The Magazine - The Review of Journalism

July 10, 2026July 6, 2026Disinformation, Labour, Spring 2026, The Magazine

The Digital Blue-print to Preserving Journalism

A narrative guide to journalistic survival in the age of artificial intelligence and social media influencers

A grainy newspaper page from the 'Daily Packet and Times', Orillia, Ontario, Tuesday, August 13, 1968. It prominently features two black and white wedding photos. The larger image on the left shows a Filipino bride in a 'Maria Clara' style gown, veil, and tiara, alongside her groom in a suit, performing a ceremonial act involving a cord, crown, and cushion. The smaller image on the right shows the full-length view of the couple standing together. The accompanying article details the wedding of Mr. and Mrs. Antonio Ventura, noting the bride's choice of a century-old Philippine national dress.

July 8, 2026July 6, 2026Spring 2026, The Magazine

After the Fold

50 years of my family’s history was told in The Packet & Times. Now that it’s gone, who will share our stories?

A stark, stylized illustration using white, light blue, and dark blue/black tones. A person with light blue skin, short ruffled hair, and dressed in a loose white tunic and pants, sits with knees bent inside a dark, rectangular frame. They look to their left and raise their right hand, palm upward, towards a large, dark silhouetted hand reaching down from the top left corner. Another dark silhouetted hand reaches up from the bottom right. The background is a vibrant light blue with broad, curving white bands that swirl around the central framed figure, creating a sense of movement and surrounding presence. The image suggests isolation within a contained space while being impacted by outside forces or attempts at connection.

July 6, 2026July 6, 2026Labour, Spring 2026, The Magazine

Ultimate Responsibility

An object from which something is obtained: Redefining our definition of source

A digital illustration with a grainy texture showing the backs of a diverse group of people sitting in dark blue-trimmed theater seats. The room is dark, like a cinema, with faint light sources visible on the upper wall. Five white computer mouse cursors with blue outlines are floating in the air above the audience, all pointing forward and slightly upwards towards the unseen screen, suggesting a blend of traditional viewing with digital interaction.

July 3, 2026July 6, 2026Labour, Spring 2026, The Magazine, Uncategorized

Building a Bridge

The Fifth Estate’s documentary into Missing Black Boys centred community at its premiere. Could this be a way forward for investigative journalism?

A high-contrast, blue-toned image depicts several hockey players in dark uniforms, wearing helmets, some holding sticks, moving from a shadowy foreground towards a brilliant, white-blue light. One player's jersey clearly reads 'MARCHESSAULT' on the back. They are accompanied by security and enthusiastic fans, many of whom are reaching out or holding up phones. The players appear to be entering or exiting a hockey arena through a tunnel flanked by clear plastic barriers.

July 1, 2026July 6, 2026Labour, Press Freedoms, Spring 2026, The Magazine

Whose Ice Is It Anyway?

A critical look at how coverage of the NHL and PWHL frames Queerness, revealing the politics of who gets to define the game’s culture

A colorized image depicts a man with striking blue eyes and a light-colored ghutra (head covering), appearing to be captured or struggling, as blurred figures surround him. His hands are near his head, and a blade is visible by his left shoulder. Partially visible British soldiers in helmets are to the left and right, with a blurred crowd behind. Two Union Jack flags hang against the light sky in the upper left, indicating a historical colonial setting.

June 29, 2026July 6, 2026Press Freedoms, Spring 2026, The Magazine

The Palestine Exception in Film

Palestinian films are sweeping awards and drawing big festival crowds, but you wouldn’t know that from mainstream arts and culture pages

From an elevated perspective, a very long convoy of dozens of semi-trailer trucks, most covered with tan tarps, stretches into the far distance on a paved road. Included are a large white and orange fuel tanker truck, several pickup trucks (some appearing to be 'technicals' with mounted weapons), and a white SUV. Numerous individuals, including armed personnel in military-style clothing and civilians, are gathered around the vehicles and along the grassy shoulders of the road. The setting is a wide, open landscape of green-brown scrubland with scattered bushes, leading to faint hills under a pale sky, with power lines visible on the right.

June 24, 2026July 6, 2026Press Freedoms, Spring 2026, The Magazine

Objectivity Was Never an Option

When reporting on genocide and tragedy, only journalists with lived expertise can tell the truth

Four journalists reporting on the red carpet at the Toronto International Film Festival peer over their shoulders to meet the viewer’s gaze. In the backdrop behind them, an ominous shadow of U.S. President Donald Trump looms over the Toronto cityscape, partially masked by the clouds.

May 2, 2025May 2, 20252025, Quick Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

In March, after a month of deliberation by President Donald Trump to impose tariffs on numerous countries, a 25 percent tax was placed on goods entering the United States from Canada and Mexico. Canadians across the country remained uneasy as the days went on, fearing possible job cuts and even higher inflation.

April 30, 2025April 30, 20252025, Quick Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

Double Sided

The first time I met Roveena Jassal, we were both performing at the same showcase, “Conscious Songs 4 Conscious Minds,” in the summer of 2023 at Content Day Studios. I don’t remember how our conversation started—it was probably something like, “I loved your set”—but I definitely remember how it ended.

A split screen shows a freelance journalist on the left side, face down at her writing desk, struggling with her mental health. On the right side, the same journalist now sits across from a therapist in her office, discussing how best to help her.

April 30, 2025April 30, 20252025, Labour, Quick Reads, Spring 2025, Stories, The Magazine, Under Attack

Not Just a Newsroom Problem

Canadian journalists have long shouldered the responsibility of reporting on tragedies and distressing events, oftentimes at the expense of their own mental well-being. While many staff writers now have access to employer-funded mental health resources, the situation is different for freelancers, who are often left to navigate these challenges alone.

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