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“The competition for this category had many terrific and creative shots. It’s a testament to the importance of photojournalism and the way an individual photo can tell a story to those who see their respective community newspapers. At a time when visual mediums are commonplace across the world, a skilled photojournalist has the creativity, technical skills, foresight and experience to present breathtaking photos.”

2023 CCNAwards: Best Feature Photo (circulation 10,000+) - News Media Canada The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards honour outstanding work in editorial, photography, multimedia and overall excellence in community newspaper publishing across the country. Congratulations to the 2023 CCNAwards winners for Best Feature Photo (circulation 10,000+). “The competition for this c...

A Reuters Institute report explores the Finnish newspaper landscape and shares learnings that can work no matter where you are. “How to tell if we are meeting the needs of our community? There are two signs to look for. Does your local newspaper makes people’s everyday lives easier? Is it part of the social fabric of your community?”

Is there a winning formula for local news? - News Media Canada Local journalism, at its core, is all about serving the needs of the community with local content that can be hard to find anywhere else. This is true for communities across Canada as well as in other countries. “When a town has its own newspaper, it has an organised and accountable watchdog to sa...

“From time to time, we have available space in our daily publications that we typically use for self-promotion. However, I would prefer to fill that space with your message—at no cost to your registered charity. This is a genuine offer with no strings attached.”

Winnipeg Sun aims to spotlight local not-for-profit organizations - News Media Canada Kevin Klein, the president and CEO of Klein Media Group, which recently purchased the Winnipeg Sun, recently shared an open invitation to local not-for-profit groups looking for advertising space in the newspaper. In a post on his LinkedIn page, Klein said: “We greatly value not-for-profit organiz...

Google will reportedly provide newsrooms across the state with $250 million over the next five years.

California news deal works in Google's favour - News Media Canada California legislation modelled after Canada’s Online News Act has seen Google broker an agreement with newsrooms to provide compensation for news articles that appear on their platforms. Google will reportedly provide newsrooms across the state with $250 million over the next five years. That fun...

Readers regularly interact with their newspapers in many different formats.

Format matters when it comes to advertising in newspapers - News Media Canada The traditional format includes print advertising in a physical newspaper IN ADDITION to the digital version that appears online as an e-edition—in the same format as a print paper. An advertising campaign using PRINT newspapers and their e-editions can reach almost half the population (46%). The ...

Congratulations to all our 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟒 𝐂𝐂𝐍𝐀𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬!

Award-winning entries from newspapers of all sizes highlight the essential role of community journalism in connecting and informing local audiences.

This year’s awards recognize outstanding achievements in 27 unique categories, selected from over 750 entries for work published in 2023.

Announcing the 2024 CCNAwards winners - News Media Canada News Media Canada is proud to announce the winners of the 2024 Canadian Community Newspaper Awards (CCNAwards), which celebrate the best in community journalism. This year’s awards recognize outstanding achievements in 27 unique categories, selected from over 750 entries for work published in 2023...

More than eight in ten (82%) of people in Canada feel that reliable journalism is an essential part of a democratic society.

Reliable journalism is essential - News Media Canada News Media Canada research from December 2023 finds that more than eight in ten (82%) of people in Canada feel that reliable journalism is an essential part of a democratic society. This increases to 87% for online format readers. Newspapers ensure that residents are able to make informed decisions....

Newspaper journalism—both local and national—is critically important, especially in the reality in which we live.

Local newspapers deliver vital information to Canadians every day, connecting local communities across the country. And nine in ten Canadians (86%) read newspapers each week across Canada - either in print or digital format.

“As a lover of history, this category was a delight to go through. The living histories, the tales from days gone by – everything was covered here. A few pieces leaned more towards human interest rather than historical relevance, and some were retells of local folklore. All the stories were fascinating in their own right, and there are some that will lead to great follow-up pieces. Congratulations to all who entered!”

2023 CCNA Best Historical Story (circulation over 10,000) - News Media Canada The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards honour outstanding work in editorial, photography, multimedia and overall excellence in community newspaper publishing across the country. Congratulations to the 2023 CCNAwards winners for Best Historical Story (circulation 10,000+). “As a lover of history, ...

Through the acquisition of Atlantic Canada’s largest media company, Postmedia says it will ensure the continued operation of its publications. This move will preserve critical journalism jobs, maintain the delivery of trusted news and information to valued readers and subscribers, and support local journalism and the communities it serves.

Postmedia completes acquisition of Saltwire Network - News Media Canada Postmedia Network Inc. has reported that it has successfully closed its acquisition of certain businesses and assets of Saltwire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Limited. “We are delighted to welcome these outlets into the Postmedia family while preserving their vital roles within the community...

The News & Brews Trivia Showdown will take place at Left Field Brewery, in Toronto’s Liberty Village on Tuesday October 8. This inaugural trivia night is set to be the ultimate industry competition.

The Ad Club of Toronto Newspaper Day is back! - News Media Canada Taking place during National Newspaper Week 2024, on Tuesday October 8, this inaugural trivia night is set to be the ultimate industry competition. The News & Brews Trivia Showdown will take place at Left Field Brewery, in Toronto’s Liberty Village, and is sure to be an evening of networking, laug...

This year National Newspaper Week will be celebrated from Sunday October 6 to Saturday October 12. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the importance of real news, reported by real people in communities across our country.

The countdown is on to National Newspaper Week 2024! - News Media Canada This year National Newspaper Week will be celebrated from Sunday October 6 to Saturday October 12. Mark your calendars and get ready to celebrate the importance of real news, reported by real people in communities across our country. Trusted newspaper content is more important than ever for readers....

News Media Canada has submitted a follow-up response to the CRTC as part of its consideration to grant Google and exemption under Canada’s Online News Act.

News Media Canada submits new response to CRTC - News Media Canada News Media Canada has submitted a follow-up response to the CRTC as part of its consideration to grant Google and exemption under Canada’s Online News Act. This most recent filing replies to comments from other stakeholder submissions made earlier this year. News Media Canada has maintained all of...

Community newspapers need the support of the local business community to continue telling the stories that matter. The power of a local ad is just as important as the power of a local job. It helps build the foundation of community vibrancy.

Advertising in the local paper matters; just take a look at the stories told over the last year. Look at the local paper's effort into supporting all local businesses, whether open or closed, because of the pandemic. Now think about how your community's COVID response would be different without the steady, trusted support the paper delivers week in and week out.

Shop Local. Save Local. Buy a local ad or support the local businesses that keep your community and its newspapers thriving.

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Advertising generates awareness and provides an opportunity to promote your company, product, or service. If you aren't advertising frequently and effectively you are missing an opportunity to reach potential customers. Nine out of ten Canadians read newspaper content weekly, on both print and digital platforms.

“𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑤𝑎𝑠 𝑎 𝑤𝑖𝑑𝑒 𝑣𝑎𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑡𝑦 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑒𝑑, 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑝ℎ𝑜𝑡𝑜𝑠 𝑡𝑜 𝑔𝑜 𝑤𝑖𝑡ℎ 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚. 𝐼𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑒𝑣𝑖𝑑𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑤𝑒 𝑙𝑖𝑣𝑒 𝑖𝑛 𝑎 ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑦 𝑛𝑎𝑡𝑖𝑜𝑛, 𝑠𝑜 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑒𝑛𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑡ℎ𝑎𝑡 𝑠𝑒𝑡 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑚𝑠𝑒𝑙𝑣𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑝𝑎𝑟𝑡 𝑤𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑏𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 𝑡𝑦𝑝𝑖𝑐𝑎𝑙 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟𝑎𝑔𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑔𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑟𝑒𝑠𝑢𝑙𝑡𝑠 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑓𝑜𝑢𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 ℎ𝑢𝑚𝑎𝑛 𝑓𝑎𝑐𝑡𝑜𝑟. 𝑇ℎ𝑒𝑦 𝑎𝑙𝑠𝑜 𝑠𝑡𝑟𝑖𝑣𝑒𝑑 𝑡𝑜 𝑐𝑜𝑣𝑒𝑟 𝑎 𝑛𝑢𝑚𝑏𝑒𝑟 𝑜𝑓 𝑠𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑠 𝑏𝑒𝑦𝑜𝑛𝑑 ℎ𝑜𝑐𝑘𝑒𝑦. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑜𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑟 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑜𝑟𝑡𝑎𝑛𝑡 𝑒𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑒𝑛𝑡 𝑖𝑠 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑦𝑡𝑒𝑙𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑔. 𝑇ℎ𝑒 𝑔𝑜𝑜𝑑 𝑠𝑡𝑜𝑟𝑖𝑒𝑠 𝑓𝑙𝑜𝑤𝑒𝑑, 𝑤𝑒𝑟𝑒 𝑡𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡𝑙𝑦 𝑤𝑟𝑖𝑡𝑡𝑒𝑛 𝑎𝑛𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒 𝑞𝑢𝑜𝑡𝑒𝑠 𝑒𝑛ℎ𝑎𝑛𝑐𝑒𝑑 𝑡ℎ𝑒𝑖𝑟 𝑖𝑚𝑝𝑎𝑐𝑡.”

2023 CCNAwards: Best Sports Coverage - circulation under 9,999 - News Media Canada The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards honour outstanding work in editorial, photography, multimedia and overall excellence in community newspaper publishing across the country. Congratulations to the 2023 CCNAwards winners for Best Sports Coverage (circulation < 9,999). “There […]

Newspaper readers want to be connected. They want information, especially local information.

Share our Newspapers 24/7 social snapshots - News Media Canada Share these Newspapers 24/7 data snapshots on social media. Twelve images, sized for social, are available to download, along with suggested post copy and hashtags to share with your network. Click […]

“Societies acting without truth as an equalizer to varied opinions operate in chaos. Advertisers have a responsibility to help journalism continue to survive, even thrive, in a world where truth becomes harder to recognize.”

Funding quality journalism is fundamental to a functioning society - News Media Canada News and journalism are under pressure but a new report from the Brand Safety Institute shows that news — even bad news — is brand safe. “News and journalism serve […]

Each week, the Free Press will compose a five-question quiz based on headlines and stories that appeared in the publication during the previous week.

The Winnipeg Free Press introduces weekly news quiz - News Media Canada The Winnipeg Free Press has launched a new weekly news quiz. Each week, the Free Press will compose a five-question quiz based on headlines and stories that appeared in the […]

News Media Canada filed its intervention response to the CRTC’s notice of consultation for Google’s application for exemption from the Online News Act. The submission argues that the full orders for an exemption have not been met.

News Media Canada files comprehensive intervention response to CRTC - News Media Canada Earlier this week, News Media Canada filed its intervention response to the CRTC’s notice of consultation for Google’s application for exemption from the Online News Act. The submission argues that […]

Newspapers play an essential role in an active and healthy democracy. The need for fact-based news reporting is critical, now more than ever.

"The study shows that the trend was underway before Meta’s decision to block Canadian journalism but also reveals the downward trend in engagement is reflected in countries where news content remains accessible."

Research shows Canadians are using Facebook less as a source of news - News Media Canada One year after Meta began blocking journalism, Canadians are engaging less with news on Facebook, new data from the Canadian edition of the Digital News Report shows. The study shows […]

Among 40 awards presented that evening, some highlights included:
-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐨𝐰 𝐃𝐨𝐰𝐧 𝐭𝐨 𝐇𝐮𝐥𝐥 & 𝐁𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐍𝐞𝐰𝐬, who took home 11 awards (many 1st place!) and was named Best Overall Newspaper for 2023-2024.
-𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐄𝐚𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧 𝐃𝐨𝐨𝐫 newspaper (located in Kahnawake) had 13 big wins, including young journalist Eve Cable, who was presented with the honourable Paul Dumont-Frenette Outstanding Journalism Award for reporter of the year.

QCNA announces winners of annual BNC - News Media Canada QCNA was proud to honour its member newspapers once again this year through the Better Newspaper Competition, recognizing excellence in news coverage, including reporting on education, agriculture, environment, health, and […]

This ad campaign is based on the Newspapers 24/7 study, designed to explore how Canadians read daily and community newspaper content.

You can participate in our 'On the Same Page' industry advertising campaign - News Media Canada Promote the Newspapers 24/7 2024 study results with the “On the same page” ad campaign. Remind your readers that four in five people in Canada still read newspapers. Click here to visit the […]

"Journalism makes a difference. In-depth investigation and reporting can break preconceptions, expose hidden truths, and have deep impacts on both public perception and public policy. Evidence-based journalism is essential in a world where information is free, and facts are disputed."

Journalism for the Public Good: The Michener Awards at Fifty - News Media Canada For fifty years the Michener Awards have honoured outstanding and unbiased Canadian journalism that results in positive change for the public good. Journalism makes a difference. In-depth investigation and reporting […]

Ask yourself: Is the PERSPECTIVE biased? Think critically and look for varying viewpoints on an issue.

Look for outlets that report from various perspectives to ensure the credibility of a piece. Is the article distorted or not telling the full story? Does it seem designed to get people talking—could it be clickbait?

Always question if a source is hoping to inspire a desired outcome. And remember, just because you don’t agree with a particular viewpoint does not make it biased.
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“There are a lot of fascinating arts and culture stories being written across the country and the quality of the entries was very high. What set the winners apart was their ability to not only report on the arts in the community but to tell a bigger story that was more than a review of an event or show and links the arts to other issues and events in the community.”

2023 CCNAwards: Best Coverage of the Arts (circulation over 10,000) - News Media Canada The Canadian Community Newspaper Awards honour outstanding work in editorial, photography, multimedia and overall excellence in community newspaper publishing across the country. Congratulations to the 2023 CCNAwards winners for Best Coverage of the Arts (circulation […]

"Readers would continue to enjoy stories reported by local journalists, supported by the voices and opinions that Canadians across the country rely on for information, diverse perspectives, and unique insights into national and international developments."

Postmedia enters agreement to acquire Saltwire - News Media Canada Postmedia Network Inc. has announced that it has entered into an agreement to acquire certain businesses and assets of Saltwire Network Inc. and The Halifax Herald Limited, Atlantic Canada’s largest […]