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Vol. 12 | November 2006

Stephen Harper has been criticized for limiting media access to his government, including trying to choose which reporters ask questions at his press conferences. Graeme MacKay for the Hamilton Spectator.

Empty podium: Stephen Harper's media tantrum

It's a draw. The fight between Stephen Harper and reporters hurt the credibility of both the Prime Minister's Office and the parliamentary press gallery.
| By Jennifer Wilson

Partying really is part of the job. Here Mario Lavandeira is pictured with one of the inspirations for his gossip blog: Perezhilton.com

'Smuthounds' battle for respect

Cat fight over credibility in the down-and-dirty world of celebrity gossip
| By Sarah Lillleyman

Crosby handles post-game scrum in Penguin's dressing-room

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you 'Sid the Kid'

NHL rookie Sidney Crosby steps on the big-league ice, and into the media big top | By Elena Pagliarello

"By Our Staff" replaced the byline on three quarters of the non-wire news stories in the Chronicle Herald on Jan. 6, 2006. Photo: Brent Butcher

Penance for journalism's deadly sin

The Chronicle Herald deals with plagiarism
| By Brent Butcher

Michael Ignatieff started out as front-runner in the Liberal leadership race. (Photo: Michael Ingatieff's campaign)

Anointing a front-runner

The controversy surrounding the Globe and Mail's profile of Michael Ignatieff has highlighted the media's ability to shape the Liberal leadership race | By Jeremy MacArthur

Land your dream job -- or at least get in the door

A secret website offers practical tips for magazine editor wannabes and other new journalists | By Jaclyn Greenberg

Editor demoted after advertiser complains

Does the case of John DeMings spell a troubling loss of press freedom in Digby, N. S., or was the demotion simply a management shuffle motivated by corporate efficiency? It depends who you ask. | By Paul McLeod

The firing of longtime publisher Russ Mills set off an international debate on media concentration that culminated in a Senate committee on media. (Illustration: Alan King)

The Asper-ization of Canadian news

Media concentration continues despite Senate warning | By Jessica McDiarmid

Note to spin doctors: Why can't we just get along?

Communications Nova Scotia grows as newsrooms shrink | By Gillian Cormier

Rex Murphy is one of Newfoundland's best known exports

The Rex Files

Rex Murphy brings a bit of Newfoundland to the Canadian public | By Janine Smith

Dead ends, cranks and hidden gems

Sorting the good tips from the bad is a difficult but worthwhile skill for journalists | By Guy Quenneville

A taste for reporting

The Coast's food critic learns the subtleties, and significance, of restaurant reviews | By Allison LeBlanc

Humorous campaign poster for new name for Daily News' cafeteria

The funny papers

Jokes, laughter essential to keep journalists sane in tough situations | By Shaina Luck

New Brunswick's amateur journalist

Charles LeBlanc fights for bloggers to share press privileges -- and rights | By Vanessa Green

Nicole Myshak is a correspondent for the Catholic network

Catholic network builds faith

Salt and Light Television brings the gospel to young Canadians | By Colleen Connors

The fight for Canada's airwaves

Traditional broadcasting faces a strong challenge from satellite radio | By Sara Forsyth

Africville: what reporters didn't see

Decades later, bitterness still lingers over how the media reported on life in Africville | By Jennifer Dobie

Romania's struggle with press freedom

Readers want their news fun -- and soaked in scandal | By Arwen Kidd

Reporting on reporters

How the Canadian media covered the CBC lockout | By James Speedy

Wrestling with emotion

Reporters stifled rage and fear to cover the Dawson College shootings | By Melanie Robinson

New kids on the dial shake up Halifax radio scene

Competition brings listeners more variety, better quality | By Tara McClair

Keys to fair reporting on youth crime

Experts say that reporters sensationalize youth crime and contribute to the public misconception that teens are increasingly violent and out of control | By Stephanie Cameron

The staff of The Scope the day after production. Photo: Rachel Jean Harding

Tell me a different story

Alternative weeklies boom as daily newspapers fade | By Mike Landry

The 'quiet storm' still blows through Halifax

Former Daily News columnist Charles Saunders remains a voice for equality | By Reid Southwick

Too many reasons not to trust journalists

Journalism: "writing characterized by a direct presentation of facts or description of events without an attempt at interpretation." -- Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary, 10th edition | By Jennifer Benjamin

How CBC gave away its supper-hour audience

Happy times for public broadcaster's competitors in regional markets | By Vannessa Gaudet

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