Archive
18 Feb

The right to be wrong: Supreme Court reserves judgment in libel case

NewsThe Supreme Court of Canada has reserved judgment on an appeal that could create a new libel defence of “responsible journalism.” Media lawyers argued Feb. 17 that journalists who pursue […]

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17 Feb

L’Université de Montréal modernisera ses labos de journalisme

Forum, Université de Montréal | L’Université procèdera aux investissements nécessaires à la modernisation de son laboratoire d’apprentissage multimédia (LAM). À terme, le matériel fonctionnant en mode analogique sera remplacé par du […]

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17 Feb

Libel chill argued in SCOC

Here’s the press release from the Canadian Newspaper Association: Newspaper, Media Groups Ask Canada’s Supreme Court to Accept “Public Interest Responsible Journalism” Defence in Libel ActionsOTTAWA, Feb. 17 /CNW/ – […]

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17 Feb

Al Jazeera English seeks CRTC broadcast approval

Tony Burman, managing director of Al Jazeera English, hopes the controversial news channel will be up and running in Canada by the fall. The network has formally applied to the […]

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17 Feb

Live blogging “Tony Burman on Al Jazeera”

LIVE BLOG: “Tony Burman on Al Jazeera” WHERE: Innis Town Hall, University of Toronto WHEN: Tuesday, February 17, 2009, 6:30-8:00 p.m. Hear Burman’s take on Al Jazeera English, his plans […]

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17 Feb

Fate of Internet/New Media: CRTC hearings

A live audio feed is available here for the landmark CRTC hearings on the future of the Internet, which will continue for several weeks from Feb. 17. The Globe and […]

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17 Feb

Niche markets: the saviour of journalism?

ByJohn Van DusenThe second-year MJ students have been given an ultimatum: Find a new business model for future media or else you won’t graduate. Seasoned veteran of the Globe and […]

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17 Feb

The more you know: keeping up with journalism research

Studies, research projects and surveys are important during tough times in any business. As the journalism business struggles with the current economic recession and broader changes related to its structure […]

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17 Feb

Smith to host Radio Noon

Broadcaster Sue Smith is set to be the new host of Radio Noon, a Quebec news and call-in program on CBC Radio One, the network has announced. Radio Noon airs […]

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17 Feb

She said what?

For your amusement: On-air stumbles can happen to anyone. And sometimes once that word works its way into your brain, you just can’t help repeating it. That appears to be […]

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