Spencer: Human connections are how journalism works – in normal times....
Virtual press conferences abound — which is good, in principle. But it can be a battle to sweep aside officialese for a deeper understanding of how real people are coping day-to-day.
View ArticleMai and Gruzd: COVID-19 misinformation is rampant. Here are some weapons...
The longer the pandemic goes on, the greater the deluge of fake cures, false hopes and other rumours circulating online. That's why we need to practise good digital hygiene.
View ArticleSpencer: COVID-19 is a media eclipse like no other – and rightly so
The barrage of news coverage is likely to continue for months, as the pandemic alters almost every activity: our jobs, our leisure, our kids’ education, our politics, our health care, even our screen...
View ArticleDias: To save local news, government must stand up to Facebook and Google
France and Australia have shown that you can take on the duopoly and create a sustainable future for local media organizations. Now it’s our turn.
View ArticleGreenspon: Good journalism in Canada has become mission-critical. Here's how...
When major events happen, Canadians expect news organizations to be there. Change is needed to ensure that keeps happening.
View ArticleCitizen@175: CF-100 crash claims 15 lives at Orléans convent
To mark our 175th anniversary year, we feature a different front page each week from past editions of the Ottawa Citizen.
View ArticleThat was then: Ottawa's best and worst sides are illustrated in one night
A regular weekly look-back at some offbeat or interesting stories that have appeared in the Ottawa Citizen over its 175-year history. Today, high-tech progress and animal cruelty.
View ArticleAlexiou: When did you have your first Black teacher? Your answer will...
We've just unconsciously accepted that the huge majority of our instructors are white.
View ArticleMacDougall: Would the last journalist please remember to turn out the lights?
Rudeness and/or bad manners became reportable racist "micro-aggressions" suitable for broadcast.
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