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
University newspapers keep campuses covered. Continue Reading U news you can use
Will comment sections fade away, or be revived by new technologies? Continue Reading Readers, Write On!
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.…
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