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Emerge Media Awards 2019

St. James Cathedral Centre 65 Church St., Toronto, ON, Canada

The Emerge Media Awards is a unique event that commemorates and showcases the achievements of Canadian post-secondary students studying journalism, communications and media studies. Winners from eight categories will be announced April 4th following the gala dinner and ceremony. Jess Hunichen, Public Relations professional and Co-Founder of Shine PR and Shine Influencers, will be joining…

CAJ Manitoba: Off-the-Record Conversation with Manitoba Advocate for Children and Youth

Manitoba Legislative Building 450 Broadway | Room 334, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

The Manitoba Legislative Press Gallery and the Canadian Association of Journalists invites CAJ members to an exclusive, off-the-record talk with Manitoba’s Advocate for Children and Youth, Daphne Penrose. Deputy advocates Ainsley Krone and Sherry Gott will also be in attendance. The trio from MACY will answer any media questions about reporting on child welfare and…

The Fight for Truth: Political Journalism in 2019

National Arts Centre 1 Elgin Street, Ottawa, Ontario

If journalism is about holding power to account, then journalists on both sides of the border are on it. But how does the political climate in each country affect reporting and coverage—or does it? Join our speakers: Vassy Kapelos, host of Power & Politics on CBC News, and Sarah Kendzior, St. Louis, Missouri-based op-ed columnist…

$15 – $25

Vancouver freelancers invited to NPAC “Mix and Mingle”

Pendulum Gallery 885 West Georgia Street, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada

BC media freelancers are invited to a “Mix and Mingle” with members of the News Photographers Association of Canada as they begin their conference in Vancouver next month. Please come and join in the fun and network with photographers and other freelancers at the opening night of the Capture Photography Festival on Thursday, April 11th…

Thirsty Thursday: CAJ Awards edition

Scotland Yard 56 The Esplanade, Toronto, Ontari, Canada

The Toronto Chapter of the Canadian Association of Journalists cordially invites you to attend the next edition of our now (in)famous Thirsty Thursdays. This month's event will be to honour all Toronto-based nominees for 2019 CAJ Awards. All award nominees affiliated with the Toronto chapter will receive a free beverage of their choice! Come on…

Free

Professional Industry Networks — Journalism

Concordia Conference Centre 1450 Guy St., Montreal, Quebec, Canada

You are invited to our inaugural industry networking event and panel discussion on journalism. This event will feature five journalism professionals from Montreal. Attendees will have the occasion to discuss industry trends and network.

CJF J-Talk: Fallout from the Field

TD Bank Tower 66 Wellington St. W., 54th Floor, Toronto, Ontario

After witnessing the horrors of war, natural disasters or local crime stories, journalists must often cope with emotional trauma, moral quandaries and PTSD. How can reporters—and newsrooms—manage the personal impact of covering stories that involve human cruelty or suffering? How do these experiences shape future reporting? To discuss these issues, join our speakers: Anthony Feinstein,…

$15 – $25

RRJ 35th Anniversary Magazine Launch Party!

Tecumseh Auditorium Ryerson Student Centre (55 Gould St), Toronto, Canada

Come celebrate the 35th year of the RRJ at our 2019 Magazine Launch Party! Our masthead is proud to bring you an issue that dives deep into the current Canadian media climate, bringing you stories that go beyond the doom and gloom. Joing us for the unveiling of our 2019 magazine cover – we'll havecatering, drinks, and a…

2019 MagNet Conference

Courtyard Toronto Downtown 475 Yonge Street, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

MagNet returns April 24–25, 2019 to the Courtyard Toronto Downtown. Developed to meet the industry’s growing needs for targeted, thought-provoking information and insightful, accessible and affordable learning, MagNet delivers a stellar line-up of sessions, workshops and keynote speakers featuring North America’s top magazine publishing leaders, thinkers and visionaries. Registration is open for the 2019 conference! Register now at…

Pitching and writing for print media

Espace POP 5587 Avenue du Parc, Montréal, Quebec, Canada

Getting your work published by major media outlets is easier than it looks - it takes three key skills that people in all fields can learn. Whether you want to get more coverage for your research or community project, publish op-eds or write full-length magazine features, this workshop will explain how to make it happen.…