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CBC Ombudsman: Controversy vs. Controversial
President of the Justice Centre for Constitutional Freedoms and spokesperson for a Christian school in Alberta, thought coverage of a dispute between the local school board and his school was biased. Continue Reading CBC Ombudsman: Controversy vs. Controversial
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: ‘Alt-right’ softens the vileness of a racist movement
An important reminder after the word appeared in the headline of a Globe column: groups of white supremacists must be called what they are. Continue Reading Globe and Mail Public Editor: ‘Alt-right’ softens the vileness of a racist movement
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Quebec media has perpetuated stereotypes about Muslim Canadians
It’s time for change, writes Amira Elghawaby. Continue Reading Quebec media has perpetuated stereotypes about Muslim Canadians
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Free speech groups speak out against assault of journalists in Quebec City
Two Global News journalists were assaulted and a camera smashed according to reports from Global News. Continue Reading Free speech groups speak out against assault of journalists in Quebec City
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CBC Ombudsman: Using YouTube – verify verify verify
The complainant noted that a report on a the local Ottawa newscast concerning an incident involving an airline and a drone also included discredited footage of an alleged drone-aircraft collision. Continue Reading CBC Ombudsman: Using YouTube – verify verify verify
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Print distribution of the Globe and Mail coming to an end in Atlantic provinces
After Nov. 30, the Globe and Mail will no longer be available in PEI, Nova Scotia and New Brunswick, along with Newfoundland and Labrador. Continue Reading Print distribution of the Globe and Mail coming to an end in Atlantic provinces
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Globe and Mail Public Editor: We must earn your trust that we’re the real deal
While most readers know that charges of ‘fake news’ are themselves fake, media groups like this one need to include the readers more in their process. Continue Reading Globe and Mail Public Editor: We must earn your trust that we’re the real deal
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Rally to call for release of kidnapped Pakistani journalist
Zeenat Shahsadi was abducted while investigating a politically explosive story. Continue Reading Rally to call for release of kidnapped Pakistani journalist
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The role of artists in truth telling
Art rooted in journalism has the potential to bring truth to new audiences in ways that legacy media does not generally examine. Continue Reading The role of artists in truth telling
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How crime reporting ethics shift through cultures
Journalists around the world make the mistake of assuming that their journalistic ethical approaches are the best – or only – standards. Continue Reading How crime reporting ethics shift through cultures
