On April 27 1942, a plebiscite was held on conscription.
Shock and Blame: Journalists castigate the media following election
Hed: (n) Newsroom Jargon for Headlines Headlines are tricky. They have to grab flighty readers’ attention, tell a story, and hopefully even squeeze in a witticism. The smallest choices affect readers’ first impressions and, sometimes, their only take on the story. Once a week, we analyze the different ways news outlets present the same story.… Continue reading Shock and Blame: Journalists castigate the media following election
November 7th: The US election, hacked iPhones, and more
La Presse columnist Patrick Lagacé has had his phone data tracked by Montreal Police for several months, drawing domestic and worldwide condemnation.
The New Yorker’s “United Blood”: How Hardcore Conquered New York
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Boo for Bad Puns: Unfunny editors and why we love them
Hed: (n) Newsroom Jargon for Headlines Headlines are tricky. They have to grab flighty readers’ attention, tell a story, and hopefully even squeeze in a witticism. The smallest choices affect readers’ first impressions and, sometimes, their only take on the story. Once a week, we analyze the different ways Canadian news outlets present the same story.… Continue reading Boo for Bad Puns: Unfunny editors and why we love them
