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1 Mar

The real consequences of the death of print: whither papier-mch?

The Onion News Network has broadcast a panel discussion video titled How will the end of print journalism affect old loons who hoard newspapers? A guest panellist suggests that “If […]

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1 Mar

Prix d’excellence en journalisme

Il reste moins d’une semaine pour participer au Prix annuel d’excellence en journalisme de la Fondation pour le journalisme canadien (éditeur de ProjetJ). Toutes les sociétés de nouvelles canadiennes sont […]

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1 Mar

2011 Dart Center Academic Fellowship

Calling all journalism educators… March 25, 2011 is the deadline for the Dart Center for Journalism & Trauma’s 2011 Academic Fellowships. The program is designed for journalism educators working with […]

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1 Mar

Charlie Sheen and Qaddafi Cant Resist Interviews

Col. Muammar el-Qaddafi and Charlie Sheen are “addicted to explaining” themselves, writes the New York Times, like many politicians and celebrities who turn to the media to rehabilitate their public […]

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1 Mar

Metro Canada to launch editions in Winnipeg, London

Free daily paper Metro is expanding to two new cities: Metro Winnipeg and Metro London will launch on April 4, according to a press release. Editions are already published in […]

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1 Mar

Nominations open for freelance writers book and magazine awards

The Dave Greber Freelance Writers Books and Magazines Awards is open to Canadian freelance writers that are writing books or magazine features (or published a magazine feature in the first […]

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1 Mar

Le Journal lock-out meets bitter end for employees

Locked out Le Journal de Montreal employees have accepted an offer from Quebecor, in what some are reporting as a defeat for unions. Canada’s longest-running media dispute began on Jan. […]

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28 Feb

The Pornography Trap

“Trauma stories require the writer to consider the reader, listener, or viewer as a partner in the creation of ethical journalism.” How not to write about rape, an article by […]

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28 Feb

Journal de Montréal: à la recherche d’un coupable

<p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;">Samedi, 64,1% des travailleurs du <i>Journal de Montréal</i> ont accepté l'offre patronale afin de mettre un terme à un lock-out qui dure depuis plus de deux ans. C'est cependant un «oui» amer qu'ils ont exprimé puisqu'il implique la suppression de plus 70% des emplois. Pour le journaliste Yves Chartrand, c'est un «Waterloo syndical».</p><p style="margin-bottom: 0cm;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Au banc des accusés: la CSN</span></p>

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28 Feb

How to ask for a letter of reference

An unenthusiastic reference can be worse than no reference at all. Adam Chapnick, writer for University Affairs and assistant professor of defence studies at the Royal Military College, blogged a […]

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