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How the Toronto Star used TikTok to cover the election

'More [important] than the tools is the willingness to change and learn and pick up a new platform'
IndigiNews is creating resources to help newsrooms better cover Indigenous trauma

Kelsie Kilawna on self-location, safety plans and harm reduction
Self-care for media workers facing layoffs

We asked psychologists, a lawyer and a career coach to share their self-care tips for coping with job loss and navigating next steps
Watch for these red flags in your freelance contracts

Indemnity, moral rights and others that may make or break your next gig
Drug policy and addiction media kit gives newsrooms a resource for better coverage of drug use

Avoid stigmatizing narratives, consult credible sources and use language that reflects people’s lived experiences, say experts
Will nonprofit journalism rules now on the books help news organizations in Canada?

Long-awaited updates now offer path for news media to issue tax receipts to donors. But the road to philanthropic journalism is paved with Canada Revenue Agency rules, uncertainty about Canadians’ willingness to give
The ethics of reporting on incels

Six key strategies for effective and responsible journalism
COVID-19 and the end-of-semester pivot: 5 tips to help you change on the fly

Two journalism professors share their thoughts on the move to alternate delivery
Tips for journalists and media organizations in Canada covering the coronavirus

Avoid alarmist reports, use credible sources, prioritize the key information, expert suggests
Employees have the power to make their newsrooms more diverse

Diversity of employees is more than just good journalistic practice — it is a labour issue.