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8 Apr

University of Windsor Student Alliance calls emergency meeting after outcry over decision to end print publication of campus paper The Lance

<p><strong>By Tamara Baluja</strong></p><p>The University of Windsor Student Alliance has pulled the plug on the print publication of the campus paper <em>The Lance</em>.</p><p>The 85-year-old newspaper was ordered to end all its print productions immediately, following a decision made last Wednesday. But following student outcry and a <a href="https://www.facebook.com/canadianuniversitypress/posts/185926254891995">Facebook compaign</a> to save the newspaper, the board of directors called an emergency open meeting Monday at 4:30 p.m.</p>

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8 Apr

Beyond Borders accepting media award submissions

<p><a href="http://www.beyondborders.org/wp/">Beyond Borders</a> is accepting <a href="http://www.beyondborders.org/wp/media-awards/">award submissions</a> that highlight the work of Canadian journalists covering issues related to the sexual exploitation of children.</p><p>Deadline for submission is September 15, 2013.</p><p>Submissions should have aired or published up to and including Aug. 31, 2013. Beyond Borders will announce the award on November 18. Award winners receive $500 and a commemorative item.</p>

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8 Apr

Double Standard for Reporting Rape?

<p>A Toronto man reported to police that he was sexually assaulted by four women Sunday, and the reaction on social media was something to take note of. <strong>Eric Mark Do</strong> documented some of it here. </p>

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8 Apr

L’info internationale réduite à la portion congrue

<p> </p><p><em>Par Hélène Roulot-Ganzmann</em></p>

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5 Apr

UPDATED: CAJ finalists announced

<p>CAJ has announced the finalists for its annual awards commemorating outstanding journalism in 2012.</p><p>The winners will be announced on May 4 at the CAJ Awards gala and conference banquet in Ottawa. The winning entry in most categories will receive a $500 cash prize. The Don McGillivray Award for the best ‘overall’ investigative report for 2012 will also be announced at the awards banquet.</p><div>The finalists according to the <a href="http://www.caj.ca/?p=3269">press release</a>:</div><p><strong>OPEN NEWSPAPER / WIRE SERVICE:</strong></p>

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5 Apr

Jack Webster Foundation names 2013 fellows

<p>The <a href="http://www.jackwebster.com/">Jack Webster Foundation</a> announced more than $14,000 in funding for its 2013 fellowships. The foundation offers B.C.-based journalist access to professional development opportunities.</p><p>The <a href="http://www.jackwebster.com/fellowships/recipients.php">fellowships</a> were awarded to Charelle Evelyn, reporter at the <em>Prince George Citizen</em>, Claudia Lau, reporter at Fairchild TV, Elaine O'Connor, reporter at <em>The Province</em> and Kelly Sinoski, reporter at the <em>Vancouver Sun. </em></p>

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5 Apr

Live chat: Canadian Press reporters discuss Ralph Klein and media coverage of the man

<p>Canadian Press reporters share their memories of former Alberta premier Ralph Klein, who died March 29, 2013 at the age of 70.</p><p><iframe frameborder="0" height="600" src="http://embed.scribblelive.com/Embed/v5.aspx?Id=92292&ThemeId=4601" style="border: 1px solid #000" width="400"></iframe></p>

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5 Apr

TRADIGITAL Live chat: Exploring the expanding role of digital journalism in traditional media

<p>Have a question about digital journalism in the world of traditional media? Here's your chance to ask. Panel includes: Mathew Ingram, Senior Writer, <em>GigaOM</em>; Andrew Yates, Senior Producer of Social Media and Community, <em>CBCNews.ca;</em> Terry Weber, Reporter, <em>GlobeandMail.com;</em> Melanie Coulson, Senior Editor, <em>OttawaCitizen.com;</em> Christine Chubb, Reporter/Editor, <em>CityNews.ca.</em></p>

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5 Apr

Toronto Star public editor defends use of anonymous sources for story on Ford’s alleged alcohol abuse

<p><strong>By Tamara Baluja</strong></p><p><em>Toronto Star</em> public editor Kathy English defended the newspaper’s use of anonymous sources in the story about Mayor Rob Ford’s alleged drinking problems.</p>

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4 Apr

Twitter tips for journalism students from Mark Luckie, Twitter’s manager of journalism and news

<p><iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="http://www.youtube.com/embed/dmFi8-Fcm7Y" width="560"></iframe></p><p> </p><p>Twitter's manager of journalism and news, Mark Luckie, gives tips for getting the most out of the social media platform. This was part of a joint venture "to develop social media training in the newsroom and classroom." </p><p><em>via</em> <em>SPJ DePaul</em></p><p><strong>Related links on J-Source:</strong></p>

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