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28 Jun

Carleton University launches crowdfunding campaign to build J-Source/ProjetJ business office

<p>As part of J-Source and ProjetJ's <a href="http://j-source.ca/article/j-source-and-projetj-transition-begins-call-potential-new-contributors">transition to becoming an independently sustainable organization</a>, Carleton University is <u><a href="http://futurefunder.carleton.ca/projects/carleton-jsource/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">looking to crowdfund $25,000</a></u> for a business manager position at the university.</p>

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28 Jun

The journalists of the honorary degree class of 2013

<p>A number of journalists have received honorary degrees from universities across Canada for their contributions to the industry. This is a work-in-progress, tweet <a href="https://twitter.com/jsource" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@jsource</a> or comment below with names (please include a link) to be added to the list. </p>

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28 Jun

Going radical: We need a substantial change in the way we talk about ethics

<div><em style="font-size: 10px;">New codes will need to recognize that activist journalism in its many <span style="font-size: 10px;">forms will continue to be one of the many ways to use media. But, </span><span style="font-size: 10px;">when are journalists ‘agenda-driven activists’ and when are they </span><span style="font-size: 10px;">‘investigative journalists with a valid cause’? </span></em></div><div> </div><div> </div><div><p><span style="font-size: 10px;"><strong>By Stephen J. A.

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28 Jun

Information Commissioner calls for Access to Information overhaul

<p>As Canada’s Access to Information Act marks its 30th anniversary on Canada Day, federal Information Commissioner Suzanne Legault is calling for the act to be overhauled to make all institutions that spend taxpayers’ money – including Parliament – accountable.</p>

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27 Jun

Updated: Sun Media shuts down three more community newspapers

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27 Jun

Steve Buttry: Saluting (and missing) Bryan Cantley, one of journalism’s finest gentlemen

<blockquote class="twitter-tweet"><p>Off to the airport for flights to Toronto and Wordstock. Will watch the Bluejays play tonight with good friend Bryan Cantley.</p>— Steve Buttry (@stevebuttry) <a href="https://twitter.com/stevebuttry/statuses/927315443">September 19, 2008</a></blockquote><script async src="//platform.twitter.com/widgets.js" charset="utf-8"></script><p> </p><p><strong>By <a href="http://stevebuttry.wordpress.com/2013/06/27/saluting-and-missing-bryan-cantley-one-of-journalisms-finest-gentlemen/">Steve Buttry</a></strong></p>

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27 Jun

So, The Barrie Advance outed its source — join a small crowd

<p><strong>By Edward Tubb</strong></p><p><em>The Barrie Advance</em> did something remarkably rare last week. And, it's earned the paper widespread praise.</p>

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27 Jun

Les journaux face à leur destin

<p><strong>Les grands éditeurs de journaux de la planète se sont donnés rendez-vous au début du mois à Bangkok (Thaïlande) à l’occasion de leur soixante-cinquième congrès. Un événement placé sous le signe des solutions émergentes et des nouveaux modèles d’affaires, dans un contexte de morosité financière. Revue de détails.</strong></p><p><em>Par Hélène Roulot-Ganzmann</em></p><p><strong>Mur payant vs gratuité</strong></p>

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26 Jun

Cars swept away, newsroom evacuated — how Calgary newsrooms dealt with the worst flood in Alberta’s history

<p dir="ltr"><em><span id="docs-internal-guid-143ccfd7-857d-f901-955b-2507a4a5648f">Three journalists from the Calgary Herald watched their cars get swept away by floodwaters while reporting on the scene. The entire CBC Calgary newsroom was evacuated and found a temporary home elsewhere so that broadcasts could continue. Those are just a couple of examples of what news organizations and their journalists went through to cover the worst flood in Alberta’s history. </span></em></p>

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26 Jun

National Newspaper Awards’ official announcement of Bryan Cantley’s death and funeral arrangements

<p><em><span style="font-size: 10px;">The National Newspaper Awards' official announcement of Bryan Cantley's death:</span></em></p><p> </p><p><span style="font-size: 10px;">It is with sorrow that we announce the death of Bryan Cantley, long-time Executive Secretary of the National Newspaper Awards.</span></p><p><span style="font-size: 10px;">Bryan has been a friend and colleague to countless Canadian journalists, from students and cub reporters to senior executives, for more than 30 years.</span></p>

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