Journalist Jeremy Klaszus formed The Sprawl as a “pop-up journalism project” to cover the 2017 municipal elections in Calgary, AB. “It started spontaneously as a result of newsrooms around town being cut, and there being a lack of civic journalism in Calgary,” said Klaszus. Though it initially only set out…

Despite significant ‘digital disruption’ over the past nearly half century, the foundations of our organization — ethics, standards, accountability — have all withstood the test of time Editor’s note: The following is a direct transcription of a note written by Fraser MacDougall, the original executive secretary of the Ontario Press…

“We’re all kind of tied into this together,” says departing owner, editor and publisher Tara de Ryk Update: The Davidson Leader has found a new owner. Dan Senick will become the Publisher and Editor of The Davidson Leader. A century-old newspaper in Davidson, SK, is searching for a new owner…

While his sense of business and policy served him well during his career in the publishing industry, it is Miller Ayre’s sense of community and pride in his home province that has inspired joy in his work Note: A version of this piece first appeared in the Autumn 2019 edition…

History and self-regulation help define what the work itself defines who is a a journalist From time to time we hear musing (thank you Twitter!) about certifying or credentialing of journalists. Is the idea an attempt to counter allegations of fake news? Is it a reaction to perceived loss of…

Note: A version of this piece first appeared in the Spring 2019 edition of our member newsletter. Please consider subscribing to it here. Cheryl Palmer walks four kilometers to work and another four kilometers home most days of the week. As an Anglican rector, her office is a grey-stoned church…

Every NNC decision is a window into a wider discussion about journalism standards and best practices Note: A version of this piece first appeared in the Winter edition of our member newsletter. Please consider subscribing to it here. The NNC posts its decisions and circulates them via Twitter and newsletter…

As the print product of the Manitoulin Expositor enters its 140th year, the family-owned publication attributes continued success to their loyal readership Controversy has resurged over whether Manitoulin Island is indeed the largest freshwater island in the world thanks to a clue on a recently aired episode of Jeopardy, reported…

Whether it is providing guidance on how to report on sensitive issues, to the ethics behind using unnamed sources, the NNC is helping young journalists develop strong professional practices Note: A version of this piece first appeared in the Winter edition of our member newsletter. …