Tag: Community Newspapers
Have you considered partnering with your local library?
Last week, The Poynter Institute published a very interesting piece on the overlap between newsrooms and libraries.
The story examined the ongoing collaboration between the...
Punjabi journalist Balbir Singh Cheema dies
Well-known journalist Balbir Singh Cheema, from Surrey B.C., died from a heart attack on May 25. Â He was 55.
Cheema leaves behind his wife, son...
The Flamborough Review celebrates 99 years of service to its community
Ninety-nine years ago, the Waterdown Review (renamed the Flamborough Review in 1974 to reflect the implementation of regional government) was born.
Currently owned by Metroland Media,...
TC Media sells its weekly newspaper Journal de Chambly
TC Media announced last week the sale of its weekly newspaper Journal de Chambly, as well as its related web property, to a Canadian corporation...
Canadians want government advertising in newspapers: report
New research indicates that almost three-quarters of Canadians consider newspapers to be the most appropriate media for advertising information about government programs and services.
Those...
Fact Sheet: Newspapers facilitate the automotive path-to-purchase process
Seven out of ten community newspaper readers report that they read or look at the automotive ads that appear in their printed paper.  Newspapers continue...
CCAB Daily and Community Newspaper TRAC Data for Quarter ended March...
CCAB, the Canadian division of global assurance provider BPA Worldwide, has released the latest circulation data for 20 daily and 38 community newspapers.
Top-line average...
Changes coming to Kelowna’s Daily Courier
The Daily Courier & Penticton Herald are returning to their roots, by combining its Saturday and Sunday editions into a single paper that can...
Former publisher gets (friendly) grilling for charity
Peter Padbury, the former publisher and ad manager of the Cornwall Standard-Freeholder, was roasted at a local charity fundraiser by former newsroom colleagues.
“Now that...
The Tumbler Ridge News has ceased publishing
The Tumbler Ridge News, in British Columbia, has ceased publishing, according to an email sent by editor Trent Ernst to News Media Canada.
"The owner...