As local community and daily newspapers close across the country, their archives – and their stories of local politics, controversy and culture – are at risk. “Community newspapers tell us a story of time and experience,” said Claire Gilbert, an archivist and librarian at the Royal British Columbia Museum. “They’ve got everything from the way…
It turns out that newspapers in the 1830s had extensive government support. Continue Reading The news industry has always needed government support: A look back to the 1800s
“The mantra I repeat to myself often all the time in this job–whether it’s a natural disaster overseas or not–is, ‘This is just my job for today and this is this person’s life.’” Continue Reading Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
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
Beat expertise equips journalists to challenge claims by media savvy representatives of extremist groups. Continue Reading Beat journalism key to better reporting on extremist groups, experts say
Collection of photos dating from about 1910 until 1990 includes images of major Canadian political events and conflicts Continue Reading New York Times Canadian photo archive a rich resource for journalism researchers
How are Canadian newsrooms faring as the pace of concentration accelerates?
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Experts investigating local news ecosystems research community characteristics that may predict news poverty Continue Reading Newspaper closures in Guelph, Brampton leaving communities underserved
While big-city newsrooms discuss the future of local news, the voice of rural Canada wanes. Continue Reading The Power of Place: When ‘Local’ is More than a Catchphrase
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