Maiya Keidan

The Outbreak Next Time

The Outbreak Next Time

When another pandemic hits, will the sensationalism and ill-informed reporting that infected H1N1 coverage strike again?

The morning ritual at CBC begins in a typical boardroom with a long wooden table and well-worn chairs. The windows overlook the hydro substation across the street. The room is busy. People mill in and out, preparing for different deadlines, but there are always 10 or 12 in the boardroom. The microphone in the centre […]

 Maiya Keidan

If you feel cold, crap yourself in a blanket

If you feel cold, crap yourself in a blanket

If you’ve ever wondered what a list of the most pointless news articles would look like, check out a new top 11 inventory. Personal favourites include number five, about teen pregnancy numbers dropping after 25, and number two, “a millionaire is someone who has $1 million.” Jaw-droppingly funny, the list is sadly devoid of information […]