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July 31, 2020

Deadline extended for COVID-19 Relief Funding

Deadline extended for COVID-19 Relief Funding (Phase 2)
This is a note to let you know that we have received notification from the Department of Canadian Heritage that it has decided to extend the deadline for application to the Special Measures for Journalism until Friday, August 7th.

Latest round of federal funding for news organizations:
What you need to know

Latest round of federal funding for news organizations: What you need to know
Since the federal government announced its 'Phase 2' of funding, we have received several questions from members. In an effort to help clarify frequently heard questions, we've compiled a brief summary of tips and suggestions for members as they prepare their applications.

Whitehorse Star marks 120 years in print

Whitehorse Star marks 120 years in print
The independently-owned Whitehorse Star is celebrating a birthday this month - 120 years in print! What's even more impressive: the publication hasn't missed a single edition.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Canadian ad spend fell more than 36 per cent
from March to May

Canadian ad spend fell more than 36 per cent from March to May
New data shows that ad spending across major advertising markets has declined dramatically due to the pandemic.

Glacier Media sells Bridge River-Lillooet News to local owners

Glacier Media sells Bridge River-Lillooet News to local owners
A newspaper founded by a true pioneer of the BC newspaper world has returned to local ownership. Glacier Media sold the Bridge River-Lillooet News to local staff members, publisher Bruce MacLennan and editor Dennis Stranack.

Support Local and promote Small Business Every Day

Support Local and promote Small Business Every Day
Supporting local business has never been more important. That's why the Canadian Federation of Business (CFIB) has launched a campaign designed to amplify actions to support local businesses with #SmallBusinessEveryDay.

'SPOT Fake News' online campaign wins award
for best marketing communications

'SPOT Fake News' online campaign wins award for best marketing communications
News Media Canada's SPOT Fake News Online campaign received a Gold Award for Best Marketing Communications Campaign at The Achieving Communications Excellence (ACE) Awards hosted by the Toronto chapter of the Canadian Public Relations Society.

NordStar gets court approval to acquire Torstar

NordStar gets court approval to acquire Torstar
Torstar Corp. announced earlier this week that it has received court approval for its proposed acquisition by private equity firm NordStar Capital LP.

2019 B.C. Stewardship Plan annual report now available

2019 B.C. Stewardship Plan annual report now available
Newsprint is one of the most well-established recyclable commodities in British Columbia and around the world. Newspaper was the original backbone of residential recycling programs and drove the establishment of the now three-decade old Blue Box/Bag recycling system in B.C.

MARKETING FEATURE

Support brands and businesses that support
Canadian news media

Support brands and businesses that support Canadian news media
News Media Canada is preparing to launch the Advertise Local program and is looking for newspapers to assist in building the first ever Local Advertiser List.

World News Day 2020 sets ambitious global target

World News Day 2020 sets ambitious global target
Highlighting journalism's importance in an age of misinformation, the Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) and World Editors Forum (WEF) aim to have 100 media supporters from around the world, up from 40 last year, for World News Day 2020.

Apple News+ adds The Globe and Mail, Le Devoir

Apple News+ adds The Globe and Mail, Le Devoir
Le Devoir and The Globe and Mail are now available to Apple News+ subscribers. The subscription service, which gives users access to hundreds of magazines, newspapers, and premium digital publishers, first rolled out last year.

Google News Initiative launches innovation challenge to support media

Google News Initiative launches innovation challenge to support media
The Google News Initiative’s (GNI) has launched its Innovation Challenge to support projects that drive digital innovation and develop new business models.

Looking to hire? Check out News Media Canada's 'Job Beat'

Looking to hire? Check out News Media Canada's 'Job Beat'
Are you a media manager that is looking to hire? News Media Canada's 'Job Beat' job board should be your one-stop shop. Job listings are free of charge to members of News Media Canada and Local Journalism Initiative host news organizations. Send your job listing to services@newsmediacanada.ca.

Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date

Check out our calendar to stay up-to-date
Around the globe, the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted long-held conferences and seminars. News Media Canada will keep you up-to-date.

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