We’re pleased to announce that this year, the Review snagged four awards from the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication to add to the magazine’s collection. Judges recognized the Spring 2015 issue, doling out a first-place award for Single Issue of an Ongoing Magazine (Editorial). This is the ninth time the Review has received the top prize in… Continue reading RRJ scoops up four AEJMC awards
Big wins for RRJ alum at 38th annual National Magazine Awards
Last night, some of the biggest names in Canada’s oh so tight-knit magazine community came out to celebrate the 38th annual National Magazine Awards. While the Review was not among those honoured this time around—and yes, we are holding out hope for some nominations next year—many former masthead members scooped up prizes. Maisonneuve won big last night with three… Continue reading Big wins for RRJ alum at 38th annual National Magazine Awards
The power of language: voices for the disabled community
My mother has always told me that I should do whatever possible to be a voice for the disabled community. At one of my lowest points on my journey to self-acceptance, she made me attend a leadership conference with the hope of building my confidence. While there, I reconnected with my childhood friend Chantelle Fogarty-Griswald.… Continue reading The power of language: voices for the disabled community
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Last year, I woke up suddenly from a hyper-realistic nightmare: it had become commonplace to write articles completely in emoji. As I frantically checked Twitter and came back to reality, I assured myself it was only a dream; this could never really happen to journalism. I was wrong, so, so wrong. In January, a friend… Continue reading 🙂 :/ 🙁
Game over
Matt Demers knows one thing is true of freelance video game journalism in Canada: “It’s not glamorous.” The path the former freelancer chose wasn’t glam at all—from the low pay to the competitive nature of the industry. A few months ago, he was trying to get back on his feet after having one of his… Continue reading Game over
