5 years ago
How do we hold news media accountable?
Coverage of the Toronto van tragedy demonstrates how ethical lapses erode public trust, writes Amira Elghawaby.
5 years ago
“In the end all that matters is how we treat each other”
Karen Fraser, the owner of the home where remains of alleged victims of Bruce McArthur were found, has seen the best and worst of reporter behaviour.
5 years ago
Going undercover justified by compelling public interest
Toronto Star reporter Sara Mojtehedzadeh explains why she went undercover to tell the stories of temp workers.
5 years ago
What journalists get wrong when telling stories about trans and genderqueer people
A recent National Post column by Christie Blatchford illustrates what not to do when telling stories about transgender people.
5 years ago
Carol Off’s new book raises questions about the reporter-source relationship
The As It Happen’s host helped the family of a source she interviewed in Afghanistan come to Canada.
6 years ago
The real consequences of fake news
Fake news, or fabricated content deceptively presented as real news, has garnered a lot of interest since the U.S. presidential election last fall.
6 years ago
What to do when the pressure is on
Journalists can face intimidation from sources, police and government. Here’s how to push back.
6 years ago
Toronto Star accused of copying a field trip guide
The CEO of Attractions Ontario says the Star’s field trip guide, which recently won an award, bears a number of similarities to theirs — a claim the Star disputes.
Continue Reading Toronto Star accused of copying a field trip guide
6 years ago
The #AppropriationPrize controversy: A timeline
Walrus editor Jonathan Kay resigns after controversy over the weekend.
Continue Reading The #AppropriationPrize controversy: A timeline
6 years ago
Desmond Cole’s decision to leave the Toronto Star suggests a double standard on activism
This is a tale of two columnists, and how they were treated very differently by Canada’s largest newspaper.
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