Romenesko

Toronto Star
When the publisher and the editor-in-chief of the Toronto Star left their posts last week, readers had to turn to other papers to learn why the execs departed. Star ombud Sharon Burnside writes: "How would the paper cover the story if it was happening to someone else? The paper would have chased it. I think Star readers deserved an analytical story, particularly in the midst of a high profile marketing campaign themed, 'Ask Why.'" More editor/ombud columns:
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> Blogger piece in Salt Lake Trib could have used more wit, less sex (SLT)
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> SPJ comments on News-Press drama, but is silent on other sagas (N-P)
> Baltimore Sun hopes new features will appeal to busy readers (Sun)
> Howell: More depth needed in WP's coverage of Gallaudet U. (WP)
> Acuna: Some congressional races more equal than others (SacBee)
> Some PD readers don't realize paper still examines campaign ads (CPD)