media

Halifax Media Co-op on indefinite hiatus

bsichel — Thu, 16 Jun 2016 17:58:27 +0000

The Halifax Media Co-op is going on indefinite hiatus.

Since 2009 the HMC has published hundreds of grassroots news stories from Halifax and around the province.

Panel Counters Mainstream Spin on Palestine/Israel Narrative

scb — Thu, 31 May 2012 13:17:22 +0000

Jim Guild, Dr. Jon Thompson, Bruce Wark, Miles Howe, and Jane MacMillan share survey, anecdotes and analysis to shed light on media bias

On the evening of Thursday May 24th, “Silencing Israel's Critics”, a panel discussion hosted by Canadians, Arabs, and Jews for a Just Peace (CAJJP) took place at Saint Mary's University in Halifax.

Silencing Israel’s Critics

Natascia Lypny — Fri, 11 May 2012 13:39:30 +0000

Thu May 24

city:

Halifax

Venue:

Sobey Building Room 255, St. Mary’s University

Address:

903 Robie Street

Cost:

Free

organizer contact:

Jim Guild: 455-4419

It’s no accident that the media generally give Israel favourable coverage and virtually ignore the daily lives of Palestinians.

The vast majority of news and feature stories on Israel/Palestine fail to mention the illegal occupation and seldom quote Palestinians in their coverage.

Media Say 3% Lead Is a Tie

bsichel — Mon, 07 May 2012 16:31:54 +0000

Grasping at stats to keep results "right"

A recent opinion survey (April 26-30) showed the Federal NDP outpolling the Conservatives 33%-30%, yet it was reported widely as a tie.

Canadian Press and Harris-Decima did the poll and spun the results.

Calling BS on the Media: Chris Hedges Lays the Boots to CBC's Lang-O'Leary Exchange

Gwalgen Dent — Mon, 10 Oct 2011 17:00:28 +0000

Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, author and war correspondent, Chris Hedges takes on CBC's Lang amd O'Leary exchange. O'Leary, is a regular on CBC's entrepenurial show Dragon's Den.

Retraction Reaction

JustinL — Wed, 25 May 2011 20:45:12 +0000

Under threat of lawsuit, The Coast apologizes for two words

The Coast is sorry.

Keep our News Local!

Glen Canning — Fri, 13 Mar 2009 01:52:59 +0000

Subhead:

Paper cuts hurt. Save local news. Plus live music!

Sat Mar 14

city:

Halifax

Address:

Grand Parade outside Halifax City Hall

Cost:

Free

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Link:

http://www.htunion.ca/

Members of the Halifax Typographical Union Local 30130 will be protesting cuts at the Halifax Herald Ltd. and threats to unionized jobs.