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January 15, 2021

Competition Bureau closes investigation
of Postmedia and Torstar

Competition Bureau closes investigation of Postmedia and Torstar
The federal Competition Bureau has announced that it has closed its investigation into allegations that Postmedia and Torstar reached an agreement contrary to the conspiracy provisions of the Competition Act.

The tech industry's disinformation campaign

The tech industry's disinformation campaign
In a recent op-ed published by the National Post, News Media Canada's John Hinds writes that Google and Facebook, already in hot water for their problems with spreading disinformation, have doubled down by manufacturing some tailor-made disinformation of their own.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

News media advertisements are the most trusted

News media advertisements are the most trusted
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Canadians have been starved for trusted news that they can rely on, and many have been turning to news media brands. New data from Totum Research shows that one in four Canadians believe that newspapers have trustworthy information about the pandemic.

Globe and Mail's Report on Business launches
Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors

Globe and Mail's Report on Business launches Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors
The Globe and Mail’s Report on Business has launched Canada’s Top Wealth Advisors, a new annual list of the country’s most effective and successful financial advisors.

Torstar partners with retailer Golf Town
to acquire SCOREGolf magazine

Torstar partners with retailer Golf Town to acquire SCOREGolf magazine
Toronto Star owner Torstar is partnering with specialty golf retailer Golf Town Ltd. to acquire SCOREGolf magazine and its digital media assets. SCOREGolf, founded in 1980, is the largest circulated golf publication in Canada.

Canadian Association of Journalists opens
annual awards competition

Canadian Association of Journalists opens annual awards competition
It’s with pleasure the Canadian Association of Journalists invites entries for its annual awards program — which includes Canada’s top investigative award, the Don McGillivray Award.

Entries now open for National Newspaper Awards

Entries now open for National Newspaper Awards
The National Newspaper Awards have begun accepting entries for the 2020 competition. Entries will be accepted in 22 categories, including one new category, between December 1, 2020, and January 15, 2021.
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Postmedia posts first-quarter earnings

Postmedia posts first-quarter earnings
Postmedia Network revealed their first-quarter earnings earlier this week. Despite the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic, the organization posted net earning of $52.8 million for the three months ended Nov. 30, 2020.

Longtime Toronto Star journalist Peter Gorrie dies at 71

Longtime Toronto Star journalist Peter Gorrie dies at 71
Known for his coverage of green technology, renewable energy and the Canadian Arctic, the longtime Star journalist died Monday after a battle with glioblastoma. He was 71.

The International Society of Weekly
Newspaper Editors wants your editorials

The International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors wants your editorials
The International Society of Weekly Newspaper Editors Golden Quill competition is seeking submissions for best editorial or staff-written opinion pieces published in community newspapers in 2020.

MARKETING FEATURE

Newspaper industry 2020 year in review

Newspaper industry 2020 year in review
The Canadian news media industry faced many unprecedented challenges in 2020, due primarily to the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

We've updated our events calendar for 2021

We've updated our events calendar for 2021
With the arrival of 2021 comes many opportunities to gain new perspectives and insights. That's why we've been busy updating our industry calendar with important events, award deadlines, and professional development opportunities, so you can make the most of the new year.

Family Literacy Day 2021: Travel the World Together!

Family Literacy Day 2021: Travel the World Together!
Family Literacy Day takes place every January 27th to raise awareness about the importance of reading and engaging in other literacy-related activities as a family. Since 1999, thousands of schools, libraries, literacy organizations and other community groups have taken part in the initiative.

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training:
How to Tackle Big Projects at Your Newspaper

This Week's Featured Course on Newspaper Training: How to Tackle Big Projects at Your Newspaper
The challenges of a newsroom’s time commitments have increased immensely in recent years. Everyone is expected to be adept at the spectrum of news gathering – writing breaking news for the web and a more complete story for the print edition, taking a photo or video and posting it on the web, or tweeting about a sports event or city council meeting.

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