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August 21, 2020

Local Journalism Initiative sparks hope

Local Journalism Initiative sparks hope
LJI content has already begun cross-pollinating the country’s news outlets, even among rivals in the same region.

Shree Paradkar named 'first internal ombud' at the Toronto Star

Shree Paradkar named 'first internal ombud' at the Toronto Star
Columnist Shree Paradkar has been appointed as the Toronto Star's first internal ombudsperson In a memo, it is said "this role will provide a safe place for BIPOC journalists and all journalists to express editorial-related discrimination and bias concerns if they don’t feel comfortable bringing it to their manager directly."

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Who is paying for news in Canada?

Who is paying for news in Canada?
In the industry as a whole, there has been a decline in advertising, but news platforms with paywalls and premium content have seen an increase in customer revenue.

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.

The Toronto Star introduces a new thestar.com

The Toronto Star introduces a new thestar.com
The Toronto Star has launched a redesigned and reengineered version of their website, to help subscribers stay close to the news that matters most.

Ontario Junior Citizens honoured in virtual ceremony

Ontario Junior Citizens honoured in virtual ceremony
Last week, the Ontario Community Newspapers Association held its first ever ‘virtual’ Ontario Junior Citizen Awards. There ceremony honoured 12 outstanding young citizens were acknowledged and applauded during an intimate meeting with The Honourable Elizabeth Dowdeswell, Lieutenant Governor of Ontario.

MARKETING FEATURE

Publishers encouraged to submit advertisers for
'Advertise Local' campaign

Publishers encouraged to submit advertisers for 'Advertise Local' campaign
News Media Canada is looking for publishers to participate in a new marketing program designed to stimulate local support for their advertisers.

Is 2020 your year for an Eppy?

Is 2020 your year for an Eppy?
The EPPY Awards honour the best in digital media across 38 diverse categories. Now in its 25th year we’ve broaden its scope with new categories for college journalism and investigative reporting.

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.

'In the Biz'

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