Chilling statements by HonestReporting Canada in February 2022
In February 2022, HonestReporting Canada published at least six campaigns which named at least three individual media workers.
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Chilling statements by HonestReporting Canada in January 2022
In January 2022, HonestReporting Canada published at least four campaigns which named at least two individual media workers.
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Ontario Superior Court dismisses lawsuit against Together News Inc.
An Ontario Superior Court justice dismissed a defamation lawsuit against B.C.-based Together News Inc.
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Chilling statements by HonestReporting Canada in December 2021
In December 2021, HonestReporting Canada published at least six campaigns which named at least three individual media workers.
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CBC News received dozens of complaints about its reporting on WE Charity before airing any coverage
As journalists at the CBC’s The Fifth Estate investigated WE Charity over several months in 2021, the broadcaster received numerous complaints including threats to sue from various individuals and organizations, including WE Charity donors.
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N.W.T. MLA’s office reverses block on Cabin Radio’s access to virtual press conference
Northwest Territories Tu Nedhé-Wiilideh MLA Steve Norn barred Cabin Radio reporters from a virtual press conference on Nov. 18, 2021.
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Chilling statements by HonestReporting Canada in November 2021
In November 2021, HonestReporting Canada published at least four campaigns which named at least three individual media workers.
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Former People’s Party of Canada candidate advocates execution of journalists in Facebook post
Former People’s Party of Canada candidate Marcella Williams posted a meme and comment on Facebook that appeared to advocate for the execution of journalists, reported the Georgia Straight on Oct. 3, 2021.
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Chilling statements by HonestReporting Canada in October 2021
In October 2021, HonestReporting Canada published at least two campaigns which named at least one individual media worker or newsroom.
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Lethbridge police chief allegedly threatened CBC Calgary reporter for exposing misconduct, commissioner rejects call for public inquiry
Lethbridge police chief Shahin Mehdizadeh allegedly threatened journalist Meghan Grant, a CBC Calgary investigative reporter who has written extensively about Lethbridge police misconduct.