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Journalist Carolyn Thompson shares about her experience reporting on illegal forestry in South Sudan – the newest country in the world. She will tell stories of visiting freshly-cut forests, where villagers say they have been shot at while trying to protect their environment. While villagers flee to refugee camps, the sale of teak wood is…
They are the journalists who produced some of Canada's most recent poignant and powerful stories. What challenges lie behind reporting these important pieces? From the first notion of an idea to its final fruition—and even after a story airs or is published—hear about the process and its results from three of this country's top investigative…
Join CWA Canada for a free mixer for media workers, freelancers and students in Ottawa. Enjoy FREE snacks and drinks as you make connections with your colleagues working in the media. There will also be mentors from several media outlets, including CBC, Canadian Press, National Observer, The Hill Times, Ottawa Citizen/Sun, and more.
Following a successful collaboration in 2017, Interactive Ontario and Magazines Canada have once again come together to present an event at the intersection of interactive digital media and publishing. Magazines in a Digital World: Virtual Reality Storytelling will feature a keynote presentation by Mia Tramz of LIFE VR, followed by a networking reception. Mia Tramz…
The Canadian Association of Journalists and ONA Toronto are happy to announce a pub night where local journalists can kick back and talk shop. We'll also talk up the CAJ's national conference, set for the Hyatt Regency on May 4-5, and ONA Insights, a deep dive into revenue and engagement hosted at the Globe and…
A half-day symposium exploring the right to be forgotten The so-called right to be forgotten is coming to Canada. Earlier this year, the Office of the Privacy Commissioner released a draft policy claiming the right for individuals to remove certain search engine results already exists within current privacy laws. Should Canadians welcome a version of…
FOI Friday is back! Join the Canadian Association of Journalists' Ottawa chapter to learn how to improve your use of the federal Access to Information Act. This session will focus on negotiating with ATIP officers and complaint investigators. Kirsten Smith is one of Ottawa's most knowledgeable ATIP sleuths, digging up information for journalists, lawyers and…
Reporting on sexual misconduct can be as difficult as navigating a minefield. How do you maintain transparency? Is it your job to report on the accusation without bias or to stand by the accuser? How do you work with the victims? Join the Ryerson Review of Journalism at its two-day series of workshops tackling these…
Reporting on sexual misconduct can be as difficult as navigating a minefield. How do you maintain transparency? Is it your job to report on the accusation without bias or to stand by the accuser? How do you work with the victims? Join the Ryerson Review of Journalism in the second of its two-day workshops dedicated…
Join the Ryerson Review of Journalism at 7 p.m. on April 12th at the Stirling Room as we celebrate the release of our Spring 2018 issue. Registration costs $5. For $10, attendees will also get a copy of the RRJ's 2018 issue. Please RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/launch-party-rrj-2018-issue-tickets-43947401862 Tickets can also be purchased at the door on…