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Short, snappy pieces that should take you 10 mins or less to read!

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Lights, Camera, Fact Check

If you’ve ever watched The Newsroom or The Morning Show and thought, “Wow, journalism looks thrilling,” you wouldn’t be alone. Fast-paced newsrooms, dramatic interviews, and high-stakes ethical dilemmas make for compelling television. But these depictions raise an important question: how much of this is real, and how much is entertainment?
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When We Become the Story

As journalists we want to report the story, not become the story. Sometimes, though, it’s unavoidable. Back in December 1992, an investigation I did into drug trafficking and corruption with a team from CBC’s The Fifth Estate led to the shocking suicide of a senior RCMP inspector the day before we went to air. Then there are some famous cases when our own media companies become the story—like when Fifth Estate broadcast “The Unmaking of Jian Ghomeshi” in 2014, exposing how CBC mishandled sexual assault allegations against its former star radio host.

Behind the Headlines

When the reporting stops, the reading continues Journalists read and write for…
  • Jin Yu
  • April 27, 2025
  • 3 minute read
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Ukraine Dispatches

Thousands of miles away from his native Vancouver, journalist Tim Mak is…
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Love & Journalism

I’ve just gone through a break-up. It’s 2 a.m. and my computer screen casts light on my face in the darkness of my room. A past lover is posting selfies on Instagram. While he’s living his best life, I’m trying to finish a 2,000-word feature for the Review. I’m grappling with heartache and asking myself if any of it was real. Did he care at all? Staring at the blank screen, I wonder why heartbreak always hits hardest when you have a deadline.
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No Explanation Needed

Explainers simplify complex topics so you can feel like the smartest person…

The Magazine Rack Invasion

“The last time I flew, I was really disappointed at what I was seeing in terms of what the options were,” says Chris Radley, executive director of the national trade organization Magazines Canada.

Breaking the Unbreakable

The journalism industry is evolving—too bad our rules aren’t keeping pace Journalism…

You Never Forget Your First

When that first story finally comes together, it’s not the masterpiece you imagined. You wince at the phrasing, obsess over the structure, and brace yourself for feedback. Then you see your name in print and realize that your voice can reach an audience. It ignites a hunger to tell more stories, refine your craft, and chase the next byline, because now you understand the power of being heard.
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Where Did You Hear That? The Importance of Fact-checking in the Age of Social Media

Last summer, I was at a work dinner when our conversation turned…