‘An upset tummy of a book’: Mark Critch on anger, humour, and why he was itching to write
The comedian reflects on his latest book’s inspiration, including Donald Trump, national identity, and the chaos of Canadian politics.
Heralding Hiscox: a storyteller for the ages
Recently retired CBC News anchor Heather Hiscox gave it her all to make sure the job was done right.
Half a century of Radio Carleton
When it began, Carleton University’s campus radio station had a limited range, but as it grew it became a career and life launching pad for many.
Petition urges House to introduce foreign ownership rules to protect ‘Canadian sovereignty and journalistic integrity’
The petition aimed squarely at Postmedia’s American majority stake has garnered more than 5,000 signatures, but could have far-reaching impacts for many outlets operating in Canada.
Canada Strong and Free fundraising emails using ‘crisis rhetoric,’ to stoke distrust in government and media, say comms experts, pollsters
Recent fundraising emails from the Canada Strong and Free Network tap into anxiety and pessimism and are ‘textbook dog whistle politics,’ says pollster Nik Nanos.
Trump’s silencing of critics a warning for Canada, say prominent Canadians
Perrin Beatty and David Suzuki say they are worried the chilling effect on free speech in the United States will cross the border into Canada.
Is Finland a model for Canada to counter disinformation?
The reported absence of significant attacks will likely continue to fuel the belief in democratic policy circles that Finland is a shining example other countries should follow in the fight against disinformation. But how practical is the hope that Finland can be a beacon for other democracies? Ecologically speaking, not very.
Candidates ‘unchallenged’ and ‘uncovered’ in federal election as a fallout of dying local media: report
PSG Senator Julie Miville-Dechêne says competition is essential for a free and diverse press, but that it is eroding and commentary is now taking the place of factual reporting.
Fixing our social media problem
In my view, more funding of local news or the regulation of ‘Big Tech’ won’t really help either journalism or democracy.
Wildfire response needs to improve before another national park burns, says Alberta MP McPherson
A review of the Municipality of Jasper’s 2024 wildfire response is causing tension between the provincial and local governments. Alberta Senator Paula Simons says she doesn’t blame people for pointing fingers, as ‘hearts were broken’ by the blaze that burned more than 32,000 hectares of the national park.
