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I was also working on something about #HonestReporting but @jsource.bsky.social beat me to it. Impressive investigation by bsky.app/profile/spar... who has much more to report than I did. Read it here: j-source.ca/honestreport... #cdnmedia #journalism #cdnpoli #Israel #Gaza #Palestine
HonestReporting Canada’s targeted harassment machine - J-Source
A self-professed media watchdog has been weaponizing antisemitism and trying to poison journalistic standards on covering Palestine. Media workers on the perils of the relentless intimidation and disi...
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February 6, 2026 at 12:54 AM
I was also working on something about #HonestReporting but @jsource.bsky.social beat me to it. Impressive investigation by bsky.app/profile/spar... who has much more to report than I did. Read it here: j-source.ca/honestreport... #cdnmedia #journalism #cdnpoli #Israel #Gaza #Palestine
Bell Media layoffs include 11 journalists, among them five newly unionized CTV National News members from Unifor Local 79-M in Toronto, as well as journalists in North Bay, Ont., Halifax, and Calgary:
Canadian journalism hit again as Bell Media lays off 20 Unifor members nationwide
/CNW/ - Unifor is deeply concerned by Bell Media's announcement of layoffs impacting 20 Unifor members, who delivered quality, fact-based journalism to...
www.newswire.ca
February 4, 2026 at 11:35 PM
Bell Media layoffs include 11 journalists, among them five newly unionized CTV National News members from Unifor Local 79-M in Toronto, as well as journalists in North Bay, Ont., Halifax, and Calgary:
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"Failure to mount a serious response to this harassment, and the deference some newsrooms show to the pressure, represents a serious threat to the public perception and practice of journalism at a critical moment." A comprehensive look at the tyranny of Honest Reporting: j-source.ca/honestreport...
HonestReporting Canada’s targeted harassment machine - J-Source
A self-professed media watchdog has been weaponizing antisemitism and trying to poison journalistic standards on covering Palestine. Media workers on the perils of the relentless intimidation and disi...
j-source.ca
February 4, 2026 at 7:35 PM
"Failure to mount a serious response to this harassment, and the deference some newsrooms show to the pressure, represents a serious threat to the public perception and practice of journalism at a critical moment." A comprehensive look at the tyranny of Honest Reporting: j-source.ca/honestreport...
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“Journalists are civilians under international humanitarian law, and targeting them is a war crime — but Honest Reporting Canada routinely celebrates these strikes.”
@jsource.bsky.social
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HonestReporting Canada’s targeted harassment machine - J-Source
A self-professed media watchdog has been weaponizing antisemitism and trying to poison journalistic standards on covering Palestine. Media workers on the perils of the relentless intimidation and disi...
j-source.ca
February 4, 2026 at 3:19 AM
“Journalists are civilians under international humanitarian law, and targeting them is a war crime — but Honest Reporting Canada routinely celebrates these strikes.”
@jsource.bsky.social
j-source.ca/honestreport...
@jsource.bsky.social
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A self-professed media watchdog has been weaponizing antisemitism and trying to poison journalistic standards on covering Palestine.
Media workers spoke with @sparksriley.bsky.social about the perils of the relentless intimidation and disinformation manufactured by a ‘digital army for Israel:’
Media workers spoke with @sparksriley.bsky.social about the perils of the relentless intimidation and disinformation manufactured by a ‘digital army for Israel:’
HonestReporting Canada’s targeted harassment machine - J-Source
A self-professed media watchdog has been weaponizing antisemitism and trying to poison journalistic standards on covering Palestine. Media workers on the perils of the relentless intimidation and disi...
j-source.ca
February 3, 2026 at 10:29 PM
A self-professed media watchdog has been weaponizing antisemitism and trying to poison journalistic standards on covering Palestine.
Media workers spoke with @sparksriley.bsky.social about the perils of the relentless intimidation and disinformation manufactured by a ‘digital army for Israel:’
Media workers spoke with @sparksriley.bsky.social about the perils of the relentless intimidation and disinformation manufactured by a ‘digital army for Israel:’
Former CBC human resources employee sues over workplace so toxic staff were given a 'crying room'
The lawsuit also alleges CBC kept a secret 'do not hire' list that disproportionately blacklisted marginalized, disabled and Indigenous people:
The lawsuit also alleges CBC kept a secret 'do not hire' list that disproportionately blacklisted marginalized, disabled and Indigenous people:
Former CBC human resources employee sues over workplace so toxic staff were given a 'crying room'
Lawsuit also alleges CBC kept a secret 'do not hire' list that disproportionately blacklisted marginalized, disabled and Indigenous people.
nationalpost.com
January 16, 2026 at 10:02 PM
Former CBC human resources employee sues over workplace so toxic staff were given a 'crying room'
The lawsuit also alleges CBC kept a secret 'do not hire' list that disproportionately blacklisted marginalized, disabled and Indigenous people:
The lawsuit also alleges CBC kept a secret 'do not hire' list that disproportionately blacklisted marginalized, disabled and Indigenous people:
Canadian journalism’s AI adoption reveals a patchwork of policies and gaps
AI in Canadian newsrooms: media engaging cautiously - J-Source
Canadian journalism's AI adoption reveals a patchwork of policies and gaps
j-source.ca
January 16, 2026 at 9:57 PM
Canadian journalism’s AI adoption reveals a patchwork of policies and gaps
CBC News is adding 33 local journalists and creating 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations.
Many of the new positions are based in Central and Western Canada:
Many of the new positions are based in Central and Western Canada:
CBC News further expands local journalism, bureaus | CBC News
This year, CBC News will add 33 local journalists and create 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations.
www.cbc.ca
January 14, 2026 at 8:45 PM
CBC News is adding 33 local journalists and creating 11 new bureaus, increasing its Canadian footprint from 66 to 77 locations.
Many of the new positions are based in Central and Western Canada:
Many of the new positions are based in Central and Western Canada:
Postmedia has suspended Bryan Passifiume, a Toronto Sun bureau chief, for a tweet after the killing of a Minneapolis woman by ICE, reports @lukelebrun.ca @pressprogress.ca
“In this case, the far left ended up catching a few well-deserved bullets for their miscalculation,” he had tweeted.
“In this case, the far left ended up catching a few well-deserved bullets for their miscalculation,” he had tweeted.
Postmedia Suspends Toronto Sun Parliamentary Bureau Chief After Tweet Applauding ICE Killing Minneapolis Woman
Postmedia says Bryan Passifiume’s tweet about ICE killing of Renee Good was ‘regrettable and insensitive’
pressprogress.ca
January 14, 2026 at 5:59 PM
Postmedia has suspended Bryan Passifiume, a Toronto Sun bureau chief, for a tweet after the killing of a Minneapolis woman by ICE, reports @lukelebrun.ca @pressprogress.ca
“In this case, the far left ended up catching a few well-deserved bullets for their miscalculation,” he had tweeted.
“In this case, the far left ended up catching a few well-deserved bullets for their miscalculation,” he had tweeted.
Photojournalist @amberbracken.bsky.social and @thenarwhal.ca had their first day in court this week, in a significant press freedom case which aims to hold the RCMP accountable for arresting Bracken in 2021:
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The Narwhal Is Suing the RCMP. Stakes Are High for Journalism | The Tyee
The judge’s ruling could reinforce the right of journalists to report from inside police ‘exclusion zones.’
thetyee.ca
January 14, 2026 at 5:49 PM
Photojournalist @amberbracken.bsky.social and @thenarwhal.ca had their first day in court this week, in a significant press freedom case which aims to hold the RCMP accountable for arresting Bracken in 2021:
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My latest piece for @jsource.bsky.social, Beyond the Famine Frame, pulls back the curtain on how editorial decisions, political pressure, and industry gatekeeping have eroded trust — and why the famine narrative isn't the shift in coverage some think it is.
The war on Gaza has exposed a breaking point between young people in Canada and traditional media, writes @imankassam.bsky.social
Beyond the famine frame:
Beyond the famine frame:
Beyond the famine frame - J-Source
The war on Gaza has exposed a breaking point between young people in Canada and traditional media
j-source.ca
August 14, 2025 at 8:20 PM
My latest piece for @jsource.bsky.social, Beyond the Famine Frame, pulls back the curtain on how editorial decisions, political pressure, and industry gatekeeping have eroded trust — and why the famine narrative isn't the shift in coverage some think it is.
The war on Gaza has exposed a breaking point between young people in Canada and traditional media, writes @imankassam.bsky.social
Beyond the famine frame:
Beyond the famine frame:
Beyond the famine frame - J-Source
The war on Gaza has exposed a breaking point between young people in Canada and traditional media
j-source.ca
August 14, 2025 at 8:17 PM
The war on Gaza has exposed a breaking point between young people in Canada and traditional media, writes @imankassam.bsky.social
Beyond the famine frame:
Beyond the famine frame:
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#NEW: This month, 100+ publications got their share of $100 million from Google.
Most that applied for funds have been approved. But Indigenous-led online publication, @indiginews.bsky.social was denied.
A breakdown of the details, in my first for @jsource.bsky.social
j-source.ca/first-batch-...
Most that applied for funds have been approved. But Indigenous-led online publication, @indiginews.bsky.social was denied.
A breakdown of the details, in my first for @jsource.bsky.social
j-source.ca/first-batch-...
First batch of Google’s $100 million is paid. Here’s who won big and who didn’t - J-Source
A look at how Online News Act funds are being distributed
j-source.ca
May 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
#NEW: This month, 100+ publications got their share of $100 million from Google.
Most that applied for funds have been approved. But Indigenous-led online publication, @indiginews.bsky.social was denied.
A breakdown of the details, in my first for @jsource.bsky.social
j-source.ca/first-batch-...
Most that applied for funds have been approved. But Indigenous-led online publication, @indiginews.bsky.social was denied.
A breakdown of the details, in my first for @jsource.bsky.social
j-source.ca/first-batch-...
First batch of Google’s $100 million is paid.
@brishti.bsky.social reports on who won big and who didn’t:
@brishti.bsky.social reports on who won big and who didn’t:
First batch of Google’s $100 million is paid. Here’s who won big and who didn’t - J-Source
A look at how Online News Act funds are being distributed
j-source.ca
May 27, 2025 at 8:39 PM
First batch of Google’s $100 million is paid.
@brishti.bsky.social reports on who won big and who didn’t:
@brishti.bsky.social reports on who won big and who didn’t:
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Citing data from the Canada Press Freedom Project, a @jsource.bsky.social initiative, the Fédération Professionnelle des Journalistes du Québec is demanding that HRC drop its intimidating tactics against journalists
www.fpjq.org/fr/nouvelles...
www.fpjq.org/fr/nouvelles...
La FPJQ demande à Honest Reporting Canada de mettre fin à ses tactiques d’intimidation des journalistes
MONTRÉAL, 12 février 2025 - La Fédération professionnelle des journalistes du Québec (FPJQ) invite Honest Reporting Canada à mettre fin à ses pratiques qui visent à intimider les journalistes.
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www.fpjq.org
February 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
Citing data from the Canada Press Freedom Project, a @jsource.bsky.social initiative, the Fédération Professionnelle des Journalistes du Québec is demanding that HRC drop its intimidating tactics against journalists
www.fpjq.org/fr/nouvelles...
www.fpjq.org/fr/nouvelles...
Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to close
Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to close
Challenging economic conditions cited as reason for closure.
www.newwestrecord.ca
February 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Burnaby Now, New Westminster Record, Tri-City News to close
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"More journalists were killed in 2024 than in any other year since the Committee to Protect Journalists began collecting data more than three decades ago. At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed last year, nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians killed by Israel."
2024 is deadliest year for journalists in CPJ history; almost 70% killed by Israel - Committee to Protect Journalists
Introduction More journalists were killed in 2024 than in any other year since the Committee to Protect Journalists began collecting data more than three decades ago. At least 124 journalists and medi...
cpj.org
February 12, 2025 at 6:25 PM
"More journalists were killed in 2024 than in any other year since the Committee to Protect Journalists began collecting data more than three decades ago. At least 124 journalists and media workers were killed last year, nearly two-thirds of them Palestinians killed by Israel."
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Reminder: Applications for The Local Journalism Fellowship are due in one week. Come work with us this summer! thelocal.to/local-jounal...
The Local Journalism Fellowship 2025 | The Local
Now in its fifth year, the program provides training and mentorship to aspiring and emerging journalists from communities underrepresented in Canadian media. Applications are now open.
thelocal.to
February 10, 2025 at 8:19 PM
Reminder: Applications for The Local Journalism Fellowship are due in one week. Come work with us this summer! thelocal.to/local-jounal...
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Some personal news, as they say:
Introducing Debrief Communications! A collective of journalists making our skills available for hire in the communications market.
Website: debriefcomms.ca
Full announcement ⬇️
Introducing Debrief Communications! A collective of journalists making our skills available for hire in the communications market.
Website: debriefcomms.ca
Full announcement ⬇️
February 10, 2025 at 6:14 PM
Some personal news, as they say:
Introducing Debrief Communications! A collective of journalists making our skills available for hire in the communications market.
Website: debriefcomms.ca
Full announcement ⬇️
Introducing Debrief Communications! A collective of journalists making our skills available for hire in the communications market.
Website: debriefcomms.ca
Full announcement ⬇️
Submissions are open for @registerednurses.bsky.social’s annual Media Awards, recognizing journalists for their outstanding reporting on nursing and health-care issues.
Apply by Feb. 28:
Apply by Feb. 28:
RNAO Media Awards
Hosted by RNAO, the annual Media Awards honours journalists for their outstanding reporting on nursing and health-care issues.
rnao.ca
February 10, 2025 at 5:57 PM
Submissions are open for @registerednurses.bsky.social’s annual Media Awards, recognizing journalists for their outstanding reporting on nursing and health-care issues.
Apply by Feb. 28:
Apply by Feb. 28:
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The reality is, most of our audience is on the other website. But given its ownership and the fascism and such, we cannot continue to utilize it in good conscience.
I’d be grateful if you’d support @jsource.bsky.social by following us where we’ll be from now on:
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February 3, 2025 at 10:34 PM
The reality is, most of our audience is on the other website. But given its ownership and the fascism and such, we cannot continue to utilize it in good conscience.
I’d be grateful if you’d support @jsource.bsky.social by following us where we’ll be from now on:
I’d be grateful if you’d support @jsource.bsky.social by following us where we’ll be from now on:
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“The independence their support grants us demands ethical responsibility — and underscores our decision that exiting X is the right thing to do.”
@thetyee.ca on leaving Twitter:
@thetyee.ca on leaving Twitter:
No Thanks, Musk. We’ll Direct Our Readers Elsewhere | The Tyee
The Tyee is no longer posting on X. Here’s why.
thetyee.ca
February 7, 2025 at 7:37 PM
“The independence their support grants us demands ethical responsibility — and underscores our decision that exiting X is the right thing to do.”
@thetyee.ca on leaving Twitter:
@thetyee.ca on leaving Twitter: