Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 22-28
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: Announcing the Jack Layton Journalism for Change Fellowship [Rabble] Print distribution of the Globe and Mail coming to an end in Atlantic provinces [J-Source] A guide […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 15-21
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: The role of artists in truth-telling [J-Source] Venture Publishing founded by Ruth Kelly has closed its business operations [Masthead] Events celebrate the launch of […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 9-14
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: Public consultations launched on reforming Copyright Board of Canada (via @TWUC) Chronicle Herald staff are heading back to work after 18 months on strike […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer August 1-8
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: Tentative deal reached between Chronicle Herald, striking employees [CBC] Turning your holiday into a travel writing opportunity [J-Source] Manipulating the Time-Space-Money Continuum [Rags to […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 25-31
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: Print editions of the National Post and Calgary Herald are no longer available in Saskatchewan [J-Source] CJFE condemns MP’s ‘fake news’ attack on media […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 18-24
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: Global News braces for possible strikes at five stations [iPolitics] Lay offs at Vice include cuts at Vice Canada [J-Source] CMG to ensure members’ […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 11-17
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: News health bolstered by local collaborations, expert’s work shows [J-Source] Province using rarely used power to help end Chronicle Herald strike [CBC] Federal Court […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer July 5-10
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: This is Worldtown is dedicated to telling the stories of women of colour [J-Source] The elusive data behind copyright reform [Policy Options] Postmedia turns […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 27-July 4
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: Ryan McMahon has big plans for his Indigenous media platform [J-Source] It’s time to start The Conversation in Canada [J-Source] The Toronto Star, “surprised […]
Off The Wire: News for the Canadian media freelancer June 20-26
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: Here’s what the New York Times has learned covering Canada so far [J-Source] The Gig Is Up: How the Freelance Economy Is Changing Work […]
