journalism

A selection of photos taken by SAIT photojournalism student Anna Burns during her four-week practicum at the <em>Now-Leader</em>.

COLUMN: How 4 weeks in Surrey newsroom forever changed my view of community journalism

Practicum introduced me to new challenges, interesting people and bustling communities

  • Aug 5, 2022

 

The Surrey Now-Leader took home gold in its category for general excellence at the Ma Murray Awards gala in Richmond on May 14. (Photo: Lauren Collins)

Surrey Now-Leader earns gold for general excellence at B.C. and Yukon journalism awards

Now-Leader and staff pick up four awards at gala held in Richmond

 

Lisa Farquharson opens the 2022 Ma Murray Awards on May 14, 2022, in Richmond, B.C. (BC Care Providers photo)

Black Press Media reporters win big at B.C. and Yukon journalism awards

Black Press Media news teams received 88 nominations in 42 out of the 45 award categories

 

A Toronto Police officer keeps watch as a person screams at a journalist doing a television report at a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Experts and advocates say the treatment of journalists, captured in many cases on video, during protests against public health measures should be a wake-up call. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang

Journalism experts say threats to press during protests a wake-up call

Experts say impacts can be even more severe on BIPOC and female journalists

A Toronto Police officer keeps watch as a person screams at a journalist doing a television report at a rally against COVID-19 restrictions, which began as a cross-country convoy protesting a federal vaccine mandate for truckers, on Parliament Hill in Ottawa, on Sunday, Jan. 30, 2022. Experts and advocates say the treatment of journalists, captured in many cases on video, during protests against public health measures should be a wake-up call. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Justin Tang
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting as members of the media look on in Ottawa on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick

Canadian journalists grappling with epidemic of online bullying, harassment: Survey

Epidemic of online bullying leaving many in the industry struggling with mental health challenges

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a Liberal caucus meeting as members of the media look on in Ottawa on Monday, Nov. 8, 2021. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sean Kilpatrick
Ursula Maxwell-Lewis chats about life, travel, and her start in journalism. (Photo: Malin Jordan)

Ursula Maxwell-Lewis chats about life, travel, and her start in journalism

‘I always just managed to make it work’

Ursula Maxwell-Lewis chats about life, travel, and her start in journalism. (Photo: Malin Jordan)
A pedestrian walks past signage at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Bloomberg photo by David Paul Morris

Black Press Media pens deal with Google Canada on News Showcase platform

Twenty-seven community news publications part of significant journalism agreement

A pedestrian walks past signage at Google headquarters in Mountain View, Calif. Bloomberg photo by David Paul Morris
Surrey <em>Now-Leader</em> reporter Tom Zytaruk looks back on 30-year career Surrey <em>Now-Leader</em> reporter Tom Zytaruk looks back on 30-year career

ZYTARUK: Surrey journalist been there, still doing that

Sunday marks Tom Zytaruk’s 30-year anniversary of being hired full-time as reporter with Surrey Now, Surrey-North Delta Now, The Now, Now Community serving Surrey, White Rock, North Delta, Surrey Now, and now, Surrey Now-Leader

  • May 21, 2021
Surrey <em>Now-Leader</em> reporter Tom Zytaruk looks back on 30-year career Surrey <em>Now-Leader</em> reporter Tom Zytaruk looks back on 30-year career
A message displayed on the HuffPost Canada site announces they will no longer be publishing content as of March 9, in this screengrab taken Tuesday, March 9, 2021 (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

Huffington Post Canada sees layoffs, website closure weeks after acquired by Buzzfeed

It’s part of a restructuring plan for the company, with changes also predicted for U.K. and Australia

A message displayed on the HuffPost Canada site announces they will no longer be publishing content as of March 9, in this screengrab taken Tuesday, March 9, 2021 (THE CANADIAN PRESS)
The shirts sell for $45, with 30 per cent of proceeds from each sale going to Battered Women’s Support Services in Vancouver. (Madame Premier/Sarah Elder-Chamanara)

Canadian company launches ‘hysterical’ T-Shirt to combat health officials’ use of word

A partnership with Tamara Taggart will see women broadcast the word on a T-shirt or tote bag

The shirts sell for $45, with 30 per cent of proceeds from each sale going to Battered Women’s Support Services in Vancouver. (Madame Premier/Sarah Elder-Chamanara)
FILE – Abbotsford News editor Andy Holota takes home the columnist award at the 2017 Ma Murrays. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)

Black Press Media winners shine at B.C. and Yukon journalism awards

Publications received nods in dozens of categories

FILE – Abbotsford News editor Andy Holota takes home the columnist award at the 2017 Ma Murrays. (Arnold Lim/Black Press)
(Black Press Media files)

Liberal changes to media aid plan hint at speedier spending, industry group says

Liberals first unveiled a $595-million, five-year package of help for the news industry in the 2019 budget

(Black Press Media files)
Facing changes together: Your community, your journalists

Facing changes together: Your community, your journalists

We’re asking you to lock arms with us, as we look to better days ahead

  • Apr 16, 2020
Facing changes together: Your community, your journalists
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (The Canadian Press)

Pandemic-related supports coming for media and journalism, Trudeau says

Announcement follows closure of publications by one large newspaper chain in Atlantic Canada

Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. (The Canadian Press)
National Post reporter Christie Blatchford poses in Toronto on August 31, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/National Post - Peter J. Thompson

Longtime newspaper columnist Christie Blatchford dead at 68

Blatchford had been undergoing treatment for lung cancer in Toronto

National Post reporter Christie Blatchford poses in Toronto on August 31, 2017. THE CANADIAN PRESS/National Post - Peter J. Thompson
Happy at Home on the Farm

Happy at Home on the Farm

Violane Mitchell and Tom Henry at Stillmeadow Farm

  • Feb 1, 2019
Happy at Home on the Farm