How will public policy decisions impact newspapers in 2017?
Ed Greenspon, the president and CEO of the Public Policy Forum, an Ottawa-based think tank, has had a busy 2016. Commissioned by the Minister of Canadian Heritage, Greenspon has been crossing the...
View ArticleWorld Press Trends 2016 report released by WAN-IFRA
The World Association of Newspapers and News Publishers has released its popular, and much anticipated, World Press Trends report for 2016. The message for 2016 is one that is encouraging: globally,...
View ArticleCanadian Press politics reporter Keith Leslie to retire
Veteran Canadian Press reporter Keith Leslie is retiring at the end of 2016. Leslie has been with CP for 35 years and has spent the past two decades covering Ontario politics from Queen’s Park. The...
View ArticleHappy Holidays from Newspapers Canada
The staff at Newspapers Canada, along with our CNA and CCNA board members, would like to wish our members and associates all the best during the holiday season and a very happy New Year. Please note...
View ArticlePublisher of Nanaimo News Bulletin retires
After more than 30 years in the newspaper business, Nanaimo News Bulletin publisher Maurice Donn has retired. Donn’s last day at the News Bulletin was Friday, Dec 16th. He said he will miss the people...
View ArticleNew managing editor at Kelowna Capital News
Kevin Parnell is taking over the reigns as managing editor for the Kelowna Capital News in British Columbia. Parnell succeeds outgoing editor Barry Gerding, who served as the community newspaper’s...
View ArticleEditor and Publisher accepting entries for 10 Newspapers that Do It Right list
Newspaper publishers are encouraged to nominate their publications for Editor and Publisher’s 10 Newspapers That Do It Right list. The annual feature spotlights newspapers that have earned a notable...
View ArticleCJF J-Talk: The Changing Ways Canadians Get Their News
How are Canadians getting their news, and whom do they trust to provide it? How do perceptions differ between social media and mainstream news organizations? Does the government have a role in aiding...
View ArticleBlack Press launches high-end lifestyle magazine in the Okanagan
Black Press is launching a new Okanagan edition of its flagship lifestyle magazine, Boulevard. The luxury publication covers home and decor, food, fashion, and art, and also features profiles on local...
View ArticlePostmedia launches Innovation Outpost for B2B digital clients
In 2016, Postmedia announced plans to launch an innovative tech lab at the Communitech Hub in Waterloo, Ontario. The unique Innovation Outpost is designed to serve as an incubator for new digital...
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Community newspapers drive results
Research proves that community newspaper readers notice the vehicle ads in their paper. Automotive ads in newspapers are also influential throughout all stages of the purchase cycle, and are most-used...
View ArticlePeople who read newspapers and people who have money have one thing in common
Newspaper ads, both print and online, play a key role in helping people make their banking and investment decisions. Newspapers Canada has created a series of promotional ads that highlight the...
View ArticleEnter the CCNAs and the Great Idea Awards today!
Newspaper publishers are encouraged to submit their entries for Newspapers Canada's two flagship award programs: the Great Idea Awards and the Canadian Community Newspaper Awards. The national industry...
View ArticleLongtime Ottawa Citizen reporter Don Butler retires
Don Butler retired from his post at the Ottawa Citizen at the end of 2016. He had been with the daily paper for roughly 40 years, serving most recently as a senior reporter. Butler also held a number...
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Newspapers drive Boomers to automotive dealers
Light vehicle sales hit record levels in 2016, led by a shift in consumer demand for light trucks (SUVs and pickup trucks). The seventh straight year of new vehicle sales gains represented almost 2...
View ArticleLa Presse shares its digital success story at AEDE conference
La Presse president and editor Guy Crevier appeared as one of the lead speakers at the annual conference for WAN-IFRA’s Spanish member association, Asociación de Editores de Diarios Españoles. Crevier...
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Think you know everything about community newspapers? Think again!
Printed community newspapers are still relevant and engaging, even with today’s increasing focus on social media. In one case study, a community newspaper Classified ad campaign outperformed Facebook...
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Vividata: Baby Boomers are strong newspaper readers
Research from the most recent Vividata survey confirms the love affair that Boomers have with their printed newspapers. Six out of ten Boomers read yesterday’s daily newspaper and the majority of...
View ArticleAccess Copyright now accepting research grant applications
Canadian writers, visual artists and publishers are invited to apply for the Marian Hebb Research Grant, administered by the Access Copyright Foundation. The Foundation awards Research Grants on an...
View ArticleOntario photojournalist Philip Walker dies at age 60
Philip Walker, a former photojournalist with the Waterloo Region Record, passed away on January 8. He was 60 years old. The award-winning photographer was with the Ontario newspaper for 32 years and...
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