Last updated:
Feburary, 2006
Nova Scotia Chapter
President: Rachel Boomer, reporter, Halifax Daily News Send E-mail
Phone: (902) 444-4444 ext. 5654
Vice-President: Terra Tailleur, Web editor, CBC Online
Treasurer: Des Writer, freelance
National Board Member: Murray Brewster, reporter/editor, Canadian Press/Broadcast News
Student Representative: Lindsay O'Reilly, student, University of Kings College.
Upcoming Chapter Events
When: Thursday, February 23, 7 to 9 p.m.
Where: The bar at Mother Tucker's, 1668 Lower Water Street, Halifax
Who: Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley
Why:
Got a bone to pick with Halifax's finest? Interested in figuring out how the police mind works? Or have you ever wanted to just have a beer with Halifax's top cop?
If so, mark Thursday, Feb. 23 on your calendar for the Canadian Association of Journalists' very first Beer and Bull event, featuring Halifax Regional Police Chief Frank Beazley.
The Beer and Bull idea comes from the Edmonton chapter, and the idea behind it is simple: it's a relaxed, informal, off-the-record event with local newsmakers. You can always follow up on any story ideas you get the next day, of course.
Chief Beazley will chat with us about what works - and what drives him crazy - when his force deals with the media.
Cost: Free for CAJ members, $15 for non-members.
Want to join? You can join online at www.caj.ca, or talk to us at on the 23rd. Remember, CAJ members get discounted admission to the 2006 national CAJ conference, being held in Halifax May 12-14.
Past Chapter Events
When: Thursday, March 31, 7 p.m.
Where: The Fireside, 1500 Brunswick Street, Halifax
Who: The meeting is open to CAJ members and interested non-members including journalism instructors and students. Only CAJ chapter members can vote at the AGM or in the Chapter Election.
Why: Have your say in upcoming plans for chapter activities and vote for the chapter executive.
Do it all...on deadline. Quick, finish that piece for radio. Now, take a picture for the Web version. File that print story to the news wire. But hurry - TV wants you on-air in 10 minutes.
What: A panel discussion on media convergence featuring:- CBC Radio war correspondent Stephen Puddicombe
- CP-BN Halifax bureau chief Donna Hooper
- CBC Radio coordinating producer and print, TV and radio veteran Phonse Jessome
Where: KTS Lecture Hall, New Academic Building,
University of Kings College, 6350 Coburg Road, Halifax
Admission: $5 for students and CAJ members, $15 for non-members
(Join us afterward for drinks and discussion at the Granite Brewery! It's downtown at 1662 Barrington Street.)
Who: All CAJ members and local journalists or journalism students who are able to attend.
Why: Convergence is the new reality for media organizations such as the CBC and the Canadian Press-Broadcast News. But what does it mean for journalism? Our panel will share their perspectives.
When: October 2, 2004, 1 to 4 p.m.
Where: KTS Lecture Hall, University of Kings College, Halifax
What: Breaking Into News
Learn how to jump from the classroom to the newsroom. Find out what you need to do to get your foot in the door - and what will get the door slammed in your face. Featuring the people who do the hiring at CBC Radio and CBC-TV, ATV, Broadcast News and Canadian Press, the Daily News and the Chronicle-Herald.
Elections for the local executive will take place at the Annual General Meeting to be held on April 29, 2004 at 7 p.m., Victory Arms pub, Lord Nelson Hotel, 1515 South Park Street at Spring Garden Road, Halifax.
The executive positions are President, Vice-President, Treasurer and Chapter Director.