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11 Nov

CBC ombudsman: The Lang & O’Leary Exchange was not mocking spies in Brazil

<p><img alt="" class="imagecache-medium-left inline-image" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/medium-left/images/Enkin_13_1_9.jpg" title="" /></p><p><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.984375px;">By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman</strong></p>

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11 Nov

Globe public editor: What readers think of Rob Ford coverage

<p><img alt="" class="imagecache-medium-left inline-image" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/medium-left/images/Stead_6_1_1_7.JPG" title="" /></p><p><strong>By Sylvia Stead, public editor of <em>The Globe and Mail</em></strong></p>

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10 Nov

Analyzing Rob Ford’s apologies

<p><strong>By Thomas Rose, J-Source Law Editor</strong><o:p></o:p></p><p>So, what do you think about Rob Ford’s apologies? Were they sincere? Did they display honest contrition? Are you convinced the mayor of Toronto is about to change his ways?<o:p></o:p></p>

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9 Nov

Vancouver Sun’s supposed handling of Amanda Todd coverage raises ethical questions

<p><strong>By Ross Howard</strong></p><p>Ultimately, nobody looks good when a reporter covering a heartbreaking story crosses the line and become a victim’s friend, grief counsellor and public relations adviser.</p><p>That is what <em>Vancouver Sun</em> reporter Gillian Shaw and photographer Mark Yuen did, according to the mother of Vancouver teenager Amanda Todd, who committed suicide last year after being bullied.    </p>

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7 Nov

CBC ombudsman: should media use the term terrorist or militant?

<p><img alt="" class="imagecache-medium-left inline-image" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/medium-left/images/Enkin_13_1_7.jpg" title="" /></p><p><strong>By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman</strong></p>

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7 Nov

Globe public editor: The media’s complicated relationship with Rob Ford

<p><img alt="" class="imagecache-medium-left inline-image" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/medium-left/images/Stead_6_1_1_5.JPG" title="" /></p><p><strong>By Sylvia Stead, public editor of <em>The Globe and Mail</em></strong></p>

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1 Nov

10 tips for the savvy environmental journalist

<p>Science and environmental issues can be challenging for the public to understand due to the technical language and complexity, so journalists should act as translators by using clear, concise language and relevant examples to explain the science and the issues. Here are 10 tips by environmental writer <strong>Stephen Leahy</strong>, adapted from a chapter written by him in the newly published book <em>Reporter's Guide to the Millennium Development Goals</em>, published by the International Press Institute in Vienna.</p>

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1 Nov

Opinion: Canada’s access-to-information system is going downhill and fast

<p><strong>By David McKie, Ideas Editor</strong></p><p>As we continue to watch the Senate controversy swirl and highjack Prime Minister Stephen Harper’s agenda, it’s easy to overlook the criticism that seems to be the root cause of the problems besetting the Conservatives.</p><p>Excessive secrecy is the common denominator in many of the scandals that have side-swiped the government: the Afghan detainees, the F-35s, the in-and-out controversy, robocalls and now the Senate.</p>

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1 Nov

Public editor: Rob Ford and ‘crack cocaine’ video – Now, do you believe the Star?

<div style="clear:none;"><p><img align="left" alt="" class="imagecache-thumbnail inline-image" hspace="10" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/thumbnail/images/Kathy English_8.JPG" style="font-size: 10px;" title="" /><strong>By Kathy English, public editor for the <em>Toronto Star</em></strong></p><p>To anyone who somehow believed the <em>Toronto Star</em> would ever, ever “make up” its explosive story about Mayor Rob Ford and the ‘crack cocaine’ video, I am trying to resist the urge to say ‘I told you so.’</p>

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30 Oct

CBC ombudsman: Talking about Quebec’s proposed charter raises sensitive issues

<p><img alt="" class="imagecache-medium-left inline-image" src="http://j-source.ca/sites/www.j-source.ca/files/imagecache/medium-left/images/Enkin_13_1_5.jpg" title="" /></p><p><strong style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, 'Nimbus Sans L', sans-serif; font-size: 12px; line-height: 15.984375px;">By Esther Enkin, CBC Ombudsman</strong></p>

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