Archive
9 Nov

J-students to help investigate wrongful convictions

Thanks to Deb Jones for sending this. UBC law and journalism schools partner to investigate wrongful convictions Canada’s first journalism-law student partnership on wrongful convictions has been launched at the […]

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9 Nov

The journalist’s hidden enemy

The land mine that took Joao Silva’s feet worked perfectly. Silva, a brilliant and courageous photojournalist on contract to the New York Times — and, in the eyes of many […]

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9 Nov

How to save investigative journalism

It’s no secret that shrinking newsroom budgets and a demanding 24-hour news cycle are pushing investigative journalism to the sidelines. Enter the non-profit, independent news media to save the day. […]

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9 Nov

Mayors who won’t co-operate with journalists

Toronto Mayor-elect Rob Ford boasts he’s returned about 200,000 phone calls to constituents in his 10 years as a city councillor. But when As It Happens called, suddenly he’s too […]

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9 Nov

Globe ruling protects sources, allows use of leaked information

CommentaryBy Dean JobbThe Supreme Court of Canada has made it tough for lawyers, police and other investigators to “out” journalists’ sources. The court’s Oct. 22 ruling in Globe and Mail […]

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9 Nov

Mayors in a snit present a challenge

If you think you have problems dealing with the politicians on the Hill, try City Hall for a day. Dealing with mayors who won’t cooperate with journalists is part of […]

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8 Nov

Transform tweets into daily paper

Paper.li is a site that allows Twitter to aggregate their linked stories and display in a newspaper format. Paper.li bills itself “A great way to stay on top of all […]

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8 Nov

Data crunch reveals untold stories of Toronto’s WW2 fallen

Collaborative community news site OpenFile.ca dug through the City of Toronto’s archives for information about local soldiers killed during World War 2. After crunching the data, they found a wealth […]

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8 Nov

CJFE concerned by reports of Canadian journalist Khadija Abdul Qahaars death

Written by Julie Payne Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is deeply concerned by reports that have surfaced that Canadian journalist Khadija Abdul Qahaar may have died. Qahaar had converted […]

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8 Nov

How social media is shakin’ up journalism: event

How is social media changing journalistic work habits, techniques and ethics? On November 24, four journalists will discuss how their work is shaping the new media world — and vice […]

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