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Live-tweeting an attack could endanger journalists and citizens
When a gunman attacked Parliament Hill on October 22, Canada was left with many questions and eager journalists determined to find the answers first. As the shooting shook Ottawa, many journalists were quick to jump onto social media to give breaking news updates depicting what was occurring on site. But what some reporters didn’t do… Continue reading Live-tweeting an attack could endanger journalists and citizens
Stories Behind the Shots – Peter Bregg
Peter Bregg has been capturing Canadian history on the run through his lens for 48 years. He is the first photojournalist to win the Canadian Journalism Foundation’s Lifetime Achievement Award. Watch now to learn about the stories behind the shots he takes.
Is the Telegram’s defamation defence solid?
Former Newfoundland and Labrador premier Danny Williams is suing the St. John’s Telegram for defamation. On September 19, 2014, the Telegram published “Buying Influence,” an editorial about the $700,000 rental subsidy city councillors gave to the St. John’s IceCaps hockey team, of which Williams is president and CEO. The editorial states that Williams made small… Continue reading Is the Telegram’s defamation defence solid?
The Alumni Essentials
Wondering where our past writers are now? Well, you’ve come to the right place! This year, we’re keeping up with the Review‘s alumni and showcasing our favourite pieces of their current work. First up this week, spring 2007 editor Julia Belluz interviewed Richard Preston—author of The Hot Zone, the non-fiction thriller about Ebola published in 1994—about how… Continue reading The Alumni Essentials
