Quebecers are the most confident among Canadians that they can identify false news, according to a new survey by the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF). Quebecers are also most likely among
British Columbians prove to be well informed on COVID-19 virus and vaccine news
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A new report from the Canadian Journalism Foundation shows the relationship between BC residents and news sources has changed since the onset of the pandemic.
The “Keep Well Truth – Research Report” was created after interviews across Canada were conducted, with BC residents accounting for 326 of the 2,013 subjects.
63% of respondents said they are accessing news stories either somewhat or much more often since the pandemic began, while only 10% said they have been paying less attention to the news.
A new survey from the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) has found that Canadians who follow the news at least once a day are more likely to get a COVID-19 vaccine as soon as it is available to them, compared to those who do not consume news regularly. The survey also indicated a clear link between Canadians enthusiasm for the COVID-19 vaccine and their trust in the news. Our research shows that those who say they trust media and journalists are more informed about the benefits and risks of COVID-19 vaccines than those who do not trust media and instead get information from other sources, said Natalie Turvey, President and Executive Director of the CJF. In addition, this same group scored much higher on our quiz on facts about vaccines, indicating that their news literacy is high.
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In the news release, CJF Black Journalism Fellowship Winners Announced, issued 29-Apr-2021 by The Canadian Journalism Foundation over CNW, we are advised by the company that the jury members had been omitted. The release has been updated to include them. The complete, corrected release follows:
CJF Black Journalism Fellowship Winners Announced
TORONTO, April 29, 2021 /CNW/ - The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is proud to announce
Tiffany Mboyo Mongu, Dannielle Piper and
Josie Fom
CBC/Radio-Canada and
CTV News.
Tiffany Mboyo Mongu, Dannielle Piper and Josie Fomé are recipients of the new CJF Black Journalism Fellowships, established in partnership with CBC/Radio-Canada and CTV News. (CNW Group/Canadian Journalism Foundation)