Now on J-Source: Canadian Living, The Hockey News and others sold to TVA Group; Why women still need a safe space to discuss newsroom experiences

TORONTO, Nov. 20, 2014 /CNW/ -

TC Media sells 15 consumer magazines to TVA Group, including Canadian Living and The Hockey News
The $55.5-million sale of titles produced in Toronto and Montreal will consolidate Quebecor's position in magazines, putting it on par with Rogers. Carys Mills reports.

Why women still need a safe space to talk about their newsroom experiences 
In light of the Jian Ghomeshi story, Canada.com news editors Ashley Csanady and Lauren Strapagiel explain the thinking behind Broadsheet, a networking event for women in journalism.

The failed ebook experiment at Canadian newspapers 
Despite their promise as a new revenue stream, ebooks have proven too expensive and too narrowly focused for most Canadian dailies, writes Evan Radford.

The Unknowable Country: All media requests are not equal 
Internal documents suggest the government may prioritize international media requests over ones from alternative, independent Canadian media, writes columnist Sean Holman.

St. Lawrence College suspends its two-year journalism diploma
The program, started in 2007 and based in Cornwall, Ont., faced low enrolment and a lack of student interest. Carys Mills reports.

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