Archive
6 Jul

G20 roundup: assault, arrests and broken gear

While the stories from Toronto’s chaotic G20 weekend continue to trickle in, J-Source has created a roundup of stories from journalists who were on the ground. A journalist covering the […]

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6 Jul

Was world media asleep during G20?

A story on The Tyee suggests that while Canadian coverage of the G20 was fairly thorough, the rest of the world’s media was simply running the more obvious riot stories, […]

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6 Jul

ZoomerMedia acquires Vision TV

ZoomerMedia has completed its acquisitions of faith network Vision TV, MZ Media Inc. and its radio stations and commercial property to house the new combined company, as well as a […]

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6 Jul

Former CTV CEO Murray Chercover passes away

Murray Chercover, former president and CEO of CTV has died from complications following pneumonia. Broadcaster Magazine has written an obituary, here is an excerpt: “Chercover also directed his first television […]

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6 Jul

Black Press buyout shuts down Nelson, Prince Rupert papers

Shortly after the announcement that Black Press would acquire 11 publications in B.C., the employees of Nelson Daily News and the Prince Rupert Daily News were told that the paper […]

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5 Jul

Former Times blogger joins Guardian

After publicly announcing he was leaving The Times because he didn’t like their new paywall, blogger Tim Kevan and his BabyBarista blog have struck a deal with UK’s The Guardian. […]

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5 Jul

Torstar, CTVglobemedia and Gesca to take over CP

Three of Canada’s largest media companies are the mystery investors poised to take over Canadian Press. Torstar, CTVglobemedia and Gesca could own the cooperative by the fall, if union negotiations […]

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5 Jul

25 Notable New Magazines from the last 25 Years

Mr. Magazine, a blog by Samir Husni, has created a list that celebrates the best new magazine launches from the past 25 years. Husni writes: “Over 25 years I have […]

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5 Jul

Canwest newspaper chain to be called Postmedia Network

The company headed by National Post chief executive Paul Godfrey that is buying the Canwest newspapers–including the Post, Vanocuver Sun, Calgary Herald and Ottawa Citizen–will be called Postmedia Network Inc. […]

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5 Jul

CJFE Conducting Survey On G20 Incidents

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) is conducting a survey of journalists who believe their freedom of expression was compromised by police/security personnel during the G-20 security operation. This collection […]

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