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Emma Poisson is a Canadian multimedia journalist based in Montreal, Quebec. Over the past five years, she has worked for print, online and broadcast. She has reported on current affairs, politics, lifestyle, science & technology and more. She most recently covered the 2017 Quebec municipal elections for television, focusing on the Basses-Laurentides area, where she interviewed incumbent mayors and mayoral candidates from 22 municipalities. In 2017, Emma received her bachelor's degree in journalism with a minor in politics from Ryerson University in Toronto. During her degree, she specialized in feature writing and in producing long-form journalism pieces. Her print and online work have been published in The Glengarry News, the Ryerson Review of Journalism (where she also acted as Head of Fact-Checking), Ryerson's Folio Magazine, LOULOU Magazine and more. In addition, she has done research for the English- and French-language versions of Chatelaine magazine.
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Mayor of Denholm cited for ethics over inappropriate expenses
Gaétan Guindon, the mayor of Denholm in Outaouais, appeared before the Quebec Municipal Commission for an ethics hearing. He is accused of using municipal funds to purchase alcohol and using a city credit card for personal expenses. The hearing took place at the Hôtel V in Gatineau and concluded in the afternoon. The DEPIM's lawyers allege that Guindon violated rules by using a credit card linked to the municipality's bank account for personal expenses, including buying $3,470.71 worth of alcohol over three years. The defense argued that using the municipal credit card was not a violation and that alcohol expenses were not prohibited before a municipal rule was adopted in March 2022. The judge plans to make a decision on the allegations by March.
Cancer patients in Outaouais suffer the consequences of the strike
In Outaouais, Quebec, cancer patients are experiencing delays in surgical operations due to a strike, affecting individuals like 69-year-old Debbie Groves, whose oncological surgery was postponed. Despite her personal distress, Groves supports the healthcare professionals' strike for better working conditions. The CISSS de l’Outaouais has reported that 8 major and 13 minor oncological surgeries have been rescheduled, with a commitment to prioritize these cases in the surgical program.
The Role of Fake News on Facebook in the U.S. Election
The article discusses the impact of fake news stories on Facebook during the U.S. election, highlighting concerns from various media outlets about the role of misinformation in influencing public opinion. Buzzfeed News conducted an analysis revealing that hyper-partisan pages were mixing true and false information in their stories. The New York Times also commented on the issue, noting the difficulty in discerning the authenticity of news on social media. Facebook's CEO, Mark Zuckerberg, acknowledged the problem and outlined steps the company plans to take to combat fake news, including better detection and third-party verification. Despite a temporary removal of Zuckerberg's post on the topic, which was attributed to an error, the debate continues on Facebook's responsibility in curbing the spread of false information. Buzzfeed Canada's Craig Silverman provided a guide for users to report fake news on the platform.
Improving Indigenous Story Reportage
The article discusses the importance of responsible and accurate media coverage of Indigenous communities. It highlights recommendations from the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report, which emphasizes the need for media to be more representative of Indigenous communities, provide opportunities for Indigenous journalists, and include education on Indigenous history and law in journalism schools. The article provides specific advice on improving Indigenous story reportage, such as decolonizing language, using correct terms, listening respectfully, and being sensitive to the complexities of Indigenous communities. Contributors to the guide include Nahka Bertrand, Leena Minifie, Ossie Michelin, Cara McKenna, and Jerome Turner, all of whom are associated with Ricochet Media's Indigenous Reporting Fund. The article also mentions additional resources like CBC reporter Duncan McCue's online guide and tips from Angela Sterritt of CBC.
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