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11 May

Should you wait out the recession in grad school?

Teacher’s college? Law school? Business school? A post-grad college communications program? We’ve all thought about it (and I assure you that I am no exception). But is it really a […]

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11 May

McIntosh decision: cork the champagne, but uncap a beer

After nine years in court, the National Post has been ordered to hand over its Shawinigate document in a Supreme Court ruling that offers mixed results for the protection of […]

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11 May

Bad year for free speech in Canada: report

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression has published its first annual report on free expression in Canada, and the verdict isn’t pretty: police detaining and impersonating journalists, publication bans, blocked access […]

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11 May

Inside the ring of fire: Michael Cooke profiled

In the mind of Michael Cooke, the Star of the future looks a lot like the heyday of Fleet Street tabloids. But can past glories be reborn online? This week […]

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11 May

How do I access government information?

QUESTION: What are some tips on using freedom of information to access government data and what specific kinds of records should I be asking for? Answer by investigative reporter Fred […]

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11 May

A cartoonist in exile

When editorial cartoonist Nik Kowsar left Iran in 2003 he escaped not one, but two serious threats on his life after depicting Ayatollah Mesbah Yazdi as a crocodile strangling a […]

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11 May

OpenFile launch from an IT/business perspective

Media innovation centre MaRS discusses the launch of hyperlocal news project OpenFile.ca from a business and information technology perspective. “OpenFile is positioned as a collaborative newsroom–social media meets professional journalism […]

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11 May

OpenFile puts media maxims to the test

Nieman Journalism Lab profiles Toronto-based hyperlocal news site OpenFile suggesting it’s initiative will walk the walk, not just talk the talk, when it comes to tapping the potential of online […]

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10 May

#Journalism in a #SocialMedia World

Journalism graduate and social-media fan Kendall Walters examines the impact Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and their ilk are having on newsrooms today. A journalist searches Facebook for photos and comments in […]

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10 May

Bondholders to buy Canwest newspaper chain

Canwest Global Communications Corp. has agreed to sell its publishing division to a group of creditors led by Canwest president and CEO Paul Godfrey for $1.1 billion, The National Post […]

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