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Understanding Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources
Here’s what you need to know about Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources. Continue Reading Understanding Canada’s new shield law for confidential sources
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What if we imagined a future where media workers were owners?
Here’s how journalists can band together to start worker owned media outlets. Continue Reading What if we imagined a future where media workers were owners?
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How to bring mindfulness into a journalism curriculum
Practicing mindfulness may help journalists better withstand the unrelenting stresses of the job. Continue Reading How to bring mindfulness into a journalism curriculum
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Five totally awesome (and free) resources for journalists
These are free resources that will help any student or journalist Continue Reading Five totally awesome (and free) resources for journalists
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Here are the journalism books you won’t find on your syllabus
We crowdsourced a list of great work that has inspired working journalists. Continue Reading Here are the journalism books you won’t find on your syllabus
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Turning your holiday into a travel writing opportunity
A lot of reporting and writing involves some form of travel anyway — how else are stories found? Continue Reading Turning your holiday into a travel writing opportunity
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What to do when the pressure is on
Journalists can face intimidation from sources, police and government. Here’s how to push back. Continue Reading What to do when the pressure is on
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‘Do you need help with that?’ How a Star editor ended up handling a crisis call
By Doug Cudmore for the Toronto Star There are a few start-of-day scenes you’re prepared for when you’re a news editor. You’re ready for the day when the major story (or two)… -
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Why local reporters should be investigating police surveillance
Local police forces might be low hanging fruit for freedom of information requests.
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Here’s how to use Google Story Spheres to quickly create immersive visuals
You don’t need an expensive rig to help your students get experience in virtual reality storytelling.
