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October 11, 2019

Canada Post's actions could further
damage Canada's news industry

Canada Post's actions could further damage Canada's news industry
Last month, News Media Canada issued a press release calling on all federal party leaders to commit to restricting Canada Post’s plans to expand its flyer distribution using an unfair advantage provided to them by the government.

Local Journalism Initiative:
How do I apply, where and to whom?

Local Journalism Initiative: How do I apply, where and to whom?
In the few weeks since the launch of the Local Journalism Initiative, News Media Canada has heard from news organizations from coast to coast, eager to learn more.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Research shows newspapers matter to readers

Research shows newspapers matter to readers
During National Newspaper Week we celebrate the critical role that newspapers play in our democratic society and the importance of accurate, factual reporting.

Sign up for our newest newsletter today

Sign up for our newest newsletter
Have you signed up for our Local Journalism Initiative Newsletter? We want to keep you updated before launch the initiative in the coming weeks.

News Media Canada’s campaign hits the 'SPOT'

News Media Canada’s campaign hits the 'SPOT'
We are happy to report that our new SPOT Fake News campaign is off to an excellent start. “SPOT Fake News Online,” is a media literacy tool targeted at Canadians of all age groups to help them critically assess news and information in the digital age.

Marketing Feature

Newspapers across the country are celebrating National Newspaper Week

Newspapers across the country are celebrating National Newspaper Week
This week marks the 79th annual celebration of National Newspaper Week. This week's festivities kicked off on Sunday October 6 and will run until Saturday October 12, when we also celebrate International Carrier Appreciation Day.

Readers in Winnipeg celebrate truth during election discussion

Readers in Winnipeg celebrate truth during election discussion
This past week, The Winnipeg Free Press held a sold-out event for subscribers. Held at the Winnipeg Art Gallery, about 200 readers came to hear from a panel of Free Press political experts, who discussed the federal election campaign and the importance of trust among voters and media sources.

Fort Frances Times sold to new owner

Fort Frances Times sells to new owner
After 85 years of family ownership, the Fort Frances Times has been sold to London Publishing. London Publishing first started in 2009 and has since acquired 20 newspapers that run independently with readerships from 1,200 to 20,000.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
The Hows and Whys of Advocacy Journalism

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: The Hows and Whys of Advocacy Journalism
Is biased journalism always a problem? Or can it be admired as advocacy journalism?

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