Karen Longwell

Karen Longwell quit her full-time journalism job in community news in 2018 to pursue a master of journalism. She is the visual editor at the Ryerson Review of Journalism. Her stories have appeared in the Toronto Star, National Post and in community newspapers across the country. Recently, she has been on the cannabis beat and is passionate about climate change, social justice and international issues. She works hard but is easily distracted by online cat videos and chocolate.

Deep Dive

Photo by Karen Longwell

How the two founders of The Narwhal are employing robust investigative journalism and stunning visuals to re-energize coverage of climate change

This Publisher Launched a Contest to Give Her Newspaper Away For $1

Dan Senick won the Davidson Leader in an essay contest. He stands with Tara de Ryk, former owner of the Leader. Photo courtesy of the Davidson Leader.

How one Saskatchewan paper refused to fold in a shrinking media landscape

Quebec Community Revives Beloved Newspaper

A stack of the Sept. 11, 2019 edition of The Gleaner. This was the third edition published by volunteers in the community.

The Gleaner is back in business thanks to volunteers.

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