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January 22, 2021

Google signs deal to provide payments to French publishers

Google signs deal to provide payments to French publishers
Google and a group of French newspapers announced they have signed a landmark agreement that will allow news publications to be compensated for the distribution of their content on Google platforms.

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.

RESEARCH SPOTLIGHT

Local news media connect consumers to their communities

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Consumers look to community newspapers for essential news about COVID-19, to a greater extent than television and social media networks.

The Toronto Star and TVO team up to talk democracy

The Toronto Star and TVO team up to talk democracy
The Toronto Star and TVO have teamed up to launch a new project called 'The Democracy Agenda' that will explore Western society's commitment to the democratic process.
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Ontario community feels the loss of local newspaper

Ontario community feels the loss of local newspaper
Earlier this week, the Peterborough Examiner published a feature about what a small community near Owen Sound, Ontario, has lost since its community newspaper, the Markdale Standard, closed in 2012.

Canadian Journalism Foundation opens
annual awards competition

Canadian Journalism Foundation opens its annual awards competition
The Canadian Journalism Foundation (CJF) is now accepting entries for its 2021 awards and fellowships program. The deadline for all submissions is February 19.

Entries open for Atlantic Journalism Awards

Entries open for Atlantic Journalism Awards
The Atlantic Journalism Awards has announced they are now accepting entries via their online entry system for the 2020 news year. The deadline for submissions is midnight Sunday, February 28.

MARKETING FEATURE

'Disappearing Headlines' ad campaign COMING SOON

"Disappearing Headlines" ad campaign COMING SOON
News Media Canada is preparing a new ad to support the ongoing efforts for Levelling the Digital Playing Field. During the week of February 1 we are asking publishers to participate in the Disappearing Headlines ad campaign featuring a blank front page.

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.

'In the Biz'

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