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A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay

When a massive corruption scandal erupted in Thunder Bay, where were the newspaper reporters? Continue Reading A study in news poverty in Thunder Bay
New survey investigates state of smaller-market newspapers in Canada

The Canadian data will be compared to the results of the U.S. questionnaire, as well as results from Spain and Austria where the survey is also being conducted. Continue Reading New survey investigates state of smaller-market newspapers in Canada
The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot

Critics say the CRTC’s policies fail to address the needs of smaller, independent broadcasters. Continue Reading The CRTC’s “Big Telecom” blind spot
As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public

In some communities, internet access is so limited municipalities can’t rely on social media as a replacement for news. Continue Reading As local media outlets close, Ontario mayors struggle with how to get information to the public
Year of reckoning looms for Canada’s newspapers

As 2018 dawns, it’s clear that Canada’s news media are in danger of lurching into the abyss unless Ottawa takes action soon. Enforcing our country’s anti-trust laws to stop the corporate consolidation…
Instead of mourning local news, try paying for it

Canadians often mourn the loss of their local newspaper. But there’s a disconnect, because few Canadians actually pay for a local news subscription. Continue Reading Instead of mourning local news, try paying for it
What if we imagined a future where media workers were owners?

Here’s how journalists can band together to start worker owned media outlets. Continue Reading What if we imagined a future where media workers were owners?
The Power of Place: When ‘Local’ is More than a Catchphrase

While big-city newsrooms discuss the future of local news, the voice of rural Canada wanes. Continue Reading The Power of Place: When ‘Local’ is More than a Catchphrase
New TVO Ontario Hubs might be a model for supporting local journalism

John Ferri, VP of Current Affairs and Documentaries at TVO, explains how the Ontario Hub model will work. Continue Reading New TVO Ontario Hubs might be a model for supporting local journalism
Community media only needs a little to do a lot but even limited funding is disappearing, experts say

By Gregory Furgala for the Local News Conference Small-scale community news outlets can have a meaningful impact and thrive “on a shoestring,” but decreases in funding have left the sector reeling, say community news…

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