Canada’s Online News Act: Open call, eligibility, and single collective
On February 28, 2024, Google officially initiated its open call process for news organizations that could be eligible under...
News Media Canada announces winners of 2019 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards
News Media Canada is pleased to announce this year's winners of the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards.
Among this year's highlights:
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Federal government announces new Special Measures for Journalism
The Department of Canadian Heritage announced the roll-out of additional support measures to strengthen local and diverse journalism late...
Federal Government Clarifies Support for Canadian Journalism
The below is a news release distributed by the Government of Canada. Â
Now more than ever, a strong and independent...
Media companies call on Parliament to support policies that favour trusted sources of original...
Today, a cross-industry group representing Canadian media companies from across the country issued a joint declaration to Parliament setting...
New News Media Canada campaign: It’s time to support Canadian media!
With threats of social media blocking access to news sources, let's encourage Canadians to visit our trusted Canadian news...
The Wadena News closes after 115 years
After 115 years in business, the Wadena News published its last edition on February 27, 2023.
We're sharing the full...
Announcing the winners of the 2023 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards
News Media Canada is pleased to announce the winners of the 2023 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards).
This prestigious annual awards...
News Media Canada launches Local Journalism Initiative program
News Media Canada is pleased to launch its Local Journalism Initiative program, a national initiative of the Government of...
Young Adults are reading newspapers
Vividata’s new cross-platform data confirms that almost half of young adults surveyed are reading newspapers. Newspapers reached 56% of...