to allow Tervita Corp., an environmental waste…
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Rogers Media cuts ties with Vice Canada, pulls Viceland channel off the air
The 24-hour-a-day Viceland television channel launched in February 2016. Continue Reading Rogers Media cuts ties with Vice Canada, pulls Viceland channel off the air
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U news you can use
University newspapers keep campuses covered. Continue Reading U news you can use
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The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
Critics say the CRTC’s policies fail to address the needs of smaller, independent broadcasters. Continue Reading The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
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Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
From ‘binders’ to meetups, writers are reaching out to each other. Continue Reading Freelancers, unions use social media to build online, offline community
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Media on the Move: January 17
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. Briarpatch announced a new hire in January: Announcing our next editor, @saima_desai! https://t.co/Tg9iM9EFzs — Briarpatch Magazine (@briarpatchmag) January 16, 2018 Here are all the rest of the media moves…
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Readers, Write On!
Will comment sections fade away, or be revived by new technologies? Continue Reading Readers, Write On!
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CBC Ombudsman: Following Fortress
The complainant, Jenni Byrne of Bayfield Strategy, Inc., wrote on behalf of her client, Fortress Developments. She stated that one of the reporters involved in ongoing coverage of Fortress was biased and sensationalistic in her reporting. She complained that there was no follow-up on a story regarding class-action suits against Fortress. The complaint against the…
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As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public
In some communities, internet access is so limited municipalities can’t rely on social media as a replacement for news. Continue Reading As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public