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Prime Minister Mark Carney, left, embraces Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams on the Prime Time red carpet at the Canadian Media Producers Association's conference on Jan. 29. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 10, 2025
The first appearance of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, second right, at this year's press gallery dinner had been in the works since June when his new director of communications, Katy Merrifield, centre, suggested he team up with his This Hour Has 22 Minutes 'clone,' Chris Wilson, third left. Photograph courtesy of Katy Merrifield
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 10, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | December 10, 2025
The first appearance of Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre, second right, at this year's press gallery dinner had been in the works since June when his new director of communications, Katy Merrifield, centre, suggested he team up with his This Hour Has 22 Minutes 'clone,' Chris Wilson, third left. Photograph courtesy of Katy Merrifield
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 3, 2025
Comedian Mark Critch has written a new book 'Sorry Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.' Photograph by Duncan DeYoung, courtesy of Penguin Random House
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 3, 2025
Feature | BY PETER MAZEREEUW | December 3, 2025
Comedian Mark Critch has written a new book 'Sorry Not Sorry: An Unapologetic Look at What Makes Canada Worth Fighting For.' Photograph by Duncan DeYoung, courtesy of Penguin Random House
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Heather Hiscox signed off from the CBC morning show on Nov. 6 after 20 years at its helm. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY TIM POWERS | November 19, 2025
Heather Hiscox signed off from the CBC morning show on Nov. 6 after 20 years at its helm. Screenshot courtesy of CBC News
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 19, 2025
Back in 1975, CKCU-FM was a community, indeed a family, and things haven’t changed, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 19, 2025
Opinion | BY ANDREW CADDELL | November 19, 2025
Back in 1975, CKCU-FM was a community, indeed a family, and things haven’t changed, writes Andrew Caddell. Photograph courtesy of Andrew Caddell
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
As Canadian media increasingly seeks public money to remain in operation, Postmedia journalists say cutting international funding opportunities would only further erode the industry and accelerate the growth of Canada's news deserts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
News | BY STUART BENSON | November 5, 2025
As Canadian media increasingly seeks public money to remain in operation, Postmedia journalists say cutting international funding opportunities would only further erode the industry and accelerate the growth of Canada's news deserts. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
According to TVO's Steve Paikin, Doug Ford, pictured on Parliament Hill in 2019, will be the first premier in 50 years not to do an interview with him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
Opinion | BY SHEILA COPPS | May 16, 2022
According to TVO's Steve Paikin, Doug Ford, pictured on Parliament Hill in 2019, will be the first premier in 50 years not to do an interview with him. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
Jamil Jivani, pictured right on the screen, and Roby Soave, left on the screen, debate regulating big tech. The panel was moderated by former Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Dennis Kovtun
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
News | BY DENNIS KOVTUN | May 6, 2022
Jamil Jivani, pictured right on the screen, and Roby Soave, left on the screen, debate regulating big tech. The panel was moderated by former Harper-era cabinet minister Tony Clement. The Hill Times photograph by Dennis Kovtun
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov says Canada and the rest of the West are in the wrong for always accepting Ukraine's version of events and rejecting all Russian explanations. The Canadian government says it's working with many global partners to counter and correct disinformation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
News | BY NEIL MOSS | May 4, 2022
Russian Ambassador Oleg Stepanov says Canada and the rest of the West are in the wrong for always accepting Ukraine's version of events and rejecting all Russian explanations. The Canadian government says it's working with many global partners to counter and correct disinformation. The Hill Times photograph by Sam Garcia
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
Journalist Fatima Syed, addressing the room after receiving the 2022 Press Freedom Award alongside editor and publisher Tai Huynh, said 'the absence of journalism is also an issue of press freedom.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
News | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | May 3, 2022
Journalist Fatima Syed, addressing the room after receiving the 2022 Press Freedom Award alongside editor and publisher Tai Huynh, said 'the absence of journalism is also an issue of press freedom.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 27, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis, left, former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, and former Conservative MP Derek Sloan. Face it, the Conservative Party is turning into a party of grifters, and these political pranks are all game, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 27, 2022
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 27, 2022
Conservative leadership candidate Leslyn Lewis, left, former Conservative leader Andrew Scheer, and former Conservative MP Derek Sloan. Face it, the Conservative Party is turning into a party of grifters, and these political pranks are all game, writes Erica Ifill. The Hill Times photographs by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 27, 2022
Pope Francis, seen shaking hands with Métis Elder Angie Crerar in the Vatican on March 28, apologized for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system. Matt LeMay photograph courtesy of Métis National Council
Feature | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 27, 2022
Feature | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | April 27, 2022
Pope Francis, seen shaking hands with Métis Elder Angie Crerar in the Vatican on March 28, apologized for the conduct of some members of the Roman Catholic Church in Canada's residential school system. Matt LeMay photograph courtesy of Métis National Council
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 20, 2022
Welcome to Thunderdome: Maclean’s veteran Paul Wells has a name and connections, which will give him a leg up with his new newsletter, but he still must hustle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 20, 2022
Opinion | BY ERICA IFILL | April 20, 2022
Welcome to Thunderdome: Maclean’s veteran Paul Wells has a name and connections, which will give him a leg up with his new newsletter, but he still must hustle. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Opinion | BY JENNIFER STEWART | April 13, 2022
Using a social media influencer is no different than paid advertising on traditional media using paid actors to disseminate a message, with the key exception that a social media influencer allows the advertiser to reach a targeted audience, writes Jennifer Stewart. Pexels photograph by Ivan Samkov
Opinion | BY JENNIFER STEWART | April 13, 2022
Opinion | BY JENNIFER STEWART | April 13, 2022
Using a social media influencer is no different than paid advertising on traditional media using paid actors to disseminate a message, with the key exception that a social media influencer allows the advertiser to reach a targeted audience, writes Jennifer Stewart. Pexels photograph by Ivan Samkov
News | BY ALICE CHEN | March 22, 2022
Ontario ISG Senators Frances Lankin, left, and Donna Dasko say their inboxes have been flooded with emails spouting misinformation and conspiracy theories in recent weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Donna Dasko
News | BY ALICE CHEN | March 22, 2022
News | BY ALICE CHEN | March 22, 2022
Ontario ISG Senators Frances Lankin, left, and Donna Dasko say their inboxes have been flooded with emails spouting misinformation and conspiracy theories in recent weeks. The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade and photograph courtesy of Donna Dasko
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | March 21, 2022
Rachel Emmanuel, left, and Matthew Horwood are the inaugural members of the Western Standard's parliamentary office. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn, Twitter
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | March 21, 2022
Feature | BY ALICE CHEN | March 21, 2022
Rachel Emmanuel, left, and Matthew Horwood are the inaugural members of the Western Standard's parliamentary office. Photographs courtesy of LinkedIn, Twitter
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 21, 2022
Paul Wells pictured right with CBCNN's Rosemary Barton at the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa on May 10, 2019. Wells says the new management of the influential magazine Maclean's seemed 'to want to introduce a stark change in the editorial direction of the magazine and the style of journalism that it practices.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 21, 2022
News | BY MIKE LAPOINTE | March 21, 2022
Paul Wells pictured right with CBCNN's Rosemary Barton at the Sir John A. Macdonald building in Ottawa on May 10, 2019. Wells says the new management of the influential magazine Maclean's seemed 'to want to introduce a stark change in the editorial direction of the magazine and the style of journalism that it practices.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | March 16, 2022
Paul Wells wished the new Maclean's management team well as they sought to 'renew a legendary Canadian magazine.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade
Feature | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | March 16, 2022
Feature | BY KEVIN PHILIPUPILLAI | March 16, 2022
Paul Wells wished the new Maclean's management team well as they sought to 'renew a legendary Canadian magazine.' The Hill Times photograph by Andrew Meade