Jewish student journalists are often sidelined for pro-Israel views—but they can make their own media too
Sometimes you need to start your own newspaper to get the point across.
Mideast coverage suffering due to media cutbacks: former war correspondent
Media coverage of the Middle East is suffering because of diminishing resources, says a former correspondent for the Guardian, a British daily.
Ottawa briefed on Palestinian Authority’s glorification of terrorism
Itamar Marcus was in Ottawa on Nov. 20 to address the Canada-Israel Interparliamentary Group and to brief officials from Global Affairs Canada about Palestinian Media Watch’s findings.
CBC’s Gaza coverage sparks complaints to ombudsman
Since the beginning of the year, HonestReporting Canada has made close to 100 complaints to the CBC, over what the organization believes are unfair or inaccurate reports about Israel.
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression walks back statement on Israel
Canadian Journalists for Free Expression has admitted that it was “overreaching,” when it asked Canada to condemn Israel over its handling of the protests in Gaza.
Quebec press council rules hosts showed contempt toward Israelis
The Quebec Press Council has upheld a complaint against a Montreal radio station and two of its broadcasters, who made what it says were contemptuous remarks about Israelis that could incite prejudice.
Winnipeg radio station airs anti-Semitic conspiracy theorist
CKUW 95.9 is in full damage control mode, after airing an interview with Toronto-based conspiracy theorist Sydney White.
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