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National study sheds light on journalists' working conditions in the digital age

A new study finds that digital technologies are transforming the working conditions of Canadian journalists—and not for the better, writes Aeman Ansari.

Photographing Tina Fontaine's story
If you've been following the Tina Fontaine story, you've likely seen the work of Winnipeg photojournalist Lyle Stafford. Photojournalism editor Mark Taylor catches up with him.

Perils of pack journalism

With journalists following each other closely on social media and matching each other's content, there is less original reporting, writes CBC reporter Peter Cowan.

Stories that whisper, instead of screaming
For a seven-day stretch, TC Media writers filed stories from their communities that sought to capture small yet poignant moments. Field Notes Editor Julie McCann reports.

Book review: 11 journalists take on The Next Big Thing

Based on the Dalton Camp Lectures in Journalism, an annual series at St. Thomas University, in Fredericton, 11 esteemed journalists talk about journalism, Canada, war, standing up to power, our tumultuous era and much more. David Swick reviews the book.

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