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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RCMP arrest and detain photojournalist and documentary filmmaker during pipeline protest on Wet’suwet’en territory
RCMP officers arrested and detained photojournalist Amber Bracken and documentary filmmaker Michael Toledano during a land rights protest on Wet’suwet’en territory.
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RCMP arrest and detain documentary filmmaker and photojournalist during pipeline protest on Wet’suwet’en territory
RCMP officers arrested and detained documentary filmmaker Michael Toledano and photojournalist Amber Bracken during a land rights protest on Wet’suwet’en territory.
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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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Journalist arrested during pipeline protest in Wet’suwet’en territory
RCMP officers arrested journalist and documentary filmmaker Melissa Cox, who was covering demonstrations against the Coastal GasLink pipeline through Wet’suwet’en territory in northern British Columbia on Nov. 18, 2021.
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Anti-vaccine protester harasses CP24 journalist
An anti-vaccine protester harassed CP24 journalist Cristina Tenaglia while she was filming a live report about the COVID-19 vaccination campaign.
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Toronto Star photographer assaulted on assignment
Toronto Star photographer Rick Madonik was assaulted and harassed while working on a story about housing for refugees on Nov. 12, 2021.