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Canadians find mainstream news media more trustworthy than social networks: study

The increased competition for attention in the digital era has not eroded public confidence in the mainstream news media, according to a study by researchers from UBC’s Graduate School of Journalism.

May 11, 2011

Social media transforming how Canadians get the news, study finds

A new study finds nearly 60 per cent of Canadians – the equivalent of more than 15 million people – regularly visit social networking websites, with the majority of users saying social media exposes them to a broader range of news and information than traditional media.

Apr 27, 2011

Women in Canada’s news industry still face glass ceiling: study

Canadian women journalists hit the glass ceiling in senior management despite making gains that reach or exceed parity at most other levels, according to a International Women’s Media Foundation global report co-authored by UBC Prof. Mary Lynn Young.

Mar 24, 2011

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