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Why Le Journal Le Nord stopped publishing the names of people accused or convicted of a crime

The move is based on journalism practices in Swedish and Dutch media.
National Newsmedia Council aims to bring more media into the fold

“There’s no question we’re a product of the contraction of the newspaper business,” says NNC president and CEO John Fraser.
Why we need a radical new framework for media ethics

The media revolution undermined the existing framework, says Stephen Ward.
CBC Ombudsman: Gaming Culture and Women: #GamerGate again

Esther Enkin responds to multiple complaints about the characterization of #GamerGate.
Globe public editor: Which image best captures the subject?

It is up to an editor to make a choice about which image best captures the subject or works best with the article.
Media must be cautious covering individual immigration cases

An increasing number of media coverage of individual immigration law cases tread dangerously close to appeals to emotion—presenting incomplete facts and ideal outcomes.
CBC Ombudsman: Hard to establish notions of fairness when point of contention is a hashtag

Q listener files complaint over show’s characterization of #GamerGate.
Star public editor: So what does the public editor do?

The role of public editor represents the Toronto Star’s strong commitment to accountability and transparency.
CBC journalist takes to Twitter to find live-hit harasser

After a bystander yelled FHRITP to her while covering the Pan Am Games closing ceremony, CBC Toronto journalist Charlsie Agro has filed a police report.
Star public editor: Anti-terror law challenge creates journalistic dilemma

The legal challenge to Canada’s anti-terrorism law led to a tough decision for the Star’s national security reporter.