Actions speak louder than words
Journalists’ attitudes towards activism are shifting. Are newsroom policies keeping up? Continue Reading Actions speak louder than words
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Andree Lau on increasing diversity in reporting and the newsroom
If you make an effort to get diversity in your reporting, Lau said, you’ll often find that your stories are more interesting. Continue Reading Andree Lau on increasing diversity in reporting and the newsroom
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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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Readers, Write On!
Will comment sections fade away, or be revived by new technologies? Continue Reading Readers, Write On!
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White knights in film noir
Hildy Johnson, in her pinstripe suit and jaunty hat, enters the office of her editor, Walter Burns. She’s quitting. She won’t be dissuaded by quick-talking Walter, her former lover. She’s through with the dirty business of journalism, wants to settle down and start a family. Walter doesn’t believe her. She’s a journalist, through and through.…
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Archivists and researchers raise concerns about what will happen to newspaper archives
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…
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The news industry has always needed government support: A look back to the 1800s
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
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Victims of natural disasters must be dealt with respectfully: NYT Canada bureau chief
“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
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Understanding trauma behind the lens
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
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Beat journalism key to better reporting on extremist groups, experts say
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