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2 May

Maher, McGregor win World Press Freedom Award

<p>Postmedia News' Stephen Maher and Glen McGregor of the <em>Ottawa Citizen</em> have been named recipients of the World Press Freedom Award. </p>

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2 May

Opinion: On Brian Burke, journalism and Internet anonymity

<p><strong>By Thomas Rose</strong></p><p>Let’s face it; the reason most people are talking about Brian Burke right now is because he’s a well known powerful member of the hockey world who is defending himself against allegations of sexual impropriety involving a younger, attractive sportscaster who is not his wife.  If the case ever makes it to trial, and most cases involving defamation do not, the outcome will likely hinge on how the defence frames the issue. </p>

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24 Apr

CAJ Code of Silence – Call for nominations

<p>It's time to get even with that publicly funded government, department or agency whose information is kept in the murky shadows.”</p>

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15 Apr

Commentary: What does the twitter ban in Quebec courtrooms mean for freedom of expression?

<p><strong>By J-Source Law Editor Thomas Rose</strong></p><p>Quebec is the latest jurisdiction to introduce guidelines for the use of electronic devices from inside a courtroom.  <a href="http://www.theglobeandmail.com/news/national/quebec-bans-twitter-from-courtrooms/article11197529/">As of today</a>, lawyers and reporters are barred from tweeting, texting, or e-mailing any information about court proceedings while those proceedings happen.  </p>

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15 Apr

Ban on Twitter in Quebec courtrooms goes in effect today

<p>As of Monday, no one will be able to email, tweet or text from inside Quebec courtrooms without the consent of the judge, the <a href="http://www.montrealgazette.com/news/Tweet+Quebec+courtrooms/8171281/story.html">Montreal Gazette reported</a>.</p>

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12 Apr

UPDATED: CRA wants CBC to reveal tax cheats; doesn’t want CBC to reveal original source

<p><strong>By Tamara Baluja</strong></p><p>The Canada Revenue Agency is offering a compromise to the CBC, saying the broadcaster can keep secret the original source of information, but still reveal the 450 names of alleged tax cheats.</p><p>The CBC is one of the dozens of media organizations that belong to the U.S.-based International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, which released explosive stories last week about how the rich and powerful hide their assets in offshore tax havens.</p>

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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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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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2 Apr

Journalist’s reporting style not suitable topic for closed-door council meetings: Ontario Ombudsman

<p><strong>By Alexandra Posadzki</strong></p><p>A journalist in the rural community of Clinton, Ont. claims a local councillor tried to have her banned from covering council meetings, a subject the Ontario Ombudsman deemed illegal for an in camera meeting.</p><p>If the allegation is true, it would constitute an attack on the Charter-guaranteed right to freedom of the press, says one journalism expert.</p>

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1 Apr

City integrity commissioner sides with Rob Ford in dispute against Toronto Star

<p><strong>By Tamara Baluja</strong></p><p>The city’s integrity commissioner has rejected the <em>Toronto Star</em>’s complaint about Mayor Rob Ford's office refusing to send press releases to <em>Star </em>journalists.</p>

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