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February 19, 2021

Facebook's news ban blocks pages for fire services, charities, and other important services

Facebook's news ban blocks pages for fire services, charities, and other important services
In an apparent effort to push back against proposed legislation that would see tech giants pay news organizations for their content, American tech giant Facebook blocked people from sharing news in Australia.

Microsoft: Big Tech should pay for news

Microsoft: Big Tech should pay for news
Microsoft has voiced its support for a plan that would see digital giants, such as Facebook and Google, provide compensation to news publishers for their content.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Canadians support government action against
Google and Facebook

Canadians support government action against Google and Facebook
Recent research confirms that Canadians feel Google and Facebook have become too powerful and more than eight out of ten believe that the government should take legislative action to level the digital playing field.
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News Media Canada president and CEO
announces his retirement

News Media Canada president and CEO announces his retirement
After more than 20 years of distinguished work on behalf of Canadian newspapers, John Hinds has decided to retire from his position as President and CEO of News Media Canada.

Torstar partners with Onlia insurance
for major integrated campaign

Torstar partners with Onlia insurance for major integrated campaign
Canadian home and auto insurance provider Onlia has partnered with Torstar Corporation for a long-term integrated program created to build on the direct insurer's growing brand awareness, attract new audiences and drive conversion.

Black Press puts on a 'brave face'

Black Press puts on a 'brave face'
Black Press Media and Brave Face have come together to raise money to support children facing life-threatening conditions.

How do you market tourism when travel is a
non-starter for most Canadians?

How do you market tourism when travel is a non-starter for most Canadians?
In December, the Globe Content Studio launched The Art of Winter for Travel Alberta to give Globe readers a taste of the true beauty of Alberta from the safety of their homes.
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Deadline for Canadian Journalism Foundation
annual awards competition is today

Canadian Journalism Foundation opens its annual awards competition
The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is now accepting entries for its 2021 awards and fellowships program. The deadline for all submissions is February 19.

Apply for a Michener Award for
public service journalism before its too late

Apply for a Michener Award for public service journalism
The Michener Awards are judged for their professionalism, their impact on the public, and the degree of arms-length public benefit that is generated. Nominations are open until February 19, 2021.

Entries open for Atlantic Journalism Awards

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The Atlantic Journalism Awards has announced they are now accepting entries via their online entry system for the 2020 news year. The deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday, February 28.

Finalists for Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers Competition announced

Finalists for Ontario Community Newspaper Association’s Better Newspapers Competition announced
The Ontario Community Newspapers Association has released its finalists for this year's Better Newspapers Competition. The first, second, and third place winners will be announced during a virtual presentation being held Friday, April 23rd.

MARKETING FEATURE

New industry house ads encourage readers
to support local advertisers

New industry house ads encourage readers to support local advertisers
News Media Canada has released NEW ad creative designed to encourage readers to shop local and support the advertisers that support their local newspaper and local economy.

Capturing the media and purchasing habits
of Canadians amidst a pandemic

Capturing the media and purchasing habits of Canadians amidst a pandemic
In field October 2019 to September 2020, Vividata’s Survey of the Canadian Consumer (SCC) is the most comprehensive single source cross-media, product, attitudinal and brand research study in Canada.

Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy

Quebec Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks recognized for 'Outstanding Achievement' in Government Secrecy
Quebec's Ministry of Forests, Wildlife and Parks has been named as the recipient of the 2020 Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy in the provincial category.

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