Objectively insufficient
A Ryerson School of Journalism debate on objectivity misses the mark
Three established figures in Canadian journalism debated the role of objectivity for over an hour at Ryerson University on Monday, and they managed to completely avoid the most important points. The panel, moderated by distinguished Ryerson professor Bernie Lucht, featured Jim Turk, a distinguished Ryerson professor, Ivor Shapiro, chair of Ryerson’s school of journalism and […]
Ashes to ashes
As industry pressures threaten to crush it, we reflect on Postmedia’s short life of dwindling funds
In 2008, Canwest Global Communications CEO Leonard Asper was perplexed. His business—once Canada’s leading media company—was failing, and he didn’t know why. Canwest stocks, once trading at $20 a share, were down to 60 cents. The purchase of Alliance Atlantis’s broadcast division, widely regarded as a savvy business move, hadn’t brought Canwest the boost he […]
Remember the women, forget Ghomeshi
Before the public knew Jian Ghomeshi the alleged sex offender, they knew Jian Ghomeshi the radio personality. As the first week of Ghomeshi’s sexual assault trial wraps up, endless reporting and thousands of tweets have documented the case, closely following every statement made and each piece of evidence brought forward. The cutthroat cross-examination of defence lawyer […]
RRJ will now capitalize “Black” and “Indigenous”
The RRJ is pleased to announce we will now capitalize “Black” and “Indigenous” in all of our stories, online and in print. More details about how and why we made this choice will be featured in our upcoming print issue, which will be out in March 2016.
Offleash Podcast: Job loss
Offleash is the Ryerson Review of Journalism‘s first-ever regular podcast, published on RRJ.ca every second Wednesday at 3:33 p.m. In this week’s episode, Viviane, our senior editor, and guest host and RRJ copy editor Jonah Brunet, talk about the recent Postmedia job cuts and other job losses in the industry. Co-host Allison Baker joins Offleash […]
“The greatest act of journalism ever”
Marie Wilson, of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, says journalism is an integral part of indigenous culture and history
If there’s one thing Marie Wilson wants us to remember, it’s that journalists are above all teachers, and accomplished teachers must first be educated. The process is simple: learn, then impart your knowledge in whatever medium you choose — whether it be broadcast, print, radio, social media or blog. On Monday, Wilson, one of three […]
Ghomeshi trial day one verdict: Victim blaming
A woman stood before court on Monday to give testimony regarding the alleged sexual assault she survived 13 years ago. She faced an infamous lawyer ready to tear her words apart; unprecedented amounts of media attention, both in and out of the courtroom; and Jian Ghomeshi, the man she accused of punching her in the […]
Natural Fit
How the National Observer became a niche publication that brings politics and the environment together
Update: Linda Solomon Wood, editor of the National Observer, disputes the characterization of the Observer as “anti-corporate” and “green.” It is the Review writer’s own analysis and does not necessarily reflect the mandate of the publication. The Observer would rather describe itself as “anti-corruption.” Also, while the Observer did indeed win a CJF award for Excellence in […]
