Nominations open for the Press Freedom Award
Annual award goes to journalist who has made a significant contribution to freedom of expression.
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The trouble with trolls
Journalists search for how to best survive troll attacks.
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When a reporter has to make the ‘Death Knock’
Seasoned journalists will tell you there are right and wrong ways of approaching a grieving family.
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Call for entries for 2017 Canadian Hillman Prize now open
The Canadian Hillman Prize honours excellence in journalism in service of the common good.
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Furor over CBC’s opinion section is a tempest in an inkpot
Hard news alone cannot fulfill the CBC’s mandate. Opinions can help do that.
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Exploring the military-journalist relationship
By Leah Woolley for The Signal Josie Lukey’s face is covered in mud, dirt, and dust. The sun is setting over Canadian Forces Base Wainwright in Denwood, Alberta and she’s standing on the hard leather seat of a tank, gripping its edge to stay upright. The vibrations of the engine echo through her body and…
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Journalism Jobs: November 23
Here’s our regular listing of Canadian journalism job opportunities.
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New journalism award to honour workplace mental health reporting
By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor A new journalism award will honour reporting about mental health issues in the workplace. The Canadian Journalism Forum on Violence and Trauma is offering the Mindset Award for Workplace Mental Health Reporting, valued at $1,000. It will be presented at the Canadian Association of Journalists conference next year. “We are trying to…
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Winners of the Canadian Online Publishing Awards announced
By H.G. Watson, Associate Editor Winners of the annual Canadian Online Publishing Awards were announced on Nov. 7 in Toronto. The annual awards celebrate excellence in online publishing. According to a press release from COPA, the Toronto Star and The Huffington Post won three gold and two silver, “followed by the National Observer with three…
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Journalism Jobs: November 9
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