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Google tests blocking news content for some in Canada in response to government bill

All types of news content are being affected by the test, which will run for about five weeks, the company said
Toronto Star names new president and CEO ahead of planned relocation

Marina Glogovac moving into top executive role at the Toronto Star, Neil Oliver promoted to president and CEO of Metroland
Postmedia strikes deal to buy Irving’s newspaper chain in New Brunswick

Toronto-based Postmedia has announced it will purchase all of the daily and weekly newspapers owned by New Brunswick's Irving family
Postmedia CEO sees growth in digital revenue as early signs of recovery from pandemic

The CEO of Postmedia Network Canada Corp. said Thursday that he's hopeful that growth in revenue from the publisher's digital products is a sign of a recovery from the worst impact of the pandemic.
Slipshod practices might mean gaps in Canada’s COVID-19 record, info watchdog says

In the course of investigating complaints, information commissioner Caroline Maynard noticed vulnerabilities to Canada's access regime, some a direct result of the pandemic and others that have simply been worsened by COVID-19
Bell Media lays off 210 Toronto-area employees, half from newsroom, says union

'These cuts go against the assurances made by the broadcasters last summer to the CRTC to stand by local news'
Rogers Media cancels local Breakfast Television shows in Calgary and Vancouver

It's time for the government to take off the mask that disguises and robs us of our public right to know. Trustworthy and revitalized government requires effective access and more public scrutiny.
Postmedia revenue down more than 25% amid COVID-19 advertising pullback

The owner of Canada's largest newspaper chain saw its most recent quarterly revenue slashed by a quarter as advertising revenue decline accelerated amid the COVID-19 pandemic, but said it would stop a pay reduction program one month early thanks to government aid.
Torstar reports $23.5-million loss as Q1 revenue falls in wake of COVID-19

Torstar Corp. lost $23.5 million in the first quarter as revenue dropped 20 per cent from the same time last year amid a decline in advertising and flyer distribution, the print and digital publisher said Wednesday.
Pandemic-related supports coming for media and journalism, Trudeau says

The federal government is planning to provide financial support to media organizations to keep journalists working and reporting on the COVID-19 crisis.

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