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Journalism schools can fill the local news gap

If you’re looking for organizations to support local journalism, look no further than journalism schools. Continue Reading Journalism schools can fill the local news gap
Government prolongs the agony for newspapers … just a bit

“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
A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay

When a massive corruption scandal erupted in Thunder Bay, where were the newspaper reporters? Continue Reading A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay
Journalism’s secret friend?

Donald Trump may be ushering in a golden age of journalism. Continue Reading Journalism’s secret friend?
An inconvenient quagmire

Reporting on climate change is complicated. It is also vital. Continue Reading An inconvenient quagmire
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
Tax changes could take a bite out of local news

Canadian tax policy reform raises concerns among small publishers Continue Reading Tax changes could take a bite out of local news
Canada’s House of Commons votes unanimously for press shield law

Advocacy groups welcome passage of S-231 despite some shortcomings. Continue Reading Canada’s House of Commons votes unanimously for press shield law
Scrap ATI reform bill and start over, coalition tells Ottawa

Bill C-58 is being criticized for not addressing serious issues in the Access to Information Act. Continue Reading Scrap ATI reform bill and start over, coalition tells Ottawa