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Inaugural CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellows Announced

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Wednesday, March 6, 2024

TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce the six inaugural recipients of the CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellowships , offered in partnership with Narcity Media Groups.

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  • TORONTO, March 6, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce the six inaugural recipients of the CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellowships , offered in partnership with Narcity Media Groups.
  • "I'm very pleased with the group of applicants for this inaugural fellowship," says Jackie Vandinther, News Creator Fellowship Manager at Narcity Media Group.
  • The 2024 fellows will be recognized at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 12 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
  • The CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellowship jury members are:
    Susan Harada (chair) Associate Professor, School of Journalism and Communication, Carleton University;
    Cision is the exclusive distribution partner of the CJF.

Philip Crawley honoured with CJF Lifetime Achievement Award

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Tuesday, February 20, 2024

CJF Board Chair Kathy English, who chaired the Lifetime Achievement Award jury, enumerates the many reasons Crawley was chosen: "His inspiring leadership, steadfast stewardship and outstanding successes guided Canada's national newspaper -- and our nation's news wire service -- through one of the most turbulent eras in global media. His commitment to journalistic excellence and business success in Canada is simply unrivaled."

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  • TORONTO , Feb. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation's (CJF) Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to Phillip Crawley in recognition of his inspiring leadership at the helm of one of Canada's flagship newspapers and for his commitment to journalistic excellence and business success in Canada.
  • CJF Board Chair Kathy English, who chaired the Lifetime Achievement Award jury, enumerates the many reasons Crawley was chosen: "His inspiring leadership, steadfast stewardship and outstanding successes guided Canada's national newspaper -- and our nation's news wire service -- through one of the most turbulent eras in global media.
  • The CJF Lifetime Achievement Award this year goes to Phillip Crawley.
  • Crawley will be honoured at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 12 at the Royal York Hotel, Toronto.

Kara Swisher to receive CJF Tribute Award

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce it will honour media icon Kara Swisher with its annual CJF Tribute, in recognition of her trailblazing journalism career, fearlessly speaking truth to power within the technology industry.

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  • TORONTO, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce it will honour media icon Kara Swisher with its annual CJF Tribute, in recognition of her trailblazing journalism career, fearlessly speaking truth to power within the technology industry.
  • The annual CJF Tribute recognizes media luminaries who have made an exceptional journalistic impact on the international stage.
  • The Tribute will be presented at the CJF annual Awards evening on June 12 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.
  • The CJF will provide a copy to all attendees at the CJF Awards evening.

Citizens for Judicial Fairness Releases 2024 Candidate Questionnaire to Guide Engagement in Delaware’s Upcoming Elections

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Tuesday, December 19, 2023

Today, Citizens for Judicial Fairness announced its 2024 candidate questionnaire, which will be sent to candidates for state office in Delaware’s 2024 elections.

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  • Today, Citizens for Judicial Fairness announced its 2024 candidate questionnaire, which will be sent to candidates for state office in Delaware’s 2024 elections.
  • The questionnaire will provide an opportunity for candidates to express their positions on issues that are central to CJF’s advocacy for transparency, equity, and accountability in Delaware’s justice system.
  • CJF will use candidates’ answers to guide engagement in the 2024 elections, including endorsements and other advocacy engagement.
  • The questionnaire follows polling released by CJF showing a Governor’s race with the majority of voters still undecided.

CJF announces $200,000 bursary program for journalism students

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Wednesday, December 27, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), in partnership with J-Schools Canada-Écoles-J Canada (JSC-ÉJC) and the Google News Initiative, today launched the $200,000 Next-Generation Journalists Bursary Program.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 27, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), in partnership with J-Schools Canada-Écoles-J Canada (JSC-ÉJC) and the Google News Initiative, today launched the $200,000 Next-Generation Journalists Bursary Program.
  • For many students, the costs of education while gaining real world experience in their chosen field can be prohibitive.
  • The one-year bursary program will help reduce participatory barriers by providing financial support of up to $5,000 for journalism students looking to pursue career development opportunities and find meaningful employment upon graduation.
  • The bursary is open to full- or part-time students in a journalism degree or diploma program offered by a JSC-ÉJC member.

CJF and The Globe and Mail launch new Black Business Journalism Fellowship

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Wednesday, December 13, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce a new Black Journalism Fellowship, in partnership with The Globe and Mail.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 13, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is delighted to announce a new Black Journalism Fellowship, in partnership with The Globe and Mail.
  • The CJF-Globe and Mail Black Business Journalism Fellowship is the latest expansion to the CJF's Black Journalism Fellowship Program, launched in 2021 to amplify Black voices, improve coverage of Black issues in the news and cultivate future Black media leaders.
  • This latest fellowship award joins the existing CJF Black Journalism Fellowships at CBC/Radio-Canada, CTV News and the Investigative Journalism Bureau (IJB), which have helped foster the careers of Black journalists since 2021.
  • Our thanks to Canada Life for the generous support of the CJF-Globe and Mail Black Business Journalism program.

CJF launches CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellowship

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Monday, December 11, 2023

TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), in partnership with Narcity Media Group, today launched the new CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellowship dedicated to nurturing the growth of emerging video storytelling talent.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 11, 2023 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), in partnership with Narcity Media Group, today launched the new CJF-Narcity News Creator Fellowship dedicated to nurturing the growth of emerging video storytelling talent.
  • Sponsored by YouTube Canada and the Google News Initiative, the fellowship is dedicated to supporting the growth of emerging video storytelling talent.
  • "At the CJF, we deeply appreciate the vital role local news creators play in shaping our media landscape," says CJF President and Executive Director Natalie Turvey.
  • The 2024 fellows will be recognized at the CJF Awards ceremony on June 12 at the Fairmont Royal York in Toronto.

One-half of Canadians could be fooled by AI

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Monday, October 23, 2023

Conducted by Maru Public Opinion , the survey also highlights significant intergenerational differences and explores Canadians' views on the regulation of companies utilizing AI technology.

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  • Conducted by Maru Public Opinion , the survey also highlights significant intergenerational differences and explores Canadians' views on the regulation of companies utilizing AI technology.
  • Adds CJF board Kathy English: "Canadians are beginning to identify and understand the risks of AI-generated misinformation.
  • For this study, Maru Public Opinion contacted a random selection of 1,525 Canadian adults who are Maru Voice Canada panelists.
  • The estimated margin of error on a sample this size is +/- 2.5% 19 times out of 20.

CJF panel to evaluate climate-solutions journalism

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Thursday, October 19, 2023

Climate-solutions journalism serves as a potential remedy to news avoidance, but does it truly live up to its promise?

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  • Climate-solutions journalism serves as a potential remedy to news avoidance, but does it truly live up to its promise?
  • On November 8 (12:30 p.m. EST), the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF), in partnership with insurer Intact Financial Corporation, will convene a panel of experts to probe the effectiveness of this approach.
  • This free virtual event, "Is Climate-Solutions Journalism the Solution?," will unite a panel of eminent climate journalists, academics and editors who are at the forefront of communicating the climate-crisis story to discuss how to make climate journalism more engaging and impactful.
  • "At a time when our planet is facing unprecedented climate challenges, it's crucial that we foster compelling and impactful climate journalism," says Natalie Turvey, CJF president and executive director.

Citizens for Judicial Fairness Protests Delaware’s Kangaroo Chancery Court at Corporate Law Conference

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Thursday, October 12, 2023

Chancellor McCormick epitomizes the exploitative behavior at play in the Chancery Court.

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  • Chancellor McCormick epitomizes the exploitative behavior at play in the Chancery Court.
  • Since stepping into her role, the Chancery Court has rubber-stamped millions in excessive legal fees for corporate elites.
  • TransPerfect, the world’s largest translation services company, is still being charged millions in egregious fees every month by Skadden Arps – fees that are promptly approved by McCormick’s Chancery Court.
  • Businesses that once called Delaware home are now fleeing the state due to murky court rulings from the Delaware Chancery Court.