As announced last week, J-Source is now seeking its next editor-in-chief, who will take over for me when my three-year term is up this spring. I can’t quite believe that it’s been three-ish years since I took over from Janice Neil. We’ve accomplished a lot in that time, including launching…
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NASH feature-writing slides
I had a great time at the NASH conference in Toronto last week (which I have to point out was co-organized by a graduate of Laurier’s Digital Media and Journalism program, Allison Leonard). I met some inspiring student journalists from across the country, as well as some longtime industry colleagues…
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J-Source hiring an associate editor
If you’re a die-hard Canadian news nerd, have I got a job for you. I’m hiring a new associate editor for J-Source to replace current editor Chantal Braganza, who is leaving next week to take on a great new gig with TVO. I come with good references: Which means: there’s…
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Edna Staebler, literary journalist
I’m pleased to share some research I’ve been working on for the past couple of years about Edna Staebler’s legacy as a pioneering female literary journalist in Canada. Most Canadians who know of Staebler probably think of her as a cookbook writer or philanthropist–and rightly so. That’s how I used…
Ryerson Review of Journalism celebrates 30th anniversary
Working on the Ryerson Review of Journalism was the defining moment of my journalism education. It was hard work and involved long hours, but having the chance to produce a real magazine that would be mailed to people who had paid for it, as well as being available on newsstands…