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UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Basically undemocratic

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-ontario-freedom-of-information-requests-premier-cabinet/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Time to fix this once & for all

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/article-kashechewan-first-nation-faces-a-new-problem-in-its-decades-long-water/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Good editorial. Now do Doug Ford's OSAP plan

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/opinion/editorials/article-tory-conservative-mindset-immigration-asylum/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

👀👀

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-as-ai-threatens-to-eliminate-jobs-unions-are-drawing-a-line/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

💯💯

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/article-doug-fords-obsession-to-expand-downtown-toronto-airport-would-be/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Skip to last 2 paras

When AI contributes to tragedies like Tumbler Ridge, the government should hold tech companies accountable. Too bad Carney's not interested - thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/when-ai-contributes-to-tragedies-like-tumbler-ridge-the-government-should-hold-tech-companies-accountable/article_029434ae-cfa2-4b8c-968d-6719f81aec97.html

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Great column by Salutin

We’re watching a religious war between three theocratic states. Is this the 1600s? - thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/we-re-watching-a-religious-war-between-three-theocratic-states-is-this-the-1600s/article_41ffc722-b75d-470c-a2af-3027881eacd3.html

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Althia loves her pitbull approach, but a good overview of Carney's failings here

I spoke to over 30 sources about Mark Carney's first year as prime minister. This is the story they told me - thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/star-columnists/i-spoke-to-over-30-sources-about-mark-carneys-first-year-as-prime-minister-this/article_65ee33ad-d9c0-4931-96d9-82ae2da2f807.html

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 3d ago

Nice try, Doug

On Billy Bishop, Doug Ford doesn't hold all the cards - thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/on-billy-bishop-doug-ford-doesnt-hold-all-the-cards/article_69229de6-04c5-4563-9c34-bade2d61385c.html

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 4d ago

Welp, so much for buying into the golden dome

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/world/article-the-cost-of-interceptors-has-made-the-war-with-iran-one-of-economic/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 6d ago

So much scandal associated with the role!

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/wiarton-willie-obit-9.7122450

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 6d ago

👀👀

https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/calgary/analysis-alberta-taxes-deficit-budget-2026-9.7118227

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 6d ago

Good on them

https://www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/alberta/article-first-nations-leaders-show-opposition-to-separatism-at-alberta/

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · 6d ago

He's exhausting

Why Doug Ford needs to get over his obsession with Toronto and its waterfront - thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/opinion/contributors/why-doug-ford-needs-to-get-over-his-obsession-with-toronto-and-its-waterfront/article_0aaf6d5a-d406-4a53-a037-d1ddd7522aa0.html

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online

UWO journalism 1986. Sorry folks, but I do post some paywalled articles. I have a few paid subscriptions. As a j school grad, I know good reporting takes skill & isn't free. Msm has flaws, for sure. A lot of that is driven by mgt, not so much the reporting & news gathering. My 2 ¢

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@donniemack@mastodon.online · Mar 09, 2026

The "ice at that time was attached to the shore"

23 fishermen rescued when ice shelf broke from Georgian Bay shore: police - thestar.com
https://www.thestar.com/news/ontario/23-fishermen-rescued-when-ice-shelf-broke-from-georgian-bay-shore-police/article_d71bca04-e3c9-591a-891b-04116c9906a5.html

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