‘News’
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 14-20
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Top tips and trends in social media education [J-Source] The perils of being ‘casual’ at the CBC [Globe and Mail] Fewer than 1 in […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer May 7-13
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Small towns need investigative journalism too [Discourse] Morale described as ‘grim’ at Globe and Mail newsroom in lead-up to voluntary buyout offer [J-Source] Here […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 30-May 6
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Distrust in media is on the decline, journalists tell survey [J-Source] BIPOC Writers Connect: Mentorship, Networking, Training [TWUC] Announcing the 2019 NMA nominees [Magazine […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 23-29
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: The pedestrian misogyny behind the van attack [J-Source] Deep Research seminar live tweet recap [PWAC Toronto] Forcing reporter to give RCMP info on ‘dead’ […]
CAJ Conference opening night freelance mixer in Winnipeg May 2
Freelancers, if you’re going to be in Winnipeg during the CAJ’s annual conference next month, you’re invited to a casual opening night mixer sponsored by CMG Freelance. Come out to Tavern United Bell MTS Place (345 Graham Ave) at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, May 2nd. It’s a chance to meet some freelance colleagues from across the country for a […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 16-22
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Can a news media that doesn’t really oppose fascism ever cover it well? [J-Source] #CAJ19 conference [CAJ] How beat reporting in 2019 works at […]
2019 Access Copyright Payback claim period open until May 31
Writers and visual artists, the 2019 Access Copyright Payback claim period is now open and you have until until May 31 to submit your claim. All creators who were affiliated with Access Copyright as of December 31, 2018 are eligible to submit a claim this year for written and visual work published in books, magazines, journals and/or newspapers between […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 9-15
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: Seven students each awarded $10,000 in scholarships [J-Source] Which online skills are journalism bosses expecting from students? [J-Source] 3 really good things that can […]
Off the Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer April 2-8
Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, communications, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler? From Canada: What Justin Brake’s recent win means for press freedom in 2019 [J-Source] SABEW Canada Announces the Finalists for the 5th Annual Best in Business […]
2019 Dave Greber Freelance Writers Awards open for submissions
Freelancers, if you’ve written about social justice issues this year, it’s time to submit your work for the Dave Greber Freelance Writers Book and Magazine Awards. The awards are now open for submissions and the competition closes on Friday June 28, 2019 at 5:00 P.M. PST. The awards honour the memory of Dave Greber, a Calgary-based […]
