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News media played key role in scrutinizing anti-terror legislation, new research shows

Canadian news outlets were “equal to the challenge” of scrutinizing controversial Bill C-51, according to new research.
Last call for the hard-drinking journalist

Why today’s journalists are kicking liquor to the curb. Continue Reading Last call for the hard-drinking journalist
New research project examines local news poverty

The impact of newsroom cutbacks, consolidations and closures will be the focus of a new study examining local news poverty in communities outside of Canada’s major media centres.
New app will track variety and placement of sources in stories

An app that will allow newsrooms to monitor who journalists go to for quotes in stories is being developed by two journalism professors at Ryerson University.
CJF J-Talk: John Stackhouse And Craig Silverman

On Nov. 12, former Globe and Mail editor John Stackhouse sat down with Buzzfeed editor Craig Silverman to discuss his new book and the future of journalism.
Should Star intern take the brunt of blame when a mistake is made?

A recent Toronto Star public editor’s column noted that an intern didn’t take proper steps to verify a source—but should blame have been shouldered by multiple parties?
How should reporters write about suicide?

Evidence suggests there are copycat deaths when details of death are leaked; but do articles do more to educate?
Why anxiety makes journalists miss deadlines

Anxiety creates a cycle in which reporters continue to miss deadlines because of fear and worry. Continue Reading Why anxiety makes journalists miss deadlines
Journalist turned poet says poetry can make a difference

Former CBC senior producer Marsha Barber uses her journalism background to inform her poetry.
Journalists recreate real life with virtual reality

Canadian Press photo editor Marie-Espérance Cerda puts viewers in the midst of Montreal’s May Day protests.