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For independent media in Canada, optimism is fuelling innovation

At fall summit, news publishers break down adapting amid the Online News Act and funding challenges Continue Reading For independent media in Canada, optimism is fuelling innovation
Mapping community news coverage in Montreal

Researchers at Concordia University hope to identify municipalities in need of local coverage as potential locations for news start-ups Continue Reading Mapping community news coverage in Montreal
Missed opportunities for community engagement

An examination of the government-funded Local Journalism Initiative Continue Reading Missed opportunities for community engagement
Librarians can help create inventories for community news access in Canada

A not-so-modest proposal for an annual census of local news outlets and a news poverty index Continue Reading Librarians can help create inventories for community news access in Canada
Rethinking journalism in the age of news fatigue

News avoidance is at an all-time high, and there has been no shortage of negative content. Here’s how journalists and content creators are trying to help audiences fight media burnout Continue Reading Rethinking journalism in the age of news fatigue
Staying Alive: Trauma-Informed Broadcasting and Mental Well-being with Tamara Cherry and Mark Henick

With heightened awareness of the realities of difficult storytelling and the demands of work, journalistic practice has been pushed to evolve. Journalist Tamara Cherry and author and advocate Mark Henick discuss newsrooms’ responsibility to workers and sources. Continue Reading Staying Alive: Trauma-Informed Broadcasting and Mental Well-being with Tamara Cherry and Mark Henick

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Staying Alive: Breaking Down Public Policy’s Role in Local Broadcasting with Anja Karadeglija

With major legislative changes surrounding news delivery in Canada, tech and news organizations are mapping their next moves. Parliamentary reporter Anja Karadeglija discusses the function of the broadcast regulator in the digital age. Continue Reading Staying Alive: Breaking Down Public Policy’s Role in Local Broadcasting with Anja Karadeglija

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Staying Alive: Understanding News Deserts with Anita Li

Newsroom convergence means Canada has seen a rise in news deserts and ghost newsrooms. Media consultant Anita Li explores the consequences, effects and innovative solutions on geographic and cultural communities across the country. Continue Reading Staying Alive: Understanding News Deserts with Anita Li

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Staying Alive: The Reality of Freelancing with Nora Loreto

As freelance journalism increasingly becomes the norm in the broadcasting industry, Canadian Freelance Union President Nora Loreto discusses strategies for entrepreneurs to succeed in a challenging media environment. Continue Reading Staying Alive: The Reality of Freelancing with Nora Loreto

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Staying Alive: Post-Pandemic Broadcasting with Adrian Harewood

From FAST streaming news channels to continued remote production, journalism professor Adrian Harewood analyzes the effects of post-pandemic local broadcasting in Canada. Continue Reading Staying Alive: Post-Pandemic Broadcasting with Adrian Harewood

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