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Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive Editor Rumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership role pressprogress.ca/introducing-...
Introducing PressProgress’s New Executive EditorRumneek Johal, former Associate Editor and BC Reporter, steps into new leadership rolepressprogress.ca
My last article as the labour reporter at @pressprogress.ca is about.... media layoffs! Earlier this month, Rogers closed six stations and laid off 230 radio workers across the country. In Vancouver, the layoffs hit a newsroom that had struggled for years to unionize.
PressProgressRogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says “Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.” pressprogress.ca/rogers-layof...
Rogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says “Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.” pressprogress.ca/rogers-layof...
Rogers Layoffs Stemmed from ‘Corporate Decisions’ Taking Precedent Over Workers, Union Says“Workers are often the last to be considered when these decisions are made.”pressprogress.ca
Lost in the general chaos of everything the past few weeks was a very interesting pipeline announcement. Although this announcement was fairly light on details, people I spoke to about it had plenty to say.
PressProgress“Ludicrous” Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Fuels Climate Anxiety as Wildfires Rage Across the Country Experts say proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor project presents numerous challenges. pressprogress.ca/ludicrous-al...
“Ludicrous” Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Fuels Climate Anxiety as Wildfires Rage Across the Country Experts say proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor project presents numerous challenges. pressprogress.ca/ludicrous-al...
“Ludicrous” Alberta-Ontario Pipeline Fuels Climate Anxiety as Wildfires Rage Across the CountryExperts say proposed Northern Shield Energy Corridor project presents numerous challenges.pressprogress.caFederal Government Steps in to Stop Controversial Billy Bishop Expansion After Overwhelming Opposition from Toronto Residents The province’s plans were one of many unilateral changes made by the Ford government within the city. pressprogress.ca/federal-gove...
Federal Government Steps in to Stop Controversial Billy Bishop Expansion After Overwhelming Opposition from Toronto ResidentsThe province’s plans were one of many unilateral changes made by the Ford government within the city.pressprogress.caFederal Government Steps in to Stop Controversial Billy Bishop Expansion After Overwhelming Opposition from Toronto Residents The province’s plans were one of many unilateral changes made by the Ford government within the city. pressprogress.ca/federal-gove...
Federal Government Steps in to Stop Controversial Billy Bishop Expansion After Overwhelming Opposition from Toronto ResidentsThe province’s plans were one of many unilateral changes made by the Ford government within the city.pressprogress.caAlberta Tories join growing calls for anti-SLAPP law to protect free speech and democracy in Alberta 100+ journalists, news publishers, digital creators, academics and civil society groups signed an open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta
Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in AlbertaOver 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Albertapressprogress.ca
I talked to Nate Pike of @thebreakdownab.bsky.social about how his media company was forced to shut down and stop talking about the UCP in response to a court order Pike says everyone in Alberta knows these kinds of lawsuits are not part of “legal strategy," they're a “communication strategy”
PressProgressAlberta Tories join growing calls for anti-SLAPP law to protect free speech and democracy in Alberta 100+ journalists, news publishers, digital creators, academics and civil society groups signed an open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta
“If you have people in the highest corridors of power who are looking at ways to weaponize the legal system as communications tools, then I can think of no greater argument for anti-SLAPP legislation.” #abpoli #ableg #cdnpoli pressprogress.ca/alberta-tori...
Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in AlbertaOver 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Albertapressprogress.caAlberta's other conservative party in the provincial legislature is committing to support anti-SLAPP legislation in Alberta Over to you, @naheednenshi.bsky.social and @albertandp.ca
PressProgressAlberta Tories join growing calls for anti-SLAPP law to protect free speech and democracy in Alberta 100+ journalists, news publishers, digital creators, academics and civil society groups signed an open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta
In recent years, a growing number of journalists and media organizations in Alberta, as well as digital media creators, civil society groups, academics, activists and political actors, have been subjected to legal threats and lawsuits over their reporting and commentary on issues of public interest.
We’re calling for anti-lawfare legislation in Alberta to protect free speech, and we’re not alone on this pressprogress.ca/alberta-tori...
Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in AlbertaOver 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Albertapressprogress.caAlberta Tories join growing calls for anti-SLAPP law to protect free speech and democracy in Alberta 100+ journalists, news publishers, digital creators, academics and civil society groups signed an open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Alberta
Alberta Tories Join Growing Calls For Anti-SLAPP Law to Protect Free Speech and Democracy in AlbertaOver 100 journalists and organizations sign open letter calling for an end to ‘frivolous, abusive and politically-motivated lawsuits’ in Albertapressprogress.ca
ICYMI: Dexterra workers who clean transit in Toronto and Vancouver say they’ve been told to clean without chemicals, work alone in unsafe conditions and have faced harassment from management. I wrote about it for @pressprogress.ca pressprogress.ca/workers-who-...
Workers Who Clean Public Transit in BC and Ontario Say Their Employer is Undermining Their RightsWorkers allege harassment from management, a lack of cleaning supplies and unsafe working conditions.pressprogress.ca
People who have money have a disproportionate ability to silence their critics — especially in Alberta. But several journalists (including me) are joining forces with digital media creators, writers, civil society, unions, academia and lawyers to try to change that. Here's how.
Thank you @rachelgilmore.bsky.social for joining 100+ journalists, news publishers, digital creators, academics, lawyers, unions, civil society groups and more calling for anti-SLAPP legislation in Alberta Anti-SLAPP laws protect free and democratic speech Check it out 👇👇👇 antislappalberta.ca
Rachel GilmorePeople who have money have a disproportionate ability to silence their critics — especially in Alberta. But several journalists (including me) are joining forces with digital media creators, writers, civil society, unions, academia and lawyers to try to change that. Here's how.
Speak out. Get sued? Powerful people are using expensive lawsuits to intimidate and silence dissenting voices in Alberta, the only province without anti-SLAPP legislation. Journalist @lukelebrun.ca says change is needed. Do you agree? 👀 FULL: rtrj.info/0716216SLAPP 🎧: rtrj.info/071626 #abpoli
