Watch the Writers’ Rights discussion in Toronto on Facebook live

January 27, 2017 Editor News

If you're in Toronto, there's still time to register for tomorrow's event, Writers' Rights: Freelance Journalism in a Digital Age. Check out this Eventbrite page to reserve your free ticket.

But if you're elsewhere in the country, you'll be able to tune in on Facebook to watch part of the event.

University of Toronto professor Nicole Cohen will be talking about about her new book on freelancers' rights and the talk will be live streamed from Toronto's Metro Hall. Check out the CMG Freelance Facebook page to watch live at 1 pm Eastern Time, or you can watch the recorded event later.

CMG Freelance mourns Keith Maskell, long-time CMG staff member

January 26, 2017 Editor News cmg freelancekeith maskell

The Canadian Media Guild is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of our brother, friend and colleague Keith Maskell.As a union, we are dedicated to the proposition that work has value and workers are vital. Our mission is rooted in a recognition of the humanness and humanity of workers.We likewise celebrate and cherish Canadian Media Guild staff…

SABEW Canada Best in Business awards application deadline February 16

January 25, 2017 Editor News awardsbest in business awardssabew canada

If you're a freelance business writer, it's time to get your application ready for the 2017 SABEW Canada Best in Business awards competition.There are 11 different award categories, including commentary, feature and investigative. Applications are open to SABEW Canada members in good standing. Freelancers even get a break on the entry fee, paying…

Greg Clark Award open for applications

January 24, 2017 Editor News awardsgreg clark award

The Canadian Journalism Foundation's award for early-career journalists is now open for applications.Freelancers who have been working on the news and editorial side of newspapers, TV and radio news, and online publications for between one and five years are eligible to apply for the Greg Clark Award.The award offers the successful applicant the…

Newsroom staff and freelancers mark one-year anniversary of the start of the Chronicle Herald strike

January 23, 2017 Editor Journalism chronicle heraldcmg freelancehalifax chronicle-heraldstriketrouble spots

Today marks the one-year anniversary of the beginning of the strike at Halifax's Chronicle Herald newspaper. The 55 members of the Halifax Typographical Union have been on strike since January 23rd, 2016 over the company's plan to cut wages and newsroom positions and increase working hours.Shortly after the strike began, the striking…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 17-23

January 23, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: A field guide to Canada's media consultations [J-Source] Torstar at a crossroads [Globe and Mail] A Year On Strike At The Chronicle Herald…

Is there a link between running and writing? Some experts think so

January 18, 2017 Editor Advice advicerunningwriting advice

by Christine BlanchetteAbout two weeks ago, I sat in front of my computer screen, feeling frazzled, my heart pounding. I was stressed – trying to meet a tight deadline for a fitness piece due that day. There was no time to waste, not even to make a cup of coffee. But I just couldn’t focus. I had to do something: RUN.I didn’t have the time but…

Upcoming Doc Project Mentorship deadline February 1

January 17, 2017 Editor Journalism cbcfreelance opportunitythe doc project

A message from CBC Radio's mentorship program The Doc Project: It's that time again! CBC Radio's Mentorship applications deadline is Wednesday, February 1 In the past two years over 60 of your CMG colleagues gone through this unique professional development program, working intensively with veteran CBC producers/mentors to produce unique,…

Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer Jan 10-16

January 16, 2017 Editor News newsoff the wire

Once a week, we gather stories about the media business, journalism, writing, publishing, and freelancing—with a Canadian focus—and share them in Off the Wire. Who needs a water cooler?From Canada: How Exclaim! became the last Canadian music magazine still standing [National Post] Postmedia posts Q1 profit on debt deal [J-Source] Off the Page,…

Pain and possibilities abound for journalists in the digital age

January 13, 2017 Editor Advice advicecupjournalism schoolnashsocial media

NASH 79 features several female journalists sharing stories of abuse on social media By Steve Cornwell[caption id="attachment_12955" align="alignright" width="305"] Tim Currie, director of the School of Journalism at the University of King's College[/caption]As the print-heavy side of newspaper industry continues to shed jobs and shut down…