Will people pay for hyper-local news?
In Victoria, B.C., local digital outlets have sprung up — but a sustainable funding model remains elusive. Continue Reading Will people pay for hyper-local news?
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Local newspaper crossword at a crossroads
The Peterborough Examiner now has two crosswords to offset the loss of the puzzle they had through Postmedia. Continue Reading Local newspaper crossword at a crossroads
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Great Canadian Longform is curating the best of Canadian non-fiction writing
The website was started by Rob Csernyik to connect Canadians with features about their country. Continue Reading Great Canadian Longform is curating the best of Canadian non-fiction writing
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Stories North course brings journalism students to Yukon
Carleton students learn how to tell stories about Canada’s Indigenous communities with a breadth of understanding. Continue Reading Stories North course brings journalism students to Yukon
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Public broadcasting, private boardrooms
Inside the push to put workers on CBC’s board of directors. Continue Reading Public broadcasting, private boardrooms
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La Presse’s new not-for-profit structure “a leap of faith”
There’s a lot of interest in non-profit news models — but no silver bullets for success. Continue Reading La Presse’s new not-for-profit structure “a leap of faith”
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We talked to new Toronto Star editor Irene Gentle about what comes next
Irene Gentle’s appointment as editor is a historic first — but the new Toronto Star editor is looking forward. Continue Reading We talked to new Toronto Star editor Irene Gentle about what comes next
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Globe and Mail tests new in-article explainers
The Globe and Mail is testing a new feature that could enhance readers’ understanding of its online stories and the mechanics of its journalism. Globe and Mail reporter Susan Krashinsky Robertson has taken a three-month leave from her reporting duties to test expandable, in-article explainers called the Globe Primer. Krashinsky Robertson said this feature acts…
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New media outlet challenging mainstream refugee coverage
The founders of Mediafugees were alarmed by the mainstream media’s coverage of immigration and refugee issues. Continue Reading New media outlet challenging mainstream refugee coverage
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Institute for Investigative Journalism launches at Concordia
The Institute is led by Patti Sonntag, former managing editor of The New York Times’ News Services Division. Continue Reading Institute for Investigative Journalism launches at Concordia