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29 Sep

Wall Street Journal pays homage to small town newspapers

With the rise of hyperlocal journalism, mainstream media and small town newspaper chains are facing tough decisions about the future. This Wall Street Journal article last week provides good insight […]

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29 Sep

Former Sun Media journalists launch community newspaper in Brockville

Another hyperlocal news project launched in response to mainstream media’s massive cutbacks. “The new independent Brockville Voice broadsheet weekly, with four former Sun Media employees among the ranks, marks its […]

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29 Sep

DIY journalism: A solution for the unemployed and underemployed

Jobs are scarce. That’s no secret. If you’ve recently graduated, you’re probably still on the hunt for your dream job, and if you’re still in school, you’re probably constantly haunted […]

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29 Sep

Read the Ryerson Review of Journalism? Let the editors know what you think

The Ryerson Review of Journalism, a twice yearly magazine examining Canada’s world of journalism, is looking for opinions from “journalists, editors, freelancers, and others employed in these fields, students working […]

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29 Sep

Ten more let go at Rogers Publishing

After a series of changes and layoffs at Rogers Publishing, Masthead Online is now reporting that another ten employees have been asked to leave the company. A Rogers spokesperson confirmed […]

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29 Sep

Looking into the crystal ball

The discussion of the future of journalism has changed. It seems to have shifted from a conversation about the death of the industry to a much less gloomy, solutions-oriented debate […]

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29 Sep

Ontario politician to host talk radio show

John Tory, former leader of the Ontario’s Progressive Conservative Party and a potential candidate for mayor in Toronto, is set to host a weekday talk show on CFRB Newstalk 1010, […]

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29 Sep

Death of the ombud? Only in Canada

News orgs overseas are hiring staff news ombuds in increasing numbers these days, writes Jeffrey Dvorkin. But here in Canada, six positions have been axed, leaving only the Toronto Star […]

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29 Sep

Staying free from influence in non-profit journalism

Is foundation-funded journalism free of ethical landmines? Absolutely not, writes Bilbo Poynter, executive director of the charitable Canadian Centre for Investigative Reporting. But with a clearly defined editorial process, ethical […]

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29 Sep

“We cannot lose our local station”

Yes, TV journalists are facing tough times, but according to CHCH Hamilton’s news director, a CITY Toronto anchor and the managing editors of CTV Windsor and  CBC Toronto,  local news […]

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