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We interrupt this stereotype

New book looks at Indigenous media that’s remaking Canada’s whitewashed view of history. Continue Reading We interrupt this stereotype
Chris Turner’s The Patch aims to paint a clearer view of the oil sands

Turner explains how he reported his far reaching book on the the Patch. Continue Reading Chris Turner’s The Patch aims to paint a clearer view of the oil sands
Carol Off’s new book raises questions about the reporter-source relationship

The As It Happen’s host helped the family of a source she interviewed in Afghanistan come to Canada. Continue Reading Carol Off’s new book raises questions about the reporter-source relationship
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
How Kevin Donovan investigated the secret life of Jian Ghomeshi

By Joe Smith-Engelhardt The journalistic and police investigations and subsequent trial and acquittal of disgraced CBC radio host Jian Ghomeshi’s sexual assault cases were very difficult for the public to grasp. Many…
‘That’s Why I’m a Journalist’ a reminder of the rich experiences reporters have

By Diana Pereira It’s refreshing to read a book that tells real reporters’ stories from the front lines. That’s Why I’m a Journalist by former CBC journalist and current Ryerson journalism professor…
Kamal Al-Solaylee’s new book explores the complexities of having brown skin

By Allison Ridgway for the Ryerson Journalism Research Centre When Kamal Al-Solaylee saw a group of Filipina maids enjoying a picnic in a Hong Kong park during their time off work one…
#NASH78 “I’m actually writing a book right now…”

Three journalists turned book-writers share trials, tribulations and success stories of book writing from conception to pitching to process.

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