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12 Sep

<i>Hamilton Spectator</i> gets new publisher

Ian Oliver has been named the new publisher of the Hamilton Spectator. Oliver, formerly vice-president and publisher of Metroland’s Halton and Niagara publications, replaces two-time Spectator publisher Pat Collins. The […]

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8 Sep

Joan Donaldson dies

The CBC reports that broadcast pioneer Joan Donaldson has died at age 60, more than 15 years after an accident put an end to her career.

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31 Aug

<i>Toronto Star</i> to offer afternoon computer edition

The Toronto Star reports that, starting Tuesday,it will provide a free, downloadable afternoon edition. The Star saysthe eight-page editionwill be the first sucheffort in North America.

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30 Aug

Notes towards a definition of journalism

In the opening to his essay on the education of journalists, Canadian journalism educator, G. Stuart Adam writes: “Journalism is made; it doesn’t just happen. So the language we use […]

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30 Aug

Pressthink

Jay Rosen, an associate professor and former chairperson of New York University’s Department of Journalism, has been posting to his blog, PressThink, since 2003.

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30 Aug

J-schools step up investigative reporting instruction

Five American universities have found a way to work together so students can learn to do large-scale investigative reporting projects.

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30 Aug

University programs

<p><strong>VISITORS TO THIS PAGE PLEASE NOTE: </strong>The brief descriptions of the programs above were written based on information found at each school’s website. If the information is incomplete, out of date or incorrect, please let us know.</p>

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30 Aug

CanWest Global Fellow named

Journalist Rita Deverell has been named the first CanWest Global Fellow at the University of Western Ontario, Western News reports. Deverell will spend four months teaching a course and doing […]

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28 Aug

The struggle for press freedom: A history

The creation of a Western free press was the work of centuries, starting roughly in the 1600s. Only by the end of the 19th century would a free press, along […]

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26 Aug

Interviewing basics from Tvjournalist.net

Students and new journalists will find the tips and examples in this interviewing lesson particularly useful. Tvjournalist.net is an India-based website devoted to excellence in television news.

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