Hard News vs. Soft News

Hard News vs. Soft News

Hard News:

Kelowna man stabbed to death in random bus attack

This article, found on the cbc website, is considered hard news because it deals with an important issue with society that revolves around murder. This article catches the eyes of readers which are interested in things that have a huge impact in a frightful way, in no way is this article enjoyable, but it is very informative and makes people aware of the fact that they must be cautious.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/kelowna-man-stabbed-to-death-in-random-bus-attack-1.2819496

Ottawa attack: Was Michael Zehaf-Bibeau's attack a terrorist act?

This article, found on the cbc website, is considered hard news because it deals with a very effective event that happened in Ottawa Canada's attack. It revolves around the man who had attacked Canada's soldier Nathan Cirillo and killed him. This caused a whole new uproar with Canada's attacks and it makes the Canadian's question whether or not it was the act of a terrorist. 

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa-attack-was-michael-zehaf-bibeau-s-attack-a-terrorist-act-1.2818329

Soft News:

J.K. Rowling releases new Harry Potter short for Halloween

This article, found on the cbc website, is considered soft news because it is made for the entertainment of readers. It gives people a sense of excitement to find out what J.K. Rowling has released for information that will give fans and idea of where she had gotten some of her creativity and unimaginable ability of writing from.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/arts/j-k-rowling-releases-new-harry-potter-short-for-halloween-1.2819295

New leopard frog species found in New York City

This article, found on the cbc website, is considered soft news because it is made for the entertainment of specific readers. The idea of finding a new species of frogs may be fascinating to readers interested in the environment and wild life, but has no great effect on many people around the world.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/technology/new-leopard-frog-species-found-in-new-york-city-1.2818343

In-Between News:

Stephen Colbert praises Kevin Vickers: 'To Hell with Bruce Willis'

This article, found on the cbc website, could be potentially considered either hard or soft news. This is because it includes important information to do with politics, revolving around the Ottawa attack and the new found "hero", Kevin Vickers. Although it could be soft news because it was made more for the entertainment of the reader.

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/stephen-colbert-praises-kevin-vickers-to-hell-with-bruce-willis-1.2819327