Five years ago, Cody Royle and Justin Robertson stood facing each other on opposite sides of an Australian football field. The teams they coached were playing each other. “That was one of the first times we met,” Royle says, smiling. Today, the Australian transplants are planning the launch of their Canadian online sports publication, Bradman… Continue reading Bradman’s narrative
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Nova Scotia’s The Chronicle Herald breaks the ban and publishes her name on November 24. Her father praises the Chronicle Herald for its decision and on Friday, he writes a passionate opinion piece on CBC.ca about his disdain for the lingering ban on his daughter’s name. For him, it’s about justice and opening up a conversation… Continue reading [Redacted]
The Alumni Essentials: stepping back
As journalists, we spend most of our time catching up with breaking news. Interviewing experts, people at a scene other journalists, for the latest tips and stories, while checking libraries and databases for context. This week, we’re looking at alumni who are taking a step back to look at the process of how their characters,… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials: stepping back
CBC v. CBC: the fifth estate on the unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi
For weeks now, everyone wondered how CBC would cover the downfall of its own golden boy. “Our story tonight is not an easy one to tell. Many of those you’ll hear from are our colleagues. But we are telling it because five weeks after Jian Ghomeshi was fired, important questions still have no answers: what… Continue reading CBC v. CBC: the fifth estate on the unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi
Friday Funny: watergate wannabes
Last week was a tumultuous one for the Toronto Maple Leafs. After losing 9-2 to the Nashville Predators, the Leafs bounced back with a win over the Tampa Bay Lightning the next night. But as the final horn sounded, Leafs players skated off the ice without saluting the fans—a common and almost expected practice in… Continue reading Friday Funny: watergate wannabes