Outcry grows over CBC’s branded content that mimics news
CBC/Radio-Canada is facing a rising tide of opposition to its new branded-content initiative that its main union describes as “paid advertisements masquerading as real [Read more...]
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Webinar assists in jump from journalism
It’s no secret that the number of places to practise journalism has been on the decline for years. Whether it’s newsroom numbers withering due to media owners’ [Read more...]
From radical idea to Indigenous gem
Canada's 'other' national broadcaster deserves praise [Read more...]
Heritage minister tells media union leaders he’s committed to helping news industry
Two media union leaders received assurances today from Heritage Minister Steven Guilbeault that he will do what he can to help the news industry weather a financial crisis [Read more...]
Union hails expanded access to COVID-19 emergency benefit for media workers
CWA Canada is hailing today’s announcement that the emergency benefit program will now be extended to many precarious workers in the media industry. Martin O’Hanlon, [Read more...]
Guild leads protests as CBC cuts local English TV news during health crisis
The CBC is facing a growing chorus of criticism for its decision to cancel local English television newscasts across the country amid the coronavirus pandemic. CWA Canada’s [Read more...]
Second $35-million lawsuit hits Canada’s reality TV industry
TORONTO – A class action has been filed against a second Toronto-based reality TV production company, seeking damages stemming from alleged employment standards violations. [Read more...]
CBC union urges caution on reforms to broadcast rules
The main union at CBC/Radio-Canada is advising the federal government to proceed with caution as it considers recommendations for major regulatory reform of the broadcast and [Read more...]
Canadian journalists eligible for prestigious Hillman Prize
The call for entries for the 2020 Canadian Hillman Prize, which honours excellence in journalism in service of the common good, is now open. There is no fee to enter work [Read more...]
Members at APTN ratify new contract
Workers at the Aboriginal People’s Television Network have voted 98 per cent in favour of ratifying a new collective agreement. The three-year deal, which comes into effect [Read more...]
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