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At What Cost?: Emily Lyth reports on the true cost of information after B.C. proposed to charge a $25 fee to file a freedom of information request back in October 2021. Former 24 Hours daily news journalist Bob Mackin and journalism department chair Chad Skelton weigh in on the price of freedom of information in B.C.

Due for Diversity: Canadian newsrooms still have a lot of work to do regarding diversity, with recent studies showing that most reporters are still predominantly white. We talk to some B.C. based BIPOC journalists to discuss their experiences and to take a look at the work that needs to be done for better representation in news media.

Trust is the Antidote: With only 54% of Canadian adults believing what they see in broadcast news, trust is hard to come by for journalists and mainstream media outlets who are facing an increasingly skeptical audience. Journalists Michelle Gamage and Francesca Fionda talk about how they’re dealing with distrust in the era of fake news.

Climate Chroniclers: With the province facing very real fears of environmental and climate related emergencies, the environmental beat is becoming an increasingly important field of coverage for newsrooms and agencies. With The Narwhal at the forefront of this change, we talk to the founders Emma Gilchrist and Carol Linnet and other journalists in this field to take the pulse of perhaps the fastest growing beat.

Career Crossroads: As many journalists leave the newsroom for jobs in the ever-growing field of communications, we highlight the story of Robin Gill, who left at the top of her field as an anchor at Global News to take a job in communications.

War of Words: When B.C. based journalist Benson Gao Bingchen was targeted by protesters, the incident led to his friend being assaulted outside his home. It raised questions about the safety of news media members while reporting on issues that attract negative attention from the public.

The journalism industry has come a long way in increasing Indigenous voices in B.C. One key contributor to that is well known Indigenous journalist Angela Sterritt. We spoke to Sterritt about her experience as a journalist. Link in bio.

A new publication on Vancouver Island is telling stories differently. @Capitaldaily is a news website covering investigative stories within smaller communities. Link in bio.

A journalist’s passion for the stories they write can be an important aspect of how the story turns out. The acceptance of some bias in journalism is inevitable, so long as both sides of the story are told. Link in bio.

Throughout the years, journalism has expanded to a range of mediums to accommodate different audiences. Graphic media offers a creative and visual way into issue-based stories.

Recent journalism graduates have entered the field in an unprecedented time. While the news never seems to be slowing, COVID-19 left the industry at a with many layoffs. Here's how 2020 journalism graduates have been managing. Story in bio.

The decline in print media consumption isn’t new, but print media outlets are learning to embrace digital aspects in order to survive. Link in bio.

The daily COVID-19 count has become an important part of news that people have been tuning in on throughout the pandemic. CBC's Justin McElroy has taken on the role of collecting data and getting it to the public throughout COVID-19. Link in bio.

Throughout the past year, health news is one aspect of media that has seen the largest increase in demand. Despite the pandemic, the need for health news coverage isn’t new to the industry. Link in bio

Ghost writing has become a surprisingly common part of the writing industry, but little is know about the ones who do the writing and their day-to-days. Link in bio.

With the new ways of social distancing, reporters have had to adjust how they conduct interviews. Some important aspects of the experience are lost in the new way of doing things. Story in bio.

With the increasing popularity of the digital world, it isn’t uncommon for print news publications to go digital nowadays. One publication is looking forward to a future with both print and digital.

"Check out the LJR’s online exclusive story on the best digital platform news apps.

With advertisement cuts and event closures, B.C.’s magazine industry has been faced with new obstacles. Some B.C magazines have turned to social media and virtual zoom meetings with readers as a way to engage with their readers. Story in bio.

"With social distancing in full-effect, journalists have had to conduct many interviews that would normally be done in-person, through the phone. LJR contributor @ruiyangxu38 reviews call recording apps in an online-exclusive story. Link in bio

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