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26 Aug

Buy, sell, search photos

PictureDesk International is a photographic agency run by a group of Canadian and international photographers who wanted to create a new and professional environment for photojournalists to work in. Members […]

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26 Aug

Canadian Access to Information Manual

Written by students and lawyers from the Canadian Internet Policy and Public Interest Clinic (CIPPIC) at the University of Ottawa, this manual walks users through the process of using federal, […]

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26 Aug

Access to Information: a database of requests

Investigative reporter David McKie maintains the Loyalist College database for searching requests made for government documents under the Canadian Access to Information Act. As well as the searchable archive of […]

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26 Aug

The art of interviewing

Journalism.org has compiled a series of articles, tip sheets and guidelines covering various aspects of interviewing. Using e-mail, arranging your questions, “funnel” style interviews and getting anecdotes are just a […]

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26 Aug

Access to information quick links

What are your rights and responsibilities when it comes to accessing information? The government links below delineate the privacy and access laws for the provinces and territories in Canada. Don’t […]

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26 Aug

Business resource for photographers and illustrators

Photographers and illustrators are selling more than their time and expertise. Proper understanding of rights and responsibilities is crucial to a successful business. The Canadian Association of Photographers and Illustrators […]

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26 Aug

Report on Justice and the Media

A interesting new report from a panel investigating the status of justice and the media in Ontario is now on the website of the Ministry of the Attorney General.

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26 Aug

Whose site is it?

Before relying on any information found on the Internet, it can be useful to know who registered the website. The link below, provides a quick and easy “whois” search for […]

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26 Aug

Financial analyst tools: almost human

ProfitCents Public is a web-based application that can help make sense of overwhelming financial statements. Business reporters can use the program to analyze any companies that file with the U.S. […]

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25 Aug

On interviewing: tips from the greats

Eric Messinger, writing for Mediabistro, has compiled some great tidbits on interviewing from “powerhouse” reporters such as Susan Orlean, James Traub and Deborah Solomon. Each quote sheds light on the […]

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