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28 Oct

Carleton Free Press closing

The economic downturn hurt the Carleton Free Press, a feisty weekly from Woodstock, NB, which tried to take on the Irving-owned newspaper, but lasted only one year…

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27 Oct

National Post discontinues Toronto mag section

As Canwest stock continues to tumble, the National Post has discontinued its weekend Toronto insert, according to a post on the Canadian Magazines blog. D.B. Scott writes: “While it falls […]

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27 Oct

Striking Free Press workers to vote on offer

After two weeks on strike, Winnipeg Free Press staffers will vote on a new employment contract offer on Oct. 28. Mary Agnes Welch, spokeswoman for the Communication, Energy and Paperworkers […]

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24 Oct

Old enough to be John McCain’s dad

A story in the Globe and Mail, recounts a celebration of The Ubyssey’s 90th year in publication. Notable past contributors include: Earle Birney, Pierre Burton, Morley Safer. And yes, there […]

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24 Oct

Associated Press bends before it breaks

The planned rate structure for the Associated Press was suspended Thursday and a board meeting has directed a full review of membership policies. Kirk LaPointe writes on his mediamanager blog: […]

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23 Oct

Masthead magazine to close

The November/December 2008 issue of Masthead magazine will be the last, as the publisher has announced that both magazine and online editions are shutting down. North Island president Alexander Donald […]

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23 Oct

CBC-commisioned report says public broadcaster’s election coverage “fair and balanced”

CBC News commissioned a report on its election coverage this year and has made public the interim results of the research. According to Erin Research Inc., a firm that has […]

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23 Oct

CJFE announces award recipients

Canadian Journalists for Free Expression (CJFE) has announced the three recipients for its 2008 press freedom awards Sami al-Haj of Sudan and Shakeman Mugari of Zimbabwe will be honoured in […]

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22 Oct

Agency for freelance writers launches website

The Canadian Writers Group (CWG) has launched its company website and the agency for freelance writers aims to be open for business February 2, 2009. According to the site, more […]

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22 Oct

Canada ranked 13th in press freedom index

Reporters Without Borders has released its annual Press Freedom Index, and Canada sits at number 13 this year. Aside from New Zealand and Canada, the first 20 positions were held […]

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