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October 8, 2021

National Newspaper Week is making headlines!

National Newspaper Week is making headlines!
This year's National Newspaper Week has been a raging success - and we've got the headlines to prove it. Over the past week, we've seen some outstanding coverage of this year's efforts to champion the importance of newspaper journalism.

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There's still time: Check out your one-stop shop for everything related to National Newspaper Week 2021

Your one-stop shop for everything related to National Newspaper Week 2021
More than 350 newspapers across the country are participating in this year's event. Check out our “Truth be told” advertising campaign.

Canadian media united in support of journalists
against online hate, threats and harassment

Canadian media united in support of journalists against online hate, threats and harassment
In the wake of the recent surge in online hate being directed towards Canadian journalists, several news organizations issued a collective statement to push back against those who seek to silence journalists from doing their jobs.

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National Newspaper Week isn’t over yet …

National Newspaper Week isn’t over yet …
The celebrations are not over yet and there is still time to get involved in the 81st annual National Newspaper Week. This week, more than 350 newspapers participated in our Truth be told ad campaign in print and digital formats.

Op-ed: It's time to act on online harassment

Op-ed: It's time to act on online harassment
News Media Canada chair Jamie Irving and Paul Deegan, News Media Canada's president and CEO have written an op-ed about the online harassment of journalists that members are encouraged to run in their publications.
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Four ways Canadian newspapers
power important conversations

Four ways Canadian newspapers power important conversations
If the last few years have taught us anything, it’s just how important it is for Canadians to have access to news they can trust. It’s not only about staying informed; it’s about being able to join in on pressing conversations and advocate for what you believe in.

Canadian newspapers are champions
of truth for local communities

Canadian newspapers are champions of truth for local communities
Local newspapers play an essential role in keeping communities informed, engaged, and thriving by delivering credible, authentic news and information that cannot be found anywhere else. Newspapers are the glue that keeps communities connected and are crucial players in the local economies where they operate, providing an unparalleled ability to spark meaningful conversations.

Don't forget!
Have your voice heard with our online harms survey

Survey: Online threats and harassment against media professionals
This survey is for anyone who works in journalism, regardless of whether or not you've faced online harassment. The results will provide the industry with information to help us advocate for initiatives that address this problem, and to support those who experience online harassment.

The Canadian Periodical Fund announces
new supports to community newspapers

The Canadian Periodical Fund announces new supports to community newspapers
The Business Innovation component of the Canada Periodical Fund (CPF) is launching its new component geared specifically to community newspapers. This component offers project funding to eligible small and mid-sized paid print newspapers and digital-only community newspaper publishing firms.

Beyond Police Say:
Exploring the media's reliance on official accounts

Beyond Police Say: Exploring the media's reliance on official accounts
On October 14, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) will be hosting a virtual event called Beyond “Police Say” that will explore the media's reliance on official police accounts.

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How well do you really know news?

How well do you really know news?
Results from a recent Australian study finds that news is the most effective way to put your message out there, with maximum impact. The recently released ThinkNewsBrands report, The Social Chapter, benchmarks the impact of news to social media.

Canada Post pays tribute to five legendary
editorial cartoonists with a special stamp

Canada Post pays tribute to five legendary editorial cartoonists with a special stamp
This week, Canada Post is unveiling five stamps that celebrate five of Canada's greatest editorial cartoonists, whose thought-provoking and seminal work has helped shape our national fabric over the last half-century.

Make your submission to the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy

Make your submission to the Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy
The Code of Silence Award for Outstanding Achievement in Government Secrecy is awarded annually by the Centre for Free Expression, Canadian Association of Journalists, Canadian Journalists for Free Expression, and News Media Canada to call public attention to governments, government departments and agencies that distinguish themselves by denying public access to government information to which the public has a right under access-to-information legislation.

Glacier Media's Prairie News Group announces
launch of SASKTODAY.ca

Glacier Media's Prairie News Group announces launch of SASKTODAY.ca
To mark National Newspaper Week, Glacier Media's Prairie News Group has officially announced the launch of SASKTODAY.ca, a website that serves a region – and beyond – with the local award-winning news reporting.

Metroland announces commitments to align with
Truth and Reconciliation calls to action

Metroland announces commitments to align with Truth and Reconciliation calls to action
Last Thursday marked the first National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, a day to honour the survivors of the residential school system, their families, and communities. Included in the The Truth and Reconciliation Commission's final report are specific calls to action for media.

National Newspaper Awards announce initiatives aimed at making competition more diverse and inclusive

National Newspaper Awards announce initiatives aimed at making competition more diverse and inclusive
The National Newspaper Awards Board of Governors has announced several initiatives aimed at making the competition more diverse and inclusive.

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